Car accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries can change the trajectory of not only the injured individual’s life, but their family’s lives as well. It can be a tremendous transition for everyone involved and it can be difficult to know what to do or say to support someone in the right way. This is why it is good to know how best to support someone who is just starting their road to recovery.
Car crashes make up the third leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, according to the CDC. What can you do to support your loved one?
Remember to take it slow
You do not have to know how to do or say everything perfectly right away, and no one expects you to. Be patient, as this is a learning process for both you and your loved one. Letting them know that you are trying, and learning as you go, can be helpful for your loved one to hear. That way, if you do something that they would prefer differently, there is an open line of communication.
Not everything has to change
Just because your loved one is dealing with a TBI does not mean that everything in their life needs to change. Providing a sense of normalcy by getting them out of the house for dinner or another activity, maintaining regular conversation about things other than their injury and including them in decisions about their life can make your loved one feel included as well as provide them a sense of freedom. This is beneficial for recovery.
Seek help when it is necessary
As someone who is a support system for a TBI victim, it can be easy to become overloaded with stress and to-do lists. Seeking help from a family therapist or a support group of individuals in your same situation can take some of the stress off you. When you are less stressed, your loved one will likely feel less stressed as well.
It is beneficial to remember that there may not be a quick fix to helping your loved one recover. It can be a long, and sometimes painful, process. Making sure your loved one knows you are there for them can make all the difference.
Martson Law Offices is proud to announce that our Jessica L. Mitchell was chosen for the 2025 Best Lawyers list! Jessica has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020, and this year is no different. She has been recognized in Personal Injury Litigation and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based […]
Seth T. Mosebey of Martson Law Offices was recently appointed as a Hearing Committee Member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. His term appointment is three years, beginning July 1, 2024. The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is dedicated to protecting the public, maintaining the integrity of the […]
Carlisle, PA – The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that George B. Faller, Jr. of the law firm, Martson Law Offices, has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from […]
Martson Law Offices has been serving clients in Central Pennsylvania for more than six decades. Our attorneys have the experience and knowledge you’d find at a big-city law firm, but we also have deep roots in the community and understands the legal issues facing our clients locally.
Make an Appointment
