Depression and mood swings are common after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Scientists are still learning the complex mechanisms that cause mood and emotion to be affected after an accident that directly impacts or violently shakes the head. Dealing with the emotional and psychological consequences of a head injury can be overwhelming for both the injury victim and their family; it’s important to get help.
Dr. Greg Vigna is an attorney, rehabilitation physician and certified Life Care planner who has helped many head injury patients, and understands the long-term challenges posed by mild, moderate or severe brain damage. If you suspect you may be suffering from TBI related mood and personality changes after your accident, Dr. Vigna, head injury lawyer, can help you receive an assessment of your injuries from an expert in the field, and will build a legal case to address all aspects of your recovery.
Brain Injury and How You Feel
Swelling, bleeding and microscopic tears in the brain result in less oxygen being delivered to important cells for a sustained period of time. This changes how the brain is able to send internal signals. After the initial brain trauma heals, doctors may not see any physical abnormalities on a CT scan or MRI. However, the brain may work differently because signals are no longer flowing through the tissues as easily as before. It’s as though something has been disconnected.
Research shows us that some patients have a harder time perceiving and understanding non-verbal communication in others, such as reading facial expressions. This makes interacting and reacting appropriately more difficult, and has a significant impact on the injury victim’s personal and professional relationships.
The brain is also responsible for both stimulating and making a wide range of chemicals that affect mood, one’s sense of wellbeing and how one sees the world. If these chemical signals have been altered, personality changes often develop.
Personal and professional relationships often suffer. Completing work tasks and maintaining employment can be challenging. TBI affects one’s life in a myriad of ways that doctors and researchers are just beginning to understand and treat.
Getting the Help you Need
If you’ve noticed symptoms of TBI and mood changes after a head injury, it’s time to get help. Head injury lawyer Dr. Greg Vigna works closely with leading medical experts who will review the history of your injuries, evaluate your current symptoms and recommend treatment. As the only attorney, rehabilitation physician and Certified Lifecare Planner in the United States, Dr. Vigna develops a comprehensive case that takes into account the long term complications of your traumatic brain injury. Contact our personal injury law firm to connect with a compassionate medical professional and receive a free legal case evaluation.
