Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Los Angeles
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident?
- A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden impact or violent jolt to the head disrupts normal brain function. In car accidents, TBI can result from the head striking the steering wheel, window, or dashboard, or from the brain being shaken violently inside the skull during rapid deceleration. TBIs range from mild concussions to severe injuries causing permanent disability or death.
- What is the difference between a concussion and a severe TBI?
- A concussion is classified as a mild TBI, typically involving temporary confusion, headaches, and short-term memory problems that resolve within weeks. Severe TBI involves extended loss of consciousness (over 24 hours), significant brain bleeding or swelling, and can result in permanent cognitive impairment, personality changes, paralysis, or coma. The Glasgow Coma Scale rates TBI severity from 3 (most severe) to 15 (mild).
- Can TBI symptoms appear days or weeks after a car accident?
- Yes. Delayed TBI symptoms are well-documented in medical literature and are one of the most dangerous aspects of brain injuries. Symptoms like persistent headaches, difficulty concentrating, mood changes, sleep disruption, and memory problems can emerge days or even weeks after the initial accident. This is why immediate medical evaluation and follow-up monitoring are critical after any car accident involving head trauma.
- How do you prove a traumatic brain injury in court?
- Proving TBI in court requires comprehensive medical documentation including CT scans, MRIs, neuropsychological testing, PET scans, and expert medical testimony. Our Los Angeles TBI lawyers work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and brain injury specialists who can establish causation between the car accident and your brain injury through objective testing and clinical evaluation.
- Do I need a neurological expert for my TBI car accident case?
- Absolutely. Neurological and neuropsychological experts are essential for TBI cases. They conduct specialized testing to measure cognitive deficits, document brain damage on imaging studies, and provide expert testimony explaining how the car accident caused your brain injury. Insurance companies routinely challenge TBI claims, so expert support is critical for maximizing your compensation.
- What are the long-term effects of TBI from a car accident?
- Long-term TBI effects can include chronic headaches and migraines, memory and concentration problems, personality and behavioral changes, depression and anxiety, difficulty with speech and language, impaired motor function, seizure disorders, increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and inability to work or maintain relationships. Many TBI victims require lifelong medical care and support.
- What compensation is available for cognitive impairment after a car accident TBI?
- Compensation for cognitive impairment from TBI can include past and future medical expenses (neurological care, rehabilitation, therapy), lost wages and diminished earning capacity, cost of in-home care and assistance, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium. Severe TBI cases in Los Angeles can result in settlements or verdicts ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars.
- Can I get compensation for a mild TBI or concussion from a car accident?
- Yes. Even mild TBIs and concussions are compensable injuries under California law. While insurance companies often try to minimize concussion claims, studies show that even "mild" brain injuries can cause lasting cognitive difficulties, chronic headaches, and emotional changes. Our LA brain injury lawyers document the full impact of your concussion to ensure fair compensation for all symptoms and limitations.
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Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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