How are Cognitive and Communication Problems Assessed?

"When someone is in an accident, they can walk away from it not realizing that they are seriously injured. Brain injuries, including closed head injuries, can cause serious, long-term problems. With 29 years of experience, I know what needs to be done after an accident. I help clients get the medical assessments necessary to determine the extent of a brain injury. Contact me for a free consultation. I can help." – Fred Pritzker

Lawyer Fred Pritzker Answers the Question, "How are Cognitive and Communication Problems Assessed?"
The assessment of cognitive and communication problems is a continual, ongoing process that involves a number of professionals. Immediately following the injury, a neurologist (a physician who specializes in nervous system disorders) or another physician may conduct an informal, bedside evaluation of attention, memory, and the ability to understand and speak. Once the person's physical condition has stabilized, a speech-language pathologist may evaluate cognitive and communication skills, and a neuropsychologist may evaluate other cognitive and behavioral abilities. Occupational therapists also assess cognitive skills related to the individual's ability to perform "activities of daily living" (ADL) such as dressing or preparing meals. An audiologist should assess hearing. All assessments continue at frequent intervals during the rehabilitative process so that progress can be documented and treatment plans updated. The rehabilitative process may last for several months to a year.

Getting the right medical assessments is critical to the recovery process after an accident. Legally, they are important for establishing the extent of the injuries and, therefore, the compensation sought by an accident victim in a lawsuit.

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Brain Injury: A Lawyer with Experience You Can Trust

If you have been injured in an accident where you sustained a head injury or suspect that you may have a brain injury, lawyer Fred Pritzker has the experience, resources, and record of success that you need. He has been practicing personal injury law for over 30 years. During that time, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients with brain injuries. His achievements have been nationally recognized, and he is listed in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Contact Fred Pritzker today for a free consultation. For an online consultation, you may fill out the online consultation form. Fred

Pritzker has a national practice and represents clients throughout the United States. His offices are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen spoke at the annual Minnesota Association for Justice Brain Injury Seminar. They represent brain injury survivors in personal injury cases throughout the nation.

Brain Injury Association of Minnesota

The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota has been serving Minnesotans with brain injury since 1984. The Brain Injury Association provides support for traumatic brain injury survivors.

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Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Related to Electrical Accidents

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