Harrisburg Brain Injury Attorneys

The effects of a brain injury are both dramatic and devastating. Since the brain is the organ that regulates virtually all vital processes, damage done to any part of the brain has the potential to be life-altering for not only the injured victim but also for his family and friends, as what were once basic tasks become impossible challenges.

Even though many symptoms of a brain injury may become less intense as the healing process advances, the overall well-being of the injured party may deteriorate because they struggle to cope with the psychological consequences of trying to adapt to new life conditions. This can be a source of great frustration and emotional distress for his loved ones, and the strain on personal relationships can serve to heighten the difficulties for the brain injury victim.

If you or your loved one has suffered a brain injury as a result of medical malpractice, contact the Harrisburg brain injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-329-3511. We can help you to evaluate the possibility of seeking compensation through a legal action against the party responsible for your brain injury.

Some Symptoms of Brain Injury

Most people have a vague understanding of the severity of a brain injury, but a review of some of the symptoms that can occur in the wake of such an injury is sobering, and a more than a little frightening. There are some that seem small at first, like the confusion of smells, but when you consider that more than 9 in 10 who suffer that condition find themselves unable to keep a job, the need for compensation begins to be made clear.

These are just some possible effects of brain injury:

• Personality changes
• Inability to pay attention, or fixation on one thing or idea
• Difficulties with speaking, reading, writing, or understanding language
• Memory loss
• Impairment of breathing and swallowing
• Sleep problems
• Compromised motor skills

Contact Us

It can be shocking to experience the radical shift in your life that may happen if you suffer a brain injury. Contact the Harrisburg brain injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-329-3511 to see if we can help.