Traumatic Brain Injury Complications

Once a Traumatic Brain Injury has occurred, it can cause irreversible or fatal health problems. There are many serious complications that can follow a traumatic brain injury, including…

• Coma: When in a coma, the victim is unconscious and completely unable to communicate. Some comas last a few days or weeks while others last the remainder of the victim’s life.
• Vegetative State: A Traumatic Brain Injury victim that is in a vegetative state may be able to open their eyes, make small movements, or even make noise. Victims may be in a vegetative state permanently or transition into a minimally conscious state.
• Minimally Conscious State: TBI victims in a minimally conscious state will have an altered level of consciousness. While remaining aware of their surroundings they are not fully in tune with their environment or able to clearly communicate. Though this is a serious medical condition, recovery is possible.
• Locked-in Syndrome: Most-often caused by a stroke, locked-in syndrome leaves its victims awake and aware but without the ability to move.
• Brain Death: A TBI victim suffering from a condition known as brain death where they will have no measurable brain activity.
• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE: This condition usually impacts victims of multiple TBIs (football players, boxers, etc.). Chronic Traumatic Encepholopathy can have severe side effects such as memory loss, impaired judgment, or a drastic change in personality or behavior. Currently the only way to diagnose CTE is through an autopsy, though doctors and researchers are working on finding a better way.

At Shocklee Paolino, we know that a Traumatic Brain Injury can be an enormous source of stress and pain. Our lawyers are standing by to discuss your case, so you can focus on your family. Contact us 24/7 by calling (727) 498-8771