This damage can be microscopic and difficult to measure. The long term effects of traumatic brain injury include cognitive deficits and reduction in physical and psychological skills. The physical deficits can include walking, balance and coordination, fine-motor skills, and strength. Cognitive deficits include difficulty in language and communication, information processing, memory, and perceptual skills. Psychological status is also often altered.
People suffering from traumatic brain injury often exhibit changes personality and lifestyle.
If you have relieved a blow to the head and are suffering from the above symptoms, you should see a doctor and contact an attorney. The science behind brain injuries is constantly changing and highly technical. Attorneys who handle these cases should have extensive experience in the field. The cases often require the testimony of medical experts and psychological testing. Each state may only have a few attorneys that have the medical knowledge, experience, and contacts with expert witnesses to successfully process a brain-injury case.