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A Beacon in the Storm for Traumatic Brain Injury Cases
Traumatic brain injury victims are faced with a new, frightening reality after their initial injury. The recovery process is a marathon, not a sprint, and the road is often paved with long-term effects that make it an obstacle course. Adjusting not only to the physical changes these injuries wreak but the invisible symptoms frequently leave victims and their loved ones overwhelmed, as though they are lost in a never-ending storm. At Skinner Law Corp, we understand how stressful this period of adjustment is, not only for the victim but also for the upheaval a traumatic brain injury brings to the entire household. We work for you and will provide a light through the darkness so you can focus on healing or helping your loved ones on their journey toward a bright new day.
Skinner Law Corp will fight for your family against those who would keep you from getting compensation for the trauma and pain your family has endured. Call Skinner Law Corp for a detailed evaluation of your traumatic brain injury case at 310-356-0074.
What Kinds of Injuries are Classified as Traumatic Brain Injuries? (TBI)
The range of TBI injuries is wide. Even mild concussions are classified as TBIs. Traumatic brain injuries are diagnosed after an injury to the brain after any bump, jolt (such as might happen in a car accident), or penetrating wound to the head. While some of these injuries are relatively mild and may eventually resolve, others present long-term effects that impair the victim’s quality of life. Some people may begin to experience mobility issues or have cognitive changes that make daily functioning difficult.
Traumatic brain injuries are devastating accidents that require long-term planning for recovery and years of healing. In addition to the medical professionals on your team, it is essential to enlist the aid of a dedicated group of legal representatives to help you and your loved ones navigate the complex road you face.
What Are Common Long-term Effects of Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury?
TBIs present a myriad of symptoms and new long-term effects for the victim. It is difficult to adjust to a world where new and disruptive symptoms interfere with daily living and pose barriers to independence. Some of the changes that may occur are:
- Vision disturbances
- Headaches
- Mood Changes
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Balance/Coordination problems
- Memory problems
- Cognitive changes
- Personality changes
- Sleep Disorders
- Secondary Neurodegenerative diseases
- Neuroendocrine Dysregulation
- Aphasia -A language affliction that affects a victim’s capability to speak or understand the speech of others
- Dysaphasia (A language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate)
- Impaired executive function
- Shortened life expectancy -on average, a person with a TBI has a lifespan shortened by nine years
Living with these or other unpredictable hidden long-term effects is a formidable prospect. It is essential to have a staunch advocate like the TBI lawyers at Skinner Law Corp with you who is familiar with the questions to ask your provider to get the treatment you or your loved one deserve.
How Do the Long-Term Effects Impact Employment?
All injuries are different; like the victims who endure them, they require other things to heal. There is not a “magic potion” to make the injury go away. The location and severity of the trauma to the brain, the overall health of the victim before the accident, and the availability of therapies are all considerations in healing. While some victims regain function within a few months or years, some people are permanently disabled, which translates to mounting medical costs. These expenses put a humongous financial and emotional strain on family and loved ones. Traumatic brain injuries impact the quality of life not only for the victim but for everyone who loves them.
Long-term physical symptoms may hinder returning to the career or workplace. Despite the safeguards of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1970 (ADA), many employers argue that the cost of accommodations outweighs the employee’s ability to perform and will push victims to accept long—or short-term disability or retirement as an alternative. Discrimination in the workplace is a genuine and present threat to TBI victims.
How Might Day-to-Day Lifestyle Be Impacted by TBI?
Those suffering from TBI may experience a mix of emotional effects from their injuries. Cognitive and personality changes may occur, in addition to mood changes such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Victims frequently describe difficulty regulating strong emotions such as anger. These emotional effects may strain relationships as loved ones have difficulty being patient with all the changes.
Socially, the emotional effects of TBI present a problem as cognitive changes, concentration issues, and mood disorders may cause frequent misunderstandings. Others may begin to question the victim’s intelligence because their response processing time is slower. These hurdles to healthy living present significant challenges to those suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury.
When Should I Call a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney?
Traumatic Brain Injuries are some of the most severe and life-altering injuries you can endure. Your day-to-day life is impacted, and strange new barriers may make healthy living, employment, and regular social interaction awkward. Everyone who cares for you is affected, too. It is a heavy burden to bear.
At Skinner Law Corp, we understand the obstacles you face. We will work tirelessly to be your advocates with insurance companies, doctors, and opposing counsel to get you and your loved ones compensation for the long-term effects you face. Call Skinner Law Corp at 310-356-0074 for a detailed consultation. We are your beacon in the storm.
