When a loved one suffers brain damage caused by medical malpractice, you will have many questions and will feel uneasy about what to expect in the immediate days as well as in the years to come. Lean more about what you an expect here. What to Expect Initially Learning that a loved one has suffered brain damage is a devastating…
When a medical malpractice incident causes a person to suffer a brain injury, a victim may have many questions regarding what life will be like following such an injury. This is why we provide this information on what brain injury survivors can expect following a brain injury. What Happens After a Brain Injury? After damage has occurred to specific areas…
Brain injuries can range from mild to severe. Although each brain injury is different and may have a different set of symptoms depending on the extent of damage to the brain, almost all brain injury survivors will need to make a physical recovery as well as an emotional recovery. But because the cost associated with making a physical and emotional recovery can be…
Once a brain injury survivor is aware of the long-term effects of the head trauma that he or she sustained, it is typical to feed sad, frustrated, and even depressed about one’s new reality. Sometimes a brain injury affects the emotional centers of the brain and the sufferer becomes incapable of the same emotional responses he or she had prior…
When a patient suffers brain damage due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional, he could face a long road to recovery. One effect a serious brain injury can have is to limit the victim’s mobility and communication skills. Depending on the location and severity of a brain injury, a victim may never be able to fully recover…
Because the brain is responsible for voluntary actions such as controlling muscle movement, it’s no wonder that many people suffer paralysis following a brain injury. The brain is made up of billions of neurons and serves as the center of the nervous system, which is why paralysis can be the result when there is nerve damage in the brain. Although…
Any time the brain sustains damage, it can have a devastating impact on the survivor. From memory impairments to overall weakness or paralysis, a brain injury survivor’s life suddenly changes. Because trauma to the brain can result in a variety of adverse effects, most brain injury survivors have to overcome cognitive, emotional, behavioral, social, and physical changes. One such physical…
When someone suffers trauma to the brain, it can lead to interrupted signals being sent from the brain to the muscles. As a result, someone may suffer from spasticity in addition to a brain injury. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, damage to the brain “can cause changes in muscle tone, movement, sensation and reflex.” What Is Spasticity? Spasticity…
The brain controls every function in the body—even bowel and bladder functions. In fact, the brain helps people know when they have to go to the bathroom and allows them to use their bodies in a way that helps them empty their bowels and bladders. So when someone suffers a brain injury as a result of medical malpractice, bladder and…
Memory problems are almost always a result of a brain injury. When someone suffers from a serious traumatic brain injury (TBI), their memory is often impaired. Not only is having memory issues frustrating, but it can be life-changing. The Importance of One’s Memory By definition, memory is the ability to recall, keep, and use information. When the brain cannot take…