Ruston Brain Injury Lawyers

Ruston head injuries come off I-20 and US-167, off US-80 and LA-33, and off the streets around Louisiana Tech. The ambulance goes to Northern Louisiana Medical Center on East Vaughn Avenue. The Ruston Police Department writes the report on a wreck inside the city, and the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office writes it for the rest of the parish. A Lincoln Parish suit can be filed in the Third Judicial District Court, which sits at the Lincoln Parish Courthouse on West Texas Avenue. Trey Morris Injury Lawyers has an office at 1831 North Trenton Street, Suite 2. We pull the report and order the emergency chart and imaging from Northern Louisiana Medical Center. Once the facts give an honest basis for it, we send the other driver’s insurer a preservation letter asking it to keep the vehicles and the crash data stored in them. That data shows speed and how hard the impact was, and that force is what ties the collision to the brain injury.

You have two years from the day you were hurt to file suit under La. C.C. Art. 3493.1, and for accidents on or after January 1, 2026, a 51% fault finding under Art. 2323 ends the claim.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is brain damage caused by an external force or trauma, rather than by disease or a genetic disorder. It generally happens one of two ways: a direct blow to the head, or violent shaking that moves the brain inside the skull. TBIs range from a mild concussion to a severe injury with permanent cognitive impairment. Even a “mild” concussion can cause headaches, memory problems and trouble concentrating for months. A severe TBI can alter personality, destroy the ability to hold a job and require round-the-clock supervision. For spinal cord injuries, amputations and lifetime care more generally, see our Ruston catastrophic injury page.

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Ruston, LA 71270

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Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI complications kill nearly 1,200 people every week and put more than 4,300 others in the hospital.

Falls

Falls are a leading cause of TBIs. Many minor falls end in a concussion, but serious falls are responsible for about one in three deadly traumatic brain injuries, and fall-related TBIs have risen more than 20 percent since 2006. A fall does not have to be from a height to cause a serious TBI; slip and falls are a common cause of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Elderly adults are particularly vulnerable. Unsafe properties, dangerous equipment and failure to follow safety regulations can all contribute.

Car and Truck Crashes

Car accidents, truck crashes, bus wrecks and other traffic collisions cause about 25 percent of all fatal traumatic brain injuries, and motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of TBI deaths and hospitalizations. People between 15 and 24 have the greatest risk of a TBI in a traffic collision. Driver negligence is a primary cause, but a trucking company, an automaker or others may also be involved, depending on how the crash happened.

Defective Products

Vehicles, equipment, electronics and other consumer products can hide dangers when a manufacturer designs an inherently unsafe item, uses hazardous substances, fails to test for safety or fails to warn the public about the risks. A defect can cause the fall or crash that leads to a brain injury, or cause the injury directly through an explosion, an equipment collapse or a similar failure.

Work Accidents

Jobs at heights, such as roofing, construction and logging, carry a high risk of falls and brain injury. Jobs around industrial equipment, such as maritime, oil and gas, and manufacturing work, also carry significant TBI risk when the equipment is poorly designed, installed or maintained. With a work-related TBI, you may be able to file both a workers’ compensation claim and a separate TBI claim.

Representative Results

$409 Million Wrongful Death

A tragic case where an impaired driver of a commercial vehicle ran a red light, then collided with our client, causing serious bodily injury to the mother and the loss of life of her daughter.

$49 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

An impaired driver of a stolen vehicle driving the wrong way collided with our client head-on, resulting in brain injury and multiple broken bones.

$32,195,000 Industrial / Workplace

Failure to maintain proper safety protocols led to an explosion at an industrial plant causing a series of catastrophic injuries from broken bones, burns, spinal injury, and mental anguish.

$31.5 Million Industrial / Workplace

Brain and spinal injuries followed an oil-field company failing to maintain equipment and provide a safe work site.

$17.25 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Client was struck head-on by a disconnected load of an 18-wheeler that crossed the median causing broken bones and amputation.

$13 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

On the interstate, an 18-wheeler failed to yield right of way then made an unsafe lane change causing the accident which resulted in major bone breaks, damaged organs, and ultimately a leg amputation.

$12.1 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle failed to stop at a red light subsequently crashing into our client causing serious brain injury and permanent loss of function.

$7 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

When the other vehicle struck our client, the result was a major hemorrhage and a stroke.

$7 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

An 18-wheeler cut across traffic on an illegal left turn and hit our client, who suffered neck and back injuries.

$6.25 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

A fatigued commercial-vehicle driver fell asleep at the wheel and rear-ended our client, leaving our client with severe neck and back injuries.

$4.95 Million Wrongful Death

A hydraulic line exploded at a job site, taking the life of our client's loved one.

$4 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Our client's vehicle was struck by the at-fault vehicle, resulting in neck and back injuries.

$3.3 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

Motor vehicle collision. Details not publicly disclosed.

$3.25 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

Commercial vehicle collision. Details not publicly disclosed.

$3.2 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

While our client was stopped, the at-fault driver rear-ended our client's vehicle and set it on fire, leaving our client seriously hurt.

$3.15 Million Wrongful Death

An 18-wheeler caused a fatal collision that took the life of our client's loved one.

$3 Million Commercial Vehicle Accident

A commercial vehicle struck and killed our client's loved one, who was on foot.

$3 Million Motor Vehicle Accident

Out on the highway, the at-fault driver hit our client.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case is decided on its own facts. See our full case results.

Proving a Brain Injury Claim

We build a brain injury file from documented cognitive deficits, because without them an insurer treats a concussion as a two-week nuisance. Symptoms are often delayed: some people leave the scene feeling fine, then develop worsening symptoms over the following days or weeks. Insurers use that delay to argue that the injury either didn’t happen or isn’t as severe as claimed.

The injury is internal and often does not show on a standard CT scan, particularly diffuse axonal injury, so neurological testing, imaging studies and neuropsychological evaluations are what document it for legal purposes. Defense experts are routinely hired to challenge both the severity of the injury and its connection to the accident, and neuropsychological testing can be challenged as subjective. If you had any prior head injuries, the defense will try to attribute your current symptoms to the earlier condition, and it uses overlap with conditions such as depression, anxiety and age-related cognitive changes the same way. Your attorney needs to answer those arguments head-on with medical evidence.

When Should I Talk to a Ruston Brain Injury Lawyer?

As soon as possible. It is usually best to file a brain injury case as soon as you know you have one, because filing preserves evidence and meets the deadline. You do not pay anything to talk to or hire a Ruston brain injury lawyer, and you pay for legal services only if compensation is recovered for your claim.

Your Ruston Injury Attorneys

Founder Trey Morris leads every injury case the firm takes.

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What clients say

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Trey Morris Injury Law Firm was a great fit for me! During this wild time of getting into a car wreck, dealing with insurance, and other third parties, Mrs. Brooke and Mrs. Nerren were extremely helpful! They were there for me through the whole process and never once did I doubt their professionalism. They will fight tooth and nail for you and get you what you deserve. I would recommend them to anyone.
Dakota R.Ruston Office · Oct. 22, 2026
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I just want to express how pleased I am with [Trey Morris Injury Lawyers].
Their caring team made a huge difference in my experience. From the moment I reached out, they were attentive and supportive, guiding me through every step of the process. They truly took the time to listen to my concerns and made me feel valued as a client. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of a compassionate and dedicated legal team!
Maram Z.Ruston Office · Apr. 28, 2025
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ChristinRuston Office · Oct. 12, 2026
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Crystal M.Ruston Office · Oct. 3, 2026
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Testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

What Damages Are Included in Brain Injury Compensation?

Compensation for a TBI claim varies with the severity of the injury, liability and other factors. A successful claim can recover past and future medical bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

You have two years from the day you were hurt to file suit under La. C.C. Art. 3493.1. Missing the deadline permanently ends your right to file.

Does a concussion count as a traumatic brain injury?

Yes. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury, caused when the brain strikes the inner wall of the skull, which can happen in a low-speed collision. Documented post-concussion syndrome, with cognitive and physical symptoms that persist, supports a personal injury claim, and neuropsychological testing that measures the deficits is the key evidence.

How does the severity of a brain injury change the case?

A mild TBI scores 13 to 15 on the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), and the case usually rests on neurologist and neuropsychologist testimony about documented cognitive deficits and post-concussion syndrome. A severe TBI scores 3 to 8 and involves diffuse axonal injury or coup-contrecoup injuries. It often needs a full life care plan projecting decades of medical costs, and the permanent disability supports much larger non-economic damages. Severity decides which experts are needed, what discovery is ordered and what a jury is likely to award.

Which experts does a Ruston brain injury case need?

A neurologist or neurosurgeon establishes the diagnosis, a neuropsychologist tests cognition and documents the deficits, and a biomechanical engineer connects the forces of the accident to the injury. A moderate or severe TBI also calls for a life care planner to project future care costs and a vocational expert to calculate lost earning capacity. Without these experts, damages are speculative and a jury has nothing concrete to award.

What if my brain injury symptoms showed up weeks after the accident?

You can still bring the claim. A neurologist can explain why some brain injury symptoms emerge gradually and worsen over time, which answers the defense argument that the delay means the accident did not cause them. Medical records from the day of the accident strengthen the timeline even if they did not diagnose a brain injury, so do not wait to start the medical record.

What is a life care plan?

A life care plan, prepared by a certified medical professional, projects every future care need of the injured person and the cost of each over the rest of their life expectancy. For a moderate or severe TBI it covers neurologist visits, neuropsychological evaluations, psychiatric care, physical and occupational therapy, medication and, in severe cases, permanent personal care assistance. Without one, a jury cannot calculate future economic damages with any specificity, and in most serious TBI cases it is the foundation of the largest part of the damages.

Can I recover if I was partly at fault for the accident?

For accidents on or after January 1, 2026, La. C.C. Art. 2323 bars any recovery if a jury finds you 51% or more at fault. If you are 50% or less at fault, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. In a brain injury case from a vehicle crash, the defense regularly argues that you were speeding or otherwise contributed to the collision, and accident reconstruction and biomechanical evidence are the tools for answering it.

Last updated October 17, 2026