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Brain Injury Lawyer in Minnesota
Supporting individuals and families after traumatic brain injuries caused by negligence.
A brain injury can change every part of daily life — work, relationships, independence. These cases require careful medical documentation and a long-term view of recovery. We help families build claims that account for what was lost and what will be needed in the years ahead.
Legal Help After a Brain Injury
Brain injury cases are built slowly and carefully. Here is how we think about them.
The Reality of a Brain Injury
TBIs often affect memory, mood, and basic daily function. Some symptoms appear weeks or months later.
Documenting the Injury
Proving a brain injury claim depends on medical records, expert testimony, and careful timelines.
Our Role
We handle the investigation and legal process so you can focus on treatment and recovery.
Common Situations We Handle
Brain injuries arise from many different circumstances. We work with clients across a range of situations, each requiring its own medical and legal approach.
Concussions & Mild TBI
Often overlooked at first, mild traumatic brain injuries can still cause lasting cognitive and emotional effects. Careful documentation early on matters.
Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
Severe TBIs frequently require ongoing medical care and rehabilitation. Claims need to reflect both current treatment and future needs.
Brain Injuries from Auto Accidents
Collisions are a common cause of closed head trauma, even at lower speeds. We coordinate medical and crash evidence to show what happened.
Falls & Struck-by Incidents
Falls from height, icy walkways, and falling objects can produce serious head injuries. Premises conditions and maintenance records often matter here.
Sports & Recreation Injuries
Head impacts during organized or recreational activity can have long-term effects. Return-to-play protocols and supervision are often central questions.
Workplace Head Injuries
On-the-job brain injuries can involve both workers' compensation and third-party claims. We help identify which parties bear responsibility.
How We Help
A steady, structured approach designed around the specific needs of brain injury claims.
Case Evaluation
We begin by listening. A first conversation helps us understand the incident, the medical picture, and the questions your family is carrying.
Investigation
We gather medical records, imaging, and witness accounts, and work with neurologists and life-care planners to document the injury over time.
Negotiation
We present the full picture to insurers — including future care and lost earning capacity — and work toward a resolution that reflects long-term needs.
Litigation
When a fair resolution isn't available, we are prepared to bring the case to court and present it clearly to a judge and jury.
Recent Case Results
View Additional Case Results$2,100,000
Traumatic Brain Injury
Settlement for a client with lasting cognitive impairment after a commercial vehicle crash.
$875,000
Concussion from Fall
Recovery for a client injured in a premises liability incident.
$1,450,000
TBI from Workplace Injury
Compensation reached after long-term rehabilitation needs were documented.
Representative results. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
The circumstances matter. Understanding how an injury happened shapes the medical record, the legal theory, and the parties involved.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Even without direct head impact, the forces involved in a crash can cause closed head injuries. Crash data and medical imaging together help tell the story.
Falls on Unsafe Property
Icy walkways, broken stairs, and poorly maintained flooring are common culprits. Inspection and maintenance records often become central evidence.
Sports & Recreational Impact
Contact sports and recreational activities carry real risk. Questions often center on supervision, protective equipment, and concussion protocols.
Workplace Accidents
Head injuries on construction sites, warehouses, and other workplaces may involve multiple responsible parties beyond the direct employer.
Assaults or Violence
When brain injury results from an assault, civil claims can proceed alongside any criminal case and may reach property owners who failed to provide reasonable security.
Medical Negligence
Delayed diagnosis, anesthesia errors, or missed signs of stroke can cause or worsen a brain injury. These claims rely heavily on qualified medical experts.
Understanding Minnesota Brain Injury Law
Minnesota's Comparative Fault Rules
Minnesota follows a "modified comparative fault" rule. You may still recover damages as long as your share of fault is not greater than that of the other party. Your total recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.
Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury claims in Minnesota must be filed within six years of the injury. Because TBI symptoms can be delayed, it is worth speaking with an attorney early, even if the timeline feels distant.
Types of Recoverable Damages
Brain injury claims often include medical expenses, long-term care, rehabilitation, lost income, and lost earning capacity, alongside non-economic damages such as pain, cognitive loss, and reduced quality of life.
The Role of Medical Experts in TBI Cases
Neurologists, neuropsychologists, and life-care planners help translate medical findings into a clear picture of what happened and what will be needed. Their input is often central to valuing a claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brain injury symptoms sometimes appear days or weeks after the event. Common signs include headaches, trouble concentrating, sleep changes, mood shifts, and sensitivity to light or sound. If any of these develop after an incident, a medical evaluation is the right first step. Documenting symptoms as they appear is also helpful, both for treatment and for any claim.
Recoverable damages typically include past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation and long-term care, lost wages, and lost earning capacity. Non-economic damages — pain, cognitive change, and loss of enjoyment of life — are also part of most TBI claims. The right figure depends on the specific injury and prognosis, which is why expert input matters.
Minnesota's general statute of limitations for personal injury is six years from the date of injury. Some situations — claims against public entities, for example — have shorter deadlines. Speaking with an attorney early helps clarify which timeline applies to your case.
Most brain injury cases resolve through settlement. We prepare every case as if it may proceed to trial, because thorough preparation tends to produce stronger outcomes at every stage. If a fair resolution isn't available, we are ready to present the case in court.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no upfront costs and no fees unless we recover on your behalf. Consultations are always free and confidential.
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