Why do not all brain injuries affect people the same way?
The brain is an incredibly complex organ. Experts still do not understand everything about how it works. They do, however, have a pretty good idea about how damage in each area of the brain can impact you.
The Brain Injury Association of America explains because the brain is made up of different sections, which each handle different functions, the location of an injury will impact the effects. This is the reason why every brain injury affects people in different ways.
Frontal lobe
The frontal lobe at the forehead area of your head is responsible for functions that include concentration, speaking, awareness, emotions and judgment. An injury in this part of the brain can prevent you from speaking, make it hard for you to focus your attention or cause mood swings.
Temporal lobe
The temporal lobe is the center for memory. It also impacts how you understand language and hearing. If you suffer an injury in this part of the brain, you could have memory issues and trouble communicating.
Parietal lobe
The parietal lobe handles things such as visual and depth perception and touch. An injury in the area will likely impact your senses.
Occipital lobe
The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for vision. You could go blind from an injury in this part of the brain.
Cerebellum
The cerebellum impacts balance, coordination and motor skills. An injury here will affect your movements and ability to walk.
Brain stem
The brain stem is like the power outlet of the body. An injury here is often fatal because it will affect the basic involuntary body functions that keep you alive, such as breathing.
The type of injury you suffer greatly connects to the area of the brain impacted and the extent to which that area suffers damage.
If you are suffering a brain injury that was caused by an accident due to negligence, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. Call our office or request a free consultation to see what your options are.
