Brain Injury Law Center

10/16/2026

WE'RE HIRING: PRE-LITIGATION ATTORNEY

The Brain Injury Law Center and The Smith Law Center are looking for an experienced trial attorney to join our team in Hampton, Virginia.

If you're a strong trial lawyer who believes in standing up for injured people, leading a team, and making a real difference in clients' lives, we'd like to hear from you.

Bring your legal experience, negotiation skills, and leadership abilities to a team committed to exceptional client service and results.

Contact Felix Mesa at [email protected] or 757-244-7000

10/05/2026

“The ER said everything looked normal. So why don't I feel normal?”

This happens more often than people realize after a car or truck crash.

You may have gone to the emergency room. Your scans may have been normal. You may have been sent home and told to rest.

But days later, you're dealing with:

• Headaches that won't go away
• Dizziness or balance problems
• Trouble concentrating
• Forgetfulness
• Extreme fatigue
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Irritability or mood changes
• Problems sleeping

A normal ER visit doesn't necessarily mean you weren't injured.

Some traumatic brain injuries, particularly concussions and mild TBIs, can be difficult to detect with routine imaging. And symptoms can develop or become more noticeable after the adrenaline of the crash wears off.

So what should you do?

Listen to your body. Follow up with your doctor if symptoms continue, worsen, or new symptoms appear. Keep track of what you're experiencing and how it's affecting your daily life.

And don't let the words “everything looks normal” convince you that what you're experiencing isn't real.

You know your body. If something changed after the crash, don't ignore it.

Have you—or someone you love—ever experienced symptoms after a crash that didn't show up right away?

Tell us about your experience in the comments.

09/23/2026

A broken bone is visible.

A bruise is visible.

A cut is visible.

A traumatic brain injury?

Not always.

After a crash, someone may look completely normal while struggling with:

• Headaches
• Memory problems
• Concentration
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Balance
• Mood changes
• Sleep problems

Sometimes the people closest to the injured person notice the changes before the injured person does.

If something feels different after a crash, don't simply assume it's stress.

Some of the most serious injuries are the ones you can't see.

09/11/2026

WE ARE HIRING CAREER CASE MANAGERS

We are looking for caring, career-minded Case Managers to join our team to help clients and their families deal with some of life’s most difficult and challenging moments.

We help people throughout Virginia and across America.
The work we do dramatically changes lives - FOR THE BETTER.

We are not a high-volume, personal injury mill.

We believe every injured individual who reaches out is a person and not a number, who deserves to be heard, cared for, and treated like a human being.

We’re looking for someone seeking a profession who:
• Desires a long-term career
• Takes pride in their work
• Truly cares about helping people
• Is organized, compassionate, and driven
• Understands that behind every case is a person and a family who needs help

Our team has recovered more than $1 BILLION for our clients, and our success has never been just about the numbers. It’s about the people and families we’ve been able to help along the way.

TO APPLY, contact Felix Mesa | [email protected]

09/02/2026

Let’s interact: Let’s talk about brain injuries.

If you’ve experienced a brain injury, or watched someone you love go through one, what’s the one thing you wish other people understood about it? Comment below.

Here’s the hard part: Sometimes, the person who suffered the injury doesn’t look injured.

They can walk.
They can talk.
They can laugh.
They may even seem completely fine.

But inside, everything may have changed.

Maybe they can’t concentrate like they used to.
Maybe they get overwhelmed more easily.
Maybe they forget things.
Maybe they’re exhausted all the time.
Maybe they get frustrated or emotional over things that never bothered them before.

And sometimes the hardest part is hearing:

“But you look fine.”

Tell us in the comments. You might help someone else feel a little less alone.

08/24/2026

Mild doesn't mean minor. After a car crash, a fall, or another traumatic event, people may look perfectly fine on the outside.

But inside, they may be dealing with memory problems, headaches, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, sleep problems, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.

One of the most difficult parts of a traumatic brain injury is that other people often can't see it.

Brain injuries are real, even when they're invisible.

08/19/2026

Today was about more than backpacks; it was about investing in our community and the kids who will shape its future.

The Smith Law Center was proud to provide 400 backpacks to elementary school students at Alfred Forrest Elementary School in Hampton, Virginia.

Every child deserves the opportunity to start the school year feeling prepared, confident, and excited to learn. We’re honored to play a small part in making that happen.

Because giving back isn’t just something we do. It’s part of who we are.

08/13/2026

At the Smith Law Center, we believe being part of our community means more than just being a business—it means showing up for the people who call Hampton home.

This year, we’re proud to provide 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to students at Forrest Elementary School in Hampton as they get ready for a new school year.

We love helping our community, supporting local families, and giving kids the tools they need to start the school year with confidence.

Here’s to a great school year, Forrest Elementary!

07/31/2026

Recent reporting has raised concerns that years of repeated wave impacts may be affecting the brain health of some Coast Guard boat crews. Headaches, memory problems, brain fog, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating can all be signs of a brain injury, even when there's no single dramatic event to point to.

At the Brain Injury Law Center, we've spent decades helping people understand the life-changing effects of traumatic brain injuries. Increased awareness leads to earlier diagnosis, better treatment, and better outcomes.

If you or someone you love is experiencing persistent symptoms after years of repetitive head impacts, don't ignore them. Our expertise is measured in wins, and we’ve helped our clients recover over a BILLION DOLLARS for their injuries. Call us today and put our minds to work for you. 757.244.7000

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07/08/2026

Did you know traumatic brain injuries happen without a direct blow to the head?

The brain can be injured when the head suddenly whips forward and backward in a crash.

If you’ve experienced headaches, brain fog, dizziness, memory problems and light sensitivity, it may be worth getting evaluated. A concussion is a brain injury. Don’t ignore the signs.

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