A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect every part of a person’s life — memory, concentration, mobility, personality, behaviour, mood, and the ability to work or care for oneself. At Foster Injury Law, our Barrie brain injury lawyers help individuals and families navigate the medical, legal, and insurance challenges that come with concussions, moderate brain injuries, severe traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic neurological trauma.

 

We represent clients throughout Barrie and Simcoe County, including people injured in Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Midland, and Orillia.

 

For more information about our practice, see our Barrie personal injury lawyers page.

 

Types of Brain Injuries We Handle

 

We represent clients suffering from:

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• Mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions)
• Moderate traumatic brain injuries
• Severe traumatic brain injuries
• Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)
• Skull fractures with intracranial bleeding
• Subdural, epidural, and subarachnoid hemorrhages
• Frontal lobe injuries affecting behaviour and decision-making
• Cognitive and executive function impairments
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Combined TBI + orthopedic injuries
• TBI alongside catastrophic spinal injuries

 

Many of these injuries require long-term treatment and extensive evidence.

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Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Barrie

 

Brain injuries in Barrie and Simcoe County frequently occur due to:

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• High-speed crashes on Highway 400 or Highway 11
• Motorcycle collisions
• Bicycle collisions and pedestrian impacts
• Falls from height, deck collapses, unsafe stairs
• Slip and falls or trip and falls in retail or residential locations
• Sports or recreational trauma
• Snowmobile and ATV impacts
• Blunt-force trauma from unsafe property or construction environments

 

Even “mild” TBIs can create life-changing cognitive, emotional, and functional impairments.

 

Medical Treatment for Brain Injuries in Barrie

 

Many clients first receive emergency treatment at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie.

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Further treatment may involve:

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• Neurologists and neurosurgeons
• MRI, CT, and advanced imaging
• Neuropsychological evaluations
• Occupational therapy and cognitive rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy and vestibular therapy
• Psychologists and behavioural specialists
• Headache, dizziness, and concussion clinics

 

We work closely with treating providers and independent experts to properly document neurological deficits, cognitive impairment, and long-term functional limitations.

 

When Is a Brain Injury Considered Catastrophic?

 

Under Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), a traumatic brain injury may be considered catastrophic if:

• You have brain imaging findings, or
• A child shows significant neurological deficits, or
• You experience marked or extreme impairment in functioning, or
• Combined physical, psychological, and cognitive impairments create severe long-term disability.

 

A catastrophic designation greatly increases the available medical, rehab, and attendant-care benefits.

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Long-Term Effects of Brain Injuries

 

TBIs may affect:

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• Memory and learning
• Concentration and processing speed
• Emotional regulation and irritability
• Sleep patterns and fatigue
• Headaches, dizziness, and vision issues
• Executive functioning (planning, multitasking, problem-solving)
• Behaviour and personality changes
• Social interactions and relationships
• Ability to work or return to previous employment

 

These symptoms often fluctuate and require detailed documentation for insurers and courts.

 

Accident Benefits (SABS) After a Brain Injury

 

After a motor vehicle accident, accident benefits may include:

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• Medical and rehabilitation treatment
• Attendant care
• Income replacement benefits
• Housekeeping (in certain cases)
• Case management
• Transportation assistance
• Assistive devices and cognitive rehab technologies

Insurers often deny or downplay the seriousness of brain injuries because symptoms are invisible and subjective.
We gather the medical and functional evidence needed to support your claim.

 

Tort Lawsuits After a Brain Injury

 

A lawsuit against the at-fault party may provide compensation for:

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• Pain and suffering
• Income loss and reduced earning capacity
• Future care and rehabilitation costs
• Attendant care and personal support
• Psychological therapy
• Home and vehicle modifications
• Out-of-pocket expenses
• Family Law Act claims for loved ones

 

Brain injury cases often involve complex evidence from neurologists, neuropsychologists, and functional experts.

 

We build the evidence required to demonstrate the full impact of your injury.

 

Community Support & Resources

 

Many brain injury survivors and families benefit from connecting with the Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) and Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. These organizations offer peer support, education, and community rehabilitation resources.

 

How Our Barrie Brain Injury Lawyers Help

 

We assist with:

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• Free consultations
• Explaining rights under SABS and tort law
• Coordinating neurological and neuropsychological assessments
• Challenging insurer denials or low offers
• Documenting your symptoms and functional limitations
• Working with cognitive rehab specialists
• Preparing comprehensive medical-legal evidence
• Negotiating with insurers and litigating when necessary

 

Our approach is empathetic, supportive, and focused on protecting your long-term recovery and financial stability.

 

What to Do After a Brain Injury

 

• Seek medical care and follow specialist instructions
• Avoid rushing back to work or strenuous activity
• Notify your insurer (but avoid detailed statements)
• Track symptoms, daily limitations, and medical appointments
• Ask family members to document behavioural or cognitive changes
• Contact a brain injury lawyer early to preserve evidence

 

Related Pages (Linked Throughout This Page)

• Spinal cord injury lawyers
• Catastrophic injury lawyers
• Brain Injury Lawyers
• Motorcycle accident lawyers
• Barrie personal injury lawyers
 

Talk to a Barrie Brain Injury Lawyer

 

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in Barrie or Simcoe County, we are here to help.
We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis — you do not pay legal fees unless we resolve your claim successfully.

 

Call 705-408-4438 or contact us online. We can meet at our Barrie office, at your home, in hospital, or by phone/video.