Brain
injuries are among the most serious injuries people can suffer. Because the
brain is central to all body functions, victims of brain injury often face
catastrophic physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities. When a brain
injury is preventable and is caused by another party’s negligence, the
tragedy is especially difficult to accept. The personal injury attorneys at
Randal S. Ford, Esq. have years of experience defending the rights of brain
injury victims. We can hold responsible parties accountable for a victim’s
injuries, and work to ensure victims recover financial compensation for
medical bills, pain and suffering, and other damages.Types of
Brain Injury
Medical
experts have established two categories of brain injury: traumatic and
acquired injuries. Traumatic brain injury occurs when the head is impacted
or penetrated. This type of brain injury is commonly a result of automobile
accidents, workplace injuries, and physical acts of violence.
Acquired
brain injury is most commonly associated with medical malpractice,
especially surgical errors and birth trauma. This type of brain injury is
usually the effect of some sort of deficiency in the body, in most cases
occurring when the brain is denied oxygen.
Effects of Brain Injury
Any type
of brain injury can cause life-long repercussions for victims and their
families. Because brain function is central to all systems in the body,
brain injury victims can face system-wide consequences that affect their
daily lives, including:
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Impaired cognition, such as
communication, reading, and writing
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Diminished concentration
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Loss of memory
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Behavioral changes, including
diminished sexual function
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Loss of coordination
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Psychological effects
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Coma
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Paralysis
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Loss of coordination
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Changes in personality
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Impaired hearing, speech, vision, and
sensory capacities
Brain injuries are notoriously difficult to diagnose, as many symptoms may
be attributed to other causes. An added impairment to a successful brain
injury diagnosis is that in many cases, the affects of a brain injury are
not immediately apparent after a traumatic event.
If you or someone in your family
has been injured and suffered a Brain Injury, I encourage you to contact our
firm for a free evaluation!
