Fort Collins Brain Injury Lawyers

No. A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. We focus on documenting the actual symptoms and functional changes you are experiencing—memory problems, concentration difficulty, headaches, mood shifts, sleep disruption, balance issues, or limitations at work or in daily life. These documented changes, combined with the trauma of the incident itself, form the basis of a brain injury claim. Your medical team's clinical evaluation and any neuropsychology testing are more informative than imaging alone.

The deadline depends on the type of claim. For vehicle crashes, the statute of limitations is generally three years from the date of the incident. However, claims against public entities—such as the City of Fort Collins or Larimer County—may have much shorter notice requirements, sometimes 182 days. If your crash involved an unsafe road condition, property defect, or occurred on public property, the deadline may differ. Contact us right away to confirm the exact deadline that applies to your situation.

A neuropsychology evaluation is often valuable in brain injury cases. Neuropsychologists use standardized testing to measure memory, processing speed, attention, and executive function—and compare results to normal ranges. This objective data strengthens your claim by showing measurable cognitive changes. Your primary care doctor's notes on symptoms are important too, but neuropsych testing provides the detailed proof that defense attorneys and insurance companies expect. We can recommend qualified evaluators in the Fort Collins and Larimer County area.

We handle injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we charge an attorney fee only if we settle your case or win at trial. You do not pay a fee upfront. Costs related to obtaining medical records, expert opinions, depositions, and investigation are separate expenses. Those costs are advanced by the firm and come from any settlement or judgment recovery. We discuss all costs and fee arrangements with you before proceeding.

Family and caregiver observations are critical. People close to you notice changes in personality, mood, memory, and behavior that you might not fully recognize. We gather written or recorded statements from family members, friends, and coworkers describing the specific ways your functioning has changed since the incident. Combined with your own timeline, medical records, and testing, these observations help paint a complete picture of how the injury is affecting your cognitive and emotional function. This evidence strengthens arguments for both current care costs and future damages.