At Welcome Law Firm, our Stamford traumatic brain injury lawyers represent people whose lives have been changed by concussions and other serious brain injuries. Since 2007, our firm has recovered millions for injured clients, and our attorneys bring more than 40 years of combined experience to personal injury claims across Connecticut.
As one of Connecticut’s largest trilingual injury law firms, we provide personal attention and direct access to the attorneys handling your claim. Our team includes members who speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese, helping us serve Stamford’s diverse communities with clear communication.
If another person’s carelessness caused your head injury, contact us for a free consultation with a Stamford personal injury lawyer.
How a Traumatic Brain Injury Can Affect Your Life
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can result from a blow to the head or a forceful jolt that causes the brain to move inside the skull. TBIs range from concussions to severe injuries that cause permanent physical or cognitive impairment.
Even when an emergency room labels an injury as mild, the symptoms can interfere with your work, relationships, and daily routine. The effects may include:
- Headaches, dizziness, or balance problems.
- Memory loss, confusion, or difficulty concentrating.
- Sensitivity to light or noise.
- Changes in sleep, mood, or behavior.
- Speech, vision, or coordination problems.
- Anxiety, depression, or irritability.
A traumatic brain injury attorney in Stamford can assess how your symptoms affect your current needs and future plans. We pursue compensation that accounts for the full effect of the injury, not only the first round of medical bills.
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Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Stamford
Brain injuries occur in many types of accidents. Our investigation begins with how the incident happened, who had a duty to act with reasonable care, and what evidence shows that a person or business caused your injury.
Common causes include:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes.
- Pedestrian and bicycle collisions.
- Falls caused by unsafe property conditions.
- Construction site and other work-related incidents involving a third party.
- Sports and recreational accidents caused by negligence.
A work-related brain injury may involve a workers’ compensation claim, a claim against a responsible third party, or both. Because Connecticut generally limits negligence suits against an employer for covered workplace injuries, we review who caused the incident before identifying the available path to compensation.
Who May Be Responsible for a Brain Injury?
The responsible party depends on where and how the injury occurred. More than one person or business may share fault, so we examine the evidence before deciding whom to pursue.
Potentially responsible parties may include:
- A driver who caused a collision.
- A vehicle owner or commercial carrier in an applicable case.
- A property owner or operator who failed to address a dangerous condition.
- A contractor, subcontractor, or other third party responsible for an unsafe worksite.
- A business or event operator whose carelessness caused an injury.
Connecticut follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you share some fault, your compensation may be reduced by your percentage of responsibility, but you may still recover if your negligence was not greater than the combined negligence of the parties from whom you seek payment.
Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury
There is no fixed value for a TBI claim. The amount depends on the severity and duration of your symptoms, the treatment you need, how the injury affects your ability to work, and the insurance or other payment sources available.
Depending on the facts, compensation may address:
- Emergency care and hospital bills.
- Neurology visits, therapy, and rehabilitation.
- Future medical treatment and supportive care.
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity.
- Physical pain and emotional suffering.
- Loss of the ability to enjoy usual activities.
- Permanent disability or impairment.
In some cases of severe injury, a spouse may also have a claim for loss of consortium. Our brain injury lawyers in Stamford evaluate the losses supported by the evidence and explain which claims may apply to your family.
What to Do After a Head Injury
Your health comes first. After getting medical care, take practical steps to preserve information that may help show what happened and how the injury affects you.
Keep Records of the Accident
Save photographs, videos, witness contact information, insurance correspondence, and any report prepared after the incident. Do not alter or discard damaged personal property that may serve as evidence.
Track Your Symptoms and Expenses
Keep a dated record of headaches, memory problems, sleep changes, missed work, appointments, and out-of-pocket costs. Short, factual entries can document effects that may not appear in a medical chart.
Be Careful When Speaking With Insurers
An insurance adjuster may ask for a recorded statement or broad access to your medical history. You can speak with a lawyer before signing documents or accepting a settlement.
Connecticut’s Deadline for Filing a Brain Injury Lawsuit
Connecticut law generally requires a negligence action for personal injury to be filed within two years after the injury is first sustained, discovered, or reasonably should have been discovered. The law also generally bars an action filed more than three years after the act or omission that caused the injury.
Different rules and shorter notice periods may apply in claims involving a state or local government, and other facts may change the filing deadline. Speaking with a lawyer early gives us time to preserve evidence and determine which deadline applies to your claim.
How Our Stamford Brain Injury Lawyers at Welcome Law Firm Handle TBI Claims
When you hire us, you work with attorneys who take the time to understand your injury and its effect on your life. We keep you informed, answer your questions directly, and prepare your claim for settlement discussions or court when litigation is needed.
Our work may include:
- Investigating the accident and preserving evidence.
- Identifying every potentially responsible party.
- Collecting medical and employment documentation.
- Consulting qualified professionals when future care or lost earning capacity must be evaluated.
- Communicating and negotiating with insurers.
- Filing a lawsuit and presenting your case in court when appropriate.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, so you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We explain the fee agreement and case-related costs before you decide whether to hire us.
Contact a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Stamford
A brain injury can affect your health, income, independence, and family life for years. You should have a legal team that looks beyond the initial diagnosis and documents what the injury has taken from you.
Welcome Law Firm offers personalized representation backed by more than 40 years of combined experience. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Stamford traumatic brain injury attorney. Zoom consultations are available.
