Traumatic Brain Injury in Connecticut

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Connecticut Brain Injury Lawyers Group

At the law offices of Casper & de Toledo, we are committed to ensuring that the legal system works as it should to bring about justice for victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI). We bring to our cases dedication, expertise, and repeated success.

The Connecticut traumatic brain injury lawyers at the law firm of Casper & de Toledo represent victims of mild, moderate and severe traumatic brain injury caused by incidents such as motor vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle) accidents, construction site accidents, falls, birth injury and exposure to toxic substances like lead paint. If you or a family member has suffered a head injury, contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced Connecticut Brain Injury Attorney (C.B.I.A.).

Sometimes a traumatic brain injury is refrred to as a "closed head injury" or gives rise to a medical diagnosis such as "post-concussive syndrome." In any such case, your lawyer's understanding and knowledge of the highly technical field of brain injury is essential. This can make a difference not only in the way your case is presented but also in the way your case is perceived by an insurance company. At Casper & de Toledo, our brain injury lawyers have considerable experience. Our team is led by Stewart M. Casper, a past President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, a current member and officer of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice, and the Editor-in-Chief of the Newsletter that is disseminated throughout the country to other lawyers who devote themselves to brain injury cases.

Moderate and Severe Brain Injury

The type of injury typically associated with moderate and severe traumatic brain injury usually involves brain damage that is easily identified on imaging studies. This damage frequently involves bleeding in the brain, which is routinely discovered on a CAT scan examination performed quickly after trauma. The injury may have a catastrophic impact mot only on the life of the injured person, but on the lives of his or her family members and loved ones as well. Often patients with moderate to severe brain injuries have amnesia concerning the event, so it may be difficult to organize the evidence necessary to prove fault in this type of case.

The Connecticut Brain Injury Attorneys at Casper & de Toledo are not intimidated by difficult cases and are even willing to take on cases even where liability may not be obvious and clear. Rather, we look closely at cases from various standpoints while examining the nature of the evidence to determine if liability can be established under the comparative negligence rules of Connecticut or in any other state where we consult on a case.

In moderate and severe brain injury cases the identified injuries may include a subdural hematoma, contusion of the brain, brain hemorrhage, skull fractures, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventrivular hemorrhage, and other types of head injuries. In some cases it is necessary to perform brain surgery known as a craniotomy. These types of injuries are frequently caused by occurrences that involve a high rate of acceleration followed by rapid deceleration or a large force of impact. In such cases, while the injury may be easier to define than milder injuries, it is still necessary to secure the appropriate expert witnesses to outline what is often a lifetime of economic and non-economic damages.

Life-Altering Qualities of a Serious Head Injury

A traumatic brain injury is serious and life altering. Brain damage often affects body functions, from speech to cognitive function to consciousness. People with traumatic brain injury often require long-term or even lifetime medical care, and many never recover from their injuries. Traumatic brain injuries of all types can have devastating consequences on a patient's life and the lives of  his or her family members. In many cases, cognitive losses may result in the loss of relationships and careers with concomitant emotional and financial consequences.

The Elusive Nature of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Often the existence of mild traumatic brain injury is not identified until a health care provider, a teacher or a loved one identifies cognitive or personality changes, which may consist of memory loss, diminished concentration, impulsive behavior, unusual difficulty making decisions, or emotionality. In addition, even mild traumatic brain injury can result in loss of taste or smell, hearing and balance disorders (for example, tinnitus or vertigo), and, in some instances, seizure disorders of various magnitudes.

A Commitment to Results and Justice

Experienced Connecticut brain injury attorneys, the lawyers of the Stamford, Connecticut, office of Casper & de Toledo, are prepared to fight for justice for victims of many unfortunate incidents.  These include children who experience Shaken Baby Syndrome in daycare settings, workers who suffer loss of cognitive function due to exposure to toxic chemicals, and assault victims who suffer because they have been attacked in public places with inadequate security or lighting. Casper & de Toledo's attorneys also have a strong track record of advocating on behalf of people injured due to falls, sports injuries and motor vehicle accidents.

How We are Prepared to Help You

Here at Casper & de Toledo, our Connecticut brain injury attorneys are in a select group of lawyers nationwide who have attended advanced seminars for lawyers dealing with some of these very significant issues. Not only has Senior Partner Stewart Casper attended these advanced educational programs for lawyers (which teach specifics in the areas of medicine, brain imaging, neuropsychology, life care planning, and retention of proper experts) but he has also taught at several of these programs. He recently attended a special program taught by physicians on "Advanced Techniques in "Neuroimaging" that included the subjects of CT Scans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MR Spectroscopy, Functional MRI, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, PET Scans and SPECT Scans.

Our firm is located in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut. Our Connecticut Brain Injury Lawyers practice regularly throughout Fairfield County (major court facilities are located in Stamford, Bridgeport and Danbury) and throughout the state of Connecticut, including New Haven County and Hartford County.

Explore our website to learn more about our experience with Traumatic Brain Injury cases, as well as other types of law. Contact our Connecticut Brain Injury Lawyers to schedule a consultation regarding your legal options after you or a family member has suffered loss of consciousness (LOC), post-traumatic amnesia (PTA), or other physical, cognitive, or behavioral abnormalities after an event such as serious auto or truck accident, sporting event mishap, or workplace injury.