Dysarthria after Brain Injuries

The muscles that are responsible for helping you speak can be substantially weakened in the event of traumatic brain or nerve damage. This can prevent a person from communicating effectively, which can additionally impact their ability to work or participate in the activities they once enjoyed. This condition is called dysarthria.

If you have suffered from dysarthria or other types of brain damage as a result of another person’s negligence, you can fight back. For a consultation regarding your injury claim options, contact the Chicago brain injury lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., by calling 312-466-8200 today.

Defining Dysarthria

The quality of a person’s speech depends heavily on two components. The first is the language they are speaking, which is processed in certain areas of the brain. The second is in the muscles and physical movements that produce speech. When this second element of speaking becomes damaged after a brain injury, a person can experience a variety of problems with their speech patterns. This can include the following:

• Loss of emphasis
• Loss of spoken rhythm
• Difficulty controlling volume
• Loss of certain speech sounds

A person suffering dysarthria may not have any problems producing language that makes sense. However, it may be difficult for them to vocally express that language using tones and emphasis. This can make speech sound extremely unnatural and almost mechanical. Additionally, sometimes the dysarthria can also include muscle problems in the respiratory system.

Contact Us

If you have been diagnosed with dysarthria after a traumatic incident or improper treatment method, you may be entitled to take legal action against the party at fault. For more information regarding your legal rights and options, contact the Chicago brain injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., at 312-466-8200 today.