Superior Brain Injury Lawyers

No. A normal scan does not rule out concussion or traumatic brain injury. Many brain injuries—especially mild to moderate ones—do not show up on standard imaging. What matters is the documented change in your cognitive, emotional, and physical function after the incident. Neuropsychology testing, clinical evaluation, and records of your symptoms (memory problems, concentration difficulty, balance issues, headaches, mood changes, sleep disruption) are often more telling than imaging alone. We focus on proving the functional impact, not just what the scan shows.

The filing deadline depends on what caused the injury, not the diagnosis date. If you were injured in a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 36 or McCaslin Boulevard, the deadline is typically three years from the date of the crash. If you were injured on someone's property in Superior or nearby Boulder County, a different deadline may apply. If a government entity (such as Boulder County Sheriff's Office or a public road) is involved, the deadline can be much shorter—sometimes just 182 days to file a notice of claim. Contact us immediately to confirm the correct deadline for your situation.

Start with emergency records from AdventHealth Avista in Louisville or wherever you were treated. Collect neurology and neuropsychology evaluations, imaging reports, therapy notes, and any school or employment records showing decline after the injury. Family observations—written or documented in therapy sessions—are valuable. Medical bills, future-care recommendations, and evidence of lost wages or reduced work capacity all strengthen your case. A normal scan does not weaken your claim if you have clinical diagnosis, symptom progression, and functional change documented in your medical records.

We handle brain injury claims on a contingency fee basis. That means we earn an attorney fee only if we settle your case or win at trial. You pay nothing unless you recover. Separate from the attorney fee, there are case costs—court filings, medical records, expert evaluations, and investigation. Those costs are advanced by the firm and deducted from your recovery. We discuss all costs upfront so you understand what to expect.

We can often reconstruct your injury history. We request emergency records, imaging, and provider notes directly from AdventHealth Avista and other treatment facilities. If therapy or follow-up care was delayed, we can document that and explain it. Family members, coworkers, teachers, or supervisors can provide written statements about changes they observed. Even if records are incomplete, a consistent history of symptom onset, progression, and functional impact—gathered from multiple sources—builds a credible claim. The sooner you contact us, the better we can preserve available evidence and identify what needs to be obtained.