One moment can change everything. You’re driving along Pacific Coast Highway, or working through a normal shift, or playing the sport you love, when everything suddenly shifts. A traumatic brain injury doesn’t just affect your body. It changes how you think, feel, and move through the world while impacting your family, income, and future. Whether you are seeking a Huntington Beach brain injury lawyer for yourself or a loved one, Greene Broillet & Wheeler is on your side to seek accountability and compensation for what has changed your life.
When a head injury results from another person’s carelessness, sympathy is not enough. You are entitled to accountability, complete financial compensation, and legal representation that understands the gravity of your situation. Our legal team can help you understand your rights, pursue maximum recovery, and insist the responsible parties are held accountable. For more than 50 years, our firm has stood beside the people of Southern California whose lives were upended by catastrophic injuries. We have secured record-setting verdicts and settlements. These resources have helped our clients rebuild after unimaginable trauma.
When you’re facing the uncertainty of a brain injury, experience and proven results truly matter. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, we have more than five decades of trial experience in some of the most complex injury cases. Over the last fifty years, we have built a legacy of landmark verdicts that have helped shape California personal injury law.
That track record has earned recognition from some of the nation’s most respected legal organizations. We’ve been named to Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers®, where we rank as Tier 1 in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs in Los Angeles for 2025. Our founders are members of the exclusive Inner Circle of Advocates, which recognizes America’s top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers. Additionally, many members of our firm have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California with prestigious awards acknowledging leadership and excellence in advocacy.
These honors reflect our commitment to every client we serve. Each case benefits from our complete trial team, including in-house investigators, expert witnesses, and legal strategists working together on your behalf. When you work with us, you gain a law firm recognized for its credibility, outcomes, and dedication. We are prepared to represent you and your family in even the most challenging traumatic brain injury case.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden impact, jolt, or blow disrupts the brain’s normal function. According to the California Department of Rehabilitation, the most common causes include motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports accidents, and acts of intentional violence.
The effects of a TBI can range from temporary cognitive or physical symptoms to permanent, life-changing disabilities. Some individuals experience headaches, dizziness, or short-term memory problems, while others face long-term impairments that affect mobility, communication, and emotional stability.
Many of these injuries occur under preventable circumstances, such as distracted or impaired driving, unsafe property conditions, or inadequate supervision during recreational activities. Regardless of the circumstances, each situation requires careful legal and medical evaluation to determine who was responsible and how the injury will affect the victim’s future.
While some people recover fully after a TBI, others live with lasting complications that require lifelong medical care and rehabilitation.
When a person suffers a brain injury, the consequences can be life-altering. Because the brain controls nearly every bodily function, even small damage can disrupt how a person thinks, moves, or interacts with the world
Symptoms can appear immediately or develop gradually over days, weeks, or even months, and may include:
A TBI often not only affects the injured person but also their family, as spouses and parents often become caregivers while navigating medical appointments, therapy, and major financial strain. That’s why it’s critical to seek both medical and legal guidance right away. A Huntington Beach brain injury lawyer can help you document symptoms, medical reports, and witness accounts that play an essential role in building a strong personal injury claim.
When another party’s negligence causes a traumatic brain injury, victims have the right to seek full compensation for their losses and hold the responsible parties accountable. Compensation in personal injury cases may include both present and future damages, such as emotional and long-term effects that may not be immediately apparent.
These recoverable damages typically include:
Calculating the full value of these damages requires specialized expertise, which is why our Huntington Beach brain injury lawyers work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, economists, and life-care planners to determine the true cost of a TBI. When insurance companies undervalue these injuries, we have the trial experience to pursue justice in court.
No one should face the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury alone. Our Huntington Beach brain injury lawyers are ready to stand with you and be your guides and advocates while you focus on recovery. We’ll handle the investigation, gather expert testimony, and fight for accountability every step of the way.
When a brain injury occurs due to negligence, call Greene Broillet & Wheeler at 866-634-4525 or contact us online to schedule a confidential consultation. We’re here to help you rebuild your life and hold those responsible fully accountable.
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Named in Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms,” Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP ranks as Tier 1 Personal Injury Litigation- Plaintiffs in Los Angeles.
Many firm members have been honored by the Consumer Attorneys of California, including Browne Greene, Christine Spagnoli, and Bruce Broillet, recipients of the Marvin E. Lewis Award. In addition, attorneys Bruce Broillet, Scott Carr, Molly McKibben, and Tobin Lanzetta has been honored with the Consumer Attorney of the Year Award.
All of our attorneys are proud to be active members of the Los Angeles County Bar Association or LACBA.
Our attorneys were featured in TopVerdict for having one of the Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts in California in 2019, with $15 million won for the plaintiff in Keck v. Bel-Air Bay Club.
Partners Geoff Wells and Ivan Puchalt were both named among the 2025 Consumer Attorney Visionaries by LA Times Studios.
Several partners are active members in the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, with attorneys Browne Greene, Bruce Broillet, and Christine Spagnoli named “Trial Lawyer of the Year.”
Firm partners Christine D. Spagnoli and Molly McKibben have both been honored by the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and are active members.
After winning $2.6 million for the plaintiff’s side in a head-on collision case, our victory was named in the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2019 by TopVerdict.
Several of our partners are members in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national invite-only association consisting of the most experienced trial lawyers.
Our team includes several Fellows and Associates with the invite-only International Society of Barristers in recognition of their trial advocacy.
Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, was featured by TopVerdict in the Top 100 Settlements across all practice areas in California for 2019.
Bruce A. Broillet and Christine D. Spagnoli are Fellows with the invite-only International Academy of Trial Lawyers, a group of elite trial lawyers from over 30 countries.
Recipients of this recognition are held up to the same standards as for The Best Lawyers in America, but only legal professionals in the first ten years of their careers qualify. Four attorneys at GBW have been recognized with this award in 2021.
Founding partners Browne Greene and Bruce A. Broillet are both members of the exclusive invite-only Inner Circle of Advocates, as two of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in America.
Our firm has more attorneys on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists than any other law firm in Southern California, with 15 members selected.
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