As the center of the central nervous system, the brain is the most important organ in the body. As such, it is protected by one of the most solid sets of bones, the skull. However, it is composed of a soft, jelly-like substance and, when the head is given a hard jolt, is still susceptible to injury. The brain serves two primary functions, to receive information from the body about what it needs, and to send electrical impulses out to the body. In this way, the brain controls the rest of the body. The brain is divided into four major lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal. Each lobe has a different role.
One can guess from its name that the frontal lobe is located at the front of the brain. The frontal lobe is the control center for our emotional and social senses. Many aspects of personality come from the frontal lobe, such as problem solving, judgment, impulse control, memory (particularly long-term memory), language, and sexual behavior. It also has a great deal of influence over motor control, particularly fine motor control. In the event of frontal lobe injury, as with any brain injury, immediate medical care is vital, but you should also speak with a brain injury attorney to discuss your options.
Because the frontal lobe is essentially the source of personality, patients may notice changes in social skills, emotional patterns, judgment, and ability to solve problems, or control their impulses. In extreme cases, a patient may seem to have an entirely different personality. The patient may notice impairment in fine motor control, such as the ability to write neatly, or accurately get a key into a keyhole in a single try, or weakness of hands and fingers. Additionally, the ability to read or process written language or to communicate verbally may be affected. If you or a loved one seems to experience any of these symptoms after suffering any head injury, seek medical care immediately; even if some time has passed, symptoms of brain injury may take time to present.
Frontal lobe injury symptoms can take some time to present. Sometimes insurance companies may be hesitant to pay claims for medical issues that may seem unrelated, but these injuries are just too important to go untreated. An attorney can negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to ensure that you continue to get the care that you need.
In accidents, negligence can be very difficult to assess, and an injury that may not appear until later, or that has such permanently life-changing implications complicates the matter. An attorney can look at the details of your accident, and decide whether you have a legal claim. If you do, he or she can take control of the legal case for you.
An attorney can help you file claims for worker’s compensation or disability as appropriate, and help ensure that you medical and financial needs are met, even into the future.
Keith Fuicelli at Fuicelli and Lee is a Denver brain injury attorney who knows that when it comes to protecting your rights after such a serious injury, experience matters. Keith believes in honest and open communication, beginning with a FREE CONSULTATION. He works hard for his clients, bringing all of his experience and skills to bear to get the best outcome he can for you. If you or a loved one has sustained a frontal lobe injury, contact Keith today at (303)355-7202.
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