An Aggressive Advocate, When You Need It Most.

How can a traumatic brain injury affect your life?

Published on Dec 9, 2019 at 6:08 pm in car accidents.

Pennsylvania drivers who get into crashes will likely also suffer from injury. One of the most common types are traumatic brain injuries, often shortened to “TBI.” These injuries can have a profound impact on your life after a crash.

Despite the name, traumatic brain injuries have different levels of severity. Some people can have mild symptoms that go away with time and care. Others have symptoms so strong that they are life-altering. For example, someone with a severe TBI may find their memory impaired. Short-term memory loss is not uncommon with TBI victims. Sometimes a victim’s memory will improve. In other cases, the victim may never fully recover their former memory capacity.

Victims may also find themselves suffering from problems like neck pains and migraines. Nerve damage in the spine, neck and head can result in frequent bursts of pain. Depending on the area of impact, it is also possible for there to be emotional and behavioral effects. If you damage your frontal cortex, you may become more aggressive. You might also be prone to lashing out and suffer from lowered inhibitions.

Some people end up with impaired senses due to TBIs, too. This can include vision problems, hearing loss, and even issues with sense of taste or smell. Like other symptoms, these problems can be short-lived or may persist.

Are you curious to learn more about car crashes and their physical affects on victims? You can visit our web page to start your search. There is plenty of information available out there about crashes and their lingering effects. This can be a good place to start.

Request Attorney Consultation

Call us or fill out the form below to schedule a confidential case evaluation. We can help you determine if you need a lawyer, if you have a potential case, and if so, what your next step should be.

Legal & Firm News

What To Know About Tire Blowouts

Most of us have either seen portions of tires discarded on the highway or interstate. You may have even watched footage on the news or social media showing a tire blowing out, a motorist losing control of their vehicle, and becoming entangled in a crash. Here at Stapp Law, LLC, we want you to know […]

Read More

How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in Pennsylvania?

You’re injured, and now you can’t work. How will you pay your rent, mortgage, car note, and other bills? Will you be able to afford groceries and keep the lights on? And if you were injured on the job, do you know how workers’ comp pays for lost wages in Pennsylvania? We know this is […]

Read More

Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws

For over 60 years, motor vehicle crashes were the single leading cause of death for children in the United States. Only in very recent years has firearm injuries overtaken the top place, with car crashes remaining in the leading first or second positions in the past few years of research. Following all Pennsylvania car seat […]

Read More