Know What The Common Symptoms of a Illinois Traumatic Brain Injury Are Before Returning To Work.

Common Brain Injury Symptoms Include Changes In:

• Memory
• Concentration
• Attention
• Decision making
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Problems concentrating
• Difficulty reading, writing
• Impaired speech or word loss
• Difficulty staying focused

The following are suggested measures you could take at work following your brain injury:

• Ask for accommodations at work based on your symptoms. (e.g., needing extra time to complete large projects or making important final decisions)
• Ask a co-worker if you can compare notes after a long meeting
• Having your assistant proofread your letters or documents
• Staying focused by completing one task before moving on to the next task.
• Learn or create your own short hand to take better notes
• Color code your appointment book
• Check in with yourself every hour to remain self-aware of your emotions and focus and productivey at work
• Plan what you want to accomplish at work the night before work

About the author:

Attorney Josephine Cullotta is an Aggressive Illinois Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney. To learn more about her or her firm located in Glenview, Illinois, call 847-651-7191.