Cognitive Deficits
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One of the most traumatic harms a person can experience is a brain injury. Modern medicine only understands some of what the brain is capable of and how it works, making healing it incredibly difficult. Cognitive deficits, or cognitive impairments, are problems with an individual’s mental processes. Highly traumatic car accidents, for example, can cause enough damage to the brain to affect:
- Attention
- Decision making
- Knowledge
- Judgement
- Language
- Memory
- Perception
- Reasoning
- Planning
Long-Term Effects
One type of cognitive deficit arising from brain injury is aphasia, or language loss. A person with brain trauma might not understand what other people are saying, or he or she might be able to comprehend speech and unable to speak or write the words down. This damage can be incredibly frustrating, as it makes it difficult for a patient to communicate with friends, loved ones, and physicians. It also makes it nearly impossible to return to work right away. A speech pathologist can work with brain-damaged individuals to teach them how to speak, but this process takes an incredible amount of time and patience. Those who suffer such damage would have to go on long-term disability in order to cope with wage loss and continuous medical care.
Another cognitive deficit a person could develop is impairment in visual-perceptual skills. The part of the brain that used to distinguish and make sense of objects could be damaged in an accident. If a person made a living as an athlete, for example, severe brain damage could prevent them from distinguishing a ball from an elbow. Or, if they have visual neglect, they could only be seeing half of the ball at a time. Because so many jobs rely on visual cues, this might prevent a person with this deficit from working a regular job.
Hire a Proven Personal Injury Attorney
People with cognitive deficits need time and medical care to heal from their injuries. If a person caused your accident, their insurance should have to pay some of your costs. If a company’s neglect contributed to your brain trauma, its workers’ comp needs to cover your lost wages.
Call us at (312) 888-8700 or fill out our online form for a free case consultation. Let our experienced Chicago personal injury attorneys fight for your right to a secure future.
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Ted McNabola is an amazing attorney! He handled my mom’s case after she was hit by a car as a pedestrian. The difference between Ted and other attorneys is that he never gave up! It was a long process of 3 years but when other attorney’s would have given up just to make some money on the case, Ted refused to do so!! In the end he got my mother EVERYTHING she was asking for! Thank you Ted for never giving up!!!!- Kat J.
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I had the pleasure of working with Ted McNabola after a serious car accident that left me with a brain injury. From the first time we met, I knew I was in good hands. Ted was kind, patient, and understanding, and he went above and beyond to help me get the compensation I deserved for my medical bills, pain and suffering. Throughout the legal process, Ted was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance. He kept me informed every step of the way and fought tirelessly to ensure that my rights were protected. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, I was able to focus on my recovery and move on from the accident. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly cares about his clients and will fight for their rights, then I highly recommend Ted McNabola’s Team. He is a skilled professional and a kind and compassionate person who will go the extra mile for you. Thank you, Ted, and Tom for all that you did for me! I am forever thankful!- Sammy M
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