Utah Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
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Brain injuries are easy for insurers to minimize — “just a concussion,” normal CT, back to work. We handle Utah TBI claims when the real cost shows up in work, mood, memory, and care.
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Utah traumatic brain injury claims
Brain injuries are easy for insurers to minimize — “just a concussion,” a normal CT, back to work next week. Families contact us when the real cost shows up later in work, mood, memory, sleep, and care needs after a Utah crash, fall, or other negligence.
This page covers TBI from mild to severe for Utah-only claims. It is not a diagnostic chart or medical advice. For related reading, see our Utah catastrophic injury lawyer and Utah spinal cord injury lawyer pages. Get care from your doctors first; we handle the claim.
Free case review. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Call (801) 255-2102.
From concussion to severe brain injury
TBI is a spectrum. Some people leave the ER with a concussion label and struggle for months with headaches, concentration, or personality change. Others face prolonged hospitalization, cognitive rehab, or lifelong support. Imaging can look “normal” while symptoms are not.
We do not diagnose brain injuries on a webpage. What matters for a Utah claim is documenting deficits over time, wage loss, care needs, and how the injury changed daily life — not a single discharge note that says “cleared.”
Why adjusters lowball TBI claims
Insurers often argue that a clear CT or MRI means there is no serious injury, or that symptoms are “soft” and unrelated to the wreck. They may point to a short ER visit, a return-to-work note, or gaps in specialty follow-up as reasons to pay little.
That minimization is common in Utah auto and premises claims. A recorded statement taken while you are foggy, medicated, or still discovering symptoms can lock in answers the adjuster later uses against you. Read our recorded statement before you agree to one — especially after a head injury.
Early settlement checks can freeze the claim before neuropsych testing, vocational limits, or care needs are clear. If you have been pressed to settle, see our insurance low-offer guide, then call.
Common causes in Utah
- Car and truck wrecks — rear-ends, rollovers, and high-speed collisions on the Wasatch Front. Related: Utah car accident lawyer.
- Premises — slips, trips, and falls from height on someone else’s property.
- Workplace / third-party — workers’ compensation may cover some medical bills; a third party may still be liable for a full injury claim.
- Assaults by negligent parties — when a property owner or other defendant failed in a duty that allowed the attack (facts-dependent; not every assault is a civil claim we take).
- Product defects — helmets, restraints, or equipment that fail to protect as designed.
- Government / UDOT / UTA — short notice rules may apply. Use the Utah injury deadlines tool for general timing information.
Damages in Utah TBI cases
Brain-injury claims may include medical care and rehab, future treatment, wage loss and earning capacity, attendant care, and how cognitive or emotional changes affect family life — categories Utah law may allow depending on the defendants and proof.
We do not list settlement amounts or run a case-value calculator. Free case review is how we talk through your situation without a dollar promise online.
Recorded statements are especially risky after head injury
After a concussion or more severe TBI, memory gaps, medication, and pressure to “sound fine” make recorded interviews dangerous. Adjusters may ask leading questions about prior headaches, alcohol, or how hard the impact “really” was.
You generally do not have to give a recorded statement to the other driver’s carrier just because they ask. Our recorded statement guide covers why many people wait to speak with counsel first.
Related catastrophic pages
TBI often accompanies other catastrophic harm — including spinal cord injury. See Utah spinal cord injury lawyer and our Utah catastrophic injury lawyer page. Crash-related cases also connect to car accident.
Cottonwood Heights office · Utah only
Nuttall Brown & Coutts reviews Utah traumatic brain injury claims from 6925 Union Park Center, Suite 210, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047. We take cases statewide along the Wasatch Front and beyond. Personal injury is all we do. An attorney here works the file — not a national call center.
Free case review. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Call (801) 255-2102.
FAQ
Can I have a TBI claim if my CT scan was normal?
Yes, in many cases. Imaging does not capture every brain injury. Symptoms, specialty follow-up, and how the injury affects work and daily life still matter. This is not a diagnosis — talk to your doctors, then call us about the claim.
Why do insurers say it was “just a concussion”?
Minimization is a common defense tactic. Concussion-level injuries can still disrupt work, mood, and memory for a long time. Document symptoms and avoid early recorded statements that lock in an “I’m fine” narrative. See our recorded statement and low-offer guides.
How soon should we call after a Utah head injury?
Soon. Evidence fades, and government claims can have short notice windows. Use the deadlines tool for general timing education, then call so we can review your facts.
Do you handle spinal cord injury with TBI?
Yes when the facts fit. You can read more about spinal cord injuries here; this page focuses on brain injury. Either way, call (801) 255-2102 for a free review.
Is there a fee to talk about a Utah TBI case?
No. Free case review. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Utah only. Call (801) 255-2102.
The lawyers
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. 40+ years of personal injury work. Utah Bar. Licensed in state and federal court and before the U.S. Supreme Court.
More than 25 years at the firm. BYU J.D., cum laude. Utah Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for Utah, Tenth Circuit.
Free tools for your next steps
Organize photos, keep a daily symptom record or prepare for a case review. Open the free accident resources. You can call before every item is complete.