Traumatic Brain Injury Cases in Connecticut
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the brain is damaged because of trauma, like a blow to the head. Some cases can be mild and only affect the victim for a brief time. In other cases, the effect can be more severe. With enough force, a brain injury can lead to a coma, permanent damage, or even death.
The saddest part is that most traumatic brain injuries could be prevented. They are often the result of someone’s reckless actions or wrongful conduct. In these cases, the victim or their loved ones can seek justice by holding the party at fault responsible for the damages.
Our Connecticut traumatic brain injury team, which includes a board certified neurosurgeon, is here for you. Contact The Doctor Lawyer Team to schedule a consultation today.
What Causes a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury can happen in the workplace, on the road, while playing sports, or even while you are just sitting in the park. Common causes of traumatic brain injuries involve:
- Collision with a larger vehicle like a truck or bus
- Accidents while driving a car or motorcycle
- Violent assaults or abuse
- Falling from a great height
- Pedestrian accidents
- Cycling crashes
- Sporting accidents and injuries
- Slip and falls (particularly on ice)
- Workplace incidents
If you or your loved one experienced an accident that caused a traumatic brain injury, Contact The Doctor Lawyer Team for legal assistance. We have top flight Connecticut traumatic brain injury attorneys and a neurosurgeon ready to assist you.
The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury
Any type of brain injury is serious. Even a brain injury case that is considered mild can have lasting effects on a person. In severe cases, the life of the victim is changed forever. There is a high chance that the brain injury can disrupt normal day-to-day activities.
Significant blows to the head can impact a person’s ability to:
- Remember or create memories
- Communicate with other people
- Speak
- Learn or reason
- See or hear
- Pay attention or focus
- Solve complex problems
- Think abstract thoughts
- Walk or move
The most significant potential impact of a traumatic brain injury is if the victim can no longer live a normal life. If the victim cannot move or communicate anymore, the quality of life diminishes. The victim will need to be cared for constantly.
Damages You Can Recover From a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim
You can file a claim against the party responsible for the traumatic brain injury you or your loved one suffered. That can be another person, a company, or a government entity.
For example, if you are working and a bucket falls on your head because the company lacks proper safety procedures, the business owner can be held responsible for your injury.
After determining the cause and responsible party, you can seek compensation for the damages you received, including:
- Cost of medical treatments
- Hospital fees
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Future medical costs
- Loss of earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Compensation for losing the ability to work
The Doctor Lawyer Team is ready to help you build and file your claim against the responsible party. Contact us today to work with our Connecticut traumatic brain injury attorney to strategize your next move.
