Are All TBIs Serious?
As soon as possible after suffering a head injury or blow to the head, an injured person should get a medical evaluation to assess the severity of their injury. Generally, the symptoms vary depending upon the extent and severity of the damage. While people with less traumatic brain injuries have a greater likelihood of making a full recovery, any brain injury can potentially lead to a lifetime of cognitive issues. It is common for more traumatic brain injuries to lead to significant long-term cognitive issues..
Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
Severe brain injuries often cause comas, or lengthy periods of unconsciousness, and severe changes in mental status. People often experience constant headaches, nausea, convulsions, pupil dilation, slurred speech, sleep problems, confusion, memory loss, restlessness, loss of coordination, and weak extremities. Even with the best medical care, the symptoms frequently never entirely disappear.
Moderate Traumatic Brain Injuries
People with moderate traumatic brain injuries often experience symptoms similar to those suffering a mild brain injury, yet those symptoms are usually more severe and longer-lasting. People with moderate injuries experience more cognition and memory problems, mood changes, and even personality changes. They usually require significant medical intervention to improve, if they are able to do so.
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Mild traumatic brain injuries cause a brief change to a person’s mental status or state of consciousness. An affected person might lose consciousness for a few seconds or minutes. Doctors often classify mild concussions as mild TBIs. Physically, people with mild brain injuries often experience headaches, dizziness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, fatigue, and difficulty sleeping. They may also experience confusion, difficulty concentrating, and even behavioral changes. Most people afflicted by mild brain injuries fully recover; however, there are a significant minority of persons suffering from a “mild” traumatic brain injury who will never fully recover
People with TBIs often need extensive rehabilitation therapy and nursing care throughout their lives. A favorable resolution of a traumatic brain injury case with the help of a local attorney could provide the funds necessary to pay for that care.
