Overview
Automobile accidents, steep falls, sports-related accidents, boating mishaps, accidental shootings, trauma to the head etc., can cause brain injuries.
Common symptoms associated with brain injuries
- Coma: A person is considered to be in a "comatose" condition, when he or she remains unconscious for a long period of time. The longer a person is under a coma, the more severe is the traumatic brain injury.
You need not be in a coma even if you suffer from a traumatic brain injury. In such a case, you may exhibit one or more of the following medical conditions:
- Paralysis
- Impaired cognitive or thinking functions including difficulties with reading and writing, and limited concentration
- Memory loss
- Behavioral changes, including fatigue, mood swings, sexual dysfunction, lack of motivation, and problems with interpersonal skills
- Disorientation
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Loss of body co-ordination
- Mental depression
- Anxiety
- Personality changes
- Impaired speech and/or vision
- Hearing loss
Common causes of brain injuries
Automobile accidents, steep falls, sports-related accidents, boating mishaps, accidental shootings, trauma to the head etc., can cause brain injuries of various severity.
Who may be held responsible for brain injuries?
In the case of motor vehicle accidents, in most cases, it is the driver who is responsible for the injuries, including brain injury, sustained on the victim. Similarly, medical practitioners also can cause brain injuries either during the course of invasive operations or through faulty drug therapy. Sports facility owners, public transport system owners etc can also be indicted if it may be proved that the brain damage was caused because of their negligence.
How can I get immediate legal help on sustaining brain injuries?
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