The Tragic Consequences of Brain Injury

When a person suffers a major blow to the head, or a force that violently jerks the head back and forth, his or her brain can suffer lasting damage. Sometimes this damage is relatively minor, such as a concussion that resolves itself within a few days. For other people, however, brain injuries leave lasting symptoms that change the course of their lives.

Living with a severe brain injury, or helping a loved one cope with one, is far from easy. It can be especially difficult when people must live with the painful knowledge that their symptoms were caused by another party’s bad choices. Unfortunately, the majority of brain injuries are caused by preventable accidents or assault.

If you or someone in your family has suffered such an injury because of someone else’s negligence, contact the Charleston personal injury lawyers of the Steinberg Law Firm at 843-720-2800 to discuss your options.

Living with a Brain Injury

Because the brain is the center of all thought, feeling, and bodily function, virtually anything about a person’s health and behavior can be affected by brain damage. Some of the lasting symptoms that people with serious brain injuries may experience include:

• Memory loss (both short-term and long-term)
• Decreased cognitive functioning
• Delusions and/or hallucinations
• Sudden personality changes
• Increased difficulty reading and writing
• Loss of hand-eye coordination
• Speech and language comprehension impairment

For some people, these symptoms are frustrating but manageable. Other people with brain injuries may need assistance for the rest of their lives. Tragically, still others become comatose or even die. When these injuries occur due to negligence, our Charleston brain injury attorneys strive to help victims recover the compensation they need to cover the costs of medical care.

Contact Us

The Steinberg Law Firm employees a full team of experienced Charleston brain injury lawyers to help our clients. Contact us today at 843-720-2800 to learn more about how we can help you.