Our traumatic brain injury lawyers in Middletown at Welcome Law Firm can help you pursue compensation when another person or business causes a serious head injury.
Since 2007, our firm has represented injured people across Connecticut, and our attorneys bring more than 40 years of combined experience to personal injury cases. We work directly with our clients and build claims that account for both immediate losses and the effects you may face in the future.
Personal injury consultations are free, and we handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. Contact Welcome Law Firm to discuss your case with a Middletown personal injury lawyer.
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Life
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can interfere with memory, concentration, balance, communication, sleep, and emotional regulation. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may also have difficulty working, driving, studying, caring for children, or completing tasks that were routine before the accident.
Some brain injuries produce immediate symptoms. Others become more noticeable in the hours or days that follow. A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury, and symptoms can continue even when initial imaging does not show a structural injury.
The effects may include:
- Headaches or pressure in the head.
- Confusion or memory problems.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Dizziness or problems with balance.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Sensitivity to light or sound.
- Changes in mood or behavior.
- Sleep problems.
- Blurred vision or other visual disturbances.
- Difficulty speaking or processing information.
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Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Middletown
A TBI can result when the head is struck, when the brain moves rapidly inside the skull, or when an object penetrates the skull. Many personal injury claims involving brain trauma arise from accidents caused by negligence.
Our Middletown traumatic brain injury attorneys can evaluate claims involving:
- Car accidents.
- Truck accidents.
- Motorcycle crashes.
- Pedestrian accidents.
- Bicycle accidents.
- Slip and fall accidents.
- Falls from unsafe stairs or elevated areas.
- Unsafe property conditions.
- Assaults connected to negligent security.
- Work-related accidents involving a negligent third party.
If you suffered a brain injury while working, workers’ compensation may apply. Connecticut law generally makes workers’ compensation the remedy against a compliant employer for an injury arising out of and in the course of employment.
A separate personal injury claim may still be available when someone other than your employer caused the injury.
When Should You Get Medical Care for a Head Injury?
You should not assume that a head injury is minor simply because there is no visible wound or because you remained conscious. Brain injury symptoms can develop gradually, and medical evaluation can help identify injuries that require treatment.
Seek medical attention if you develop concerning symptoms after a blow or jolt to the head. Emergency symptoms such as worsening headaches, repeated vomiting, seizures, significant confusion, weakness, loss of coordination, or loss of consciousness may require immediate care.
Medical records can also become significant evidence in a personal injury claim. They document when you reported symptoms, the treatment you received, your diagnosis, and how your condition progressed.
Treatment and Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatment varies considerably from one person to another. Some people recover from concussions within a relatively short period, while others experience symptoms that continue for months or longer.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may involve:
- Emergency care and hospitalization.
- Follow-up appointments with neurologists.
- Physical rehabilitation.
- Occupational therapy.
- Speech and language therapy.
- Cognitive rehabilitation.
- Mental health treatment.
- Medication management.
- Assistance with daily activities.
Future Medical and Financial Needs
We do not evaluate a serious brain injury claim based only on the bills you have already received. If doctors anticipate further treatment, therapy, restrictions, or assistance, those expected needs may affect the value of your claim.
A lasting TBI can also interfere with your ability to return to the same occupation or work the same number of hours. When appropriate, a claim may include reduced future earning capacity in addition to wages you have already lost.
What Can a Middletown Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Do for You?
Insurance companies investigate brain injury claims with their own financial interests in mind. Our job is to protect your interests and develop the evidence needed to support the compensation you are seeking.
When we represent you, we may:
- Investigate the accident and identify potentially responsible parties.
- Obtain reports, photographs, video, and witness information.
- Review your medical documentation.
- Identify available insurance coverage.
- Document lost income and other financial losses.
- Communicate with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys.
- Evaluate settlement offers.
- File a lawsuit when appropriate.
- Prepare your case for trial when a fair settlement cannot be reached.
With Welcome Law Firm, you are not simply passed through a high-volume system. Our boutique approach gives clients direct access to the attorneys handling their cases and personalized attention throughout the claim.
Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury in Connecticut
The compensation available depends on the facts of your case, the severity of your injuries, your financial losses, available insurance coverage, and other factors.
A brain injury claim may seek compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses.
- Rehabilitation and therapy.
- Lost wages.
- Reduced future earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering.
- Physical limitations.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Costs associated with ongoing assistance or care.
Severe brain injuries can also require changes to a home, transportation assistance, or long-term personal support. When supported by the evidence, expected future costs should be considered when evaluating the claim rather than focusing only on expenses already incurred.
What If You Were Partly Responsible for the Accident?
Being partly responsible does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation under Connecticut’s modified comparative negligence law.
In a negligence case, you may generally recover if your percentage of negligence is not greater than the combined negligence of the parties from whom you seek compensation. Any award is then reduced according to your percentage of responsibility.
For example, allegations that you were speeding before a car crash or were distracted before a fall can become disputed issues. We examine the evidence rather than accepting the insurance company’s assessment of fault.
Talk to a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Middletown
Welcome Law Firm has represented injured people in Connecticut for nearly two decades and has recovered millions for our clients. When you work with our firm, you receive personalized representation and direct involvement from the attorneys handling your case.
If you or a family member suffered a TBI because of someone else’s negligence, contact us for a free personal injury consultation. Our Middletown traumatic brain injury lawyers can explain your options and discuss the next steps in pursuing compensation.
