Fairfield County Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney

Traumatic brain injury accidents caused by someone else's reckless behavior demand strong legal action. Fairfield County TBI lawyer Jeremy Vishno can help. Contact us today.

At Vishno Law Firm, we understand how difficult life can become after a loved one suffers a head injury. Some brain injuries are less serious than others but may need still specialized evaluation and treatment. A "concussion" may sound harmless enough, but it's still a brain injury that can become worse with time and if left untreated. Other brain injuries are more severe - including permanent brain damage that leaves people unable to think clearly or function normally. In certain extreme cases, head injuries can result in a wrongful death.

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can occur if the brain is hit by a sudden force or impact. A severe blow can jolt the brain within the skull, shaking it and potentially causing brain injury. Brain swelling and bruising may take place, along with torn blood vessels and intracranial bleeding. If you were injured or a loved one was killed due to negligence, contact Vishno Law Firm today. A delay may affect your rights.

What are common causes of a traumatic brain injury?

A cracked or fractured skull is defined as a penetrating head injury and can usually be quickly identified, such as when someone's head hits the windshield in a car accident. A closed head injury may be more difficult to diagnose, however, since doctors cannot see into the cranium. They must often run numerous tests, such as MRIs, CT scans, X-rays and other brain scans, in order to establish the extent of the damage. Dangerous drugs may cause brain injury in addition to physical blows to the head.

If you were in an accident don't remember being unconscious, it is important to tell your doctor about any difficulty with memory, concentration, blurred vision or head pain.

If your child is complaining of headache after an incident, seek medical treatment. The child injuries may be more severe than you realize. He or she may be diagnosed with a concussion, which is another term for a brain injury.

What are symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?

Any severe brain injury may result in debilitating symptoms, including:

How can a TBI lawyer in Fairfield County help me?

TBI recovery can take years and brain injury victims may never get back the life they once had. It may mean many surgeries and years of rehabilitation and physical therapy. Medical bills and lost wages from missing work add up fast. Chances are the insurance company left you with more questions than answers.

When you were injured or a loved one was killed as a result of somebody else's careless behavior, it's important to know your rights. You could be entitled to compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages and other damages suffered as a result of another person's negligence.

Count on a law firm that puts people first. Contact Vishno Law Firm today. Attorney Vishno and his staff of experienced paralegals have worked one-on-one, case-by-case, with clients all over Fairfield County since 1990. He knows what it takes to uncover the true cause of your accident. He leaves no stone unturned in pursuit of justice for each client. That's because case results matter at Vishno Law Firm - and so do you. Put your trust in us. Call 888-222-1688 to schedule a free case consultation at our Fairfield or New Haven office locations. Serving Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, Danbury, Waterbury and Shelton.