A brain injury can affect everyday tasks, work, and family life in ways that are difficult to explain. When you are dealing with treatment and uncertainty, you deserve time to tell your story and help understanding your legal options.
Based in Sherman Oaks, Hamassian Law represents people with brain injuries in personal injury cases throughout California. Our team can review the incident, the available medical evidence, and the impact on your life.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injuries
A concussion can follow a blow or jolt to the head, or an impact to the body that rapidly moves the head and brain. The CDC explains that even a brain injury described as “mild” can have serious effects. Read the CDC’s overview of mild traumatic brain injury and concussion.
Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, trouble concentrating or remembering, and changes in mood or sleep. Some appear immediately; others may emerge hours or days later. A healthcare provider should assess a suspected brain injury. See the CDC’s symptoms and emergency warning signs.
Connecting the Injury to What Happened
Our review considers both the incident and the injury. Relevant events may include a motorcycle collision, a car crash, or a slip, trip, or fall.
A negligence claim requires showing that another party acted negligently and that their conduct caused harm. An injury alone does not establish someone else’s responsibility. California’s negligence jury instruction sets out that framework.
Documenting Changes in Daily Life
Medical records are important, and so is a clear account of how life has changed. Information that may help us review your case includes:
- Incident reports, photographs, and witness contact details
- Emergency care records and follow-up medical evaluations
- Rehabilitation records and treatment recommendations
- Notes about symptoms and difficulties with everyday activities
- Records of missed work or changes to job responsibilities
- Expenses and details of assistance needed at home
If you want a family member or trusted person involved in the conversation, let our team know. Bring what you have; a complete set of records is not required for an initial case review.
Considering Current and Future Needs
Depending on the evidence and applicable law, a claim may seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Any claim for future care needs support from the medical evidence. California’s medical expenses jury instruction addresses reasonably necessary treatment, including care reasonably certain to be needed in the future.
Call (818) 465-5360 for a free case review. Hamassian Law advances case costs: $0 upfront, and no win, no fee.