If you or a loved one are suffering from a traumatic brain injury in New Haven, we wish to communicate our deep condolences on what is happening to your family.
At the firm of Weber & Rubano, we also wish to remind you that if this brain injury is a result of someone’s negligence or inaction, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
Contact our New Haven brain injury lawyer for your free, no-obligation case review today.
An Overview of Brain Injuries in New Haven
In the United States, there are approximately 64,000 traumatic brain injuries (also known as TBI) each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This amounts to 176 TBI-related deaths almost every single day. Every 21 seconds, someone in the United States suffers from a TBI.
In Connecticut, specifically in 2018, there were 29,852 emergency room visits in which a diagnosed traumatic brain injury occurred. There were 2,699 hospitalizations from traumatic brain injuries.
How Does Someone Receive a Brain Injury?
The CDC states that falls and motor vehicle crashes are the most common, non-criminal activity-related reason an individual receives brain injuries.
What are the Side Effects of Brain Injuries?
Brain injuries are categorized based on severity. Symptoms triggered by brain injuries can be present in all cases but get worse as the damage to the brain is more critical.
Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms
Obviously, the moderate and severe symptoms from a brain injury are more challenging than in a milder or one-off case. The symptoms of a moderate to severe brain injury can affect every part of the individual. They include
Difficulty understanding and thinking
Problems surrounding communication
Poor motor skills, hearing, and vision
Difficulty with memory
Extreme mood swings
Difficulty remaining in control of behavior
Changes in personality and impulsivity.
How Does Receiving Compensatory Damages Work from a Brain Injury Case in New Haven?
The damages in your New Haven brain injury case largely depend upon the specific details present in your case. You may be entitled to the following depending on the severity of your injuries:
Economic Damages: these are direct financial costs to the victim dependent resulting from the injury directly. For instance, a brain injury may incur lost work, future compensation loss, and many medical bills. All of these would be considered economic damages.
Non-Economic Damages: these are indirect costs to the victim, but are also a direct result of the injury. They have no fixed financial cost but can be brought on the grounds of emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
Punitive Damages: these damages can be difficult to prove in Connecticut as it requires the defendant to be malicious or purposeful in their negligence. Additionally, these damages are capped in Connecticut only to cover legal and court fees.
Work with a New Haven Brain Injury Lawyer at Weber & Rubano
As advocates for justice in the New Haven community for over 60 years, we know what it takes to get the maximum compensation you seek. That’s why we never take a dime in fees unless we win your case.
