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Personal Injury
California Brain Injury Lawyer
Did you or a loved one suffer a traumatic brain injury because of someone else’s negligence? Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — helps California families recover the cost of medical care, lost income, and lifelong needs after a TBI. Contact us for a free case review with a legal professional, available 24/7. No fees unless you get paid.
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Understanding Your Brain Injury Case
Explore essential resources on your rights, your options, and what to expect — everything you need to navigate the legal process, all in one place.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by a sudden blow, jolt, or penetrating force to the head. TBIs range from a mild concussion to a severe, life-altering injury, and their effects can be immediate or emerge over days and weeks. Because the brain controls everything from memory and movement to mood and speech, even a "mild" TBI can change how a person works, thinks, and lives. Learn more in our overview of what a TBI is.
Brain injuries take several forms, and the type affects both treatment and the value of a claim. Common types include concussion (mild TBI), contusion (bruising of the brain), diffuse axonal injury (widespread tearing of nerve fibers), coup-contrecoup injury (damage on both sides of the brain), penetrating injury, and anoxic or hypoxic injury (brain damage from a loss of oxygen). Wilshire Law Firm handles the full range — including concussion and mild TBI and anoxic and hypoxic brain injuries. A legal professional can review which applies to your situation during a free case review.
Most brain injury claims arise from preventable accidents caused by someone else's negligence. Leading causes include car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents; slip-and-fall and other falls on unsafe property; being struck by objects at work or on construction sites; pedestrian and bicycle collisions; and medical negligence, including birth injuries. When a brain injury is fatal, our team also handles wrongful death claims. If another party caused your injury, you may have a claim.
Brain injury victims in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include past and future medical expenses, the cost of rehabilitation and long-term or in-home care, lost wages and lost future earning capacity, home and vehicle modifications, and compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life. In cases involving especially reckless conduct, punitive damages may also be available. Because a serious TBI can require a lifetime of care, valuing the claim often involves a life-care plan — see our guide to brain injury settlements and case value.
Proving a brain injury claim generally requires showing that another party was negligent and that their negligence caused your injury and losses. Strong cases are built on medical records and imaging, neuropsychological testing, testimony from treating physicians and life-care planners, and evidence of how the injury has changed daily life. Because TBI symptoms are not always visible, documentation is critical — our attorneys work with medical and vocational experts to make the injury clear. Read more about how to prove a traumatic brain injury in court.
In most California brain injury cases, the statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the injury (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Important exceptions can shorten or extend that window: claims against a government entity generally require a formal claim within six months (Government Code §911.2), injuries to a child may be tolled, and medical-negligence claims follow different deadlines under MICRA. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional as soon as possible.
Wilshire Law Firm represents brain injury victims across California. We handle cases in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento, Oakland, and communities throughout the state. Wherever your injury happened, a legal professional can review your case for free, 24/7.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has recovered more than $3 billion for clients, including catastrophic-injury results across California. Brain injury cases demand serious resources — expert witnesses, life-care planners, and the ability to take an insurer or corporation to trial — and our team brings all of it. We also handle related catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, and paralysis. How can our team help with your brain injury claim? Contact us 24/7 for a free case review.
Meet Our Brain Injury Attorneys
Nationally-Recognized Powerhouse, Fighting for the Justice You Deserve
Our award-winning attorneys have recovered billions for clients while taking on insurance companies and major corporations.
Colin M. Jones, Esq.Senior Partner and Senior Trial Attorney, Chair of the Personal Injury Litigation Department
Jennifer P. Burkes, Esq.Senior Partner & Strategic Advisor, Personal Injury Litigation Department
Mary Lee Caruso, Esq.Senior Partner
Ryan Casey, Esq.Senior Partner and Trial Attorney
Tae-Yoon Kim, Esq.Senior Partner
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. GuestPartner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.Partner$28.5M
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Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Each case is unique and evaluated on its own facts.
How Do I Know If I Have a Brain Injury Claim?
You may have a brain injury claim if someone else's negligence caused a head or brain injury and you suffered losses as a result. The key questions are whether another party (a driver, property owner, employer, product maker, or medical provider) failed to act with reasonable care, and whether that failure caused your TBI. You do not need to have every record or answer before reaching out — a legal professional can evaluate fault, identify who may be responsible, and explain your options during a free case review. California deadlines apply, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's brain injury attorneys today.
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17#1 Settlements in California, 2022–2024*
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#1 Truck v. Pedestrian Accident Settlement
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#1 Multi-Vehicle Accident Settlement
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#1 Equipment Malfunction Settlement
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#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
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#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
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#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
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#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
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#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
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#1 Negligent Security Settlement
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#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
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#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
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#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
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#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
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#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
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#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
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#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
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*#1 settlements in California have been awarded by TopVerdict.com. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Brain Injury FAQs
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
We've answered the most common ones below. If yours isn't here, call us — we're available 24/7.
Nothing upfront. We handle brain injury cases on contingency, which means there are no fees unless you get paid. Your initial case review with a legal professional is always free. Learn more about contingency fees.
There is no single average — brain injury settlements vary widely based on the severity of the injury, the cost of future care, lost earning capacity, and who was at fault. Mild cases resolve for far less than severe TBIs that require lifelong care. We explain what drives value in our guide to brain injury settlements, and a legal professional can estimate your range during a free case review.
Yes. Symptoms of a brain injury — including headaches, confusion, memory problems, mood changes, and sensitivity to light or noise — can appear hours or days after the event. Always seek medical evaluation after any head impact, and keep records, because delayed symptoms are common in TBI cases and documentation helps protect your claim.
Many brain injuries are caused by car accidents, falls on unsafe property, and workplace incidents. The cause affects who may be responsible — a negligent driver, a property owner, an employer, or a product manufacturer. A legal professional can identify the responsible parties and the right claim for your situation.
Yes. We handle brain injuries involving children, including birth injuries caused by medical negligence and oxygen deprivation. Deadlines for a minor's claim may be different, so it's important to speak with a legal professional early.
Call us any time — we're available 24/7 — or request your free case review online. A legal professional will review what happened and explain your options. Remember: no fees unless you get paid.