
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can completely change a victim’s life, leading to lasting cognitive difficulties and other potential consequences. Because TBI care can be complex, it’s of great importance that you work with a Fairfield traumatic brain injury lawyer with experience working similar cases when it comes time to pursue a settlement for your damages.
Traumatic brain injuries occur due to various reasons. In Fairfield, some of the most common of them are motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, slips and falls, and objects falling from shelving in stores.
A total of 884 motor vehicle crashes have occurred so far in 2025 across Fairfield, CT. Motor vehicle crashes account for around 50% of all TBIs. The CDC estimates that across the United States, around 300,000 people per year are diagnosed with crash-induced concussions. They account for around 20% of all mild TBIs. While concussions are the mildest form of TBI, they can still cause lasting negative impacts on cognitive function.
While motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of TBIs across all age ranges, falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in older adults. They account for around half of all TBI-related hospitalizations. Falls can occur either from height or as a result of slip-and-fall accidents, both of which can often lead to compensation for the victims.
TBIs are common occupational injuries. They account for between 20% and 25% of work-related trauma. Work-related TBIs are most common in the construction industry due to flying objects, objects falling from height, and falls from roofs, ladders, or scaffolding. In fact, falls lead to over half of all work-related TBIs.
Sports accidents account for around 300,000 brain injuries each year. Winter sports alone account for close to 20,000 of them. Other common sports associated with traumatic brain injuries include:
In the United States, around 10% of TBIs originate from sports, and that number is even higher for children and adolescents. For younger Americans, sports contribute to over 21% of TBIs. These injuries range in severity from mild concussions to severe head trauma leading to coma or death.
Insurance companies often try to offer settlements to TBI patients that are barely able to cover their immediate care and do little to provide for future needs. You should never accept a settlement before you hire a traumatic brain injury lawyer. Only a Fairfield traumatic brain injury attorney will have the in-depth understanding of traumatic brain injury laws required to fully evaluate your case.
If you need a Fairfield traumatic brain injury lawyer to help you with your claim, turn to Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler. We’ve handled traumatic brain injury cases stemming from car crashes, workplace accidents, and many other sources. Find out how we can help you get the compensation you need and deserve. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation today.