Navigating a Claim After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change everything, your health, your work, your relationships, and your future. Whether it results from a car crash, truck accident, or a fall, a TBI is one of the most complex and costly injuries a person can suffer. If someone else’s negligence caused your brain injury, you may be entitled to significant compensation.

This guide from Big Auto Accident Attorneys explains how TBI claims work, what evidence matters most, and how an experienced personal injury lawyer can protect your recovery and your rights.

Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries

A TBI occurs when a sudden force or blow disrupts normal brain function. The severity can range from a mild concussion to a catastrophic injury that causes permanent disability. Common causes include:

• Vehicle collisions (car, truck, motorcycle, or rideshare accidents)
  
• Falls on unsafe premises
  
• Sports or recreational impacts
  
• Work-related accidents
  
• Violent assaults

TBIs are especially dangerous because symptoms can be subtle at first. Even a “mild” concussion may lead to lasting effects like headaches, fatigue, confusion, or emotional instability.

Common Symptoms of a TBI

Not all brain injuries look the same, but some of the most frequently reported symptoms include:

• Persistent headaches or migraines
  
• Dizziness and balance issues
  
• Sensitivity to light or sound
  
• Memory loss and cognitive difficulties
  
• Personality or mood changes
  
• Sleep disturbances
  
• Seizures in severe cases

If you experience any of these after an accident, seek medical attention immediately, even if you didn’t lose consciousness. Early diagnosis is vital for your health and your legal case.

The Legal Challenges of TBI Claims

Unlike a broken bone, a TBI isn’t always visible on an X-ray. Proving the extent of your brain injury requires a strong combination of medical evidence and expert testimony. Insurance companies often try to downplay TBIs as “minor” or unrelated to the accident.

That’s why it’s crucial to have a lawyer who understands both the medical and legal dimensions of brain injury cases. At Big Auto, our team works with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and vocational experts to establish how your TBI affects your daily life, earning potential, and long-term care needs.

Types of Compensation Available

A successful TBI claim can include both economic and non-economic damages. Depending on your case, you may recover compensation for:

• Medical expenses (hospitalization, rehab, medication, specialist care)
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
• Long-term care or in-home support

In wrongful death cases involving fatal brain injuries, surviving family members may also pursue damages for loss of companionship, funeral costs, and financial support.

Building a Strong TBI Case

Proving a traumatic brain injury takes more than medical records. It takes a narrative, one that connects the dots between the accident, your symptoms, and the lasting impact on your life.

At Big Auto Accident Attorneys, we take a thorough approach by:

• Collecting medical imaging and specialist reports
  
• Interviewing treating physicians and mental health professionals
  
• Documenting the day-to-day struggles that follow a TBI
  
• Consulting economic experts to project long-term financial losses
  
• Negotiating aggressively with insurers who try to minimize payouts

If necessary, we take your case to trial to make sure your voice is heard and your injuries are fully recognized.

Arizona’s Statute of Limitations for TBI Claims

In Arizona, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases, including traumatic brain injuries, is two years from the date of the accident. Missing that deadline can permanently bar you from recovering compensation.

However, brain injuries sometimes aren’t discovered right away. If symptoms appear later, your lawyer may argue for the “discovery rule,” which allows the clock to start when you first became aware of the injury.

Why You Need a Brain Injury Lawyer

A TBI can affect your ability to make decisions, manage finances, or even communicate effectively. Insurance companies know this, and they use it to their advantage. Having a dedicated attorney levels the playing field.

At Big Auto Accident Attorneys, our personal injury lawyers handle the complex paperwork, deadlines, and negotiations so you can focus on healing. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we win your case.

Talk to a Brain Injury Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one suffered a traumatic brain injury in Arizona, don’t try to face the insurance company alone. You deserve a law firm that understands the gravity of what you’re going through and fights to secure your future.

Call 844 BIG AUTO (844-244-2886) today or visit our Phoenix office at:

Big Auto Accident Attorneys 3550 N Central Ave, Suite 550
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Big injuries need big results. Let our team fight for the care, stability, and compensation you deserve after a TBI.

Content reviewed by managing attorney, Nic Edgson. Nic has been an Arizona-licensed lawyer for more than a decade and focuses his law practice on helping people seriously injured in car accidents and truck accidents. He has represented thousands of clients and recovered more than $50 Million Dollars fighting for their injuries and medical bills. Throughout his legal career, Nic has helped those injured through some of the most difficult times in their lives.