Monterey Park Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney in Monterey Park, CA

Sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a devastating and life-altering event. When such an injury is the result of another person’s or a company’s negligence, holding them responsible is possible. Consulting a Monterey Park traumatic brain injury lawyer is critical to doing so.

At Gallegos Law Firm, our team is committed to providing quality legal services to the Monterey Park neighborhood. Our founding attorney, George A. Gallegos, provides compassionate, client-centered attention, working to hold responsible parties accountable so TBI clients can concentrate on healing.

Some Facts About TBIs

Brain injuries are the leading cause of disability worldwide. TBIs occur when the brain jolts inside the head, causing trauma. 80,000 people in the United States are estimated to be discharged from the hospital with a disability related to TBI, and an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with TBI-related disability.

When a person sustains a TBI, they may experience frightening symptoms that could require them to miss work, potentially resulting in job loss. They could find themselves suddenly unable to pay for the medical care they need, unable to afford housing, or unable to participate fully in the daily activities that were once routine.

Some common symptoms of TBIs include:

• Chronic headaches, dizziness, fatigue, mobility issues, and other physical symptoms
• Difficulty with memory, attention, problem-solving, or other cognitive symptoms
• Mood swings, anxiety, depression, and other behavioral changes

In addition to these common symptoms, some people experience Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), where cognitive symptoms may last for months or even years. Others may be at greater risk for dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.

Common Causes of TBIs

While some TBIs are caused by falls or sports injuries, many are caused by the negligent acts of another person.

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • California is an at-fault state, and you can file a claim against another party for negligence even if you were partially at fault, as long as you were less than 50% at fault. However, your recovery will be minus the percentage you were at fault.
• Workplace Injuries
  • In most cases, Workers’ compensation limits employees from filing a personal injury claim. In certain cases, such as when an employer physically assaults an employee or is knowingly negligent, an employee may file a claim in civil court.
• Physical Violence
  • In cases of domestic violence, assault, robbery, and other types of physical violence, a claim may be filed in civil court in addition to any criminal charges.
• Falls
  • If you fall on another person’s property due to their negligence (for instance, if they leave a tripping hazard in a place one could reasonably believe would be clear), and sustain a TBI, they may be held liable.
• Medical Malpractice
  • If your TBI is the result of negligence or carelessness on the part of a medical professional, you may file a case against them.

While this list is not exhaustive, it covers many of the most common causes of TBIs caused by other parties.

California Statute of Limitations

When a TBI is caused by another person, California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 305.1 imposes a two-year statute of limitations for filing a TBI claim. While two years may seem like plenty of time, TBI treatments can often last far longer than expected.

In some cases, such as with a defective item that causes injury or death, the statute of limitations is extended to no more than five years.

Hiring a traumatic brain injury lawyer promptly can help you recover medical costs resulting from your accident as well as future medical costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Hire a Monterey Park Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

TBIs are often extremely taxing for the victim. When you hire a traumatic brain injury lawyer to help recover damages from someone else’s carelessness, you can concentrate on healing. Your lawyer does the work of building a case to hold the other party, or their insurance company, accountable.

When you file a personal injury claim against the negligent party, your TBI lawyer may collect evidence of the incident and your injury. Some common documents that can help prove your case include:

• Medical records showing the diagnosis and treatment of your injury
• Medical billing showing the cost of your treatment
• Police reports can show accidents, acts of violence, and other events that would generate a police report.
• Injury reports show whether the workplace recorded the details of your injury.
• Witness statements may be invaluable to show others who corroborate your recollection of events.
• Motor vehicle repair bills show the extent of an accident and add to the value of the recovery.
• Train or other transportation receipts can show the cost of transportation if you are unable to drive or your motor vehicle was damaged.
• Physical therapy referrals can show that there will be future costs associated with your treatment.

Traumatic brain injury lawyers can also consult with medical professionals to gauge how long it will take to heal and what the actual cost of that entails.

Your pain and suffering (non-economic damages) will also affect your financial recovery, and a well-trained TBI attorney can point to emotional or mental health strain, damaged relationships, or the impact your injury has on your day-to-day life.

A Small but Powerful Local Law Firm

At Gallegos Law Firm, you can expect a thorough assessment of your case, using over 20 years of experience in personal injury claims. Because Gallegos Law Firm is a local boutique firm, no case is treated like a number.

Located in Monterey Park, California our firm is convenient for those wishing to avoid the busy downtown area. We also provide translation for our Spanish-speaking clients.

George A. Gallegos’s personal attention, empathy, and litigation experience make him a hands-on attorney. He is skilled in strategic negotiation, but he’s not afraid to go to trial when necessary to protect his client’s rights. Personal injury cases are filed at the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles. Civil cases worth less than $12,500 are filed in Small Claims Court.

Our team takes the time to hear your story and listen to your specific needs, and when Mr. Gallegos negotiates, those needs are important to him. The negligent party’s attorney may try to malign your reputation or insinuate that you are exaggerating your TBI symptoms. Our team works to show how you are affected not only presently, but in the future.

If you have suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact Gallegos Law Firm today.