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Larson Law Injury Lawyers
Last Updated: June 28, 2026
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Focused Lombard traumatic brain injury lawyers, building claims that account for the lasting effects of visible harm, with no fee unless we recover for you.
If a brain injury has affected your memory, concentration, or emotional stability, the harm may not show on standard imaging but can still be documented and proven. Our Lombard, IL TBI lawyer builds that record through medical evidence and specialized testing, connects the injury to the incident, and pursues compensation that reflects the full extent of the harm. Larson Law Group LLC has handled catastrophic injury claims across DuPage County for a decade. When you reach out, we offer a free and confidential review of what happened and what your claim may involve.
TBI Lawyer Lombard, IL
A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, is harm to the brain caused by an outside force, and the law treats it as a serious injury. These injuries often result from the kinds of crashes our lawyers handle, and they range widely from mild to severe and permanent. The severity is often not clear in the first days after the injury. The defining challenge in these cases is proof, since the traumatic brain injury symptoms that disrupt daily life are real but can be questioned by an insurer. Our attorneys build the case on the full medical picture, not a single test result. Getting that proof in order early can shape the entire claim.
Types of TBI Cases We Handle in Lombard
Brain injuries arise from many kinds of incidents, and the cause shapes how fault is shown and where compensation comes from. Our Lombard attorneys handle these claims in a wide range of circumstances, and the cases below are among the ones we see most often.
- Falls on unsafe property. A fall on a wet floor, an unguarded edge, or a poorly lit stair can cause a serious brain injury, and a premises liability claim may follow when an owner ignored the hazard. Older adults are especially vulnerable to a serious head injury from a fall.
- Truck accidents. The violent forces in a collision with a heavy truck can injure the brain even without a direct blow. The momentum of a large vehicle makes these crashes especially dangerous.
- Motorcycle accidents. A rider’s head can strike the road or another vehicle with great force, making brain injuries catastrophic matters. A helmet lowers the risk but does not remove it.
- Spinal cord injuries. A severe impact can damage the brain and the spinal cord together, with both forms of harm addressed within one claim.
- Hit-and-run accidents. When a driver who caused a head injury leaves the scene, identifying them and pursuing applicable coverage remains the priority.
- Bicycle and pedestrian impacts. A cyclist or a person on foot struck by a vehicle has little to protect the head, and the resulting injury is often severe. Even a low-speed impact can be enough to harm the brain.
- Sports and recreation concussions. A concussion is a mild TBI, and repeated or untreated ones can leave lasting effects. Symptoms that linger deserve a full medical evaluation.
- Struck-by and workplace incidents. A falling object or a fall at a jobsite can cause a head injury that disrupts a person’s ability to work. These claims may involve both a negligent party and a workplace system.
- Wrongful death claims. When a brain injury proves fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim through the estate.
Why Choose Larson Law Group LLC as my TBI Lawyer in Lombard, IL?
Lawyers Who Take Brain Injuries Seriously
John Larson has spent decades building serious injury claims and negotiating with insurers, and his own recovery from a catastrophic injury informs how he treats clients facing a long and uncertain path. He earned his law degree from UIC School of Law and is admitted to practice in Illinois, where he is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, and the DuPage County Bar Association. Andie Larson concentrates on catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters, and she trained at one of the nation’s top-ranked trial advocacy programs at Stetson University College of Law.
Contingency Fees and a Documented Claim
Our personal injury lawyer in Lombard, IL handles TBI claims on a contingency basis, so there are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients in the area, and we work to assemble medical records, test results, and provider input that demonstrate how a brain injury has changed a person’s life. The first meeting is free, and nothing obligates you to proceed. We take the time to understand how the injury has affected your work and your family.
Understanding TBI Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for TBI Cases
Compensation in a TBI case is measured in damages, and these claims can be substantial because a brain injury may affect work, relationships, and independence for years. Liability rests on negligence, which means the responsible party must be shown to have caused the injury through a careless or wrongful act. Illinois reduces a recovery by the injured person’s share of fault and bars it once that share passes half. Damages in these cases generally include the following:
- Economic damages, such as medical care, cognitive rehabilitation, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity over time.
- Non-economic damages, including headaches, cognitive difficulty, personality change, and emotional distress.
- Punitive damages, which a court may allow when the conduct that caused the injury was especially reckless.
Because the effects can be lasting and hard to see, a careful claim relies on medical and vocational evidence to show the injury’s true scope. That evidence is often what allows a claim to reflect years of effects rather than weeks.
What Are Important Aspects of a TBI Case?
A TBI claim depends on documenting an injury that may not appear on a standard scan and on tying it to the incident. A few elements carry particular weight, and each one helps connect the symptoms to the event that caused them.
- Early and consistent medical records that note symptoms from the start.
- Neuropsychological testing that measures memory, attention, and processing.
- Accounts from family or coworkers describing changes since the injury.
- Care with social media, where a single upbeat post can be used to downplay the harm.
- The records and physical evidence that help in proving fault for the underlying incident.
What Is The TBI Case Timeline?
Every case moves at its own pace, but most follow a similar sequence, and knowing the order helps you anticipate what comes next.
- Process opens with a free consultation and thorough review of how the injury occurred.
- Medical records are gathered and additional testing where the clinical picture requires it.
- The effects on daily functioning and earning capacity are documented through records, provider input, and supporting evidence.
- Claim is presented and negotiated toward a settlement that reflects full scope of harm.
- Where an offer falls short, suit is filed and the case is prepared for trial.
What Should You Bring to Your TBI Consultation?
A few items help us understand your situation, and we can gather the rest, including records you may not have on hand.
- Notes on the symptoms you have noticed, when they first appeared, and how they have changed over time.
- Medical records, imaging studies, or discharge papers you received since the injury.
- Information about time missed from work, any changes to your responsibilities, and how the injury has affected your daily routine.
- A police report or incident report, if one was prepared at the scene.
At the meeting, we can tell you whether you have a claim and walk you through the next steps. The consultation is free and carries no obligation.
What Are Important Illinois Legal Resources for TBI Cases?
A few official sources explain the deadlines, the fault rules, and the injury itself. The links below let you review them on your own.
- A recovery is reduced or barred by the injured person’s share of blame under the state’s partial-fault limit.
- The scale of these injuries nationwide is captured in federal brain injury data.
- A brain injury lawsuit generally falls under the Illinois filing deadline that sets the time limit for most injury claims.
Reach Out to Larson Law Group LLC to Schedule a Consultation
The effects of a brain injury can shift over time, and the claim you build today has to account for where things may stand a year from now. There are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first meeting carries no obligation. Larson Law Group LLC can assess what the record shows and outline what pursuing a claim may involve. Contact us for a free, confidential consultation with our Lombard TBI lawyer.
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