Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change nearly every part of your life — memory, mood, relationships, and the ability to work — often in ways that aren't visible to anyone else. These injuries are frequently underestimated, both by insurance companies and sometimes by the person who's hurt. I take them seriously, and I build cases that reflect their real, long-term impact.
If people in your life have started to seem skeptical about what you're going through — or if you've started to doubt yourself — I want you to know that what you're experiencing is real, and it's not something you need to prove to me first.
Why TBI Cases Require a Different Approach
Symptoms aren't always immediate or obvious. Some effects of a brain injury — difficulty concentrating, mood changes, headaches, memory issues — can take days or weeks to fully appear and can be easy for others to dismiss or misattribute.
Insurance companies often undervalue TBIs, especially "mild" traumatic brain injuries or concussions, because there's no visible wound and imaging appears normal even when real impairment exists.
Long-term and future impact must be documented carefully — including effects on work, relationships, and day-to-day functioning — not just initial medical bills.
Credibility matters enormously, and TBI clients are sometimes met with skepticism about symptoms that are very real but hard for others to see. You won't get that from me — I start by believing you, and I build the medical and factual record to make sure others do too.
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury That I Deal With
Car and truck accidents
Falls
Workplace accidents
Sports and recreational injuries
Assaults and other violent incidents
How I Build Your Case
I work with medical providers and, where appropriate, specialists to fully document the nature and extent of a brain injury — including impacts that may not show up clearly on a scan but significantly affect daily life. I also account for the financial impact of reduced earning capacity, ongoing care needs, and how the injury affects your ability to work and function long-term.
What to Do If You Suspect a Brain Injury
Seek medical evaluation promptly, even if symptoms seem mild — some effects of a TBI take time to appear.
Follow through on any recommended follow-up care or specialist referrals.
Keep a record of symptoms as they occur — memory issues, headaches, mood changes, difficulty concentrating — even ones that seem minor.
Be cautious about giving a statement to an insurance company before speaking with an attorney, especially before the full extent of an injury is understood.
Reach out to me — early documentation can make a significant difference in how a TBI case is valued.
You Stay in Control
Every decision about your case — how it's pursued, what's shared, and when you're ready to move forward — stays yours, and I explain each step clearly along the way.
