Los Angeles Brain Injury Attorneys

Brain injuries can occur in many different types of accidents, and they can range widely in terms of their severity and outlook. In some cases, even a single concussion can have long-term effects. Whether you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall accident, or recreational activity, you could be eligible to file a claim to seek compensation.

An experienced Los Angeles brain injury attorney can speak with you today about your case.  Even a brain injury that at first seems minor, can have serious consequences.  Just recently comedian Bob Saget died of a brain injury several hours after he suffered a fall.

What is a Brain Injury in Los Angeles?

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury that affects how the brain works.” TBIs “may be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or penetrating injury (such as from a gunshot) to the head.” Traumatic brain injuries can be mild (i.e., concussions), moderate, or severe. 

In 2019, the CDC reported that approximately 61,000 traumatic brain injury deaths occurred, which amounts to an average of 166 TBI-related deaths per day. According to Brainline.org, TBIs are contributing factors in approximately 30 percent of injury-related deaths in the U.S., while about 2.8 million people visit emergency departments every year to be treated for head trauma due to a TBI. In total, about 282,000 people are hospitalized every year with traumatic brain injuries.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

Common causes of TBIs include but are not limited to:

• Motor vehicle accidents;
• Falls, including slips and falls;
• Recreational activities and sports; 
• Being struck by an object; and
• Assaults.

Older adults are at particularly high risk of serious and life-threatening brain injuries in falls, and TBI-related hospitalizations are highest among adults aged 75 and older.

Statute of Limitations for Brain Injury Lawsuits 

When a person suffers a brain injury in an accident or an incident resulting from another party’s negligence, there is only a limited amount of time in which that injured person can file a lawsuit. Under the California personal injury statute of limitations, most brain injury lawsuits will need to be filed within two years from the date you suffered the TBI. Failure to file a lawsuit within two years from the date of the injury will typically result in a time-barred claim.

Seek Advice from Our Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyers

Sustaining a serious brain injury can be devastating, and our brain injury attorneys in Los Angeles know how critical it is to seek the financial compensation you need and to hold the responsible party accountable for the harm caused. If you or somebody you love suffered a concussion or another type of TBI, our firm can speak with you today about your options for filing a lawsuit. 

Contact El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers today to discuss your case with one of our attorneys and to find out more about the services we provide to injury victims in Los Angeles, California. Call us now at (213) 985-1120.