Fla. Bar No. 1048733 · Former judicial clerk, Fourth Judicial Circuit
Last reviewed October 2026
Can I have a brain injury if my CT scan was normal?
Yes. CT scans and standard MRIs often miss concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries, which affect how the brain functions rather than showing up as a visible bleed.
Memory problems, headaches, light sensitivity, irritability, trouble concentrating, and sleep changes after a crash or fall are warning signs. Neurologists, neuropsychological testing, and advanced imaging can document what a basic scan misses. See also serious injuries in "minor" accidents.
What spinal injuries do you handle?
Spinal cord injuries, fractures, herniated discs, and injuries that require surgery, injections, or long-term care.
For spinal cord injuries, the future matters as much as the past: surgeries, therapy, equipment, home changes, and lost earning ability over a lifetime.
How do you prove the cost of future care?
With treating physicians, a life-care planner who lays out every future need, and an economist who puts a present-day value on it.
Florida law since 2023 also changed how medical bills can be proven at trial (Fla. Stat. § 768.0427), which makes careful documentation of treatment and billing even more important. I build that record from the start rather than at the end.
Common questions
How long do I have to file?
For most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023, generally two years. Some claims, like those against the government or medical providers, have different rules.
What if the insurance company says my symptoms are from something else?
That is the most common defense in these cases. The answer is a consistent medical record, testing, and specialists who can explain causation.
Can I switch lawyers if my brain injury case is not being taken seriously?
Yes. In most cases you can switch to me without paying anything out of pocket.
This page is general information about Florida law, not legal advice for your situation.