Consider changes beyond the first scan
A brain injury may raise questions that one early scan does not answer. Nolan reviews the treatment record without treating normal imaging as the entire injury story.
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Life changed after a brain injury?
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Memory, concentration or behavior changes can disrupt work and family life even when the injury is difficult to explain. Nolan can discuss the incident, the available medical documentation and the effects on everyday life as part of reviewing a potential injury claim.
- Keep the medical documentation and incident evidence distinct, so each answers the question it can actually address.
- Consider ongoing care and work effects alongside the initial event, rather than letting the first description define the whole claim.
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Dallas brain injury cases
Traumatic brain injury help from a Dallas trial lawyer
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016A traumatic brain injury does not always look serious at the scene. Many people walk away from a crash on Central Expressway or a fall in a parking garage, then notice headaches, memory gaps or mood changes days later.
Insurers know these injuries are hard to see on a scan, and they often argue that symptoms are minor or unrelated. Nolan's job is to connect the injury to the event with clear medical proof and to show what it will cost you over a lifetime.
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What changed at home or work after the incident?
If your concern is how the injury is documented, start with the evidence section. If you are trying to understand ongoing effects, use the longer-term discussion. Medical decisions remain with your treating clinicians.
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Make a daily-life note concrete enough to discuss
Name one activity
Instead of writing only “a difficult day,” describe a specific activity such as following a conversation or finishing a work task. Note when it happened.
Describe the difference
Explain what was different from your usual routine and any help you needed. Keep your own account separate from a family member’s observation of the same event.
Keep the question open
Record what you noticed without deciding its medical cause. Bring recurring questions to your treating clinician and share the relevant notes when discussing the claim with Nolan.
Symptoms
Signs of a brain injury that people miss
Concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries can cause symptoms that are easy to miss. Some fade, and others last for months or longer.
A normal CT scan does not rule out a brain injury.
Common symptoms
Headaches, dizziness, trouble focusing, memory problems, sensitivity to light or noise, sleep changes, irritability and depression.
A normal CT scan
A normal CT scan in the emergency room does not rule out a brain injury. Scans often look for bleeding or swelling, and many concussions do not show up on them.
Tell your doctors everything
Telling your doctors about every symptom, even ones that seem small, is one of the key things you can do for your health and your claim.
Proof
How a brain injury is documented
A strong brain injury case usually rests on several kinds of evidence working together. Nolan prepares each one as if a Dallas County jury will hear it.
Medical evidence
Evidence may include ambulance and ER records, clinician-directed imaging or specialist follow-up, and neuropsychological testing when appropriate. The treating clinician decides which tests are needed; CT or MRI is not routinely required to diagnose a concussion.
People who know you
A spouse, coworker or friend can describe changes test results cannot. Nolan often asks clients to keep a simple symptom journal and talks with family early, while the before-and-after is fresh.
Records without gaps
- Serious head injuries in Dallas are often treated first at a trauma center such as Parkland Memorial Hospital, then by neurologists, therapists and counselors for months.
- Insurers look for doubt in the gaps, so Nolan keeps records together.
Where cases are filed
- A case properly venued in Dallas County may be filed in district court or a county court at law at the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street.
- The incident, defendants and applicable venue rules can point to Tarrant, Collin or another county.
The way an injury is explained to jurors shapes how it is valued long before trial.
If you think you have a brain injury
Steps that protect your health and your claim
- See a doctor, and describe every symptom, including memory and mood changes.
- Tell your healthcare provider if symptoms persist or get worse; they can decide whether specialist care is needed.
- Keep a daily journal of headaches, sleep, focus and missed work.
- Ask a family member to write down changes they notice.
- Avoid recorded statements to the other side's insurer.
- Hold off on signing any release until you know the full extent of the injury.
From day one
What Nolan checks first
From the first day, Nolan works to keep the evidence, find the coverage and pull your medical records into one clear story.
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01Review step
Preservation letters
Nolan sends preservation letters for vehicle data, dashcam footage, store or parking-garage video and anything else that shows how the injury happened.
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02Review step
Crash or incident report
He orders the crash report or incident report.
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03Review step
Every insurance policy
He identifies every policy, including the at-fault party's liability coverage and your own PIP and UM/UIM.
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04Review step
Medical records
He requests your records from EMS and the ER through your neurologist, so the medical documentation tells one clear story.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
How brain injuries happen
Common causes of brain injury in Dallas
Car and truck crashes
A hard stop or impact can injure the brain even without a direct blow to the head.
Motorcycle and bicycle crashes
Riders have little protection, and helmet use can come up in how damages are argued.
Pedestrian crashes
People struck by vehicles often hit the pavement or the vehicle with great force.
Slips and falls
Falls on wet floors, broken stairs or poorly lit walkways are a frequent cause of head injury.
Falls on job sites
Falls from ladders, scaffolds and roofs can cause severe brain trauma.
The long view
The long-term costs of a traumatic brain injury
Brain injuries can affect your ability to work, drive, manage money and care for family. A fair claim looks beyond today's medical bills.
Future care
Future treatment, therapy and medication belong in the claim, along with the help you may need at home.
Lost earning capacity
For serious injuries, Nolan may work with a life care planner to map future medical needs and an economist to put a value on lost earnings.
Pain and impairment
Damages can also include physical pain, mental anguish and physical impairment.
What drives value
What a case is worth depends on the facts, the medical proof and the insurance available.
Two years goes by quickly
Texas injury lawsuits generally must be filed within two years from the injury, with exceptions. Government claims can have shorter notice periods and immunity rules. Brain injury cases take time to document, so starting early gives Nolan room to build the medical proof before that deadline.
Questions about a deadline? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
Past results
Related results
Past result
$10,000,000
18-wheeler accident settlement
Past result
$1,500,000
Motor vehicle accident settlement
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Related cases
Related practice areas
Car accidents
Truck accidents
Slip and fall injuries
Spinal cord injuries
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There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
If available, bring treatment records, your symptom journal and a family member’s notes about changes. You can ask questions before every record has been gathered.
Use the conversation to identify what is disputed or still undocumented. A family member can explain their own observations separately; neither person needs to interpret a scan or predict recovery.
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Keep medical decisions with clinicians
Testing and treatment decisions belong with healthcare providers. Nolan focuses on the documented medical evidence rather than telling visitors that a particular scan is always required.
Document the effects on daily life
Changes in work, memory and daily function can matter to an injury claim. Nolan considers those effects alongside medical records and the crash or incident evidence.
Connect the cause with the records
Nolan reviews the crash, fall or other incident alongside treatment documentation, investigating how the available evidence supports the injury claim rather than assuming causation.
Prepare for the disputed injury questions
Nolan builds the evidence for an insurer's questions about the injury and its effects, considering the medical documentation and other records relevant to the individual claim.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
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$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
Personal Injury Cases we handle
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need a team that acts fast and fights hard. Nolan Ryan Law has a strong record of securing significant settlements and verdicts for injured Texans.
We pursue the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
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Talk with Nolan Ryan Law about the incident, the records available and your questions. The consultation is free. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement.
- Start with what you know — incident details and report number, if available
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- Understand the next steps — consultation and written agreement
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I have a brain injury if I never hit my head?
Yes. The sudden movement of a crash can injure the brain even without a direct blow. That is one reason symptoms after a crash should be checked by a doctor, even if you felt fine at the scene.
My CT scan was normal. Do I still have a case?
Possibly. Many concussions do not appear on a CT scan. A clinician may use symptom history, neurological examination and appropriate testing to evaluate an injury. CT or MRI is not routinely required to diagnose a concussion.
What is neuropsychological testing?
It is a series of tests, usually given by a neuropsychologist, that measure memory, attention, reasoning and processing speed. The results can show how an injury affects day-to-day thinking and work.
How long does a brain injury case take?
It depends on the injury and the evidence. Many brain injury cases need time for treatment and testing before anyone can fairly value them, and cases that go to trial take longer.
Can I recover for lost future earnings?
Yes, if the evidence shows the injury reduces your ability to earn. That proof often comes from your work history, your doctors and an economist who can estimate the loss over time.
What if the insurer says my symptoms come from something else?
That is a common argument. Medical records from before and after the injury, testing and testimony from people who know you can help show the change the injury caused.
Should I keep working if I'm struggling to focus?
Follow your doctor's advice. If you return to work, keep notes on accommodations, missed time and problems you have. Those records can matter to your claim.
Can a family member call on my behalf?
Yes. Many brain injury clients start with a call from a spouse, parent or adult child. Nolan can talk with the family first and then meet the injured person by phone, video or in person.