Boulder Concussion Lawyer

Reach Out to a Top-Rated Boulder Concussion Lawyer Today

Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury which can completely disrupt a victim’s life. At The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, we have helped many concussion victims seek financial compensation after an accident leaves them with a serious brain injury. Call us today. Concussions are often hard to diagnose, and some insurance adjusters minimize a victim’s impairment. A Boulder concussion lawyer with our firm can meet to review the accident and your prognosis before discussing the steps involved with submitting a legal claim.

How People Suffer Concussions

A concussion disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. As a result, victims experience various impairments related to mood, balance, and bodily movement.

Any impact on the head can lead to a concussion, as can any jolt which causes the head to snap back and forth. Our clients often suffer concussions in:

• Car or truck accidents. Motorists can easily suffer a brain injury when struck by a moving vehicle. They might slam their head into the side of the car or suffer a concussion along with whiplash.
• Pedestrian accidents. A pedestrian can suffer a concussion when they strike their head on the ground.
• Falls. Any fall can result in a concussion when a person slams their head on the ground. Some people trip or slip over objects, like power cords or debris.
• Sports injuries. Athletes can suffer a concussion after a hard foul or when they slip on a defective playing surface.
• Assaults. A person might suffer a concussion when punched or shoved. Violent attacks are sometimes preventable if the property owner had sufficient security, so the owner might be partially liable for an attack.

Concussion Symptoms and Treatment

The most common symptoms include:

• Loss of balance
• Short-term memory loss
• Dizziness
• Convulsions
• Intense headaches
• Sensitivity to light or sound
• Blurred vision
• Slurred speech
• Difficulty concentrating
• Sleep disruption (too much or too little sleep)
• Depression and other mood disorders

Your medical team will likely focus on managing symptoms, such as pain or insomnia, while waiting for your brain to heal.

How We Can Help Concussion Patients

Our Boulder concussion lawyer can jump in and help injured victims pull together a legal claim. You are probably not in the best physical condition to handle any type of insurance claim on your own, so call us.

We can identify the correct defendant to sue:

• A negligent or reckless driver who struck you.
• A property owner who failed to protect visitors from hazards, including criminal activity.
• A school or sports league for failing to enforce the rules or checking that the playing field was safe.
• The manufacturer of a defective product which led to an accident.

Our legal team also focuses on calculating meaningful compensation. There are many considerations, including our client’s level of impairment. Some concussions will leave a person unable to work for months. In addition to lost income, they suffer from ongoing medical expenses related to hospital visits and doctor’s appointments. We also focus on obtaining fair compensation for pain, depression, and other forms of suffering.

Once we understand the effects of your concussion, we can negotiate with the defendant or their insurer. This is a lengthy process with many back and forth offers and counteroffers. You deserve a legal team in your corner that understands how to negotiate effectively.

Meeting Critical Deadlines

After an accident, many concussion victims don’t have the energy to leave the house or gather paperwork. Unfortunately, there are important deadlines you must meet to protect your rights.

In Colorado, accident victims must file a claim within two years of the accident. (Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-80-102.) If you miss this deadline, then a judge can bar you from filing a lawsuit against the defendant and dismiss any case. You will receive no compensation to aid in recovery or defray the financial costs.

Depending on the facts, you might get even less than two years to file. For example, a government worker could have caused your injury. Suing the government is a unique process with its own set of deadlines. Typically, you need to submit a notice of claim in 182 days.

Speak with a Boulder Concussion Lawyer Today

Concussions disrupt lives, and accident victims and their families benefit from hiring a seasoned law firm to represent them early in the process. Do not try to manage your case alone. Let our legal team find helpful evidence to use and negotiate on your behalf. Call the Boulder concussion attorneys at The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC to discuss your case with our legal team at 720-734-8106 or submit information online.