
Catastrophic injuries almost universally have a devastating impact on victims’ abilities to function and live normal lives. They occur due to all kinds of underlying causes, from automobile accidents to workplace injuries and acts of violence. What all severe personal injuries have in common is that they can be addressed by a Stamford catastrophic injury lawyer.
Part of what makes catastrophic injuries so devastating is that they tend to be complex and present ongoing physical problems or even permanent disability. That’s part of why it’s so important to work with a Stamford catastrophic injury attorney who understands the impact that these serious injuries have on victims’ lives.
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of catastrophic injuries in Stamford and across the country. A total of 1,740 motor vehicle accidents have occurred on Stamford roads so far this year, many of which led to serious injuries. The most dangerous roads include I-95, Route 1, Merritt Parkway, and Newtown Road.
Most of the accident victims wind up at Stamford Health, a Level II trauma center located within city limits, and many of them wind up battling ongoing problems due to their injuries, which can involve:
Falls and workplace accidents are also common causes of catastrophic injuries. In 2023, falls were the leading cause of nonfatal injury across Connecticut, with an age-adjusted injury rate of 2,156/100,000 people. In older adults, the consequences of falls can be incredibly serious. More than 43% of fall-related hospital admissions in adults 65 and older co-occurred with hip fracture, and 50% of fatal falls co-occurred with serious head injuries.
Workplace injuries, including falls, are often catastrophic in nature, as well. In 2024, Connecticut businesses reported 21,120 workplace injuries. Many of these injuries were catastrophic in nature, although there is no reporting on the specific number of people who experience ongoing problems due to their accidents.
Injuries due to intentional violence account for 4.6% of injury-related hospital care in Connecticut. They include injuries related to assault, domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse of adults and children, suicide attempts, and homicide attempts. Victims of intentional violence may also be entitled to compensation for their catastrophic injuries.
If you’ve been catastrophically injured during a car wreck, a workplace accident, or another incident related to someone’s negligence or active violence, you need to hire a catastrophic injury lawyer. You may be eligible to receive substantial compensation for your injuries, disability, and other damages.
The team at Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler has an in-depth understanding of catastrophic injury laws and how to use them to help you get the compensation you need to heal and move on with your life. We’ve been in practice for many years, and in that time, we’ve handled countless catastrophic injury cases. We can help with yours, too. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation today.