Long Term Effects Of A Head Injury

The Mayo Clinic defines a head injury as a traumatic brain injury that occurs when an external force causes brain dysfunction. Those who suffer from traumatic brain injuries usually suffer these injuries due to involvement in serious car accidents, athletic events, incidents of violence or other accidents.

Vegetative State of Being
Brain injury victims may end up in a vegetative state after the accident. The Mayo Clinic states that widespread brain cell damage can cause a person to suffer from the inability to respond to his or her external environment. One may be unable to move, blink or experience a sense of feeling throughout the body.

Seizures
People with brain injuries may suffer from seizures for the rest of their lives. They may be prone to experiencing flashbacks of an accident, and these flashbacks may then lead to seizures. Some people experience post-traumatic epilepsy and are unable to cope in their normal daily lives. They may be unable to drive on the roads due to this condition.

Permanent Physical Disabilities
Those with brain injuries may also be unable to walk or move ever again. Even if a person is conscious after suffering from a brain injury, he or she may have significant nerve damage. A person may need to use a walker or may be bound to a wheelchair for the rest of his or her life.

Increased Risk of Infections
Brain injury victims can also suffer from an increased risk of infection. They may be more prone to developing pneumonia or other harmful illnesses since their body cannot fight these illnesses. If a disease like pneumonia spreads throughout the body, it can quickly become deadly and lead to the loss of life.

Individuals who have received a head injury after being involved in an accident may want to consult a personal injury lawyer for assistance. Brain injuries can have costly and serious long-term consequences. A brain injury victim may be able to file a lawsuit against a liable party for compensation. A personal injury lawyer can assist an individual’s loved ones in dealing with insurance companies or in filing a lawsuit in court.

Have you experienced a serious head injury?  Call Randy Rozek today at 414-374-4444