Boulder Brain Injury Lawyer

Last updated on May 29, 2026

Brain injuries are some of the most serious injuries a person can suffer in a personal injury incident. Brain injuries can cause life-changing consequences, including long-term complications and disabilities. They can also impede a person’s ability to live a normal life. Medical expenses can be exorbitant, and the brain injury victim may never be able to work again. Their quality of life can be severely affected.

If you suffered a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, you deserve to be fully compensated for the full extent of the economic and non-economic damages you have sustained. A Boulder personal injury lawyer from Daniels & Scriven, P.C., can help you demand it.

Contact us to get started with your free legal consultation.

Why Choose Daniels & Scriven, P.C.?

Here’s why our firm is the right choice:

• Extensive experience: With 50 years of combined legal experience, we know how to navigate every legal avenue to secure the compensation you deserve.
• Client-centered care: We prioritize your needs, meeting you wherever is most convenient and connecting you with trusted healthcare providers, while handling insurance companies on your behalf.
• Comprehensive service: We manage every aspect of your claim, including assistance with disability benefits if you’re unable to return to work.
• Respected reputation: Our long-standing success in the legal community is reflected in positive client reviews and our reputation as fierce advocates.
• Proven results: We are personal injury attorneys who have secured millions of dollars in compensation for our clients.

What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when the head is hit or jolted by an external force. Traumatic brain injuries can be open or closed. An open TBI occurs when a foreign object penetrates the skull, such as a gunshot or a piece of glass. A closed TBI occurs when nothing penetrates the skull, but the brain bangs into a hard surface, including the inner skull.

Types Of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Medical professionals classify traumatic brain injuries as mild, moderate, or severe. Concussions are a common form of mild TBIs. Victims may recover from mild TBIs within a few days or a week. However, some cause lasting side effects. Victims should seek medical attention, which often involves monitoring for problematic symptoms.

Moderate and severe TBIs usually cause more serious damage and necessitate immediate medical attention. Medical intervention may be necessary, such as surgery to relieve bleeding or brain swelling. Moderate and severe TBIs can cause lasting consequences and long recovery periods.

Symptoms Of A Traumatic Brain Injury

If you or someone you loved recently suffered an injury to your head, watch for the following symptoms:

• Loss of consciousness (though this doesn’t happen all the time)
• Seizures
• Headache
• Dizziness or problems with balance
• Nausea or vomiting
• Memory loss
• Problems concentrating
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping more than usual
• Blurred or double vision
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Depression
• Sudden outbursts
• Difficulty controlling emotions

If you observe these symptoms or are with someone who recently suffered a head injury, take these protective measures:

• Stabilize the victim. Try not to move them.
• Apply pressure to the wound if there is a cut or bleeding.
• Check if the victim is responsive.
• Call 911.

Prompt medical attention is critical to mitigating the damage a brain injury can cause, so do not delay in seeking medical care.

Long-Term Complications Of Brain Injuries

Brain injuries can lead to several long-term complications that can make life after injury very difficult for brain injury victims and their families. Some of the most common long-term complications of TBIs include:

• Cognitive deficits – TBI victims may suffer from memory loss, problems finding words, difficulty understanding others, a shortened attention span, difficulty solving problems or making sound judgments, and loss of perception of space or time.
• Language problems – Some TBI victims may experience additional issues related to language, such as difficulty speaking, reading, writing, or communicating.
• Sensory deficits – A TBI can cause a victim to have difficulty feeling, seeing, tasting, smelling, or hearing.
• Mobility issues – Brain injuries can sometimes result in paralysis and other motor function issues, such as difficulty coordinating movement, weakness, tremors, seizures, or reduced endurance.
• Difficulties with activities of daily living – Some TBI victims may have trouble bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating without assistance.
• Traumatic epilepsy – Approximately 2 to 5% of TBI victims begin experiencing seizures after a traumatic brain injury.
• Behavioral problems – TBIs can alter a victim’s personality. Victims may suffer from anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings. They may have outbursts of anger and have problems adapting to social situations.

Tragically, some TBIs result in death.

Common Causes Of Traumatic Brain Injuries

TBIs can occur for various reasons. Some of the most common causes of brain injuries our personal injury law firm can help you with include:

• Bicycle accidents – When a motorist hits a bicyclist, the bicyclist may fall down and hit their head on the pavement, or they can be violently thrown from their bike into a hard object.
• Car accidents – Despite safety features like seatbelts and airbags, car accident victims may collide with a hard surface in the vehicle, such as the dashboard, steering wheel, door, or seat in front of them. Even without contact with a hard surface, TBIs can result when the force of the impact is so profound that the brain hits the skull. A Boulder auto accident lawyer can get you the compensation you deserve after a TBI.
• Motorcycle accidents – Motorcyclists have little protection after being flung from their bikes. TBIs are a leading motorcycle accident injury.
• Pedestrian accidents – Pedestrians can strike their heads when a motorist or bicyclist runs over them.
• Slip-and-falls – Slip-and-falls often result in serious brain injuries. A slip-and-fall attorney in Boulder can help with any legal needs following an accident of this nature.
• Truck accidents – Large commercial trucks can cause devastating head and brain injuries due to the force of impact.
• Workplace accidents – Individuals can slip and trip at work, be crushed by a machine, or be hit by a falling object, all of which can cause serious brain injuries.

How To Deal With Insurance Companies And Adjusters

Insurance companies are for-profit companies. When they are confronted with a valuable brain injury claim, they may try to minimize injuries to justify a low settlement offer. Following these tips when dealing with insurance companies and adjusters can help protect your right to fair compensation:

• Do not agree to give a recorded statement.
• Do not admit fault for the accident, as this can allow your claim to be denied or substantially reduced.
• Do not sign medical release forms, as insurance companies may use them to obtain medical records from long-ago injuries to blame your current condition on.
• Avoid posting anything about your accident online.
• Keep all letters, emails, and other records of communications with insurance companies.
• Refer the insurance company to your lawyer for any questions about evidence or the extent of your damages.

‘Who Is Responsible For Paying For My Traumatic Brain Injury Claim?’

The party who was negligent in causing your brain injury is responsible for paying for your accident-related losses. A party is negligent if they:

• Had a duty of care
• Breached their duty of care
• Caused an accident due to their breach that resulted in someone else’s damages

Under this legal framework, various parties could be liable for traumatic brain injuries, including the following:

• Negligent motorists who violated traffic rules
• Trucking companies who negligently hired unsafe drivers
• Negligent property owners who failed to maintain their properties, which resulted in slips and falls
• Medical providers who deviated from the standard of care in causing their patients injury
• Caused an accident due to their breach that resulted in someone else’s damages
• General contractors and independent contractors who negligently performed work or failed to supervise a work environment

An experienced Boulder brain injury lawyer can review the circumstances of your case to determine who is responsible for your injuries.

‘How Will A Boulder Brain Injury Lawyer Help Me?’

When you are dealing with a serious injury that can dramatically impact your life, an experienced brain injury lawyer can handle every legal aspect of your claim so you can focus on your recovery. This includes:

• Initial claim assessment – A lawyer can discuss the circumstances surrounding your injuries and identify the parties responsible for them.
• Investigation – Our experienced Boulder brain injury lawyers can conduct a thorough investigation into the accident. We can gather strong evidence to support your claim, including accident reports, witness statements, medical records, and documentation of your injuries.
• Damage evaluation – Brain injuries can significantly impact your life. We work with medical experts, economic experts, and other specialists to understand the true value of your case.
• Negotiation – Equipped with strong evidence of liability and damages, we prepare a compelling demand package. We negotiate aggressively for maximum compensation.
• Trial representation – If your case goes to court, we represent your interests, examine witnesses, and present strong evidence. We also challenge the defense’s evidence and cross-examine witnesses. We navigate the legal process to fight for the compensation you deserve.

‘How Long Do I Have To File A Legal Claim?’

All states have deadlines by which people must take certain legal actions. These are known as statutes of limitations. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Colorado is typically two years from the date of the injury. If you don’t discover the injury until some time after the accident, the deadline is typically two years from the date you discovered or should have discovered the injury. Also, if the injury is due to a motor vehicle accident, you have three years to file your case. However, there are certain times when your deadline to file a case is shorter, so you should not delay in seeking legal representation.

If you do not file your lawsuit within this time and have not otherwise settled your case, you can miss out on the opportunity to recover compensation for your medical expenses, rehabilitation, future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Protect your rights by contacting an experienced personal injury attorney today.

Contact A Knowledgeable Brain Injury Lawyer For A Free Consultation

If someone else’s negligence caused a brain injury to you or a loved one, contact the law firm of Daniels & Scriven, P.C. We can help guide you through every phase of your claim. Call us at 720-303-8591 to set up a confidential case review.