According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1.4 million people per year experience a brain injury. For every individual, the trauma, resulting from an incident as simple as a fall, becomes life altering. From potential memory and skills losses to mounting medical bills, the person injured isn’t only affected – friends and family, often assuming a caretaker role, find their lives changed, as well.
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBI, are not always apparent, with physical signs absent and symptoms surfacing months after an accident. As a result, navigating the process of filing a claim, be it for negligence or workers compensation, and negotiating with an insurance company require legal representation.
Trantolo & Trantolo understands the complexities of TBI cases and the long-term consequences on victims and their families. Our Connecticut brain injury attorneys fight hard for the highest possible compensation for medical expenditures, lost wages, rehabilitation, and long-term care. With a proven track record of significant settlements and verdicts and a dedication to client advocacy, our firm assures that you are not alone in this difficult legal dispute.
How Traumatic Brain Injuries Occur
A traumatic brain injury can stem from a wide range of situations:
- Falls
- Sports injuries
- Assault
- Truck accidents
- Car crashes
- Motorcycle collisions
- Premises liability incidents
- Product liability accidents, and
- Any instance in which an individual is struck or hits his or her head.
For infants, TBI may be attributed to shaken baby syndrome or a difficult delivery.
No matter how the injury occurred, the brain experiences trauma in one of two ways: open head injuries (OHIs), such as a blow or penetrating wound, or closed head injuries (CHIs), which have no visible signs of trauma, and, instead, involve the brain moving inside the skull and hitting a bone. Either can happen even when an airbag or a helmet is used.
Symptoms that Could Be Grounds for a Brain Injury Claim in Connecticut
Symptoms of TBI may be immediate or show up months later and include the following:
- Memory, vision, smell, hearing, or taste loss
- Coma
- Loss of bowel control
- Difficulty focusing
- Increased frustration or anxiety
- Impulsive or aggressive behavior
- Depression
- Mobility or fine movement impairment
- Beginning epilepsy
- Difficulty maintaining balance
- Headaches that do not go away
- Regular vomiting and nausea
- Slurred speech
- Numbness
- Pupil dilation
Along with physical symptoms, mental and emotional capabilities may be permanently changed. After an accident, an individual’s personality may be different, mental and social abilities may be diminished, and decision-making, motor skills, and bodily control become far more difficult.
In these life-altering situations, our Connecticut traumatic brain injury lawyers at Trantolo & Trantolo are here to fight for the compensation you need. We provide the aggressive legal representation necessary to hold negligent parties accountable and ensure you and your family have the resources for a better future.
How Our Connecticut TBI Lawyers Can Help You File a Claim
When a loved one suddenly requires more care and attention, filing a lawsuit seems like the last item on a lengthy to-do list. Yet, claims have the potential to result in compensation for lost current and future wages and earning capacity, loss of enjoyment, current and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, mental anguish, impairment, permanent disability, and property damage.
Our legal team at Trantolo & Trantolo knows the nuances of brain injury cases and is committed to fully preserving your rights. We are committed to getting you the reimbursement you deserve.
From the moment you entrust your case to us, we begin developing a robust strategy aimed at maximizing your recovery. Our process includes:
- Thorough investigation: We meticulously analyze police reports, medical records, witness statements and accident scene details, to establish liability. We collaborate with accident reconstruction specialists and other experts as needed to build a compelling case.
- Comprehensive financial assessment: We compile detailed documentation of all your injury-related expenses. For cases with long-term consequences, we partner with financial professionals to project future medical costs, lost income, and other economic damages.
- Adherence to legal timelines: We are well-versed in Connecticut’s statutes of limitations for traumatic brain injury claims and will ensure all necessary paperwork is filed promptly to safeguard your legal standing.
- Transparent communication: We provide regular updates and explain complex legal concepts in clear, understandable language.
- Skilled negotiation: We handle all interactions with insurance companies, shielding you from aggressive tactics and working diligently to reach a fair settlement.
- Strategic advocacy: We are prepared to negotiate a settlement or pursue litigation, depending on the specifics of your case. Our personal injury attorneys are versed litigators who will represent your interests in court if necessary.
Yet, difficulties arise in claims involving negligence and when TBI is not visually apparent – and this is when an experienced trial lawyer is needed. If your claim requires knowledgeable representation and push, only an attorney can provide it. Contact Trantolo & Trantolo to discuss your case today.
What Compensation Can Our Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers Obtain in Your Case?
In the aftermath of a TBI, the focus shifts to securing compensation that addresses the extensive and often long-term consequences. Our Connecticut brain injury attorneys work diligently to pursue maximum compensation to cover a wide range of damages, including:
- Past and future medical expenses: This encompasses all costs associated with diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy (physical, occupational, speech), medication, medical equipment, and any ongoing care needs resulting from the TBI.
- Personal care and assistance: Many individuals with TBI require assistance with daily living activities. Compensation should cover the costs of in-home care, nursing assistance, or other support services needed due to the injury.
- Rehabilitation services: TBI often necessitates extensive rehabilitation to regain lost function and maximize independence. We pursue compensation for all rehabilitation services, including specialized therapies and programs.
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity: A TBI can significantly impact a person’s ability to work, both in the present and future. We calculate lost wages and assess the long-term impact on earning potential, considering factors like the severity of the injury, the individual’s profession, and potential future career limitations.
- Loss of enjoyment of life: TBI can rob individuals of their ability to participate in activities they once enjoyed. We seek compensation for this loss of enjoyment, which recognizes the impact of the injury on the individual’s quality of life.
- Permanent disability: TBI can result in permanent disabilities requiring ongoing care and support. We pursue compensation that accounts for the long-term implications of these disabilities.
- Pain and suffering: TBI often causes significant physical pain and emotional distress. We pursue compensation for pain and suffering to recognize the impact of the injury on the individual’s well-being.
- Mental anguish and emotional distress: TBI often leads to many psychological and emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality changes. We seek compensation for mental anguish and emotional distress to acknowledge the psychological impact of the injury.
What Settlement Can You Get for a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim in Connecticut?
There’s no standard settlement amount for a TBI claim in Connecticut. Each case is unique, and the ultimate compensation depends on a variety of factors, including the injury’ severity, the long-term impact on your life, the cost of medical care, lost income, and other damages. Our experienced Connecticut TBI lawyers at Trantolo & Trantolo accurately investigate each case to determine the full extent of the damages and aggressively pursue the maximum compensation available.
Connecticut’s modified comparative fault rule (Connecticut General Statutes §52-572h) can affect the amount of recovery as well. If you are proven partially at fault for your accident, your compensation will be reduced proportionally. However, even if you are partially responsible (50% or less), you may still be entitled to damages. Our Connecticut brain injury legal team can help you realize how the laws apply to your specific situation.
Every TBI case is different, and while no amount of money can fully compensate for the devastating effects of a brain injury, securing maximum compensation can provide crucial financial security and support for long-term recovery. If you or a loved one is dealing with the long-term consequences of a TBI, Trantolo & Trantolo can provide the experienced legal representation you need.
Why Choose Trantolo & Trantolo as Your Connecticut Brain Injury Lawyers?
At Trantolo & Trantolo, we’ve consistently secured substantial settlements and verdicts for people in Connecticut impacted by TBIs. We’re dedicated to getting real results for our clients.
- Our focus is on getting you the absolute maximum compensation you’re entitled to. We leave no stone unturned.
- We understand that every TBI case is unique. We’ll develop a legal strategy tailored specifically to your situation and needs. You’re not just a number to us.
- We’re skilled negotiators who know how to deal with insurance companies. If a fair settlement can’t be reached, we’re ready to take your case to court. We’re experienced litigators who will aggressively represent you.
We also offer free, no-obligation case evaluations. Plus, we work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay us anything unless we win your case.
Contact Our Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation Now
If you or a loved one has suffered a TBI due to someone else’s negligence, don’t face this challenging journey alone. The experienced Connecticut traumatic brain injury attorneys at Trantolo & Trantolo are here to help you pursue the full compensation you need for medical expenses, lost wages, long-term care, and other damages. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let us fight for the justice and financial security you deserve.