Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyer
Los Angeles traumatic brain injury representation for concussion, severe TBI, and catastrophic head injury — no fee unless we win.
California Personal Injury Legal Services
No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
California Personal Injury Law
California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.
Free case evaluation: (818) 514-7680.
Fees, Costs and Case Results
Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
Where this site refers to a verdict, settlement or court order, that result was dependent on the facts of that case, and results will differ if based on different facts. Past results do not predict or guarantee the outcome of any other matter, and no particular outcome is promised or guaranteed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long do I have to file a brain injury lawsuit in Los Angeles?
- California's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including traumatic brain injury, is two years from the date of the injury under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1. If a government entity is responsible (for example, a dangerous condition on a city street, a public bus, or a county vehicle), you must first file an administrative government claim within six months under Government Code § 911.2. Deadlines are shorter and stricter for claims against public entities, and missing them can bar your case entirely, so it is critical to speak with a Los Angeles brain injury lawyer promptly.
- What types of traumatic brain injury can support a claim?
- We handle the full range of traumatic brain injuries: mild TBI and concussion, post-concussion syndrome, moderate and severe TBI, diffuse axonal injury, contusions, subdural and epidural hematomas, intracerebral hemorrhage (brain bleed), skull fractures, penetrating head wounds, and anoxic or hypoxic brain injury from oxygen deprivation. Even a "mild" concussion can produce lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical symptoms, and California law allows recovery for those harms when another party's negligence caused them.
- How is a brain injury proven in a California personal injury case?
- Proving a TBI claim combines liability and medical evidence. On liability, we establish negligence under CACI No. 400 — duty, breach, causation, and damages. On the injury, we use the Glasgow Coma Scale, CT and MRI imaging, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), neuropsychological testing, and treating-physician records, and we retain experts such as neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, life-care planners, and economists. Because brain injuries are often "invisible," documenting cognitive and behavioral changes through family, coworkers, and before-and-after evidence is essential.
- What compensation can I recover for a brain injury in Los Angeles?
- California allows recovery of both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include past and future medical expenses, the cost of a life-care plan, lost wages, loss of future earning capacity, rehabilitation, in-home care, and home or vehicle modifications. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life, measured under CACI No. 3905A. Punitive damages may be available where the conduct was malicious or reckless. Severe TBI cases frequently involve lifetime care needs, which is why a properly documented life-care plan is central to full compensation.
- Do I still have a case if I was partly at fault for the accident?
- Most likely, yes. California follows pure comparative negligence under Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804, which means your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but is not barred even if you were largely responsible. For example, if your damages are $1,000,000 and you are found 30% at fault, you can still recover $700,000. Insurers often exaggerate a victim's share of fault to cut payouts, so it is important to have a lawyer protect your percentage.
- How much does a Los Angeles brain injury lawyer cost?
- Our firm handles brain injury cases on a contingency fee — you pay nothing upfront and no attorney's fee unless we win. We advance the costs of investigation, expert witnesses, medical records, and litigation, and recover our fee only from the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is free and confidential. This lets seriously injured clients pursue full compensation without out-of-pocket risk.
- How do brain injuries commonly happen in Los Angeles?
- In Los Angeles, the most common causes of traumatic brain injury are motor-vehicle collisions on freeways like the I-405, I-5, I-10, US-101, and I-110, as well as surface-street intersections; pedestrian and bicycle knockdowns; motorcycle crashes; slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents on poorly maintained property; construction and workplace accidents; sports and recreation; and assaults. Many of these involve another party's negligence — a distracted driver, a property owner who ignored a hazard, or an employer who failed to provide a safe site.
- My loved one died from a brain injury — can our family bring a claim?
- Yes. When a traumatic brain injury is fatal, California's wrongful death statute (Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60) allows surviving spouses, domestic partners, children, and certain dependents to recover for their losses, and a survival action may recover the decedent's own pre-death damages. These cases are emotionally and legally complex, and we handle them with care while pursuing full accountability.
- What should I do immediately after a brain injury accident in Los Angeles?
- First, get emergency medical care — some brain bleeds and swelling are not obvious at the scene, and prompt diagnosis protects both your health and your claim. Report the accident (call police for a crash, or notify the property owner for a fall) and keep a copy of any report. Photograph the scene, your injuries, and what caused the incident, and get the names and numbers of witnesses. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the at-fault insurer, and do not accept a quick settlement before a doctor evaluates your brain injury. Then call a Los Angeles brain injury lawyer to preserve evidence and protect your deadlines.
- How long does a Los Angeles brain injury case take to resolve?
- It depends on the severity of the injury and whether the insurer disputes liability or damages. Many cases settle within several months to a year once the client reaches maximum medical improvement and the future-care picture is clear. Severe traumatic brain injury cases that require a life-care plan, multiple experts, and litigation can take longer, especially if they proceed toward trial in the Los Angeles Superior Court. We do not rush a brain injury client to settle before the full, lifelong cost of the injury is known, because the value of future care is often the largest part of the recovery.
Contact Trembach Law Firm
Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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