Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers Serving New York and New Jersey
Long-Term Care and Lost Earning Capacity Are Part of the Case
One of the most consequential mistakes in TBI litigation is settling before the full picture of future damages is established. A settlement that covers today's medical bills but ignores the cost of ongoing cognitive therapy, vocational rehabilitation, or permanent disability is not a fair outcome — it is a shortfall that the injured person will live with for the rest of their life.
We work with life-care planners and economic experts to quantify what your injury will cost over time. Lost wages, reduced earning capacity, future medical needs, and the cost of in-home care or assisted living are all part of the damages we pursue. This is not a theoretical exercise — it is the difference between a settlement that lasts and one that runs out.
When a Brain Injury Changes Everything, the Legal Fight Has to Match
A traumatic brain injury doesn't follow a predictable timeline. Symptoms can surface weeks after the incident. Cognitive changes, chronic headaches, memory loss, and mood disruption can persist for years — or permanently. Yet insurers routinely undervalue these claims, particularly when the injury isn't visible on standard imaging. At IJA Law Group, we've built significant settlements around exactly these cases, and we understand what it takes to prove what a brain injury actually costs over a lifetime.
We represent TBI and closed head injury victims across the New York metro area and northern New Jersey, including cases arising from vehicle collisions, workplace accidents, assaults, and premises incidents. If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury, the strength of your legal representation will directly affect how much of your future is protected.
TBI Results That Reflect the True Weight of These Cases
The settlements we've secured for traumatic brain injury and closed head injury clients reflect what this firm believes: that an invisible injury is not a lesser injury.
- $1,000,000 recovered for a closed head injury sustained at a kitchen-equipment repair job
- $950,000 recovered for a traumatic brain injury resulting from a bar assault
- $550,000 recovered for a closed head injury case
- $275,000 recovered for a closed head injury case
These results span different causes and circumstances — a workplace incident, a violent assault, vehicle-related injuries. Whatever the origin of your injury, we approach the case with the same preparation and the same standard for what a fair outcome looks like.
What Makes TBI Cases Difficult — and What We Do About It
Traumatic brain injury litigation is demanding because the injury itself resists easy documentation. There is no single test that captures the full scope of what a person experiences after a closed head injury. Defense teams and insurance adjusters exploit this ambiguity aggressively, arguing that symptoms are exaggerated, pre-existing, or unrelated to the incident.
Our approach is to build a case that closes every gap they might try to open. That means retaining the right medical experts, working with neuropsychologists and life-care planners, and constructing a damages picture that accounts for long-term care costs, lost earning capacity, and the non-economic toll of living with a brain injury. We prepare every TBI case as though it is going to trial — because that preparation is what produces serious settlements.
Brain Injuries Happen in More Places Than People Expect
Most people associate traumatic brain injuries with car accidents, and vehicle collisions are indeed a common cause. But the TBI cases we handle come from a wide range of circumstances.
- Motor vehicle accidents, including truck collisions and rideshare incidents
- Construction site accidents and workplace falls
- Assaults and third-party violence
- Slip, trip, and fall incidents on unsafe premises
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
The cause of the injury does not determine how seriously we take the case. A brain injury sustained in a workplace accident carries the same lifetime consequences as one from a highway collision — and we build the case accordingly. Our $1,000,000 result came from a job site. Our $950,000 result came from an assault. The circumstances vary; the commitment to a full recovery does not.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a traumatic brain injury case worth?
There is no universal answer, but TBI cases are among the highest-value personal injury claims precisely because the damages extend so far into the future. Medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering all factor into the calculation. Cases we have handled have resolved anywhere from the mid-six figures to seven figures, depending on the severity of the injury, the liability picture, and the strength of the medical documentation.There is no universal answer, but TBI cases are among the highest-value personal injury claims precisely because the damages extend so far into the future. Medical expenses, ongoing rehabilitation, lost income, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering all factor into the calculation. Cases we have handled have resolved anywhere from the mid-six figures to seven figures, depending on the severity of the injury, the liability picture, and the strength of the medical documentation.What is a closed head injury, and is it the same as a TBI?
A closed head injury refers to brain trauma caused by an impact or sudden movement where the skull is not penetrated. Traumatic brain injury is the broader clinical category, and closed head injuries fall within it. Many of the most serious TBI cases involve closed head injuries — the absence of an open wound does not reduce the severity of the neurological damage.A closed head injury refers to brain trauma caused by an impact or sudden movement where the skull is not penetrated. Traumatic brain injury is the broader clinical category, and closed head injuries fall within it. Many of the most serious TBI cases involve closed head injuries — the absence of an open wound does not reduce the severity of the neurological damage.Can I still pursue a TBI claim if my imaging results came back normal?
Yes. Standard CT and MRI scans do not detect all forms of brain injury. Concussions and diffuse axonal injuries, for example, may not appear on conventional imaging but can produce significant and lasting symptoms. Neuropsychological testing, symptom documentation, and expert testimony are often central to proving these cases, and we have experience building that evidentiary foundation.Yes. Standard CT and MRI scans do not detect all forms of brain injury. Concussions and diffuse axonal injuries, for example, may not appear on conventional imaging but can produce significant and lasting symptoms. Neuropsychological testing, symptom documentation, and expert testimony are often central to proving these cases, and we have experience building that evidentiary foundation.How long do I have to file a traumatic brain injury lawsuit in New York or New Jersey?
In New York, the standard statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury. New Jersey generally follows the same three-year period. Claims against government entities carry significantly shorter deadlines — sometimes as little as 90 days to file a notice of claim. If you have any reason to believe a government body may be responsible, contact us as soon as possible.In New York, the standard statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of the injury. New Jersey generally follows the same three-year period. Claims against government entities carry significantly shorter deadlines — sometimes as little as 90 days to file a notice of claim. If you have any reason to believe a government body may be responsible, contact us as soon as possible.What if the brain injury was fatal — can the family still pursue a claim?
When a traumatic brain injury results in death, the family may have a wrongful death claim in addition to any survival action for the victim's pre-death pain and suffering. These cases require different legal strategies and carry their own procedural requirements. Our firm handles wrongful death claims arising from catastrophic injuries, and we can evaluate the full scope of what your family may be entitled to recover.When a traumatic brain injury results in death, the family may have a wrongful death claim in addition to any survival action for the victim's pre-death pain and suffering. These cases require different legal strategies and carry their own procedural requirements. Our firm handles wrongful death claims arising from catastrophic injuries, and we can evaluate the full scope of what your family may be entitled to recover.
Representing TBI Clients Across New York and New Jersey
IJA Law Group represents traumatic brain injury victims throughout the New York metro area and northern New Jersey, including clients in White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Nyack, as well as Essex, Bergen, and Hudson Counties in New Jersey. Our office is located at 445 Hamilton Avenue, 11th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601. We also meet clients at 60 East 42nd Street in Manhattan.
If your injury arose from a catastrophic accident, you may also want to review our catastrophic injury practice and our wrongful death representation for cases that have escalated beyond the initial injury. Spanish-speaking staff are available. Reach us by call, text, or contact form — whichever is easiest for you.
Serving White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, New York County, Nyack, and northern New Jersey, including, but not limited to Essex County, Bergen County, Hudson County. Free consultations. Spanish-speaking service available.
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