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Occipital Lobe Injuries
A brain injury is one of the most devastating injuries an individual can suffer. Significant brain damage can result in permanent disabilities and years of therapy and rehabilitation. If damage is done to the Occipital Lobe, in particular, it can cause significant impairment to your vision and your ability to recognize objects. Unfortunately, this impairment can affect nearly every aspect of your life and result in lost work and a decreased quality of life. When this occurs, you will need an experienced Colorado brain injury attorney on your side to negotiate the compensation you will need to pay for present medical expenses and future disability expenses .
Occipital Brain Facts:
- The brain has four lobes:
- Frontal Lobe
- Parietal Lobe
- Occipital Lobe
- Temporal Lobe.
- The Occipital Lobe is located at the back of the head.
- Damage done to this area of the brain can cause significant impairments including:
- Vision defects
- Difficulty locating an object in the environment
- Difficulty identifying colors
- Inability to recognize words
- Inability to recognize the movement of an object
- Difficulty reading and writing
- Color Agnosia
- Damage done to the occipital lobe can also cause hallucinations.
After a brain injury as devastating and damaging as an injury to the occipital lobe, you will need a significant amount of rehabilitation just to regain full functioning. The financial cost of years in rehabilitation and therapy can quickly exhaust even the best insurance policies. Worse yet, the emotional cost of a brain injury can be devastating. Individuals who have suffered a traumatic brain injury can no longer work, enjoy their hobbies or even communicate effectively with the people they love. This long and lengthy rehabilitation process can put an incredible amount of stress on victims and their families.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident and has sustained severe damage to the occipital lobe of the brain, it is extremely important to contact a Colorado brain injury attorney immediately. A Colorado brain injury attorney can help you review all of your legal options and help you choose the path that is right for you. You do not have to suffer alone, a Colorado personal injury attorney will be on your side to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve.
Norton Law Offices offers free consultations, and nearly always takes cases on a contingent fee basis. That means that we only collect an attorney's fee if we are successful on your behalf in settling your claims or winning at trial.
We offer attentive and personalized service that reflects your needs and answers your questions. For more information about our ability to represent your interests effectively, contact Norton Law Offices today at 303-400-4731. We make visits at your home and are available on evenings and weekends.
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