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You hit your head in a wreck. Maybe you blacked out for a few seconds, maybe you didn't. Either way, get to a doctor. Now.
Here's what they'll do. A CT scan checks for bleeding and skull fractures. If that comes back unclear, they'll order an MRI, which catches the smaller stuff a CT misses. And they'll run something called the Glasgow Coma Scale [2]. It scores your eye movement, how well you talk, and your motor control. That number tells them how serious things are.
TBI sits on a spectrum. On one end you've got a concussion that clears up in weeks. On the other, permanent brain damage that changes everything about your life.
So what counts as severe? A few markers:
We see a lot of head traumas from high-speed crashes on the I-10 and I-17, especially around the Camelback Corridor. Some are open head injuries where the skull breaks. Others are closed, meaning the skull stays intact but the brain slams against the inside of it during a sudden stop. Both are bad news.
The bottom line: early diagnosis matters. For your health and for your case. The sooner a doctor puts your injury on paper, the harder it is for an insurance company to argue it didn't happen.
Brain injuries don't only happen on freeways. They happen in parking lots at Costco, on construction sites in Laveen, and on sidewalks in Tempe. Pretty much anywhere someone else isn't paying attention.
Car accidents are the big one. Rear-end collisions, T-bones, rollovers. Even a low-speed fender bender can bounce your brain against the inside of your skull hard enough to cause damage.
Truck wrecks are worse because of physics. An 80,000-pound semi versus a sedan? That kind of force causes catastrophic head trauma.
Motorcycle riders face their own risk. You've got a helmet and nothing else between you and the road. A slide at 50 mph can mean skull fractures and diffuse axonal injuries.
Slip and falls catch people off guard. A wet grocery store floor. An uneven curb. A missing handrail on stairs. Falls are actually the number one cause of TBI across the country [1].
Workplace accidents are a constant problem too. Falling tools, collapsing scaffolding, equipment that malfunctions at the wrong moment.
Pedestrian accidents hit hard because there's no metal cage protecting you. And assaults? Yeah, those count too.
If somebody else's carelessness cracked your skull or rattled your brain — whether in a collision handled by our car accident representation in Phoenix team or any other incident —, you've got the right to pursue compensation. Doesn't matter if it was a 20-car pileup or a puddle in a parking garage. Surgical errors and anesthesia mistakes also cause brain damage — cases our medical malpractice attorneys in Phoenix pursue aggressively.
A pedestrian crosswalk crash is one of the most common causes of severe TBI in Phoenix because walkers have no protection against the force of an oncoming vehicle.
A bicycle dooring accident can throw a rider headfirst into the pavement or oncoming traffic, making head injuries a particularly serious and frequent outcome.
Headaches that won't go away. You keep forgetting things. Your temper flares up over nothing. Sound familiar?
Here's the thing most people miss. TBI symptoms don't always show up right away. You walk away from the crash feeling alright. Maybe a little sore. Then three days later you can't remember your sister's phone number and you're snapping at your kids for no reason.
That delay is what makes brain injuries tricky. And it's exactly why you need to see a doctor immediately after any head impact, even if you feel fine.
Now, the legal side. Did someone else cause this? A driver scrolling their phone in Downtown Phoenix? A landlord who ignored that broken stair for six months? A company that sold a defective bike helmet? If so, you may have a claim.
But you can't wait forever. Arizona gives you two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. That's A.R.S. Section 12-542 [3]. After that window closes, you're out of luck. There are narrow exceptions for kids and for injuries that weren't discovered right away, but counting on those is a gamble.
Call a brain injury attorney early. We'll tell you straight up if you've got a case or not. And the earlier you call, the more evidence we can preserve. Surveillance footage gets deleted. Witnesses forget what they saw. Medical records are clearest right after the injury.
Most people think a brain injury heals like a broken arm. It doesn't. Not even close.
Depression hits. Anxiety too. Some people get aggressive in ways they never were before. Your personality can shift so much that your own family feels like they're living with a stranger. We've talked to spouses who say exactly that.
Then there's the cognitive stuff. Memory problems that make work impossible. Difficulty concentrating on a conversation, let alone a spreadsheet. Decision-making breaks down. Simple things like paying bills on time or following a recipe suddenly feel overwhelming.
The physical side doesn't let up either:
And if you're in Phoenix? The heat makes it worse. People recovering from TBI in areas like Ahwatukee and around South Mountain tell us the summer temperatures amplify their fatigue and headaches. Going outside between May and October becomes a real struggle.
Here's what really concerns us: TBI effects can accelerate with age. What looks like mild forgetfulness at 35 turns into serious cognitive decline by 50 if it's not treated properly.
The family impact is massive too. Spouses become full-time caregivers. Kids take on responsibilities they shouldn't have to. Household income drops.
Our attorneys secured a $5.5 million settlement for an elderly woman struck by a commercial vehicle who suffered a disputed traumatic brain injury. The insurance company tried to lowball her. We didn't let them. Brain injuries often qualify as catastrophic injury cases in Phoenix that demand aggressive representation.
Two buckets. Economic damages and non-economic damages. You're entitled to pursue both.
Economic damages are the ones with receipts:
Non-economic damages are harder to calculate but just as real:
Arizona uses pure comparative negligence. What does that mean? Even if you were partly at fault, you can still collect. Say the jury finds you 20% responsible for the accident. Your award gets reduced by 20%, but you walk away with the other 80%. Phoenix TBI cases near Desert Ridge or anywhere else in Maricopa County all follow this rule.
For severe brain injuries, we bring in expert witnesses. A neurologist documents the damage. A life-care planner maps out what treatment will cost for the next 20, 30, even 40 years. Those lifetime numbers can hit millions. And your settlement needs to cover every cent.
People ask us this all the time. Honest answer? It depends.
A concussion that clears up in a month won't settle for the same amount as a TBI that leaves someone unable to work. Here's what moves the needle:
Severity of the injury. Mild TBI with a full recovery? Lower value. Permanent cognitive damage requiring lifelong care? We're talking seven figures.
Medical costs. Brain surgery alone runs hundreds of thousands. Add rehab, therapy, and future care, and the bills climb fast.
Lost income. Can you go back to work? Can you do the same job? If not, every dollar you would have earned over the rest of your career factors into the claim.
Day-to-day impact. Can you drive? Cook dinner? Remember your grandkid's name? Insurance adjusters don't like talking about this part, but juries do.
Fault disputes. Clear liability means a stronger negotiating position. If the other side can argue you share some blame, that shifts the math.
For context, our attorneys secured a $630,000 settlement for a client with a mild traumatic brain injury and fractured sternum from two consolidated car accident cases. Not every case reaches that number. Some go higher. What matters is having an attorney who knows how to build the case and push back on lowball offers.
We don't make promises about outcomes. But we can show you what we've done.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
First step? Pick up the phone. Call us. We'll sit down, hear what happened, and give you an honest assessment. No charge for that.
If we take the case, here's what happens next. We pull medical records, police reports, and witness statements. We work directly with neurologists who can document the full scope of the TBI and project what care you'll need going forward.
Then we deal with the insurance company. And look, most of these cases do settle without a trial. But that doesn't mean the insurer writes a fair check on day one. They don't. Your attorney has to push, present evidence, and make it clear that going to court is a real option.
If negotiations stall, we file in Maricopa County Superior Court. Judge, jury, the whole process. We've done it before and we're prepared to do it again.
Families from Maryvale to Encanto and every part of Phoenix count on this process when a brain injury turns life sideways.
Our firm brings over 250 years of combined experience in personal injury law and has recovered more than $600 million for clients. Call (602) 905-7766 for a free case review. Day or night, our Phoenix injury attorneys answer.
Our attorneys have handled personal injury cases across Arizona and California. We know how Phoenix insurance companies operate, and we know how to push back.
That number reflects real results for real families — medical bills paid, lost wages recovered, and futures protected.
You pay nothing upfront. Our fee comes out of your settlement or verdict. If we do not win your case, you owe us nothing.
Accidents do not follow business hours. Neither do we. Call (602) 905-7766 any time — nights, weekends, and holidays.
Our Phoenix team works out of 2700 N Central Ave, Suite 320. We know the roads, the courts, and the insurance adjusters you are up against.
“After a crash, you need a team that answers the phone, explains your options, and fights for every dollar you are owed. That is what we do at The Simon Law Group.”
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Crashes caused by impaired or drunk drivers
Whiplash, back injuries, and low-speed collision claims
Hit-and-run crashes and unidentified driver claims
Serious injuries from head-on and wrong-way crashes
High-speed crashes on Phoenix freeways and surface streets
Two years from the date of injury. That's under A.R.S. Section 12-542. If you're filing on behalf of a minor, different timelines apply. Same goes for injuries that weren't discovered right away.
Absolutely. Memory problems, mood swings, and persistent headaches can creep up days or even weeks after the initial hit. Don't assume you're fine just because you feel okay at the scene.
No. Insurers push back hard on TBI claims. They'll argue the injury isn't that bad, that it was pre-existing, or that you caused the accident. Having a lawyer levels the playing field.
You can still recover money. Arizona's comparative negligence system reduces your award by your percentage of fault, but it doesn't wipe it out. Even at 50% fault, you collect the other half.
Yes. Anesthesia errors, surgical mistakes, and birth injuries can all cause TBI. These cases have their own rules and filing deadlines, which is why you need an attorney who handles medical malpractice specifically.
Doctors run CT scans and MRIs to look for bleeding, swelling, or structural damage. They also do neurological exams and use the Glasgow Coma Scale to rate the severity. The ER is usually where this starts.
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