Serving brain injury victims
in Durham and across NC
A brain injury can affect memory, mood, and daily life for years. Our Durham traumatic brain injury lawyers fight for the money your recovery demands.
A traumatic brain injury doesn’t just disrupt your health; it can shake your entire way of life. In a single moment, everything changes. From the way you think and feel to how you move through each day, the impact is deep and lasting. At Johnson & Groninger PLLC, we know what’s at stake.
As traumatic brain injury lawyers in Durham, we’ve helped people and families adjust to these devastating injuries with legal strategies rooted in compassion, experience, and a clear understanding of what recovery truly demands.
When you’re facing a long road ahead, you shouldn’t have to walk it alone. We’re here to fight for the compensation you deserve—so you can focus on healing.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can range from concussions that heal in weeks to catastrophic injuries that permanently alter how a person thinks, remembers, or reacts. Unlike a visible wound, a brain injury often hides in plain sight, changing how someone speaks, behaves, or processes the world without leaving a mark on the outside.
We’ve seen firsthand how a TBI can affect every part of your identity—your memory, mood, and ability to function at home or work. These are not just injuries; they are life-changing events. And they deserve to be treated that way by both the medical and legal systems.
Over the years, we’ve represented brain injury victims throughout Durham who suffered a TBI in ways that might feel all too familiar:
No matter how it happened, one thing is true: a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence can change everything. And it demands legal attention from an injury lawyer who understands both the medical consequences and the legal complexities.
Some of the most serious effects of a TBI are the ones you can’t see on a scan. And too often, insurance companies use that as an excuse to downplay what you’re going through.
We’ve worked with clients who struggled for months—or even years—with symptoms like:
These challenges don’t go away with a prescription or a few weeks of rest. They linger. They interfere with work, relationships, and daily life. And they absolutely matter in your personal injury claim.
We bring the same care to your case that we’d want for our own family. Here’s how our Durham traumatic brain injury attorneys support you every step of the way:
We don’t stop at medical records. We collaborate with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehabilitation experts to build a detailed picture of your injuries, your needs, and your future. If the insurance company tries to minimize your TBI, we’re ready with real evidence and the right experts.
Need help finding specialists? We’ve built trusted connections with Durham’s top brain injury providers. From diagnostics to long-term rehab, we’ll help you get the care you need while we handle the legal fight.
Brain injuries often require care far beyond the emergency room. We pursue maximum compensation that covers:
After a brain injury, processing legal information can be overwhelming. We keep things simple and clear, and we’re happy to involve loved ones in conversations to help you stay supported and informed. You’ll never be left wondering what’s next.
If you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury in North Carolina, there are specific laws that could make or break your personal injury claim.
In most situations, you have three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury claim in North Carolina. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to compensation.
North Carolina is one of the few states that still follows a rule called contributory negligence. In plain terms, if you’re found even a little bit at fault for what happened—just 1%—you might not be able to recover anything.
If your injury happened on the job—whether on a construction site, in a warehouse, or somewhere else—you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. The good news is, this system doesn’t require you to prove fault and can help with medical bills and basic wage replacement. The tradeoff? You’re limited in what you can recover.
But in many cases, someone outside your employer—a subcontractor, property owner, equipment manufacturer—may have also played a role. If that’s true, we can help you pursue a separate personal injury case to hold those parties accountable and pursue fuller compensation.
When a brain injury disrupts your life, you need more than a lawyer—you need someone who understands the medical and legal road ahead. That’s what we deliver in every TBI case.
From memory loss to long-term care needs, we understand how brain injuries affect your life. That insight guides every step of your case.
TBI claims need strong medical evidence, expert support, and serious resources. We come prepared, and we don’t back down from insurance companies.
No runaround, no hand-offs. You get personal attention from your attorney, start to finish.
We prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. That reputation helps us secure stronger settlements—and if court is needed, we’re ready.
Life after a brain injury rarely goes back to the way it was. You’re suddenly juggling doctor visits, unexpected bills, and a recovery process no one truly prepares you for. It’s a lot—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers right now.
At Johnson & Groninger PLLC in North Carolina, we help people across Durham who’ve been hit hard by traumatic brain injuries. Our role isn’t just legal—we’re here to make the process less overwhelming. If you’re ready to understand your options, contact us to schedule a free consultation.
You won’t owe us anything unless we recover compensation for you. When it’s time to move forward, you’ll have a team that shows up, does the work, and doesn’t lose sight of what your case means to you.
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here. We’ve seen mild TBIs settle in the tens of thousands and severe cases reach seven figures when the injury is permanent and liability is clear.
What really matters is the full picture—how badly you’ve been hurt, what the future looks like, and whether the insurance company can be pushed to see the truth. We won’t make promises we can’t keep, but we will give you a grounded, honest assessment based on your situation, not someone else’s.
Most brain injury cases take a year or more. Some take two or three. These cases move slowly because there’s a lot at stake—medical documentation, expert opinions, and a clear understanding of your long-term needs all take time.
It’s frustrating, we know. But rushing into a quick settlement before we know the full impact of your injury can leave you with far less than you need down the road. We’d rather get it right.
If a TBI has affected a person’s ability to make decisions, a family member can often step in. This might mean getting legal guardianship or using an existing power of attorney.
We’ve guided many families through this process, and we’ll help you figure out the steps based on what’s already in place and what still needs to happen.
Not always. Most of the time, we’re able to reach a fair settlement outside of court. But we prepare from day one as if the case could go to trial—because when the other side sees we’re serious, they’re more likely to come to the table with an offer that reflects the true value of your case.
If we do end up in court, we’ll be ready—and we’ll make sure you are too.
You don’t need to worry about paying us upfront. We take brain injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means we only get paid if we win money for you. No hourly rates. No surprise bills.
It’s simple: if you don’t get compensated, we don’t get paid. That’s how we make sure anyone, regardless of their finances, can access the legal help they deserve after something as serious as a traumatic brain injury.
We represent clients statewide, with offices in Durham and Charlotte. Whether you’ve been injured at work or hurt in a crash, we’ll meet you where you are.
