Section 3086 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [1987, c. 494(NEW).]
1.Acquired brain injury. "Acquired brain injury" means an insult to the brain resulting directly or indirectly from trauma, anoxia, vascular lesions or infection, which: A. Is not of a degenerative or congenital nature; [1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26(NEW).]B. Can produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness resulting in impairment of cognitive abilities or physical functioning; [1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26(NEW).]C. Can result in the disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning; [1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26(NEW).]D. Can be either temporary or permanent; and [1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26(NEW).]E. Can cause partial or total functional disability or psychosocial maladjustment. [1989, c. 501, Pt. P, §26(NEW).] [2011, c. 293, §1(AMD).]
Amended by 2011, c. 293,§ 1, eff. 9/28/2011.1987, c. 494, (NEW) . 1989, c. 501, §P26 (AMD) .