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Knowing how common traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are in California can help you take the proper steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from sustaining a TBI. The effects of a traumatic brain injury can be long-lasting and physically, emotionally, and financially draining. If you suffer a TBI due to another person's negligence, you might be able to seek financial compensation under California law.
What Are The Symptoms of a Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries often occur from a violent blow to the head, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Some symptoms may show immediately following an accident, while others may appear several days or weeks later. The most common symptoms of a TBI include the following:
- Physical symptoms include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea or vomiting.
- Sensory problems, including sensitivity to light (photophobia), blurred vision, a bad taste in the mouth (dysgeusia), and ringing in the ears (tinnitus), can occur following a TBI.
- Cognitive and mental symptoms include memory problems, confusion, mood swings, anxiety or depression in men, impaired judgment, or difficulty concentrating.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
Like many other states in the United States, California has a statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit related to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). California's statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including those involving TBIs, is generally two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit against the responsible party or entity. It's important to note that there may be exceptions or variations to the statute of limitations depending on the circumstances of the case, so it's important to consult with a personal injury attorney to understand the specific deadlines and requirements that apply to your situation.
What Kind of Compensation Can I Receive?
You may be entitled to compensation if you prove you were injured due to someone else's negligence. The amount of compensation you obtain can vary based on various factors, including the circumstances surrounding the injury, the severity of the injury, and the injury's long-term effects.
It is best to consult a personal injury lawyer specializing in traumatic brain injury cases to get accurate legal advice on your situation. The compensation you receive can include medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of consortium. Sometimes, you may be awarded punitive damages, often used to punish the at-fault party for their grossly negligent or malicious actions.
Contact a San Diego Brain Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love suffered a traumatic brain injury due to someone else's fault, you should contact an attorney as soon as possible. The Law Office of Elliott Kanter is ready to aggressively protect your rights and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
To get started, call (619) 231-1883 to schedule your free consultation.
