Category Archives: Traumatic Brain Injury
The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Why You Shouldn’t Settle Too Soon
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most devastating outcomes of an accident. Whether caused by a car crash, motorcycle collision, fall, or workplace incident, a TBI can leave lasting physical, cognitive, and emotional effects that may not fully appear until months or even years after the injury. Unfortunately, insurance companies often pressure victims… Read More
Proving a Traumatic Brain Injury in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most complex and challenging injuries in personal injury law. Unlike a broken bone or a laceration, brain injuries are often outwardly invisible, developing slowly or manifesting in subtle but devastating ways. For accident victims in California, proving a TBI in a personal injury lawsuit requires more than… Read More
Common Defenses Insurance Companies Use in TBI Claims… and How to Fight Back
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have life-altering effects, impacting memory, cognition, emotional stability, and physical health. When pursuing compensation after an accident that caused a TBI in California, victims often face a common obstacle: insurance companies that attempt to minimize or deny claims. These insurers are for-profit entities with teams of adjusters and lawyers… Read More
When Can You Sue for a Concussion or Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)?
Concussions and other mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are sometimes dismissed as “minor” injuries, but anyone who has experienced one knows how disruptive they can be. Even when labeled “mild,” these injuries can lead to weeks, months, or even years of lingering symptoms that interfere with work, family life, and daily routines. If your… Read More
Falls and TBIs: Slip and Fall Accidents That Cause Traumatic Brain Injuries
When people think of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), they often imagine high-speed car crashes or sports-related impacts. But one of the most common and overlooked causes of TBIs is a simple fall. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in the United… Read More
Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries You Shouldn’t Ignore After an Accident
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can change your life in an instant, but not always in obvious ways. After a car crash, fall, or other serious accident, victims often focus on visible injuries like broken bones or lacerations, overlooking signs of a brain injury that can be just as serious or even more so. In… Read More
What Is a Diffuse Axonal Injury—and How Is It Proven in Court?
A diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is one of the most severe and devastating types of traumatic brain injuries. It often occurs in high-impact accidents like car crashes, truck collisions, and serious falls. While a DAI may not involve visible bleeding or swelling, it can cause widespread and long-term damage to the brain’s structure and… Read More
Common Causes of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. They can lead to long-term cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments that dramatically alter a person’s life. In many cases, these injuries occur due to another party’s negligence—meaning the injury was not only devastating but preventable. At the California Trial Attorneys… Read More