Language Loss and Brain Injuries
Whether from a car accident, a slip and fall, or some other tragic circumstance, a person may hit his or her head and suffer brain damage. The consequences of this brain damage can become widespread depending on the severity of the injury. In certain cases, some degree of brain damage may cause a person to lose a particular brain function, often until the brain can recover. However, in severe cases, this disability can become permanent.
If you have suffered an injury resulting from another person’s negligence, you may be able to hold him or her accountable under the law. Contact the Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 832-369-8296 for a free consultation regarding your legal options today.
Expressive Aphasia
People who sustain head trauma may suffer a notable loss of language abilities. This is often considered to be an effect of stroke, but it may occur any time the brain’s health is in jeopardy. If a person loses the ability to create comprehensible language, he or she may suffer from a disability known as expressive aphasia, or Broca’s aphasia. The following language problems may develop as a result:
- Failure to include grammatical words like “of,” “the,” and “if”
- Reduced vocabulary
- Labored, strained speech patterns
- Mixing up the subject of the sentence with the object
In mild cases, this type of aphasia may seem like a person is constantly searching for a word on the tip of his or her tongue while limiting the use of some common words. On the other end of the spectrum, more severe cases can render speech so simple that it is difficult to understand.
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If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident resulting from another party’s negligence, you may be able to take legal action. To discuss your claim with a legal advisor, contact the Houston personal injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher today by calling 832-369-8296.