Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious injuries that people can sustain. They can range in severity from mild to severe, with the most serious of them capable of having a profound impact virtually every impact of a victim’s life. In fact, in some cases, brain injuries can lead to a coma or vegetative state from which a person may never recover.
Many people who have sustained a severe brain injury will experience some permanent after-effects from their injury. Although recovery and rehabilitation are possible, even in the best-case scenario, victims often experience challenges that they did not experience prior to their injury. Many victims have difficulty in the following areas:
Even TBI victims who outwardly appear to have fully recovered from their injury often experience symptoms for the rest of their lives.
When you consider the potential effects of a severe traumatic brain injury, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that victims often experience significant losses. These losses often include the following:
Connecticut law entitles people who are hurt in accidents caused by the negligence of others to compensation. Negligence occurs when a person fails to use the degree of care that would ordinarily be used by a reasonable person in the same or similar circumstances. To determine whether your or your loved one’s accident was the result of negligence, you should have the facts of your case reviewed by an experienced personal injury lawyer.
A severe traumatic brain injury can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life and ability to function. At Polito & Harrington, we understand how important it is for victims and their families to obtain justice and work tirelessly to get our clients the compensation they deserve. To schedule a free case evaluation with a personal injury attorney in New London, call our office today at (860) 447-3300 or send us an email through our online contact form.
We are committed to provide personalized attention to each and every client’s case – no matter how large or small– because that is each client’s only case. We are proud of our firm’s reputation of combining integrity and compassion with an unflinching dedication to getting the right result. We will do what we say.