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Wernicke’s Aphasia

Also known as receptive aphasia, Wernicke’s aphasia is a form of brain damage that directly affects a person’s ability to comprehend language. The results of brain injury can change depending on the severity of the damage and the location of the trauma. As a result, specific trauma can affect very specific functions, and, in the case of aphasia, this can mean the loss of language functions.

Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. today at 800-346-5529 for a free consultation if you have suffered brain damage because of the negligent actions of a medical professional.

What Is Receptive Aphasia?

There are many minor types of aphasia, but the primary two are known as Wernicke’s and Broca’s aphasia. As communication consists of transmitting a message and having someone or something receive that message, these two kinds of aphasia affect these two ends of language. Specifically, Broca’s aphasia affects the ability to produce a fluent message. On the other hand, Wernicke’s aphasia appears in the following way:

  • The inability to comprehend spoken language
  • Retaining the ability to hear sounds and hear speech
  • A difficulty in being able to repeat noises or sounds
  • The inability to understand one’s own spoken language

There are limited treatment options available for those who suffer from this disability. In particular, receptive aphasia can be particularly difficult to even attempt to treat, as aphasic episodes make it almost impossible to make any language meaningful. As a result, this disability can be devastating to a person’s career prospects and personal relationships.

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Although aphasia is not a commonly cited outcome from medical malpractice, it can be the result of brain-altering procedures or physical abuse from staff members. If injuries sustained lead to aphasia, the consequences can be truly troubling. Contact the New Jersey medical malpractice attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. by calling 800-346-5529 today for more information if you have been the victim of any type of brain damage caused by the action or inaction of a medical professional.