The long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury can impact the victim’s emotions, language skills and other important capabilities. While some individuals may experience a full recovery from their head injury, others will be impaired or permanently disabled.
Sometimes, the symptoms from a traumatic brain injury can take several months or years to appear, which can result in setbacks. This can be a very difficult process for the individual who has suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Often the recovery time is slow and lengthy. This requires continued medical treatment and rehabilitation, which can amount to extensive medical bills.
Some of the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury include:
• headaches;
• vision problems;
• light/noise sensitivity;
• apathy;
• personality changes;
• dizziness;
• tinnitus (ear ringing);
• nausea;
• sleep disorders;
• depression;
• fatigue;
• irritability;
• confusion;
• concentration problems;
• slowed mental processing;
• memory problems;
• limited attention span; and
• difficulties with abstract thinking.
In addition, an individual who has suffered a traumatic brain injury may be at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The more severe the head injury, the greater those chances become. Parkinson’s disease is another condition that may be developed years after a traumatic brain injury, although this is thought to be rare.
If you have been involved in a serious accident in New York in which you suffered a severe head injury, you are likely to face mounting medical bills. The long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury are not only physical and emotional but they are financial as well.
Contacting a New York Injury Lawyer
When you have sustained a serious head injury or lost a loved because of a serious accident you are entitled to seek compensation for your damages and suffering. Consulting with a New York injury lawyer can help you better understand your rights, determine liability for your injuries and decide if filing a personal injury claim is right for you.
At Gacovino Lake & Associates we have formed a dedicated network of injury lawyers that serve clients nationwide. Our New York office serves residents of the 5 boroughs with their auto accident, medical malpractice, defective drug, premises liability and Workers’ Compensation claims. For experienced help with your personal injury claim, contact us today – 1-800-246-4878.
