Our traumatic brain injury lawyers in West Haven at Welcome Law Firm can help if a preventable accident has left you dealing with a concussion or more serious brain trauma.
Since 2007, we have represented injured people throughout Connecticut, and we are one of the largest trilingual injury law firms, with a team that includes English, Spanish, and Portuguese speakers. We offer free consultations for personal injury cases and represent clients on a contingency fee basis.
Contact Welcome Law Firm to discuss your options with a West Haven personal injury lawyer.
Accidents That Can Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries
There is no single type of accident that causes a TBI. Head trauma can occur during a direct impact, a fall, or sudden acceleration and deceleration of the body.
We handle brain injury claims arising from incidents such as:
- Car accidents.
- Commercial truck collisions.
- Motorcycle accidents.
- Pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
- Slip and fall accidents.
- Falls caused by dangerous property conditions.
- Assaults involving negligent security claims.
- Work-related accidents caused by negligent third parties.
A work-related brain injury may fall under Connecticut workers’ compensation law if it arose out of and occurred in the course of employment. In some situations, you may also have a separate personal injury claim against a negligent person or company other than your employer.
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How Our West Haven Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys Establish Who Was Responsible for Your Injury
Before compensation can be recovered, the evidence generally must establish that another party was legally responsible for causing the accident and your resulting injuries.
The evidence needed depends on how the TBI occurred. For a car crash, we may examine vehicle damage, police reports, video, witness accounts, and driving conduct. For a fall, we may investigate the property condition, maintenance records, inspection practices, and what the property owner knew about the hazard.
Our traumatic brain injury attorneys in West Haven may also identify more than one responsible party. Determining all available sources of insurance can be particularly significant when a brain injury produces substantial medical expenses or long-term impairment.
Proving the Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Unlike a broken bone or visible wound, many effects of a brain injury cannot be seen by an insurance adjuster or jury. Documentation becomes especially significant when symptoms involve memory, concentration, fatigue, mood, or cognitive function.
Evidence used to document a TBI may include:
- Emergency department records.
- Neurological evaluations.
- Imaging and diagnostic testing.
- Neuropsychological testing.
- Physical, occupational, or cognitive therapy records.
- Notes from treating physicians.
- Prescription records.
- Employment and wage documentation.
- Statements from people familiar with changes in your functioning.
- Records of limitations in your daily activities.
What Compensation Can a Brain Injury Claim Include?
The compensation available in your case will depend on your injuries, treatment, employment losses, recovery, and how the accident has affected your life.
We may pursue compensation for losses such as:
- Emergency medical treatment.
- Hospitalization.
- Follow-up medical care.
- Rehabilitation and therapy.
- Lost income.
- Reduced earning capacity.
- Future medical expenses.
- Pain and suffering.
- Physical and cognitive limitations.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Assistance with daily activities.
For a serious TBI, we also consider whether you may need future treatment, personal assistance, changes to your home, or other long-term support.
What If the Insurance Company Blames You?
Connecticut follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means that sharing some responsibility for an accident does not necessarily prevent you from recovering damages.
If your negligence is not greater than the combined negligence of the person or parties you are seeking compensation from, you may still recover. Your damages are reduced according to your percentage of responsibility.
An insurer may try to assign you more fault than the evidence supports. We independently investigate the accident and challenge unsupported allegations about your conduct.
What to Do After a Suspected Brain Injury
Your health should come first after a head injury. Taking reasonable steps to preserve information about the accident can also help if you later pursue a legal claim.
After an accident, consider taking these steps when you are physically able:
- Obtain a medical evaluation and follow the recommended treatment.
- Tell your providers how the injury occurred and describe your symptoms accurately.
- Keep copies of medical bills and related expenses.
- Save employment records showing missed work or reduced income.
- Keep photographs or video from the accident.
- Preserve contact information for witnesses.
- Avoid posting details about your injuries or activities on social media.
- Speak with an attorney before signing an insurance release or accepting a settlement.
You do not need to assemble an entire case before contacting us. We can determine what evidence should be requested and what records may help support your claim.
How Long Do You Have to File a TBI Lawsuit in Connecticut?
Connecticut law imposes filing deadlines on negligence lawsuits. Under Connecticut General Statutes, many personal injury actions must be brought within two years from when the injury was first sustained, discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered.
The statute also generally establishes a three-year outside limit measured from the act or omission that caused the injury. Other deadlines or notice requirements may apply depending on who caused the accident, so you should have your specific circumstances reviewed rather than relying on a general deadline.
Contacting our West Haven traumatic brain injury attorneys sooner also gives us an opportunity to obtain records and evidence before they become harder to find.
Why Choose Our West Haven Brain Injury Lawyers at Welcome Law Firm
We believe serious injury cases call for personal attention from the attorneys responsible for them. Welcome Law Firm is a boutique firm, and our clients work with attorneys who know their cases rather than being treated as another file in a high-volume practice.
Our attorneys have more than 40 years of combined experience, and our firm has recovered millions for injured clients. We use that experience to investigate liability, document damages, negotiate with insurers, and prepare cases for court when litigation is necessary.
Discuss Your West Haven Brain Injury Claim With Us
Welcome Law Firm represents people who have suffered concussions and other traumatic brain injuries because of negligence. Contact us for a free personal injury consultation with a traumatic brain injury lawyer in West Haven and learn how we can help you pursue compensation.
