Memory Issues that Can Stem from Catastrophic Car Accidents

A serious head injury can have catastrophic consequences, such as loss of memory, depending on the location of the trauma and the severity of the damage. Victims may have to readjust to their life after such a devastating injury with a decreased ability to retain information or even become incapable of recalling past significant events in their life. Victims of these types of catastrophic injuries would be well advised to discuss their situation with a skilled New York personal injury attorney who will help determine their legal rights and options.
The type and extent of the brain injury suffered by the victim will usually determine the types of symptoms a victim displays. For example, it is common for individuals who suffer blunt force trauma to their forehead to suffer paralysis, changes in behavior and an inability to focus. That is because those types of actions and abilities are controlled by the frontal lobe.
The part of the brain that controls our memory is the temporal lobe, which is located on both sides of the head above the ears. Damage to the temporal lobe may occur in a broadside car accident, an assault to the side of the head or a slip-and-fall accident on a staircase. Victims of catastrophic brain injuries to the temporal lobe may suffer short-term memory loss or even have long-term memory issues.
Victims of catastrophic head injuries or their families may pursue compensation for damages including, but not limited to medical expenses, past and future pain and suffering, lost income, loss of livelihood, and loss of life’s enjoyment. An experienced New York catastrophic injury attorney can help the victim or the victim’s family determine who was responsible for the injuries suffered and hold the negligent party accountable.
The experienced New York personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help victims of catastrophic injuries obtain the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. We work with investigators and medical professionals to determine the extent of injuries suffered by the victim and its impact on his or her life. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, call our offices today at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) for a no-cost consultation. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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