Traumatic Brain Injuries

Name: Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brand: The Stuckey Firm
Rating: 4.9 (248 reviews)

Traumatic brain injuries can affect memory, concentration, mood, and daily function in ways that are hard to predict. A brain injury lawyer at The Stuckey Firm works with you to understand your options, document what has changed, and seek a recovery that reflects the full impact.

Recognizing the Real Impact of a TBI

A traumatic brain injury can happen in a split second, but the effects may unfold over weeks and months. You might feel fine at first, then struggle with headaches, sleep changes, irritability, or difficulty focusing. Family members may notice personality shifts or a shorter fuse that did not exist before the injury.

What makes these cases so stressful is how invisible many symptoms can be. Insurance companies often look for obvious proof, even when the real impact is cognitive, emotional, and day-to-day. This is also common when a TBI happens alongside a serious neck or back injury, and many people are dealing with multiple layers of recovery at once.

When you need a traumatic brain injury lawyer to help sort through overlapping trauma, you deserve a team that takes the injury seriously and helps you build a clear plan forward. Injury claims can overwhelm families fast, which is why legal help matters.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury, often called a TBI, occurs when a sudden impact or jolt disrupts normal brain function. TBIs can range from concussions to severe injuries that cause long-term impairment. They are commonly caused by car crashes, falls, motorcycle collisions, bicycle accidents, workplace incidents, and being struck by objects.

Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, memory trouble, sensitivity to light, sleep disturbance, mood changes, and slower thinking. For a clear medical overview of how TBIs are defined and treated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers accessible information that many families find helpful when trying to make sense of what is happening.

The Benefits of Working With a TBI Lawyer

A Stronger Record of Invisible Symptoms. Brain injuries are often minimized because symptoms do not show up on an X-ray. A thorough legal approach helps document functional changes through medical records, therapy notes, and day-to-day impact evidence.
Protection While Your Prognosis Develops. It can take time to understand how a TBI will affect work and daily life. Legal counsel helps prevent rushed settlements before long-term needs, treatment plans, and future limitations are clear.
A Case Strategy Built Around Your Goals. Some clients want swift resolution, others need time and leverage to pursue full value. A collaborative approach helps align decisions with what matters most to you and your family.
Support Against Insurance Pushback. Insurers may question the severity of symptoms or blame them on stress or preexisting issues. A well-prepared case helps keep the focus on what changed after the injury and why it matters.

Get a Free Case Review

Available 24/7 (888) 910-7086

Does My Situation Require a Traumatic Brain Injury Claim?

A traumatic brain injury claim may be appropriate when the injury was caused by negligence and the effects are disrupting your life. If you needed emergency care, experienced loss of consciousness, or still have symptoms weeks later, it is worth getting guidance. Many people also pursue claims when the injury affects their ability to work, manage responsibilities, or feel like themselves. It is also common for TBIs to occur alongside neck trauma, spinal instability, or serious back injuries that require long-term treatment.

When these injuries overlap, working with a brain injury attorney who understands how to document complex damage can help ensure nothing is overlooked. Timing can matter, and there are legal deadlines that apply to personal injury claims in Ohio. For general, plain-language guidance on legal issues and next steps, Ohio Legal Help can be a helpful starting point. If you want to see the statutes that govern many civil claims, the Ohio Revised Code provides the underlying legal framework.

The Traumatic Brain Injury Case Process What to Expect

Step One: A Case Review Focused on Symptoms and Daily Function

We begin by listening to what happened and what has changed. We discuss symptoms, medical visits, work impacts, and the ways your daily routine and relationships may be affected. This helps shape an approach based on your goals, not assumptions.

Step Two: Medical Documentation and Evidence Development

Traumatic brain injury cases rise or fall on documentation. We gather records from emergency care, imaging, follow-up appointments, therapy, and specialist visits. We also identify evidence that helps show real-world impact, including missed work, activity limitations, and changes your family has observed.

Step Three: Building the Claim and Pushing for Full Value

Once the picture is clear, we develop a claim that reflects medical costs, lost income, and the full impact on your life. This includes the cognitive and emotional consequences that do not always show up on a scan, but affect your ability to function and move forward with confidence.

Step Four: Litigation When It Best Protects Your Future

Some cases resolve through negotiation. Others require litigation because the insurer refuses to treat a brain injury with appropriate seriousness. We prepare every case as if it will go to court, even though most resolve through settlement. If litigation becomes the right move, we are prepared to proceed with a trial-ready case that supports your long-term stability.

Common Causes and Complications

Traumatic brain injuries can happen in many ways, and the cause often influences how the claim is handled. Auto crashes and falls are common triggers, but workplace incidents and unsafe property conditions also play a role. The injury itself may be complicated by delayed symptoms, inconsistent treatment, or the pressure to return to work before you are truly ready.

Many clients feel frustrated because they look fine, yet do not feel like themselves. That is why the story of a TBI must be told with care, evidence, and a plan that connects medical findings to the daily realities insurers often ignore.

“I had an excellent experience working with J.Michael Vervoort at The Stuckey Firm. From the very beginning, he was professional, compassionate, and truly dedicated to helping me through my personal injury case. Michael always kept me informed, explained everything clearly, and made sure I understood each step of the process. His attention to detail and determination gave me confidence, and he worked hard to achieve the best possible outcome for my situation. I highly recommend Michael and The Stuckey Firm to anyone in need of a personal injury attorney—you’ll be in great hands!”

—A.M.

Why Choose The Stuckey Firm?

What Makes Our Approach Different

We built The Stuckey Firm to be a client-focused, high-touch practice where you are treated like a person, not a case number. We work with you, not just for you, so you understand decisions and stay in control throughout the process.

Trial-Ready Preparation With No Shortcuts

Brain injury claims demand precision. We focus on documentation, credibility, and a client-specific strategy that reflects the full impact of the injury. If litigation is warranted, we are prepared to move forward with a case built for serious evaluation.

Credibility That Strengthens Your Position

Our attorneys are respected statewide, including leadership within the Ohio legal community. That credibility matters when you need insurers and defense counsel to take the injury seriously and treat your claim with the care it deserves.

Traumatic Brain Injuries Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have a traumatic brain injury even if imaging looks normal?

Yes. Many concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries do not appear on standard imaging. Symptoms and functional changes, documented through medical care and daily impact, often provide the clearest proof of what you are experiencing.

What if my symptoms started days after the accident?

Delayed symptoms are common with traumatic brain injuries. It is still important to seek medical evaluation promptly and document when symptoms began. A well-prepared claim can account for a delayed onset when records support it.

What compensation may be available for a traumatic brain injury?

Compensation can include medical expenses, future care needs, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and the impact on daily functioning. The specific recovery depends on the facts of the incident, the severity of symptoms, and your long-term needs.

How do you prove a traumatic brain injury in a legal case?

Proof usually comes from consistent medical documentation, symptom reporting, specialist evaluation, therapy records, and evidence of how your daily life changed. The goal is to connect the injury to measurable impacts, not relying on assumptions.

Should I settle my case while I am still in treatment?

Often, it is risky to settle before your recovery and prognosis are clearer. Many long-term effects appear over time. An attorney can help you understand whether it is too early to value the claim and what information is still needed.

Get Clear Answers About Your Brain Injury

If you are dealing with concussion symptoms, cognitive changes, or lingering effects after an accident, you do not have to guess your way through the next steps. Contact The Stuckey Firm for a confidential consultation and guidance from a brain injury attorney who will take your recovery seriously and help you protect your future.