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Agraphia and Dysgraphia

While aphasia is the general term used to describe disorders that affect a person’s ability to communicate, both in the transmitting and receiving language, agraphia specifically refers to disorders that affect a person’s handling of written text. Known as dysgraphia if the disorder does not entirely impair the ability to write, this acquired language disorder can be the result of an injury to the brain caused by the negligence of a medical professional.

If you or your loved one has developed a language disorder due to medical malpractice, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529.

Types of Dysgraphia

As the human brain does not develop uniformly, trauma to the area that controls written language can produce different results depending on the severity and precise location of the injury. There are three widely recognized forms of dysgraphia:

  • dyslexic dysgraphia, in which handwriting and spelling are impaired
  • motor dysgraphia, in which motor skills in handwriting are impaired
  • spatial dysgraphia, in which all handwriting suffers, but spelling remains unchanged

In almost every business capacity, writing is an important skill that is necessary to succeed. Without the ability to write quickly and effortlessly, a person may find their tasks more strenuous and laborious to complete and they may be unable to gain or retain employment.

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If you have suffered brain damage because of a negligent surgeon, a faulty treatment method, or because of an abusive staff member, you may be eligible for legal action. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today for a free consultation.