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The mirror shows the same face, but the person staring back is a stranger.
Words that once flowed effortlessly now hide behind a fog you can’t clear. Memories that defined who you have vanished like smoke.
The simple joy of reading a book, following a conversation, or remembering your child’s birthday has become an exhausting uphill battle. Your family sees your face and expects the person they’ve always known, but that person feels lost in the darkness of damaged neurons and disrupted connections.
This is the hidden devastation of traumatic brain injury—the theft of yourself.
While broken bones heal and scars fade, a brain injury rewrites the very code of who you are. It doesn’t just change your abilities; it changes your essence. The quick wit that made your friends laugh? Gone. The sharp memory that made you excel at work? Erased. The patience that made you a loving parent? Hanging by a thread that grows thinner each frustrating day.
And the person whose negligence caused this catastrophic rewiring of your existence? They walk away whole while you struggle to remember how to be you.
But your story isn’t over. Your fight is just beginning.
At Walner Law, our St. Louis, MO Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers don’t just see a case file—we see a life interrupted, a future rewritten, a family forever changed. We understand that no amount of money can restore who you were, but the right compensation can give you the resources to discover who you can become.
Cutting-edge therapies. Specialized care. Adaptive technologies. A lifetime of support.
We don’t just fight for damages. We fight for your chance to reclaim yourself.
Because even though you may never be the same, you deserve every opportunity to be whole again.
Key takeaways
Traumatic brain injury cases are among the most medically and legally complex personal injury claims. They require a level of scientific knowledge, investigative resources, and trial readiness that many firms do not possess.
Walner Law is equipped to handle these demanding cases with the required skill and dedication.
A TBI claim is built on a foundation of complex medical evidence. We are adept at working with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other medical specialists to interpret diagnostic imaging, cognitive assessments, and treatment plans.
We know how to translate this technical information into a clear and compelling narrative for an insurance company or a jury.
Demonstrating the lifelong cost of a TBI requires a significant investment. Our firm has the resources to retain leading experts, including life care planners who can project future medical needs and vocational rehabilitation specialists who can assess lost earning capacity.
We invest in your case to give you the strongest possible chance of a successful outcome.
We know that a TBI affects not just the victim, but their entire family. We provide compassionate, patient, and consistent communication, ensuring you and your loved ones are supported and informed at every stage. You are not just a case file to us; you are a person whose future we are fighting to protect.
Our commitment to you means you can always depend on our team. We believe that a strong attorney-client relationship is vital for success in these sensitive cases.
This commitment includes:
This partnership is built on trust and a shared mission. It allows your family to focus on adapting and healing while we handle the immense legal and financial pressures of your claim.
We handle all TBI claims on a contingency fee basis. You will never pay any upfront costs or attorney’s fees. Our firm advances all the expenses needed to build your case, and we only collect a fee if we successfully secure a financial recovery for you.
This approach removes any financial risk from seeking justice.
A common misconception is that a TBI always involves a loss of consciousness or a visible head wound. In reality, many serious brain injuries show few immediate outward signs.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes that a TBI can range from a “mild” concussion with brief changes in mental status to a severe injury with an extended period of unconsciousness.
The initial shock and adrenaline of an accident can mask TBI symptoms. Days or even weeks later, the victim or their family may begin to notice changes that they do not immediately connect to the incident.
Recognizing these signs is the first step toward getting the right medical and legal help. It is vital to be aware of subtle changes in behavior or physical health after any type of accident.
These seemingly minor issues might indicate a serious underlying injury. Some of the most commonly overlooked symptoms include:
These symptoms should never be dismissed. A prompt and thorough medical evaluation is critical to diagnose the injury and begin a treatment plan, creating an essential record for your legal claim.
A traumatic brain injury can result from any event that causes a sudden jolt, blow, or penetrating injury to the head. Our firm has experience representing TBI victims injured in a wide variety of accidents across the St. Louis region.
High-speed collisions on highways like I-270 or I-44, or even lower-speed crashes on surface streets like Gravois Avenue, are a leading cause of TBIs. The violent forces involved can cause the brain to strike the inside of the skull, leading to significant injury even without direct head impact.
A fall on a poorly maintained sidewalk, a wet floor in a grocery store, or an unsafe staircase can easily result in a serious TBI. Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, and a failure to do so can make them liable for the resulting harm.
Workers in industries like construction are at a heightened risk for head injuries from falls from scaffolding, being struck by falling objects, or equipment malfunctions. These cases can involve both a workers’ compensation claim and a third-party personal injury lawsuit.
A successful TBI claim does more than just prove an injury occurred. It must demonstrate the full, lifelong scope of that injury’s impact on every aspect of your life. .
Proving the true value of a TBI claim requires a collaborative effort from a team of professionals. Your St Louis, MO Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer acts as the team’s leader, coordinating the evidence to build an undeniable case.
Our approach involves retaining a network of respected specialists to analyze your case from every angle. This team often includes experts who can provide critical testimony on your behalf. Examples of these experts include:
This comprehensive, data-driven approach is essential for pursuing the substantial compensation necessary to provide for a lifetime of care and financial stability.
Navigating a TBI claim requires a firm grasp of state laws that govern personal injury cases. Two key statutes often play a significant role in these claims.
Missouri law sets a strict deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Under Missouri Revised Statute § 516.120, you generally have five years from the date of the injury to file your claim. Failing to act within this timeframe could mean losing your right to seek compensation forever.
Insurance companies may try to argue that you were partially responsible for the accident that caused your TBI. Missouri follows a “pure comparative fault” rule, outlined in Missouri Revised Statute § 537.765. This means you can still recover damages even if you are found partially at fault, but your total award will be reduced by your percentage of blame.
This is very common with brain injuries. The onset of symptoms can be delayed as swelling or other issues develop. It is critical to seek a medical evaluation as soon as you notice any changes. An attorney can help connect the delayed symptoms back to the original incident using medical expert testimony and the timeline of events.
The value is based on the injury’s severity and its lifelong impact. It includes all economic costs (medical bills, lost income, future care) and non-economic damages (pain, suffering, loss of quality of life). Because TBIs are permanent, these claims often involve very large sums to account for decades of future needs.
Insurance companies frequently try to downplay the severity of brain injuries. We counter this tactic with objective medical evidence from neurologists and neuropsychological testing that proves the true extent of the cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. We do not let them define the severity of your injury.
While most personal injury cases settle out of court, TBI claims are more likely to proceed to litigation because of the high stakes and the complexity of the damages. We prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
This thorough preparation often convinces the insurance company to offer a fair settlement, but we are always ready to fight for you in the courtroom if they refuse.
A traumatic brain injury creates a lifetime of challenges for the victim and their family. You should not have to face this journey alone. The legal team at Walner Law has the strength, resources, and compassion to guide you through the legal process and fight for the financial security you need for the road ahead.
Contact us for a free, confidential consultation with a St Louis, MO Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer. Let us listen to your story and explain how we can help. Call us at (312) 410-8496 or complete our online contact form to start today.
