Is TBI permanent?

The effects of a traumatic brain injury—or TBI—can be permanent in some cases. While some of the mildest symptoms of these injuries typically resolve themselves over time, moderate to severe injuries frequently last a lifetime. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, nearly 100,000 people suffer long-term effects from TBI each year.  

You might have a claim for compensation for your brain injury no matter if your symptoms fade over time or become permanent. By pursuing a claim through the court system, you could obtain financial compensation for your injuries. Maximizing this compensation could be possible with the help of a Los Angeles traumatic brain injury lawyer.  

How lifelong TBI effects happen 

Any time your brain suffers damage, your body will begin immediately working to repair the damage to your brain tissue. The human body has incredible restorative powers, and much of the damage that occurs to the brain through a traumatic injury could heal on its own. This healing process can be assisted significantly with aggressive medical intervention and therapy. Many of the worse physical symptoms of a brain injury can be resolved within six months of a brain injury occurring thanks to the right medical care.  

Unfortunately, the body’s restorative powers are not always as effective with damage to the brain compared to the rest of the body. In fact, there are certain parts of the brain that cannot be repaired. Other parts of the brain that suffer damage will continue to progressively decline over the course of a person’s life. These factors can not only lead to lifelong complications, but they could also result in delayed symptoms that do not manifest for months after the injury occurs.  

Some of the long-term effects of a TBI are indirect. For example, the financial and emotional strain that comes with a brain injury could compound over time. It could take years of living with a brain injury for severe depression to set in. The same is true of the financial strain that is common with treating a long-term brain injury. The good news is that a traumatic brain injury attorney could help you seek compensation to ease that financial strain.  

Common long-term or permanent TBI symptoms 

Many people that suffer from moderate or severe brain injuries do not just experience a single symptom over the course of their life. Many of these people suffer from a variety of difficulties due to their brain injuries. Some of the most common long-term complications include: 

• Headaches and chronic pain. One of the most common consequences of any TBI is headaches. These chronic headaches can continue to occur on and off for the rest of a person’s life. While these symptoms often resolve themselves, anyone still suffering from headaches after six months of treatment could expect a lifetime of issues to follow. 
• Dizziness. There are multiple issues involving dizziness or balance that could impact you due to a brain injury. From vertigo to simple lightheadedness, these symptoms often last forever in cases of moderate to severe brain injuries.  
• Sensitivity. Another common issue with traumatic brain injuries is sensitivity to light and sound. Most of the time, these symptoms linger during the early stages of a TBI. However, some severe injuries can cause these symptoms to last a lifetime.  
• Seizures. Seizures are not only a common part of brain injuries, but many people face an increased risk of seizures over time. Some  

Discuss your permanent TBI symptoms with an attorney 

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury in an accident, you might be entitled to seek monetary compensation from the at-fault party. While no financial recovery can undo an accident, these funds could be used to address your medical needs and cover your expenses. To help relieve the financial strain of a TBI injury, contact the Los Angeles accident lawyers of Ellis Injury Law today for a free consultation.