Losing Listening Comprehension in an Accident
Although it seems almost unthinkable, a person can lose their ability to understand their native language following a brain injury. This can occur because of a mismanaged stroke, after severe head trauma, or due to other injuries to the brain. In any case, this disability, known as receptive aphasia, can seriously impact a person’s ability to interact with others on a day-to-day basis.
To discuss your legal options after an injury in which another party’s negligence was to blame, contact the Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today at 832-369-8296.
Symptoms of Wernicke’s Aphasia
Receptive aphasia, or Wernicke’s aphasia, is rightfully named, as it describes a language disability in which the sufferer cannot make sense of spoken language. Unlike a loss of hearing, receptive aphasia accounts for the loss of the necessary brain functions that create meaning out of certain sounds. Some of the following symptoms may be present in a person suffering from receptive aphasia:
- No change in speaking, but loss of language understanding when listening
- Difficulty in comprehending written words
- Inability to repeat phrases or words regularly
- Word substitution
- Excessive use of made-up words
- Omission of important words in a sentence
As this disorder affects a person’s ability to comprehend language, giving instructions for cognitive therapy treatments can prove difficult. In the most extreme cases, it is practically impossible to approach any sort of treatment through repetition, which is a common therapy technique for many other brain injuries.
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Any form of aphasia can drastically impact a person’s everyday life. If you or a loved one has been injured and developed this disability as a result, there may be legal options to pursue. For more information regarding your legal rights following an injury, contact the Houston personal injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher by calling 832-369-8296 today.