The Impact of Accidents: Brain Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries

Every year, a large number of individuals suffer life-changing injuries due to accidents, with some of the most severe injuries being brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. These injuries can be life-threatening and are very serious. Without treatment, serious results are possible. If you have been injured due to someone’s negligence, call Barnes Cohen & Sullivan for a free consultation.

Spinal Cord Injuries:

Spinal cord injuries occur when the bundle of nerves extending from the base of the brain down the back is damaged. These nerves are responsible for transmitting nerve impulses between the brain and the body, regulating movement and sensation. Your brain and spinal cord together, control your body’s movement.

Full or partial law loss of motor control and sensations from the neck down can occur as a result of an injured spinal cord such as a severed or pinched nerve. When a spinal injury occurs, paralysis below the waist or quadriplegic (paralyzed below the neck) is a common injury. In extreme cases, this type of injury can be fatal.

 

Brain Injuries:

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, common brain injuries from an accident include traumatic brain injuries (TBI). These injuries include concussions, comas, amnesia, motor deficits, communicational and functional deficits and more. If there is an injury to your brain or spinal cord, it is important to get medical attention immediately. Many times, physical symptoms of damage to the brain not occur for several days, weeks, even months. These major injuries can affect one’s memory, reason and personality.

According to Mayo Clinic, common monitor signs of a brain trauma include:

  • Severe headaches
  • Nausea
  • Confusion
  • Problems with speech
  • Unusual fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Numbness or weakness of one side of the body
  • Seizures in severe TBI’s

Early discovery of a brain injury allows for maximizing recovery after an accident. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), TBI deaths related to motor vehicle-traffic related crashes is 55.8% of TBI-related deaths. The CDC also states the estimated amount of individuals that live with a permanent TBI-related disability in the United States is 5.3 million.

 

In conclusion, spinal cord and brain injuries resulting from car accidents can have devastating and life-altering consequences. The impact extends far beyond physical trauma, affecting emotional well-being, financial stability, and overall quality of life. Understanding the complexities of these injuries and the challenges they present is crucial for both survivors and their families. If you or a loved one has obtained a spinal cord injury or brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, Call Barnes Cohen & Sullivan. Our team of dedicated and experienced attorneys will fight for you to get the best possible compensation for your injury.