A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the outside of the head or by a strong jolt or shake that causes the brain to bump against the bony inner surface of the skull. While a concussion is a mild type of brain injury and most people fully...
The human brain controls every body system as well as our senses, thoughts, and emotions. Despite the protection of a cushioning layer of fluid and a bony skull, the brain sometimes suffers injuries with serious impacts on physical and cognitive ability as well as mood, emotion, and behavior. Over 5 million adults in the...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) has serious effects on more than just the victim’s physical health. Because the brain controls all body systems as well as mood and personality, the effects ripple throughout all aspects of the injury victim’s life and also affect their family. The financial costs of a moderate to severe traumatic...
Weber & Rubano has reached a $45 million joint settlement on behalf of our injured client and his family in Richard Cox v City of New Haven, the largest police misconduct settlement in U.S. history. Richard "Randy" Cox was paralyzed while in the custody of the New Haven Police Department. Statement from Attorney Louis...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) continue to be a significant cause of death and long-term disability in the United States according to the CDC. An average of 190 Americans lost their lives to TBI each day in 2021 according to available data. The serious nature of traumatic brain injuries and the long-term impairments sometimes caused...
