A Loss of Cognition

Severe brain injuries can greatly impact cognitive function.

When a person suffers an injury to the head, the physical effects are quite obvious. There may be some severe swelling or a bump on the head. In some instances, the injury could result in a cut that may require stitches. All of these injuries are quite easy to recognize at first glance. However, the impact that these injuries can have on cognitive function generally do not reveal itself immediately. In time, however, the impact that the injuries cause will be revealed in a short period of time. In fact, it would be difficult not to notice them. This is because the effect an injury to the brain can have one's motor skills, memory, and even vision is significant.

We rely on our brain to coordinate our physical actions. Our brain is also where our logic and reason derive. When the brain is injured the ability to effectively perform these functions correctly are very limited. This can result in to an inability to maintain one's memory or even perform a number of simple common tasks. Is not without precedent that someone who suffered a traumatic brain injury has to be re-taught how to read, talk, then walk all over again. Yes, the damage traumatic brain injuries can do to the brain are severe and require extensive rehabilitation therapy. It is also not without precedent that major surgery was required to corrected damage caused by a negligent traumatic brain injury.

As much as we do not like to think about it, rehabilitation therapy is an expensive process. This is because it is a very long process that requires a great deal of patience. Recovery from traumatic brain injuries is extremely difficult. This is why extensive round the clock care may also be required as well. If the injury was not the fault of the injured party and would be ridiculous to assume they should be required to pay these excessive fees. If this is why anyone injured in a traumatic brain injury accident should contact the qualified attorney to discuss all legal options available.

Traumatic Brain Injuries and a Lack of Oxygen

There are cases where limiting the flow of oxygen to the brain can lead to a traumatic brain injury.

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One of the most difficult to endure means of suffering a traumatic brain injury is if the brain suffers from a complete lack of oxygen. While this may not kill an individual, it can destroy cognitive function to the point where the person could literally be unable to fully recovery. Then, there are those who can make a recovery but suffer diminished mental capacity as a result. If someone is negligent in creating the scenario that led to a loss of oxygen to the brain, then they may be held liable. Of course, many people may wonder what types of negligent incidents could lead to the brain suffering from a lack of oxygen.

Consider the following scenario: two people are trying to mimic what they see on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. One person applies a sleeper hold on the other person. Such a hold is essentially a carotid artery choke that cuts off the blood flow to the brain. If this whole does not release the timely manner, then traumatic brain injury damage can result. Obviously, if the person doesn't release the hold and negligently cuts off the flow to the point that brain damage results then the individual could be held liable.

Some may look at the above scenarios and think that only horseplay can cause such traumatic brain injuries. Actually, product liability is many times the culprit.

For example imagine a young child wearing a rubber Halloween mask not realizing the mask is defective. The mask is too tightly designed and affixes itself to the child's head and causes suffocation. The lack of ventilation in the mask could have leads to a situation where she passes out. By the time the mask was cut free it was too late. The young girl suffered a traumatic brain injury. Needless to say, whoever judges such a situation would not look kindly upon the manufacturer of the mask due to the obvious manufacturer negligence involved.

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