$36.0M
Fresno pedestrian accident settlement: a commercial delivery van struck a child crossing the street, causing a traumatic brain injury and other serious injuries.
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California Concussion Injury Attorney
Suffered a concussion or head injury that wasn’t your fault? At Wilshire Law Firm — an award-winning, nationally recognized team — our attorneys help California victims pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, and long-term care. Contact us 24/7 for a free case review with a legal professional — there are 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.
Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning, nationally recognized team with deep experience handling concussion and traumatic brain injury cases. Our attorneys investigate how your injury happened, work with medical experts to document its full impact, handle every conversation with the insurance companies, and build your case for maximum recovery — all with compassionate, personalized attention. There are no fees unless you get paid. Learn more about our brain injury representation.
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function. Common symptoms include headaches, dizziness, memory problems, sensitivity to light and sound, and difficulty concentrating. Because symptoms can be delayed and untreated concussions may lead to long-term complications, it's important to seek medical attention right away — even if you feel fine at first.
Most concussions result from a sudden impact caused by someone else's negligence. The leading causes we see include car, truck, and motorcycle accidents; bicycle and pedestrian collisions; slip and fall incidents; sports and recreational activities; and workplace accidents. Identifying the at-fault party is central to your claim, and our attorneys handle that investigation for you.
Concussion victims in California can generally recover both economic and non-economic damages. These commonly include medical expenses and rehabilitation, lost wages and future income, pain and suffering, and the cost of long-term care needs. Because every head injury is different, a legal professional can review your losses during a free case review.
In most California concussion and brain injury cases you have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit (California Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). Claims against a government entity have much shorter deadlines — often just six months to file a claim. Because missing a deadline can end your case, it's best to speak with a legal professional early.
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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
Philip Andonian, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Alivia E. Abreu, Esq.Partner
Shervin G. Ghanoongooi, Esq.Partner
Christopher Goodroe, Esq.Partner
Nathan A. Guest, Esq.Partner and Trial Attorney
Brian M. Jacobson, Esq.Partner
Ariella Perry, Esq.PartnerRecent wins
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$28.7M
Victorville pedestrian accident settlement: a car struck a child waiting to cross the street, causing catastrophic injuries. Defendants included the driver, a business and three public entities.
$14.5M
Mountain View premises liability settlement: a concertgoer suffered a traumatic brain injury at an event venue. The claim focused on the venue's duty to keep guests safe.
$11.3M
Pomona truck accident settlement: a big rig hit a stopped vehicle on the freeway as a driver checked on it, causing serious head and leg injuries.
$11.0M
California truck accident settlement: a tow truck lost control, crossed three highway lanes and rear-ended a driver, causing a traumatic brain injury and other serious injuries.
$7.1M
San Diego County car accident settlement: a crash with a pickup on a state highway left a driver hospitalized with a traumatic brain injury and other serious injuries.
$5.0M
Hanford motorcycle accident settlement: a pickup turned left in front of a motorcyclist, causing a traumatic brain injury and serious back, neck and hip injuries.
$5.0M
Lake Elsinore car accident settlement: a vehicle occupant suffered a traumatic brain injury, serious neck injuries and arm injuries when a rear-end collision overturned the vehicle.
$4.0M
California car accident settlement: a driver whose light had turned green suffered serious head, neck and back injuries when a commercial pickup ran a red light and broadsided the vehicle.
$2.5M
Sacramento County workplace accident settlement: a loader backed into a parked truck at a recycling yard and knocked a worker off its trailer, causing head and back injuries.
$2.3M
California truck accident settlement: a rear-end crash between two semis left a truck occupant with a traumatic head injury and a neck strain.
$2.3M
Los Banos bus accident settlement: a bus's lifted ramp fell and struck a bystander on the head, causing a traumatic brain injury, migraines, and neck and back pain.
$2.0M
Long Beach car accident settlement: a three-car rear-end collision left an occupant of one vehicle with a traumatic brain injury and several other serious injuries.
$2.0M
Orange County truck accident settlement: a big rig driver crashed while avoiding people from an earlier wreck, suffering a brain injury. Defendants included an individual and a restaurant franchise.
$2.0M
California car accident settlement: a parked commercial vehicle tried to turn around in front of a driver, who struck its side. The driver had serious neck and back injuries.
$1.5M
Porterville pedestrian accident settlement: a vehicle struck a pedestrian, causing catastrophic injuries, including a brain injury and serious leg injuries. Several defendants faced claims.
$990K
Bakersfield truck accident settlement: a big rig rear-ended and side-struck a driver's vehicle at a red light, causing a brain injury and serious neck and other injuries.
$875K
Oakdale slip and fall settlement: a visitor tripped over a misplaced wooden pallet near a grocery store checkout and fell, causing a head injury and other injuries.
$500K
Glendale car accident settlement: a driver rear-ended a motorist stopped at the freeway divider with hazard lights on, causing a traumatic brain injury.
$102K
Riverside motorcycle accident settlement: a truck turning into a shopping center cut off a motorcyclist, who crashed and suffered a traumatic brain injury and other serious injuries.
$101K
Sacramento dog bite settlement: a large dog that escaped its owner's backyard bit a person, causing a traumatic brain injury and other serious head injuries.
*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 Concussion Injury Claim in California?
Three factors determine whether you have a valid concussion injury claim — fault, damages, and proof. Fault means another party's negligence caused your head injury. Damages are your losses, such as medical bills, lost wages, and long-term care. Proof includes medical records, imaging, incident reports, and witness statements. California's statute of limitations applies, so contact Wilshire Law Firm's attorneys for a free case evaluation.
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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
2024
#1 Car v. Stationary Object Collision Settlement
2024
#1 Bus v. Passenger Accident Settlement
2024
#1 Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement
2023
#1 Underinsured Motorist Settlement
2023
#1 Slip & Fall Accident Settlement
2023
#1 Negligent Security Settlement
2023
#1 Ladder Accident Settlement
2023
#1 Hotel Premises Liability Settlement
2023
#1 Car v. Car Collision Settlement
2023
#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement
2023
#1 Pregnancy Discrimination Settlement
2022
#1 Age/Disability Discrimination Settlement
2022
#1 Wrongful Termination Settlement
2022
#1 Meal & Rest Breaks Settlement
2022
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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.
Yes. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt that disrupts normal brain function. "Mild" describes the initial diagnosis, not the potential impact — concussions can cause lasting headaches, cognitive difficulty, and mood changes.
Delayed symptoms are common with concussions — dizziness, memory problems, sensitivity to light, and difficulty concentrating can surface hours or days later. Prompt medical evaluation protects your health and helps document that the concussion came from the incident.
Concussions often do not show up on standard CT or MRI scans, so proof usually relies on documented symptoms, neurological and cognitive testing, treating-provider records, and accounts from family or coworkers about changes in function. Consistent medical follow-up strengthens this evidence.
Generally two years from the date of injury under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, though the deadline can run from when the injury is discovered. If a government entity is involved, a written claim is usually due within six months first — deadlines have exceptions, so confirm yours promptly.