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How long do brain injuries take to heal?

On Behalf of | Apr 20, 2023 | Personal Injury

When people are injured, perhaps in a serious car accident, one thing they’re curious about is how long it will take them to recover. This can have a big impact on how much compensation they need. If your injuries are going to keep you out of work for a month, you’re facing a lot more lost wages than if you just miss a day or two.

With many injuries, a general timeframe can be projected. A brain injury can be a bit more difficult to pin down.

Mild brain injuries

As a general rule, someone who has suffered a mild brain injury may only need a week to recover from the symptoms. But it can take up to a month, and some people even face extended symptoms. An example of a mild brain injury is a concussion – which is still serious, despite being milder than other cases.

More significant injuries

With more serious injuries, such as those involving bleeding around the brain, injury recovery times are very hard to predict. Some medical professionals warn that it could take months or even years.

In fact, in some situations, the damage is so extensive that the brain can’t heal at all. If neurons – brain cells – are killed, your brain cannot regenerate them. This may mean that it’s impossible for your brain to completely heal or that it takes months or even years to find new neural pathways.

What options do you have?

You can see how significant a brain injury can be and how it may have a drastic impact on the rest of your life. If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, then you need to know exactly how to seek financial compensation for your costs.