A traumatic brain injury can be a life-changing event. Granted, some brain injuries are relatively mild, and a person may heal in days or weeks with no long-term adverse effects. But other brain injuries can be very severe, leading to significant symptoms, which may even include symptoms that do not heal and become a lifelong disability.
The exact symptoms a person has will help to determine what type of medical care they need and what compensation they deserve. Let’s take a look at some of the common symptoms of a moderate or severe TBI.
10 symptoms to watch for
Although every brain injury is unique, the following are potential symptoms that may be seen:
- Numbness in the extremities
- Clumsy or uncoordinated movements
- Mood swings, irritability, or agitation
- Loss of consciousness
- Persistent headaches that may get worse over time
- Loss of vision and/or enlargement of the pupil
- Seizures or convulsions
- Slurred speech or trouble finding the right word
- Difficulty falling asleep or an inability to wake up
- Loss of memories of the event itself
For these severe symptoms, it’s very important for the injured party to get medical care. Some brain injuries can get worse over time, such as when there is bleeding in the brain that is putting increased pressure on the brain tissue itself. Medical care can be used to treat or alleviate some of these symptoms.
Naturally, though, this type of extensive medical care can be costly and time-consuming. Those who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence need to know how to seek financial compensation for lost wages, medical bills, reduced earning capacity and much more.