Brain injuries are the cases most dangerous to settle early — symptoms evolve for months, imaging often looks ‘normal’ while the person plainly isn’t, and a settlement priced on ER records pays for a fraction of what a TBI costs over a lifetime. Our brain injury practice is built around that long horizon.
The Three Fights in Every TBI Case
- Proving the injury exists. Many real brain injuries don’t show on standard scans — neuropsychological testing, treating-provider documentation, and before-and-after witnesses carry the proof. CDC TBI research and MedlinePlus frame the medicine.
- Proving what it costs. Cognitive fatigue, memory gaps, and personality change translate into lost earning capacity and future care — the components insurers most want left out; our post on long-term TBI effects covers the trajectory.
- Beating the ‘mild concussion’ label. ‘Mild’ describes initial presentation, not outcome — post-concussion syndrome is neither rare nor imaginary, and the chart label is where the defense starts, not where the case ends.
Where TBIs Come From
Vehicle crashes (car, motorcycle, bicycle), falls, and workplace trauma. Catastrophic presentations proceed with our catastrophic injury framework — life-care planning, economist support, and damages built for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ER discharged me the same day. Can it still be serious?
Yes — same-day discharge measures immediate danger, not long-term outcome. If symptoms persist or emerge — headaches, fog, mood change — follow up medically and document the trajectory; both your health and your claim depend on the record.
My family says I’ve changed but my scans are normal. Do we have a case?
Possibly — normal structural imaging coexists with real functional injury, which is why neuropsychological evaluation exists. ‘Normal scan’ is an argument to answer, not a case-ender.
When is the right time to settle a TBI claim?
When the medical picture has matured enough to price the future — often a year or more post-injury. Settling sooner trades unknown future needs for a known, smaller check. Insurers know this; now you do.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years under Pennsylvania law — with a six-month written-notice requirement for claims against government entities and special rules for minors and late-discovered injuries. Evidence fades faster than any deadline.
What does hiring you cost?
No attorney’s fee unless we recover for you; the contingency percentage and case-cost handling are in the written fee agreement you review before signing. Consultations are free.
Ready to talk about your case? Call (215) 464-4600 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation — contingency fee, no attorney’s fee unless we recover, costs explained in the written fee agreement.