CONNECTICUTTraumatic Brain Injury Attorney

As the organ that controls not only our bodies, but our minds, memories, and dreams, the brain is vital to every aspect of our lives. When you suffer harm that affects your brain’s function, it can have serious consequences on your ability to work, support your family, and care for yourself. When someone else is responsible for causing you brain injury, you need a skilled Connecticut personal injury lawyer to examine and prepare your case.

At Tehrani Law Group, you can trust in an experienced and compassionate brain injury lawyer in Connecticut. Your attorney will collaborate with experts in medical and other fields to hold at-fault parties accountable. Whether it is from a car accident, assault, or another cause, contact our team to arrange a free consultation to learn more about what you can do. We work tirelessly to ensure you receive justice and fair compensation for your losses. 

We Are Dedicated to Helping Victims of Traumatic Brain Injuries Recover the Compensation They Deserve

Any injury to the brain can be devastating, and brain trauma can completely disrupt your life. After an accident, brain injury victims often report mood changes, sleep disruption, and pain. Many are unable to move as well as they did before they were hurt.

The good news is that many accident victims can receive compensation for their brain injuries. A settlement can cover the cost of medical treatment and lost wages, as well as provide some compensation for pain and suffering. Attorney Payman Tehrani believes in providing representation to those who are vulnerable and facing an uncertain future after they have been hurt by careless and negligent wrongdoers.Our firm has an office conveniently located in Glastonbury to ensure we are able to represent and work with brain injury clients in and around the Greater Hartford area including areas such as Manchester, East and West Hartford,  l.p-Newington, New Britain, Enfield, Avon, Colchester, Middletown, Bristol, Norwich, and more. If you need a knowledgeable Connecticut traumatic brain injury attorney to fight for your rights, contact Tehrani Law Group today.

Although the circumstances of each brain injury may differ, they are all serious medical conditions that require immediate treatment and often lead to extensive ongoing care. There are four main ways the brain suffers damage:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): These happen when the brain gets injured due to trauma to the body or head. Common causes include car accidents, falls, sporting accidents, and violent attacks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 68,663 deaths occurred due to traumatic brain injury in 2023, an average of 5,722 every month.
• Hypoxic Brain Injuries: Anything that restricts oxygen or blood to the brain can lead to brain injury. In fact, brain cells begin to die after a few minutes of oxygen deprivation, and they do not regenerate. Many people suffer a hypoxic brain injury in a near-drowning accident or in a medical mishap.
• Anoxic Brain Injuries: An anoxic brain injury is when there is a complete lack of oxygen going to the brain. This happens if the heart stops or blood cannot reach the brain due to arteries being damaged or otherwise restricted.
• Cerebral Aneurysm Brain Injuries:  Cerebral aneurysms or anything that causes the brain to bleed is a serious issue that often causes permanent brain damage. If ER doctors do not diagnose a cerebral aneurysm and the patient is sent home, they can suffer catastrophic brain damage or death.

Many brain injuries occur when undergoing medical care, potentially leading to a medical malpractice lawsuit against healthcare providers. These claims require special guidance from someone who understands Connecticut laws regarding the statute of limitations and statute of repose for these cases. At Tehrani Law Group, we can assess your circumstances and discuss your avenues for compensation during a free consultation, so contact us right away. 

Concussions and Contusions Are the Most Common Brain Injuries

A concussion occurs when the brain impacts the inside of the skull and is one of the most common kinds of brain injuries. They do not cause as much damage as TBIs, but they can still be serious. 

Concussions

After a concussion, you could experience dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, and headaches. Usually, you will recover from a concussion within 30-60 days, but if your symptoms last longer than six weeks, you may have Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). 

Getting medical assistance immediately after you experience any potential brain injury can be vital in fully diagnosing and treating your condition. It also helps you establish a record of treatment to use as evidence if you file a personal injury claim. 

Contusions

More serious than concussions are contusions. These happen when the brain tissue hits the skull with more force, causing bruising. There are three types of cerebral contusions:

• Coup:  A coup brain injury occurs when the brain is damaged from hitting the same side of the skull as the impact to the head. For example, falling to the floor will force your brain in the direction of your fall, hitting that side of the skull.
• Contrecoup: Contrecoup injuries happen when the brain tissue is damaged on the opposite side of the skull, opposite the area of impact. An example would be if someone strikes you on the head with a heavy object, forcing your brain against the other side.
• Coup-contrecoup: These injuries involve damage to the brain under both the point of impact and on the opposite side. If you are in a head-on car accident and hit your head on the steering wheel, your brain will be forced against the front and back of your skull. 

The terms “coup” means “blow” and “contrecoup” means “counterblow” in French. In many cases, they can cause bruising, swelling, and bleeding, which is extremely serious when the impact affects the frontal cortex in the front of the head or the cerebellum in the back. Your frontal cortex is where higher cognitive functions occur, and the cerebellum controls your ability to move and maintain balance. 

Closed Head Brain Injuries vs. Penetrating Injuries

Concussions, contusions, hypoxic, anoxic, and diffuse axonal injuires are all examples of closed-head brain injuries. These do not involve any outward appearance of harm, yet the effects can be incredibly detrimental to a person’s health and ability to recover. Closed head injury patients often require substantial scans, tests, and therapy to assess their damage and determine a treatment plan.

Penetrating brain injuries often happen from car accidents, assault, firearm accidents, or other instances where an object enters the brain cavity. Patients may experience physical damage to their brain tissue or even lose part of it. These injuries frequently accompany other conditions such as blood loss or substantial bodily harm. If patients survive, they are often left with considerable disabilities and ongoing medical costs. 

Common Brain Injury Symptoms

Symptoms will depend on the type of brain injury you suffered. Although most people will experience immediate symptoms, it might take a day or two to realize something is wrong. Someone who suffers a hypoxic brain injury might be unconscious and unresponsive immediately following the incident. Even when they awaken, they might be unable to communicate with anyone.

Someone with a traumatic brain injury might experience:

• Unconsciousness
• Headaches
• Impaired memory
• Stiff neck
• Dizziness
• Loss of coordination or balance
• Ringing in their ears
• Double vision

Symptoms can last from a few weeks to several months to the rest of the patient’s life. Some impairments might be very slow to improve. Brain injury victims often need long breaks from using electronic devices like phones or computers. Someone who suffered a hypoxic brain injury should immediately receive supplemental oxygen.

Do Not Wait to Seek Medical Attention With A Traumatic Brain Injury 

Unlike a broken leg, it can be hard to see the damage done to our brains or know if you have a TBI without seeing a doctor. The longer they are left untreated, the more severe the damage can become. We recommend getting properly diagnosed by medical professionals and treated immediately to minimize deterioration.

It is critical that you seek medical care immediately after you have any accident or event that may have caused a brain injury. Brain injuries are incredibly serious because there is no pill that can immediately improve the situation. At most, our clients must rest so the brain can repair itself. 

If your brain is bleeding, then you probably will need immediate surgery to relieve the pressure. Blood can pool in the brain and eventually cut off circulation, leading to death. If you experience a severe headache after an accident, go to the emergency room promptly.

Medication can help manage symptoms, like sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, or pain. Eventually, you might reintroduce movement, and physical rehabilitation is often essential for making a strong recovery. Many brain injury victims require physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy.

Our TBI lawyers have learned that brain injury clients do not simply get better fast and return to their lives. Recovering from these conditions takes a long time, and many victims may never regain their former capabilities. In our experience, these are some of the long-term effects of brain damage:

Increased Risk of Cognitive Issues

The brain is a very delicate organ, capable of rerouting functions to compensate for damage. However, even when someone appears to make a full recovery, they often face a higher risk of cognitive diseases, such as dementia. The National Library of Medicine found a significant correlation between those who experienced a TBI but had no other precipitating factors and the development of cognitive decline.

Physical and Cognitive Disability

According to a study in The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, TBI patients frequently experience serious changes in their ability to manage both cognitive and physical functions. This can range from minor to significant, affecting vision, hearing, speech, movement, and understanding. In the most extreme cases, patients may be left unable to care for themselves and require round-the-clock nursing. 

Along with losing the ability to support yourself and care for yourself, you will likely experience a diminished quality of life. Depression, anxiety, and emotional disregulation are all common side effects associated with the dramatic effects a TBI has on your daily activities and dreams for the future. 

Financial Strain

Emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation costs are often very high for brain injury victims. Even with personal health insurance, many clients may struggle to pay these unexpected bills and plan for long-term care. When another person is to blame, your TBI attorney will collaborate with experts to develop an estimate of your projected future costs. Without seeking this compensation from those to blame, you and your family could face financial burdens for many years to come.

Even if your injury seems minor, it could worsen without proper care, increasing your costs. If you are left unable to work and requiring multiple doctor visits each year, the expenses can be overwhelming. Pursuing a claim against the at-fault parties with the help of our TBI attorneys can help you avoid this outcome. 

Greater Risk of Early Death

In an analysis of the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) National Database, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 22% of TBI victims die within five years of being hurt. If your loved one dies shortly after suffering a TBI at the hands of another person, you could have grounds to file a wrongful death action to recover damages.Under Connecticut law, survivors can seek compensation from those at fault within five years after the death if they discover that it occurred due to malice, negligence, or medical malpractice. At Tehrani Law Group, your TBI lawyer also has experience as a wrongful death lawyer and can help you build your case when you call us for a free consultation.

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