- August 6, 2025
- Brain Injury
When a person is injured as a result of another person’s negligence or carelessness, personal injury law states that if this can be proven legally, then the injured individual should be compensated by the party that caused the injury. Of course, proving this is a lot easier said than done, and it is important to learn about all of your options from trusted and experienced attorneys in the field. Fortunately, our team is ready to help. In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX catastrophic personal injury attorneys take a look at the damaging effects of a traumatic brain injury, including the physical, cognitive, behavioral, and long-term issues that can arise, and share why you should seek appropriate guidance before filing your claim.
Physical Symptoms
A traumatic brain injury can occur when a person experiences a violent jolt or blow to the head. While ‘brain injuries’ are considered a broad category that typically covers any damage to the brain, a traumatic brain injury specifically refers to damage caused by external force. Mild injuries can affect the brain and person temporarily, but more serious TBIs have the potential to completely change a person’s life.
When it comes to TBIs, one of the most common types of symptoms that arise may include physical symptoms. In cases of mild traumatic brain injury, a person may experience headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of balance, problems with speech, and more. For severe injuries, other symptoms may include loss of consciousness for several minutes or even hours. They can also include convulsions or seizures, clear fluids draining from the nose or ears, dilation of one or both pupils, and numbness in fingers and toes. To learn more about the other physical symptoms of a TBI, or to speak with our team about your options, give us a call today.
Cognitive and Behavioral Side Effects
In addition to noticeable physical symptoms, TBIs can cause cognitive and behavioral side effects. For instance, a person may feel an enhanced sense of depression or anxiety, experience mood swings or changes, memory and concentration problems, or disrupted sleep. In cases of more severe damage, it is possible a person becomes profoundly confused, agitated or combative, and coma or other consciousness disorders are a distinct possibility.
Long-Term and Permanent Impacts
In several situations, a traumatic brain injury can lead to catastrophic effects with a lifelong impact. For instance, moderate to severe TBIs have the potential to cause permanent brain damage and disability. They can lead to a shorter life expectancy, ongoing brain bleeds, and regular seizures. Additionally, a severe TBI increases your chances of developing other neurological complications, including Alzheimer’s Disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, movement disorders, and PTSD.
Speak With A TBI Attorney
If you or a loved one endured a traumatic brain injury as a result of another person or party’s negligence, our team is ready to help you. You do not need to suffer alone. Contact Crain Brogdon, LLP in Dallas, TX at 214-522-9404 to schedule a free initial consultation with our team of experienced catastrophic personal injury attorneys today.
Attorney Quentin Brogdon
Quentin Brogdon has over thirty years of experience and expertise in the field of personal injury trial law. He is board certified in both personal injury trial law and civil trial advocacy. Quentin has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating. This rating reflects an attorney’s ethics and abilities according to reviews from fellow attorneys. [ Attorney Bio ]
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