Chula Vista Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Few events are as life-altering as a traumatic brain injury. The pain, suffering, and lasting trauma impact not only the victim himself but also his family and caregivers. If someone else was liable for causing your – or your loved one’s – brain injury, our Chula Vista brain injury attorneys can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other damages. Throughout the years, we have recovered more than $300 million in settlements and trial verdicts, a substantial portion of which was in catastrophic brain injury cases. To discuss your case with a member of our team, call 1-800-GO-HARRIS for a free consultation.

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

There are two primary types of brain injuries – traumatic brain injury (“TBI”) and acquired brain injury (“ABI”). ABI describes any type of head injury that is not the result of a birth injury or a hereditary or degenerative condition and includes stroke, tumors, infectious disease, or a lack of oxygen supply to the brain. TBI is a specific type of ABI that results from external force or strain aimed at the brain or nervous system. TBI can be as mild as a concussion or as severe as a permanent disability. It can be caused by a variety of incidents including:

• Car crashes
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Rideshare vehicle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Scooter accidents
• Turo accidents
• Slip and falls
• Sporting accidents
• Watercraft accidents
• The use of firearms or weapons
• Physical violence or abuse

The Long-Term Impact of TBI

In California, TBI victims can pay up to $3 million or more for medical treatment, particularly in serious cases. This is because the serious complications TBI can cause extend beyond the initial injury. Not to mention, when not properly treated, the impact of a TBI can worsen over time, resulting in issues like the following:

• High or low blood pressure
• Lung cancer
• Edema
• Sensory changes
• Infection
• Fever
• Paralysis
• Hematoma
• Epilepsy
• Anemia
• Cardiac changes
• Cognitive impairment
• Memory loss

Proving Your Damages in a Chula Vista TBI Case

Establishing your damages is a critical part of any personal injury case – particularly in instances of TBI and other serious, life-altering injuries. Our Chula Vista brain injury lawyers will work to help you recover monetarily for your injuries. Some of the damages your personal injury lawyer will attempt to recover include the following.

• Medical Bills: Your personal injury attorney will fight to recover your past and future healthcare costs resulting from emergency care, surgeries, medical monitoring, and rehabilitation related to your traumatic brain injury.
• Lost Wages: Depending on the severity of your injury, you may need to take weeks or even months off work. In California, you can include your lost income in your claim.
• Lost Earning Capacity: This may apply if you are not expected to make a full recovery or if it will take you a long time to return to work. Your personal injury attorney will engage an economic expert to provide a figure for your damages. Our Chula Vista brain injury attorneys have access to several financial experts with outstanding credentials. They can help you build your case by testifying to your injury’s impact on your ability to earn a living wage.
• Pain and Suffering: A skilled injury attorney can build a case for damages related to intangibles like pain and suffering – something TBI victims face daily and, in many cases, for the rest of their lives.
• Property Damage: If the accident causing your injury impacted your property, our Chula Vista brain injury attorneys can work to recover damages for its repair or replacement.

Discuss Your Case with a Brain Injury Attorney in Chula Vista

If you or a loved one has suffered TBI due to another person’s negligence or intentional actions, reach out to Harris Personal Injury Lawyers. We will answer your questions, ensure you understand your rights, and devise a strategy to approach the claims process. We can handle each step of your case, from gathering evidence to negotiating with an insurance carrier on your behalf. If necessary, we will vigorously represent your interests in a court of law. If you are unable to come to our office for an initial free consultation, we will come to you. Call our 24-hour phone line at 1-800-GO-HARRIS or send us a message to schedule a complimentary case review.