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Accidents can result in a variety of injuries, ranging from simple cuts, bruises or sprains to serious, life-changing injuries that result from brain, spinal or organ damage. These injuries can have a devastating effect on not just the injured victim but also on the entire family.

Loss of income/wages, high medical and rehabilitation expenses and the associated pain and suffering are the most common consequences of serious injuries.

Studies show that nearly 160,000 Canadians sustain brain injuries every year and nearly a million Canadians are currently living with the effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Almost half of these injuries were sustained in motor-vehicle accidents and falls.

There are numerous symptoms associated with TBI and some of them are also late-appearing. They include dizziness, loss of balance/consciousness, headaches, nausea, cognitive/memory/functional loss, mood, personality and behavior changes, depression, confusion, sleep and concentration problems etc.

Traumatic Brain Injury and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Specialists have also discovered links between certain types of disorders like attention deficit/hyperactivity and a previously sustained TBI.

Such issues can have a significant impact on the injured person’s life, career and relationships. Almost 30% of traumatic brain injuries are sustained by children and youth. This means that a young person has to spend the rest of his/her life living with the after-effects of TBI and its attendant consequences.

Researchers in St Michael’s Hospital have conducted a study that shows a “significant association” between two apparently unrelated issues – ADHD and TBI. This study reveals that nearly 12.5% of adults with a history of traumatic brain injury were also diagnosed with ADHD or tested positive in self-report tests.

The study’s lead author, Gabriela Ilie opines, “The odds of having or screening positive for ADHD if you have a history of TBI are about 2.5 times higher than in adults who have never had a history of TBI.” Figures projected for 2020 reveal that TBI is slated to become the largest contributor to disease and disability after heart disease and depression.

How does ADHD impact the person’s life?

When left untreated ADHD affects not just the patient but also the family and career. It also affects the person’s education, employment, relationships, financial status and quality of life.

Adults with ADHD symptoms could face problems including:

• being disorganized in searching for employment
• having to face negative perceptions from potential employers
• problems with time-management
• social skills impairment
• need for special environments to work in
• difficulty in maintaining relationships
• issues with impulse-control and anger management
• display excessive risk-taking behaviors
• often indulge in substance and alcohol abuse.

These factors contribute to a major change in the person’s quality of life. Contact the nearest personal injury lawyer in Brampton if you or a dear one has suffered TBI in a car accident. You may be entitled to compensation because most accidents are caused by someone else’s fault or negligence. We ensure that your interests are protected.