Find a brain injury lawyer in Scottsdale: concussion and TBI care, proof and deadlines

After a head injury in Scottsdale, see a provider even if you feel fine; symptoms can come hours or days later. HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn is the Level I trauma center in the city. You generally have 2 years to sue, and a claim against a public agency is due in 180 days.

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HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn is the city's Level I trauma center. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Where do people get brain injury care in Scottsdale?

PlaceWhat it is
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn, 7400 E. OsbornState-designated Level I trauma center inside the city, with an inpatient rehabilitation unit
HonorHealth Rehabilitation HospitalPartner rehab hospital for stroke, spinal cord and brain injury patients
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, PhoenixState-designated Level I trauma center
Phoenix Children's HospitalLevel I pediatric trauma center
Barrow Neurological Institute, PhoenixOutpatient neuro-rehabilitation after brain injury, (602) 406-1600
Brain Injury Association of ArizonaStatewide referral and support, helpline (888) 500-9165

Where you go first depends on the ambulance crew and how badly you are hurt. Ask each hospital for your imaging as well as the written report. To get your scans from HonorHealth, use its records request form and ask about copy fees first.

When is a head injury in Scottsdale an emergency?

  • A headache that gets worse and does not go away.
  • Vomiting more than once.
  • Losing consciousness, looking very drowsy or being unable to wake up.

Seek care right away for these, especially in the first 24 hours. Some brain damage happens gradually, over hours, days or weeks. Scottsdale Osborn has an inpatient rehabilitation unit if you need rehab after the first emergency care. A person may not recognize or admit they are having problems, so family members should speak up.

Mild does not mean minor. Most people with a concussion feel better within a couple of weeks, but the effects can be serious, and repeat injuries may mean a longer recovery. A scan is not needed to spot a concussion, so a clean CT does not mean you are fine.

How do you prove a concussion or brain injury claim in Scottsdale?

  1. In Scottsdale, get seen and say you hit your head, even if you think it is nothing.
  2. Follow up. Ask whether an MRI makes sense, because it can pick up changes a CT may miss.
  3. Ask about neuropsychological testing, which measures memory and thinking. Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix runs an outpatient neuro-rehabilitation program for people recovering from brain injury. Its Neuro-Rehabilitation Center is at (602) 406-1600.
  4. Keep a daily log of headaches, sleep, forgetfulness and mood. Ask a spouse or coworker to add what they notice.
  5. Get the crash report. Scottsdale Police handles city streets, and DPS handles Loop 101.
  6. Save pay stubs and a note from your employer about missed work or changed duties.

Moderate and severe injuries may lead to life-long health problems, so a settlement needs to account for future care, not only today's bills. HonorHealth's partner rehabilitation hospital treats brain injury patients with physical, occupational and other therapies, the kind of care to price into a claim.

Who pays for a brain injury in Scottsdale?

SourceWhat to know
The at-fault driver or property owner's insurerYour award goes down by your share of the fault
The City of Scottsdale or another public agencyNotice of claim within 180 days with a specific settlement amount
Social Security disabilityCondition must last or be expected to last a year, with a five-month wait
Health care liens and MedicareProviders may have a lien, and Medicare must be repaid

A brain injury claim meets no damage cap, since Arizona's constitution bars caps on injury damages. Serious crashes cluster on certain roads here. Shea from Frank Lloyd Wright to 124th had 4 crashes that killed or seriously hurt someone in 2023 and 2024, the most of any segment, and Scottsdale Road at Shea tied for the most among intersections with 3.

What if a brain injury kept someone from meeting a deadline in Arizona?

Arizona has some protection, but do not rely on it without advice. The 2-year clock is paused for a person of unsound mind when the claim arises. An incompetent person has 180 days after the disability ends to file a government claim. If a public agency is the defendant, the lawsuit itself has a one-year deadline. A child's deadline can differ too.

What should you ask a brain injury lawyer in Scottsdale?

  • Have you handled cases where the scans were normal?
  • Which specialists should I see for proof, and when?
  • How do you put a number on future care and lost earning ability?
  • If a Scottsdale road played a part, who files by day 180?

Questions

How long do I have to file a brain injury claim in Scottsdale?

Generally 2 years. If the City of Scottsdale or another public agency is involved, the claim is due in 180 days.

Can symptoms of a concussion start later?

Yes. Some may not appear for hours or days after the injury.

Is there a trauma center in Scottsdale?

Yes. HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn is a state-designated Level I center.

Where can a family get support after a brain injury?

The Brain Injury Association of Arizona offers statewide referral and support at (888) 500-9165.

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Sources (43)

  1. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “others may not appear for hours or days after the injury”
  2. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “People with a mild TBI or concussion need to be seen by a healthcare provider.”
  3. Arizona Department of Health Services, Designated Trauma Centers, checked 2026-11-08. “7400 E. Osborn, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 10/27/24 10/27/27”
  4. A.R.S. § 12-542, checked 2026-11-08. “within two years after the cause of action accrues”
  5. Arizona Revised Statutes 12-821.01, checked 2026-11-08. “within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues”
  6. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “Have a headache that gets worse and does not go away”
  7. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “Vomit repeatedly”
  8. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “Lose consciousness, look very drowsy or cannot be woken up”
  9. NINDS, checked 2026-11-09. “MRI is more sensitive and can pick up more subtle brain changes that a CT scan may miss.”
  10. A.R.S. 12-821.01, checked 2026-11-09. “within one hundred eighty days after the cause of action accrues”
  11. A.R.S. § 12-502, checked 2026-11-09. “either under eighteen years of age or of unsound mind, the period of such disability shall not be deemed a portion of the period limited for commencement of the action”
  12. HonorHealth, checked 2026-11-09. “During your stay at Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, a team of experts will help you recover at the inpatient rehabilitation unit”
  13. HonorHealth, checked 2026-11-09. “Patients at the HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital, an HonorHealth partner facility, benefit from physician-led treatments that include physical, occupational and other intense therapies.”
  14. Arizona Department of Health Services, checked 2026-11-09. “St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center 350 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013”
  15. Arizona Department of Health Services, checked 2026-11-09. “Phoenix Children’s Hospital | 1919 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix,”
  16. Barrow Neurological Institute, checked 2026-11-09. “The Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Program at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona, helps people continue their recovery after a brain injury”
  17. Barrow Neurological Institute, checked 2026-11-09. “please give us a call at (602) 406-1600”
  18. Brain Injury Association of Arizona, checked 2026-11-09. “We provide referral and support statewide”
  19. Brain Injury Association of Arizona, checked 2026-11-09. “HELPLINE 1 (888) 500-9165”
  20. HonorHealth, Request Medical Records, checked 2026-11-08. “Copy fees may apply.”
  21. NINDS, checked 2026-11-09. “especially within the first 24 hours after an injury to the head”
  22. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “A person may not recognize or admit that they are having problems”
  23. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “most people with a mild TBI or concussion feel better within a couple of weeks”
  24. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “Even so, the effects of a mild TBI or concussion can be serious.”
  25. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “A person with a history of multiple or repeated mild TBIs or concussions may experience a longer recovery or more severe symptoms.”
  26. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “A scan of your brain (such as a CT scan) is not needed to spot a mild TBI or concussion”
  27. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “These tests are called "neuropsychological" or "neurocognitive" tests”
  28. Arizona DPS, Request Records, checked 2026-11-08. “If the report you are requesting was the result of a collision that occurred on a town, city or county road, contact the law enforcement agency in that jurisdiction.”
  29. Arizona DPS, Request Records, checked 2026-11-08. “maintains records for collisions (accidents) that were investigated by DPS Troopers occurring on an Interstate or State Highway”
  30. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “may lead to long-term or life-long health problems”
  31. A.R.S. § 12-2505, checked 2026-11-09. “the claimant's action is not barred, but the full damages shall be reduced in proportion to the relative degree of the claimant's fault”
  32. A.R.S. § 12-821.01, checked 2026-11-09. “The claim shall also contain a specific amount for which the claim can be settled and the facts supporting that amount.”
  33. Social Security Administration, checked 2026-11-09. “has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year (12 consecutive months) or to result in death”
  34. Social Security Administration, checked 2026-11-09. “there is a five-month waiting period”
  35. A.R.S. § 33-931, checked 2026-11-09. “is entitled to a lien for the care and treatment or transportation of an injured person”
  36. CMS, checked 2026-11-09. “because it must be repaid to Medicare when a beneficiary receives a settlement, judgment, award, or other payment”
  37. Ariz. Const. art. 18, § 6, checked 2026-11-09. “the amount recovered shall not be subject to any statutory limitation”
  38. City of Scottsdale, 2024 Traffic Volume and Collision Report, checked 2026-11-08. “SHEA FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT 124TH 40,900 1.25 4 2.0 0.11 1”
  39. City of Scottsdale, 2024 Traffic Volume and Collision Report, checked 2026-11-08. “SCOTTSDALE SHEA 72,900 3 1.5 0.056 1”
  40. A.R.S. § 12-542, checked 2026-11-09. “within two years after the cause of action accrues”
  41. A.R.S. § 12-821.01, checked 2026-11-09. “a minor or an insane or incompetent person may file a claim within one hundred eighty days after the disability ceases”
  42. A.R.S. § 12-821, checked 2026-11-09. “shall be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues and not afterward”
  43. A.R.S. § 12-502, checked 2026-11-08. “the period of such disability shall not be deemed a portion of the period limited for commencement of the action”

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