How A Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Everyday Life

A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can lead to dramatic effects that last for years. Because the brain is responsible for controlling thought, emotion, vision, touch, breathing, motor skills, and regulating every body process, a TBI could have a wide-ranging impact on the victim’s life. It is a physical injury that can have cognitive, psychological, behavioral, and emotional effects that sometimes last a lifetime. 

If you sustained a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence or an intentional act, you could be entitled to seek compensation for the harm you’ve suffered and the profound impact it has on your life. The brain injury lawyers at the Serious Injury Law Group have extensive experience handling these types of cases, and we’ll be ready to stand up and fight for you. 

Here are some of the brain damage effects and long-term effects of TBI:

Cognitive Effects of TBI

Depending on where the traumatic brain injury occurred, the injury could impact various cognitive functions. Some common cognitive effects of traumatic brain injuries include: 

• Trouble paying attention and concentrating
• Easily distracted
• Feeling confused or “foggy”
• Problems with memory and learning
• Problems processing information and language
• Difficulty completing complex tasks
• Confusion

Psychological Effects of TBI

Traumatic brain injuries can also have significant psychological effects. Treatment and recovery could include psychological therapy and other forms of counseling. Some common psychological effects of TBIs are: 

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Personality changes
• Apathy or Fatigue

Physical Consequences

Traumatic brain injuries typically occur due to a violent blow to the head or a skull puncture that damages the brain. The physical injuries can be life-threatening and often require immediate medical treatment. Even after being treated, the physical consequences of a TBI may linger for a long time, which is why victims of a head injury suffer side effects years later. Some common physical effects of TBIs include: 

• Headaches after concussion
• Temporary paralysis to one side of the body
• Uncontrolled tremors
• Dizziness or balance problems
• Problems with the senses
• Sleep disturbances
• Difficulties with speech
• Difficulty with bowel or bladder control
• Fatigue
• Problems swallowing
• Seizures
• Stroke

Behavioral/Emotional Consequences

TBIs often result in behavioral and emotional issues. Some of these effects could be long-lasting or even permanent. While you may be able to recover through counseling and other forms of therapy, you may also need to acclimate to a new reality in which you struggle with behavioral and emotional issues you may not have faced before. Some common behavioral and emotional consequences of TBIs include: 

• Anger
• Frustration
• Aggression 
• Impulsivity
• Impaired self-awareness
• Difficulty controlling emotions
• Lack of motivation
• Anxiety, depression and/or mood swings

Resources For Loved Ones

If you or someone you love has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of an accident, then you might be seeking guidance on how to live with a traumatic brain injury. We have included some helpful resources for how to deal with a spouse’s brain injury: 

• Living With a Traumatic Brain Injury
• Your Everyday Guide to Living Well With Traumatic Brain Injury

Contact an Experienced Brain Injury Lawyer Today

At the Serious Injury Law Group, we understand how traumatizing a traumatic brain injury can be and how it can affect virtually every area of your life. If you or someone you love sustained a TBI due to someone else’s negligence, contact us for a 100% free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights and legal options.