Brain injuries after a wreck
TBI and concussion claims come out of car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, and other crashes. The legal issue is not the label on the medical chart — it is proving how the collision caused the injury and what it will cost in treatment, work, and daily life.
Insurers often argue that a 'mild' concussion is over. Families see the opposite: sleep problems, light sensitivity, missed work, and a person who is not quite themselves. We work with the medical record you already have and, when needed, additional evaluation. This page is for trauma from accidents, not a medical-malpractice practice.
Signs that matter to a claim
- Loss of consciousness, amnesia, or confusion at the scene
- Headaches, dizziness, vision or balance changes
- Memory, mood, or concentration problems in the days after
- A crash mechanism that can cause brain injury even without a skull fracture
What to do
Follow up with a doctor if symptoms appear after you left the ER. Keep a simple log of symptoms and missed work. Do not give a recorded statement that 'you are fine.' New Mexico generally allows three years to file a personal injury lawsuit; brain-injury proof is built from medical visits over time, so starting that record early matters.