It's all you can do to get through the day without collapsing. You fight back tears. You control your anger. You cry yourself to sleep. Most of what you have to do is less than enjoyable and you don't have time for any activities you enjoy.
Friends stop visiting because they feel uncomfortable.
You become more and more isolated. Although you feel guilty, you may find yourself wishing the injured individual had not survived. In fact, the person you knew before the injury did not survive. And, unless something drastic is done, it feels like your family will not survive either. An attorney can relieve much of the stress and paperwork which accompanies and complicates recovery from a head injury, allowing you to focus on more personal matters.