Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Miami

Reviewed by Mike Redondo, Founding Attorney, Redondo Law, P.A. • Updated October 2026

Redondo Law helps people who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or concussion because of someone else’s carelessness. If you or a family member was hurt in a crash, fall or other accident anywhere in Miami or the rest of Miami-Dade County, a Miami brain injury lawyer can help you prove an injury that often does not show up on a scan.

The consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we win. Our phones are answered 24/7, and our staff is fully bilingual (Se habla español). You can meet us at our office at 2828 Coral Way, by phone or by video. If you cannot travel, we come to you.

What is a traumatic brain injury?

A traumatic brain injury happens when a blow, jolt or sudden movement damages the brain. The head does not have to hit anything. In a crash, the brain can move inside the skull when the body stops suddenly. Brain injuries range from a concussion, often called a mild TBI, to severe injuries that cause coma or permanent disability. Severe brain injuries are also covered on our catastrophic injury page.

Brain injury symptoms that show up late

Many people walk away from a crash feeling shaken but fine. Days or weeks later, they or their family notice that something is wrong. Signs people report include:

• Headaches that do not go away
• Trouble remembering things or finding the right word
• Trouble focusing, reading or following a conversation
• Dizziness or balance problems
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Sleeping much more or much less than before
• Irritability, anxiety, depression or mood swings
• Feeling tired all the time
• Ringing in the ears or blurry vision

Family members, coworkers and friends often notice these changes before the injured person does. If you or someone close to you notices any of these signs after an accident, get evaluated by a doctor and tell the doctor about the accident. A gap in treatment is one of the first things an insurer will point to.

Mild TBI and concussion: why insurers downplay them

The word mild describes the first injury to the brain. It does not mean the effects are minor. A concussion can change how a person works, drives, parents and gets through the day.

Insurers know that a mild TBI is hard to see, so they lean on that. Common arguments include:

• Your CT scan was normal, so you are fine.
• You did not lose consciousness.
• You did not mention head problems in the emergency room.
• Your symptoms come from stress, age, depression or an earlier condition.
• You waited too long to see a doctor.
• You went back to work, so the injury cannot be serious.

Each of these arguments can be answered with the right evidence. A person does not have to lose consciousness to have a concussion. An emergency room focused on broken bones or bleeding can miss quieter brain symptoms. A concussion lawsuit is built on careful records and honest witnesses, not on a single scan.

How a TBI attorney proves a brain injury

Because many brain injuries are invisible, proof comes from several sources that fit together. No single test tells the whole story.

The limits of CT scans and MRIs

A CT scan in the emergency room looks for bleeding, swelling and skull fractures that need urgent care. A standard MRI shows more detail. But many concussions and mild brain injuries do not show up on either one. A normal scan does not mean the brain is uninjured. Newer imaging methods exist, but whether they can be used in court is often disputed, so we do not rely on imaging alone.

Neuropsychological testing

A neuropsychologist gives a series of standardized tests that measure memory, attention, processing speed, language, problem solving and mood. The results can show which functions are affected and how much. The testing also includes built-in checks of effort, which helps answer an insurer’s claim that a person is exaggerating.

Treating doctors

Your own doctors, such as a neurologist, primary care doctor or therapist, see you over time. Their records track your symptoms and progress month by month. Juries often give weight to the doctors who treated you, not just doctors hired for the case. That is why steady treatment and honest reporting of symptoms matter.

Before-and-after witnesses

Some of the strongest evidence comes from people who knew you before the injury. A spouse can describe new mood swings. A boss or coworker can explain how your work changed. A friend can describe how you stopped doing things you enjoyed. These witnesses show the jury the difference the injury made in a way no test can.

Records from before the accident

School records, job reviews and earlier medical records can show how you functioned before the accident. They can also answer the claim that your problems were there all along.

Common causes of brain injuries in Miami

A brain injury can come from almost any accident. These are the ones we see most often across Miami-Dade.

• Car crashes on I-95, the Palmetto Expressway, the Dolphin Expressway and local streets. Rear-end crashes can cause a brain injury even at moderate speed. See our car accident page.
• Truck crashes, where the size difference means more force. See our truck accident page.
• Motorcycle and bicycle crashes, with or without a helmet. See our motorcycle accident page.
• Pedestrian accidents, where a person is thrown to the pavement. See our pedestrian accident page.
• Slip and falls in stores, condos and parking lots. See our slip and fall page.
• Assaults on poorly secured property, such as apartment complexes and parking garages. See our negligent security page.
• Boating accidents on Biscayne Bay and offshore, including falls on deck and ejections.

We serve clients across the county. If you are looking for a brain injury lawyer in Doral, where freight trucks share the Palmetto Expressway, NW 25th Street and NW 36th Street with commuters, see our Doral injury lawyer page.

Damages in a Miami brain injury case

A brain injury claim should cover what the injury has already cost you and what it will cost you in the future. Depending on the facts, damages can include:

• Past and future medical bills, including neurology visits, testing, and speech, occupational and cognitive therapy
• Lost wages for time missed from work
• Lost earning capacity if you cannot return to the same job or work the same hours
• The cost of help at home, supervision or a caregiver
• Pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of the ability to enjoy life
• A spouse’s loss of companionship and support

In more severe cases, a life care planner and an economist may be needed to show what care and lost income will cost over a lifetime. Even in concussion cases, we document how the injury affects your work and home life, because those losses are easy for an insurer to ignore.

What to do after a head injury in Miami

Florida law that applies to brain injury claims

Comparative fault. Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally recover nothing. At 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by your share. In a hypothetical case where you are found 20% at fault, your damages are reduced by 20%.

PIP and the permanent injury threshold. After a car crash, your own PIP pays first, up to $10,000: 80% of medical bills and 60% of lost wages. Without an emergency medical condition finding, PIP medical benefits are limited to $2,500. To seek pain-and-suffering damages from the at-fault driver, you generally must have a permanent injury or a similar threshold injury. In a brain injury case, that is often the main fight, which is why the medical proof matters.

Motorcycle helmets. Riders over 21 may ride without a helmet in Florida if they carry at least $10,000 in medical benefits coverage. Not wearing a helmet does not bar a claim, but the defense may argue it should reduce damages.

Why choose Redondo Law as your brain injury lawyer

Mike Redondo and his team give every case personal attention. Before founding Redondo Law in 2019, he spent six years at Holland & Knight defending major corporations in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. He knows how defendants and their lawyers try to minimize a brain injury, and he builds cases with that in mind.

Our staff is fully bilingual and answers the phone 24/7, which matters when a family is trying to make sense of a sudden change in someone they love. We work closely with your treating doctors and your family to document the injury. You can see our case results, and you pay no fee unless we win.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sue for a concussion in Florida?

Yes, if someone else’s carelessness caused it. A concussion is a brain injury. After a car crash, you generally must show a permanent injury or a similar threshold injury to seek pain-and-suffering damages from the at-fault driver. In other cases, such as a fall on someone’s property, that threshold does not apply in the same way. Either way, the claim depends on medical records and evidence of how your life changed.

What if my CT scan or MRI was normal?

A normal scan does not mean you do not have a brain injury. CT scans and standard MRIs look for bleeding, swelling and fractures, and many concussions do not show up on them. We use other evidence: neuropsychological testing, your treating doctors’ records, and witnesses who can describe how you changed after the accident. Insurers often lean on a normal scan, but it is not the end of the case.

How long after an accident can brain injury symptoms appear?

Some people notice symptoms right away. Others notice problems with memory, headaches, sleep or mood days or weeks later, often when they go back to work or school. Family members may notice first. If you notice new symptoms after an accident, get evaluated by a doctor and tell the doctor about the accident. Delays in treatment can be used against your claim.

How do I prove a traumatic brain injury?

Proof usually comes from several sources. These include medical records from your treating doctors, neuropsychological testing, any imaging findings, and testimony from family, friends and coworkers who knew you before and after. Records from before the accident, such as job reviews or school records, help show the change. Our job as your TBI attorney is to fit these pieces together into a clear picture.

How much is a brain injury case worth?

No lawyer can honestly give you a number at the start, and no one can promise a result. Value depends on how the injury affects your health, work and daily life, your medical costs now and in the future, fault, and the insurance available. Concussion cases and severe TBI cases are valued very differently. We explain what drives value in your case once we understand it.

How long do I have to file a brain injury lawsuit in Florida?

For most accidents on or after March 24, 2023, you have 2 years to file. For wrongful death, it is 2 years from the date of death. Claims against a government agency need written notice first. The deadline runs from the accident, not from when symptoms appeared, so it is wise to talk to a lawyer early.

If you or a loved one suffered a brain injury anywhere in Miami-Dade, call (305) 908-6778 or contact us online for a free consultation. For other severe injuries, see our Miami catastrophic injury lawyer page.