A car crash happens in the blink of an eye—but the impact it has on your brain can last a lifetime.

At Reid Law Group, we work with clients every day who are struggling not just with broken bones or whiplash, but with something even more devastating: traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). These injuries are complex, often invisible to the eye, and can change the course of someone’s life forever.

If you or a loved one has been in a car accident, understanding the risks, the symptoms, and your legal rights can make all the difference in protecting your health—and your future.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

A traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden impact causes the brain to move inside the skull, leading to bruising, bleeding, or other damage. TBIs can range from mild concussions to severe brain damage that affects every aspect of life.

There are several types:

  • Mild TBI: Often diagnosed as a concussion. Symptoms might seem minor at first but can have lasting effects.
  • Moderate TBI: May involve longer periods of unconsciousness and lasting cognitive changes.
  • Severe TBI: Prolonged unconsciousness, coma, or permanent loss of function.

One important thing to remember: symptoms aren’t always immediate. You might walk away from a crash feeling fine, only to experience serious symptoms hours or even days later.

How TBIs Happen in Car Accidents

You don’t need a high-speed crash to suffer a brain injury. Even low-speed impacts can cause the brain to whip violently inside the skull or strike a hard surface.

Common causes in accidents include:

  • Hitting your head on the steering wheel, dashboard, window, or airbag
  • Sudden, forceful movement of the neck causing the brain to slosh inside the skull (even without hitting anything)
  • Debris from the crash striking your head

TBIs aren’t always visible from the outside—which is why they’re often underestimated by insurance companies and even medical providers.

Symptoms of a TBI After a Car Accident

After an accident, it’s vital to know the warning signs of a brain injury. Some are immediate, but others develop slowly.

Physical Symptoms:

  • Persistent headaches
  • Dizziness or difficulty balancing
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Blurred vision or sensitivity to light

Cognitive Symptoms:

  • Memory loss
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Confusion or foggy thinking
  • Slowed speech or responses

Emotional Symptoms:

  • Sudden mood swings
  • Anxiety, depression
  • Irritability or anger outbursts

Red flags like seizures, extreme drowsiness, or worsening headaches after a crash require immediate emergency care.

The Long-Term Impact of a TBI

Living with a traumatic brain injury isn’t just about healing a concussion—it’s about navigating a changed future. Many TBI survivors experience:

  • Chronic migraines
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Permanent changes in mood, personality, or memory
  • Difficulties returning to work or managing daily tasks

The emotional strain on families is enormous. Loved ones often take on caregiving roles while coping with financial stress and the grief of seeing someone they love changed by the accident.

At Reid Law Group, we fight to make sure insurance companies understand the full magnitude of these consequences—not just the immediate hospital bill.

Seeking Compensation After a TBI

If your traumatic brain injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek full and fair compensation. This includes:

  • Immediate and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering for physical and emotional anguish
  • Rehabilitation and therapy costs
  • Costs for home modifications or assistive devices

Proving a TBI case takes more than just showing an ER record. It often requires:

  • Expert medical testimony
  • Neuropsychological evaluations
  • Testimony from family, coworkers, and doctors showing how your life has changed

That’s why having the right legal team is critical.

How Reid Law Group Supports Clients with TBI Cases

Brain injury cases require more than basic legal skills—they demand compassion, precision, and a willingness to fight hard for the client’s future.

At Reid Law Group, we:

  • Work with top medical experts to document your injury and its impact
  • Calculate realistic, full-value claimsthat account for future needs
  • Negotiate aggressively with insurance companies that try to minimize invisible injuries
  • Take cases to trial when necessary to achieve justice

Most importantly, we listen. Every TBI survivor’s story is unique, and we are committed to telling yours in a way that cannot be ignored.

And remember—you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we recover money for you.

Traumatic brain injuries are complex, serious, and life-altering. If you or someone you love has suffered a TBI in a car accident, don’t face the future alone—and don’t settle for less than what you truly deserve.

Contact Reid Law Group today for a free consultation.
We’ll help you fight for the treatment, support, and financial compensation you need to rebuild your life.