Spinal cord injuries are one of the most serious injuries that can occur in a car accident and unfortunately, they’re common. Below, we discuss how this kind of injury impacts brain function and how you can get legal help pursuing the compensation you deserve for what happened to you or a loved one. 

Changes In Neurological Function 

Because a spinal cord injury damages the pathways between the brain and different parts of the body, it can cause extreme disruption in a person’s emotional, cognitive, and neurological functioning. 

Messages that are transmitted between the body and brain can become distorted, causing spinal cord injury victims to feel and think differently about their surroundings. This may result in significant alterations to short and long-term memory, attention span, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and more. 

Mental & Emotional Changes 

Spinal cord injuries can also result in sweeping changes to a person’s mood and behaviors. It’s not uncommon for people who have suffered this type of injury in a car accident to become withdrawn or depressed, or to develop severe anxiety. 

Victims often become frustrated with their inability to remember things or the loss of mobility and normal bodily functions. Post-traumatic stress disorder is also a concern, and many of these things compound to create an incredibly complicated scenario. 

After a spinal cord injury, people may feel irritable, lonely, or even angry. These moods may shift rapidly over a short time, or a person may be stuck in one extreme mood for a longer period. These changes can make it difficult for the victim to engage in everyday activities and can markedly decrease their quality of life. 

Can You Recover From A Spinal Cord Injury? 

The spinal cord cannot regenerate or heal, so whatever damage is done to it during a car accident is generally permanent. However, some people may be able to regain partial function depending on the severity and location of their injury and how they cope and progress through the rehabilitation and recovery process. 

How To Get Qualified Legal Help In Atlanta After A Devastating Car Accident 

An experienced Atlanta car accident lawyer can help you recover the compensation you deserve after a life-changing spinal cord injury. Contact Southside Injury Law today for a consultation to discuss your case by dialing (770) 703-6008 or (800) 393-8595.