Following a motorcycle accident, the effects of a brain injury may not be readily apparent. Sometimes symptoms can take hours, if not days, or even weeks to show up. However, some of the more common complications that result from a traumatic brain injury include: Physical Issues: Severe headaches, vertigo, infections, seizures, and blood vessel damage Sensory Issues: Blurred vision, ears ringing, changes in the ability to smell, and sensitivity to light or sound Altered Consciousness: Vegetative state, minimally conscious, coma, and brain death Communication Issues: Social and cognitive problems Behavior Changes: Depression, anxiety, mood swings, and outbursts Intellectual problems: Cognitive problems (memory, learning, reasoning) and executive functioning problems ( problem-solving, multitasking, organization) Degenerative Brain Diseases: Parkinson’s, Dementia pugilistica, and Alzheimer’s Although the severity and the extent of these injuries will depend on the circumstances of the crash, many of these complications can result in life-changing outcomes, including extensive medical treatments. Reach out to an experienced motorcycle accident attorney as soon as you can. These lawyers can help you fight for the compensation you are entitled to so you can get the medical care you need.