Ventura Brain Injury Attorneys

Tenacious Legal Counsel for Difficult Cases

Suffering a brain injury due to an accident caused by another party can be a life-altering experience. Navigating the complex legal process of filing an injury claim can add overwhelming stress during an intense and vulnerable recovery period. But you don’t have to face the challenge of pursuing compensation on your own.

The trusted team at Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP in Ventura is dedicated to helping people navigate brain injury claims to pursue the justice and compensation they deserve. Our highly skilled attorneys and litigators have a deep knowledge of the law, extensive resources to use when crafting a case, and a commitment to doing what is right for our clients. Our comprehensive approach to casework allows us to build solid claims that accurately reflect the full extent of our clients’ injuries and losses, past and future. If you or someone you love suffered a brain injury in an accident, contact us immediately. We put our knowledge, experience, and determination to work for you—so you can focus on getting better.

Different Types of Brain Injuries

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from an outside force, such as a blow or bump to the head, a strong jolt, or an object that penetrates the skull. A TBI can occur due to many different types of accidents or dangerous situations. The symptoms, complications, prognoses, and potential long-term life changes associated with various types of brain injuries depend on many factors, including the type, location, and severity of the damage.

Because every TBI is unique, every brain injury claim must be handled with a highly individualized approach.

Our Ventura brain injury lawyers never use “cookie-cutter” strategies. Each client and case receives our complete attention and the full force of our firm’s skill, experience, and resources. Whatever type of brain injury you have sustained, we are committed to building the most effective claim possible in your case.

Four common types of brain injuries are:

• Concussions: A concussion is typically a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) caused by an impact or sudden movement that shakes the brain inside the skull. Symptoms can include headaches, confusion, dizziness, and memory problems. While concussions are usually not life-threatening, their effects can still be serious and long-lasting.
•  Hematomas: A blood clot called a hematoma can form anywhere in the brain or on its surface. Blood clots can increase pressure inside the skull, causing unconsciousness or permanent brain damage. Hematomas can occur immediately after a brain injury or develop over days or weeks.
• Penetrating injuries: A penetrating brain injury occurs when an object enters the skull and damages the flesh of the brain. Depending on the object’s trajectory, this type of injury can affect one or multiple areas of the brain and cause severe, permanent physical and cognitive impairments.
• Second-impact syndrome: When an individual sustains a second brain injury before fully healing from a prior brain injury, they may suffer second-impact syndrome. This can lead to rapid and potentially fatal brain swelling, among other serious health complications.

Are Brain Injuries Common?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Brain Injury Association of America estimate that 1.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury each year—about one every 15 seconds, most commonly a young person. At any given time, approximately 5.3 million Americans are living with a permanent disability or health complication caused by a brain injury. Experts believe most TBIs are caused by preventable accidents.

How Brain Injuries Happen

When someone suffers a brain injury due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another party, California law entitles the injured individual to file a claim for compensation. Legal action can help an injured person cover their medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages resulting from the injury. If you have sustained a TBI caused by someone else, our Ventura brain injury attorneys are ready to evaluate your case and guide you through the complex legal processes involved in a brain injury claim.

There are many common causes of brain injuries, including:

• Falls: Whether it’s slipping on a wet floor, tripping over uneven pavement, or tumbling off a scaffolding, falls are a frequent cause of brain injuries. Property owners may be held liable if they failed to maintain safe conditions and that failure caused someone else to suffer a TBI.
• Motor vehicle accidents: Car, truck, and motorcycle collisions often cause brain injuries, especially in cases involving high-speed impacts. Other drivers may be at fault if they were speeding, driving recklessly, or under the influence.
• Bicycle accidents: Cyclists are particularly vulnerable to brain injuries, even when wearing helmets. Drivers who fail to share the road responsibly can cause bicycle accidents and be held liable for the resulting damages and harm.
• Sports injuries: Contact sports like football, hockey, and boxing carry a high risk of concussions and other brain injuries. Coaches, schools, or leagues may be liable if they didn’t provide adequate protective equipment or neglected to enforce safety rules.
• Defective products: Faulty ladders, malfunctioning car parts, unsafe toys, and other defective products can cause accidents leading to brain injuries. Manufacturers may be held responsible if their product was not designed or manufactured correctly, or if they didn’t provide adequate warnings about potential risks.
• Concussive blasts: Active-duty military personnel are at risk of traumatic brain injuries from explosive blasts. In some cases, the government or defense contractors may be held accountable if they provided defective equipment that failed to protect against brain injuries.

Short- and Long-Term Symptoms of TBI

A traumatic brain injury can be devastating and have long-lasting impacts on your health, functioning, and quality of life. The severity of TBI symptoms varies depending on the type and extent of the injury, and these symptoms can manifest immediately or develop over time.

From seeking medical attention in the immediate aftermath of a head injury, to managing recovery, to handling a TBI claim, it is important to recognize the full range of both short- and long-term brain injury effects.

The following are typical short-term symptoms of TBI: 

• Headaches
• Dizziness or loss of balance
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion or disorientation
• Sensitivity to light and sound
• Temporary loss of consciousness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Difficulty concentrating

The above symptoms can appear immediately after an accident, or they may take several hours or days to occur. Other TBI symptoms can take much longer to develop, and the injured person may never recover from them.

These are commonly understood as long-term consequences of TBI:

• Persistent headaches or neck pain
• Difficulty remembering, concentrating, or making decisions
• Slowness in thinking, speaking, acting, or reading
•  Getting lost or easily confused
• Changes in sleep patterns
•  Loss of sense of taste or smell
•  Mood swings, stress, anxiety, or depression
• Seizures or tremors
• Motor function or coordination problems

At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, our brain injury attorneys in Ventura can collaborate with medical experts to understand the extent of your brain injury and its potential long-term implications. We use every available resource to build a powerful case, and fight tirelessly to win the justice and compensation you deserve.

What Is the Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury?

Initial medical treatment for TBI typically involves stabilizing the patient to prevent further injury, ensuring adequate oxygen supply to the brain, and maintaining blood flow. Depending on the nature and severity of the brain injury, early treatment can also include monitored hospitalization, surgery, medication to limit secondary damage to the brain, anti-seizure drugs, and more.

Rehabilitation can be a central part of long-term recovery from a TBI, and patients may benefit from several types of rehabilitative care. Physical therapy can help improve strength, coordination, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Occupational therapy might be necessary to relearn or develop new strategies for daily tasks such as eating, getting dressed, and writing. Speech and language therapy may help with communication challenges arising from the injury.

Pursuing a brain injury claim is often essential to cover the high costs associated with TBI—from immediate medical treatment to long-term care services, assistive devices, and the necessary home modifications to accommodate a brain injury-induced disability.

Compensation in TBI Claims

The experienced attorneys at our nationally recognized firm understand the devastating impact a brain injury can have on the victim’s life, and we believe in holding negligent parties accountable for their mistakes. No matter the value of your claim, we have the skill, resources, and drive to handle it. In our lengthy and successful history as a firm, we have secured many multimillion-dollar case results, including both settlements and jury verdicts.

Types of compensation that might be available through a successful brain injury claim include:

• Medical treatment costs: Medical costs can include expenses for hospital stays, surgeries, medication, and any other treatment related to your brain injury.
• Future care costs: If your brain injury requires ongoing medical care or treatment, these future costs can be included in the claim.
• Specialized care costs: The cost of rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and any necessary modifications to your home or vehicle can be added to the value of your TBI claim.
• Lost wages: If your brain injury has resulted in missed work or reduced earning capacity, compensation can be sought for lost income.
• Pain and suffering: Non-economic damages refer to the physical pain and emotional trauma endured as a result of a serious injury, such as a TBI.
• Lessened enjoyment of life: If your brain injury has led to a decreased ability to enjoy life or participate in hobbies and activities that used to bring happiness and satisfaction, this specific type of loss can also be factored into the claim.
• Shortened life expectancy: A severe brain injury can shorten the patient’s life expectancy. If this happened to you, additional compensation may be demanded.

Seek Legal Help to Build Your TBI Claim

At , our brain injury lawyers in Ventura take great pride in guiding and supporting clients through every step of their brain injury claims. We understand that navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, especially in the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury. Our goal is to alleviate that stress by handling all aspects of the legal process, so our clients can focus on recovery and rebuilding their life.

Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP provides key legal services, including:

• Researching the accident: We will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding your accident, including reviewing police reports, medical records, and witness statements.
• Finding evidence of liability: We gather and analyze evidence to establish the negligence or fault of the other party involved in the accident. This process may include working with accident reconstruction experts, forensic specialists, and other professionals.
• Calculating damages: We frequently work with medical professionals and financial planners and other experts to accurately calculate current and future medical costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages associated with the brain injury.
• Creating and filing a claim: After drafting a comprehensive demand letter outlining the facts of the case and the compensation sought, we will handle the process of filing the claim with the relevant insurance company, or court if necessary.
• Attempting to negotiate a settlement: Our attorneys will represent your interests in settlement negotiations, aiming to secure fair and just compensation without the need for a trial.
• Litigating in court: While our goal is to settle cases out of court whenever possible, we prepare each case as if it will go to trial.

Call GBW Now If You Have a TBI Claim

At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, we understand the complex processes and obstacles you’ll face in pursuing a brain injury claim. Our experienced brain injury attorneys are here to make your journey less overwhelming by guiding you every step of the way. We’re committed to fighting for the maximum compensation owed to our clients, even when that means taking tough defendants to court. Call today and trust your TBI case to us.

We offer free initial consultations for inquiring clients. Call (866) 634-4525 to schedule yours.