# What Are the Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries? | Edelman, Krasin & Jaye ![Woman holding bandaged head from long-term TBI sitting in doctor's office.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TBIEKJ.jpg) # What Are the Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries? A [traumatic brain injury (TBI)](https://ekjlaw.com/long-island-ny/brain-injury-lawyer/) could change your life forever. They’re also a lot more common than we think, with [18.7% of TBI-related deaths](https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/pdf/TBI-Surveillance-Report-FINAL_508.pdf) happening due to car accidents each year. While most victims could recover in a few days, others may deal with devastating lifelong effects they may never recover from. Regardless of the severity, a TBI may impact the outcome of your case. Learn more about how they could influence your settlement and what our lawyers can do to help. ## Long-Term Effects Of TBI On Victims If the injury was particularly severe, you may suffer chronic conditions that could permanently alter their physical, mental, and emotional state. Here are a few common symptoms you might experience after suffering a TBI in a car accident: ### Physical and Cognitive Complications Many people living with traumatic brain injuries experience chronic physical and cognitive challenges long after the initial accident. These can include: - Chronic headaches - Dizziness - Seizures - Sensitivity to light or noise - Coordination problems - Memory loss  - Slower thinking - Trouble concentrating - Difficulty making decisions These symptoms limit your ability to work or perform tasks on your own. In a personal injury case, that loss of function becomes a key part of your case when determining your final settlement. ### Emotional and Behavioral Changes A traumatic brain injury can also cause: - Mood swings - Irritability - Aggressive behavior - Impulse control issues - Depression or anxiety - Personality changes These changes may not be as visible as physical conditions, but the effects are still just as challenging for victims. Many of these symptoms make communication or social interactions difficult, which could lead to isolation if not managed appropriately. ### Financial and Lifestyle Impact Beyond health issues, a traumatic brain injury could lead to long-term care. This translates into ongoing medical bills, rehabilitation treatment costs, medication expenses, or permanent home care. On top of that, the physical or emotional conditions may make it difficult to maintain the same standard of living as you did before the accident. For a free legal consultation, call [(800) 469-7429](tel:+18004697429) ## How A TBI May Affect Your Personal Injury Case The effects of a traumatic brain injury could significantly impact your case’s outcome, especially in more severe cases. Insurance companies and courts need to think about how these injuries affected your life and compensate you beyond short-term medical bills. However, the amount you actually receive ultimately depends on your condition. If you can’t return to work, your lawyer could ask for: - Lost wages - Future earnings - Ongoing treatment costs - Pain and suffering - Loss of enjoyment While a TBI may increase your total settlement, proving every damage in court may be challenging. You might see some pushback from insurance companies who may only want to cover the obvious physical damages. For this reason, it’s essential to have an experienced lawyer who can prove how these changes have affected your life since the incident. ## Get Compensation For Your TBI Have you recently suffered from a traumatic brain injury? Our New York [personal injury attorneys](https://ekjlaw.com/) have decades of experience helping TBI victims seek justice. We’ll help you gather the right evidence and receive the compensation you’re rightfully deserve. Please [contact us online](https://ekjlaw.com/contact-us/) or at (866) 574-0809 to schedule a free case review today. Call or text [(800) 469-7429](tel:+18004697429) or complete a [Free Case Evaluation form](https://ekjlaw.com/contact-us/) Personal Injury Blog Posts: [![Personal Injury: To Settle or Not Settle](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp)](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/pi-to-settle-or-not-settle/) ### [Personal Injury: To Settle or Not Settle](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/pi-to-settle-or-not-settle/) There are many questions that arise after a person has suffered an injury due to someone’s negligence and in most [![ER Doctors Are Treating Increasing Numbers of Cycling Injuries](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp)](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/er-doctors-are-treating-increasing-numbers-of-cycling-injuries/) ### [ER Doctors Are Treating Increasing Numbers of Cycling Injuries](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/er-doctors-are-treating-increasing-numbers-of-cycling-injuries/) The number of emergency room visits due to bicycle-related injuries has risen sharply in recent years, according to [![High Risks to Babies and Mothers from Forceps and Vacuum Delivery, Study Shows](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp)](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/high-risks-to-babies-and-mothers-from-forceps-and-vacuum-delivery-study-shows/) ### [High Risks to Babies and Mothers from Forceps and Vacuum Delivery, Study Shows](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/high-risks-to-babies-and-mothers-from-forceps-and-vacuum-delivery-study-shows/) Babies delivered with forceps or vacuum extraction are 80% more likely to suffer injuries and death than those [![8 Ways You Can Get Seriously Injured on a Cruise Ship](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp)](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/8-ways-you-can-get-seriously-injured-on-a-cruise-ship/) ### [8 Ways You Can Get Seriously Injured on a Cruise Ship](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/8-ways-you-can-get-seriously-injured-on-a-cruise-ship/) Most people associate cruise ships with fun and leisure. You can bask in the sun. Gaze out over the ocean. Enjoy --- Source: https://ekjlaw.com/faqs/what-are-the-long-term-effects-of-traumatic-brain-injuries/