According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2.5 million emergency department visits per year result from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). An average of 153 people in the United States die every day due to TBIs. Yet what about the victims who don’t die? Those who instead have to live with the effects of a brain injury? These individuals often face cognitive and physical challenges in their daily lives because of their injuries. For some, symptoms may be temporary, while others have to live with effects of a TBI. Difficulty with Language Injuries to the left side of the brain can cause difficulties in language recognition and verbal output. This is because the left side of the brain is responsible for analysis and logic. Someone with this type of TBI could have trouble understanding language and speaking. He or she may have poor oral motor function, comprehension, and production of oral or written language. Difficulty talking and listening can make these methods of communication almost impossible for TBI victims. Cognitive Problems TBI victims can show impaired cognitive skills in all areas. No part of the brain is safe in an impact from a fall, car accident, or other…