Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are the result of a sudden blow to the head or by an outside object entering the brain tissue. This is a complex issue that can be caused by many things including but not limited to:
- Car accidents
- Falls
- Violent attacks
- Explosive blasts
Depending on the severity of the injury and the part of the brain affected, one of the many results can be cognitive disabilities. Cognitive disabilities are various intellectual or cognitive deficits. These can show up as:
- Thinking issues
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Information processing
- Memory
- Speed of mental processing
- Judgment
- Attention
- Multitasking
Related: Traumatic Brain Injury
Memory problems
Injuries to the brain can cause memory problems. A person may not be able to remember events immediately prior to the injury as well as the ability to access new information. The ability to learn new tasks may be hampered as well. Some of these problems may go away with time, but some TBIs may be permanent. If any of the above symptoms relate to you or someone you know, please seek medical attention. Therapy, physical or psychological, may be used to help regain lost skills or to develop compensation skills for those that have been lost permanently.
Personality disorders
A person who has suffered from a TBI may also exhibit personality disorders. These problems generally are one of the most difficult for families to cope with. Brain injuries can interfere with impulse control which will usually cause inappropriate behavior. A person may also be more irritable, anxious or even depressed. All of these issues can prevent the success of recovery and rehabilitation.
If you have been in an accident and think you are suffering from a TBI, make sure your doctor documents all the symptoms and problems the injury cased you. Documentation is critical in presenting a damage case to the insurance adjuster. It will also help when seeking damages from the at-fault party. Without sufficient documentation of the injury, you will not be compensated for it no matter how devastating the injury was to you. If these symptoms are present, make sure you are evaluated by your doctor to get the proper medical care and to document your damage case.