Pursuing a legal claim for a TBI requires a methodical and strategic approach. An experienced Kansas City TBI lawyer from our network can guide you through each phase. 

The process is designed to prove that another party’s negligence caused your injury and to document the full extent of your damages.

Documenting your injuries and losses

A strong TBI claim rests on a foundation of solid evidence. This includes not just medical records but also proof of how the injury has affected your financial stability and daily life. An attorney helps gather and organize this crucial information.

The evidence needed to build a robust TBI claim are extensive and varied. A lawyer from our network can help you identify and preserve all relevant documentation to strengthen your case. 

Important items often include:

• All medical records, imaging results (MRIs, CT scans), and doctors’ notes.
• Receipts for all related expenses, including medication and assistive devices.
• Pay stubs and employment records to show lost income and diminished earning capacity.
• Personal journals detailing daily pain, challenges, and cognitive symptoms.

This evidence forms the narrative of your injury and its impact. A skilled attorney uses this documentation to demonstrate the full scope of your losses to insurance companies and, if necessary, a jury.

Missouri’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury

Missouri law sets a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Under Missouri Revised Statutes § 516.120, you generally have five years from the date of the injury to file a claim. Failing to act within this timeframe may permanently bar you from seeking compensation.

Proving negligence was the cause

To succeed in a TBI claim, your legal team must show that another party was negligent. This involves establishing four key elements: that the at-fault party owed you a duty of care, that they breached that duty, that this breach directly caused your injury, and that you suffered damages as a result.