The human brain controls every body system as well as our senses, thoughts, and emotions. Despite the protection of a cushioning layer of fluid and a bony skull, the brain sometimes suffers injuries with serious impacts on physical and cognitive ability as well as mood, emotion, and behavior. Over 5 million adults in the...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) has serious effects on more than just the victim’s physical health. Because the brain controls all body systems as well as mood and personality, the effects ripple throughout all aspects of the injury victim’s life and also affect their family. The financial costs of a moderate to severe traumatic...
Weber & Rubano has reached a $45 million joint settlement on behalf of our injured client and his family in Richard Cox v City of New Haven, the largest police misconduct settlement in U.S. history. Richard "Randy" Cox was paralyzed while in the custody of the New Haven Police Department. Statement from Attorney Louis...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) continue to be a significant cause of death and long-term disability in the United States according to the CDC. An average of 190 Americans lost their lives to TBI each day in 2021 according to available data. The serious nature of traumatic brain injuries and the long-term impairments sometimes caused...
Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health concern in the United States with an estimated 190 TBS deaths daily. Brain injuries are also one of the most common causes of disability. The brain controls all body symptoms as well as cognitive function, mood, and personality. When part of the brain sustains damage, the...
The trucking industry is central to the U.S. economy, transporting over 70% of our food, medicine, housewares, building materials, and other essential items to urban and rural communities. There’s little doubt that we rely on the goods and services available to us only through the thriving freight industry, but with massive vehicles crowding the...
Back injuries are an unfortunately common result of many types of accidents, from workplace injuries and car accidents to slip-and-fall accidents. One out of 5 reported workplace injuries are back injuries. A back injury is painful and limits mobility. Often the results are long-term discomfort and varying degrees of disability. While some common back...
Connecticut’s insurance law requires all drivers to carry at least the minimum required car insurance with $25,000 in property damage coverage and $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage per person or $50,000 per accident. Unfortunately, some drivers still avoid carrying the proper insurance coverage. In some cases, a driver who lacks both a valid...
Sidewalks were first designed two centuries ago as a means of keeping pedestrians safe from street traffic and to protect women’s long skirts from mud and horse manure. Now, centuries later, no one expects to suffer an injury from a fall on a sidewalk, but uneven, cracked, or broken sidewalks cause people to trip...
Connecticut residents appreciate the ease and convenience of rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. With the simple touch of a cell phone app, you can enjoy fast pickup and transportation to your destination in a private vehicle whether you’re in your local community or you’re traveling in an unfamiliar region. Although no one anticipates...
