Attorney – Stewart M. Casper

• $7.98 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper obtained $7.98 million for a child who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, skull and facial fractures, and two broken femurs in a head-on collision caused by a truck driving on the wrong side of the road. He was brought into the case just six weeks before trial and achieved the result despite limited insurance coverage.
• $9 Million Verdict – Stewart Casper secured a $9 million verdict for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury, chronic migraines, and other serious injuries after being struck while crossing Bridge Street in Westport. He proved that the Department of Transportation’s failure to properly remove a crosswalk caused the accident and his client’s life-altering injuries.
• $20 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper achieved a $20 million recovery for a young woman who suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury after striking a bench while sledding in a Waterbury municipal park. After other lawyers declined the case, he uncovered critical evidence proving the city’s failure to remove hazards and successfully overcame governmental immunity to secure lifelong, tax-free structured payments for his client.
• $6.7 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $6.695 million settlement for a woman who suffered a moderate traumatic brain injury after her vehicle was T-boned by a repair van that ran a red light in Middlebury, Connecticut. The settlement provided compensation for her extensive cognitive impairments, surgeries, and rehabilitation, as well as for the impact on her husband and two teenage sons.
• $6.3 Million Verdict – Stewart Casper won a $6.3 million jury verdict against the Town of Greenwich for a client who suffered severe leg and back injuries in a sledding accident. The injuries required multiple surgeries, spinal fusion, and ongoing treatment for chronic pain resulting from lumbar compression fractures.
• $5.1 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper obtained a $5.1 million settlement for a woman who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury and complex regional pain syndrome after slipping and falling on a wet floor in a supermarket. Despite the defense’s attempts to minimize her injuries, Casper proved the lasting cognitive and physical effects of the fall, achieving a result five times higher than the insurer’s initial offer.
• $4.35 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $4.35 million settlement for a group of highway construction workers, including his client, who were seriously injured in a 1996 truck accident.
• $4.1 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $4.1 million policy-limit settlement for a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury, seizure disorder, and other serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road. Despite the insurer’s resistance, Casper built a powerful case supported by advanced neuroimaging and expert testimony, leading to a full policy payout on the eve of trial.
• $3.24 Million Verdict – Stewart Casper obtained a $3.24 million jury verdict for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury and chronic migraines after slipping on black ice in a Guilford, CT strip mall. Casper presented extensive expert testimony, including neurologists and a life care planner, and successfully challenged the defense’s experts to secure a full recognition of his client’s lasting impairments.
• $3 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $3 million settlement for a 36-year-old woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury, post-concussive symptoms, and multiple physical injuries after being rear-ended by an intoxicated driver. The settlement compensated for her long-term cognitive deficits, chronic pain, depression, and inability to return to work.
• $2.6 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $2.6 million settlement for a client who suffered a mild traumatic brain injury, chronic headaches, and a severe shoulder injury resulting in chronic regional pain syndrome after slipping on a wet retail store floor. Casper uncovered the store’s deceptive practices and failure to warn customers, ensuring full compensation for his client’s long-term injuries and losses.
• $2.475 Million Verdict – Stewart Casper secured a $2.475 million jury verdict for a 72-year-old woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, and other serious injuries after falling down a darkened stairway in her daughter’s home. Casper presented extensive expert testimony to prove the fall’s cause and obtain full compensation despite the case being vigorously defended by two insurance companies.
• $2.1 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper negotiated a $2.1 million settlement for a couple injured in a motorcycle accident caused by a teenage driver’s sudden turn. The settlement compensated for extensive surgeries, ongoing pain, and long-term impairments, overcoming insurance defenses and bias against motorcycle accident victims.
• $1.85 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $1.85 million settlement for a young man who suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries after falling from a defective deck railing at a party. Casper successfully navigated limited insurance coverage and complex liability issues, ensuring compensation for his client’s extensive cognitive deficits, seizure disorder, and long-term care needs.
• $1.65 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured $1.65 million for the Irwin Estate following a complex multi-vehicle crash in which the decedent and his companion were killed. Casper minimized the estate’s comparative negligence exposure through strategic planning, expert accident reconstruction, and careful deposition strategy to achieve a successful recovery.
• $1.537 Million Verdict – Stewart Casper obtained a $1.537 million jury verdict for a woman who suffered a severe heel fracture requiring surgery after colliding with stopped vehicles in a poorly marked highway construction zone. The jury found the contractor 65% at fault for failing to properly deploy lane closure warnings, and the verdict was upheld on appeal.
• $1.5 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $1.5 million settlement in a wrongful stillbirth case involving a 34-week gestation male fetus. Casper demonstrated that the hospital and obstetrical staff failed to provide appropriate monitoring and care, resulting in the tragic loss.
• $1.32 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $1.32 million settlement for an 18-year-old who sustained serious cervical spine fractures and vertebral subluxation in a car rollover accident. While surgery preserved her neurological function, Casper obtained full compensation for her chronic pain, arthritic changes, and ongoing life impacts.
• $1.3 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured a $1.3 million settlement for a 54-year-old limousine driver who sustained a traumatic brain injury, multiple fractures, and cognitive impairments after being rear-ended by a drunk driver. The settlement addressed his long-term physical, cognitive, and psychological injuries.
• $1.3 Million Settlement – Stewart Casper secured $1.3 million for a 17-year-old autistic boy who suffered severe head and facial fractures, brain contusion, and permanent cognitive impairments in a head-on car accident at age 9. The settlement provided compensation for his lifelong loss of independence and diminished potential for future employment.
• $950,000 Settlement – Stewart Casper secured $950,000 for a 30-year-old woman injured by a dentist’s negligent procedure, which caused nerve damage, facial asymmetry, and chronic headaches. The settlement addressed the lasting physical and neurological effects of the malpractice.
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• $735,000 Verdict – Stewart Casper secured a $735,000 jury verdict for a client who sustained a tri-malleolar ankle fracture requiring surgery after a fall in Greenwich, CT. The award included both economic and non-economic damages and was reduced only slightly for comparative negligence.
• $625,000 Settlement – Stewart Casper secured $625,000 for a store employee who suffered severe friction burns requiring skin grafts after becoming entangled in a conveyor due to architectural and safety code violations. The settlement held the architect and contractor accountable despite the defense’s claim of contributory negligence.
• $600,000 Verdict – Stewart Casper obtained a nearly $600,000 jury verdict for a client who suffered a tri-malleolar ankle fracture after slipping on ice on a public sidewalk in Greenwich, CT. The award accounted for her surgeries, chronic pain, and curtailed recreational activities, despite the defendant disputing liability.
• $543,393 Verdict – Stewart Casper secured a $543,393 jury verdict (plus interest, totaling $659,300) for four occupants injured in a side-swipe hit-and-run crash. The lead plaintiff sustained a cervical disc herniation, post-concussive syndrome, chronic pain, and permanent limitations affecting both work and recreational activities.

• 2024 Ayers Distinguished Service Award – Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut
• Martindale-Hubbell A.V. rated, which is the highest rank conferred by the national legal directory.
• Best Lawyers in America, 1993 – Present (selection criteria may be found at The Best Lawyers in America®)
• National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2001 – Present
• American Board of Trial Advocates, 2004 – Present
• National Academy of Trial Advocacy, 2005 – Present

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1978 – Present (Member)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1990 – 2011 (Executive Committee)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 – 1992 (Parliamentarian)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1992 – 1993 (Secretary)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1993 – 1994 (Treasurer)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1994 – 1995 (Vice President)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1995 – 1996 (President-Elect)
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1996 – 1997 (President)
American Association for Justice, 1999 – 2006 (State Delegate)
American Association for Justice, 2006 – 2015 (Board of Governors)
American Association for Justice, 2007 – 2015 (Public Affairs Committee)
American Association for Justice, 2007 – 2015 (National Finance Committee – 2008 – 2015)
Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section
Professional Liability Section
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2006 – Present (Executive Committee)
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2006 – 2007 (Parliamentarian)
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2007 – 2008 (Secretary)
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2008 – 2009 (Vice-Chair)
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2009 – 2010 (Chair-Elect)
Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group, 2010 – 2011 (Chair)