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Recovery for a pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being struck by a vehicle.
Personal Injury
San Diego Brain Injury Lawyer
Did you or a loved one suffer a traumatic brain injury in San Diego? Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — helps San Diego County 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 San Diego 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 can change a person's ability to work, think, and live — often permanently. San Diego victims with serious TBIs are frequently treated at Level I trauma centers such as UC San Diego Health or Scripps Mercy, and children at Rady Children's Hospital. Care can continue for years, so these claims must account for a lifetime of needs, not just the first hospital bill. Our full approach is described on our California brain injury page.
Most San Diego brain injury claims come from preventable accidents. Common causes include collisions on I-5, I-8, I-15, and I-805; car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents; pedestrian and bicycle crashes in busy areas like downtown and the beaches; falls on unsafe property; and near-drownings that can cause anoxic brain injuries. If negligence caused your injury, you may have a claim.
San Diego brain injury victims can generally recover past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation and long-term care, lost wages and lost earning capacity, home modifications, and pain and suffering. Severe cases often require a life-care plan to capture decades of costs — see our guide to brain injury settlements. A legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
San Diego injury lawsuits are generally filed in the San Diego County Superior Court. In most cases the statute of limitations is two years from the date of injury (CCP §335.1), but claims against a public entity — such as a dangerous road condition or a public bus — generally require a formal claim within six months (Gov. Code §911.2). Because deadlines can be short, speak with a legal professional as soon as possible.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team that has recovered more than $3 billion for clients across California, including catastrophic-injury cases. Serious TBI claims require expert witnesses, life-care planners, and the willingness to go to trial — and our team brings all of it to San Diego families. We also represent brain injury victims in nearby Orange County and Riverside. How can we help with your brain injury claim? Contact us 24/7 for a free case review.
Meet Our San Diego 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 San Diego Brain Injury Claim?
You may have a claim if someone else's negligence — a driver, property owner, employer, or company — caused a head or brain injury in San Diego and you suffered losses as a result. The key questions are who failed to act reasonably and whether that failure caused your TBI. You don't need every medical record before reaching out; a legal professional can evaluate fault and explain your options during a free case review. California deadlines apply, so contact Wilshire Law Firm today.
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Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars, including some of the biggest settlements in California.
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.
San Diego 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 work on contingency — no fees unless you get paid — and your case review with a legal professional is free. Learn more about contingency fees.
That's common. TBI symptoms like headaches, confusion, and mood changes can emerge hours or days after an accident. Seek medical care and keep records — delayed symptoms do not mean you don't have a claim.
Yes. We handle related catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, and San Diego personal injury cases of all kinds.
Call us 24/7 or request your free case review online. A legal professional will review what happened. No fees unless you get paid.