Brain injuries are more than a bump on the head. Trauma to the head can leave long-term, lasting effects that can affect your health and your quality of life. But how far do the impacts of Brain injuries go? 

If you’ve suffered a head Injury, you need to know what affects you may face because of your injury. Below are just a few examples of what you can expect in the wake of brain trauma. 

Cognitive Impacts

Your brain is the control center of the body, meaning all messages to the body start there. Your thought processes, senses, and ways of communicating with the world are all controlled by the brain. Because of this, damage to the brain can negatively impact all your cognitive functions. 

Even a mild concussion can leave you suffering from memory loss, difficulty focusing, and mood swings. A serious Brain Injury can affect even your motor skills. Because of this, you may need help from a Riverside personal injury attorney to determine the severity of your injuries and the funds you may be due when another party’s negligence is involved.

Effects on Your Independence 

When your brain is injured, it can reduce the quality of your life, reducing your ability to navigate the world around you. Because of this, you may have difficulties maintaining your independence. 

For some, a serious brain injury may make it impossible to return to your former workplace. That leaves you unable to make the money you need to live on your own. 

In more serious brain injuries, you could even find yourself unable to live independently because of things issues lost motor controls. You may need rehabilitation services, household care, and accommodations such as wheelchair ramps, handrails, and other mobility aids. 

Damages Due for a Brain Injury 

When you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury because someone else was negligent, how do you know what your claim is worth when you sue for compensation? The value of your claim depends on the costs and severity of the hardships you’ve suffered because of your injury. 

First, you’re due economic damages for the financial costs of your injury and losses. For example, your lost wages and the medical bills you’ve faced can be included in your economic damages. 

But what about the intangible suffering you’ve experienced? Non-economic damages cover this form of loss. These damages are based on the severity of your suffering and the impact your injuries have on your life. Your lawyer has the tools you need to calculate the total value of all your losses. 

Need Help? Talk with a Lawyer 

When you’ve suffered a serious brain injury, the impacts on your health and wellbeing are difficult to quantify. Without the right tools and guidance, you may have trouble getting the funds you need to recover comfortably while you’re unable to work or return to the life you once lived. 

That’s what the lawyers at Kohan & Bablove LLP are here for. We know it can be difficult to calculate the costs of a brain injury when you’re suffering and focing on your physical recovery. That’s why we offer free consultations, where we can discuss the costs of your injuries and how we can help you pursue maximum compensation from the liable party’s. Learn more by calling 1-844-404-2400 or by visiting our website.