Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers in Rocklin, CA

Serving Clients In Rocklin and Newport Beach

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Life-Altering Impact 

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is more than just a head injury; it is a profound and often life-altering event that can forever change an individual's physical, cognitive, and emotional capabilities. 

For negligence-based accident victims in Rocklin, Auburn, North Auburn, and Roseville, and their families, a TBI can plunge them into a challenging and uncertain future. Patrick Law, P.C. understands the immense complexities and devastating consequences of these injuries and can provide compassionate yet fierce legal representation to secure the vital resources needed for recovery and adaptation.

Request a free consultation with a Rocklin traumatic brain injury attorney. Call (949) 998-5495 or reach out online for help. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience. 

What a Personal Injury Claim Can Do for TBI Accident Victims

While no legal claim can undo the damage of a TBI from a catastrophic accident, a successful personal injury claim can provide critical financial resources and a sense of justice essential for navigating this new reality. 

A claim can help TBI victims and their families recover compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses. Covering the full spectrum of medical care, from immediate emergency treatment to long-term rehabilitation, specialized therapies, medication, and necessary adaptive equipment.
• Lost wages and earning capacity. Compensation for income lost due to being unable to work and projected future income loss if the TBI permanently affects the ability to return to work or earn at the same level.
• Pain and suffering. Damages for the profound physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and other non-economic impacts of the injury.
• Home modifications. The costs for necessary alterations to the home to accommodate new disabilities (such as wheelchair ramps and accessible bathrooms).
• Caregiving costs. Compensation for professional in-home care or family members who must leave work or significantly alter their lives to provide care.
• Property damage. If applicable, reimbursement for vehicle or other personal property damaged in a negligence-based accident.

Why TBI Claims Are Complicated & Need Skilled Legal Representation

TBI claims are significantly more complex than typical personal injury cases due to several critical factors:

• Delayed and evolving symptoms. TBI symptoms, especially from mild to moderate injuries, may not appear immediately, or their full impact may only become clear weeks, months, or even years after the accident. Proving the direct link between the incident and these delayed symptoms requires thorough medical documentation and testimony.
• Subjectivity of symptoms. Many TBI symptoms, such as chronic fatigue, memory issues, and mood swings, are subjective, making them challenging for insurance companies to accept without robust objective evidence.
• Extensive future damages. Accurately calculating the lifelong costs, including future medical care, lost earning potential over decades, and non-economic damages, requires collaboration with a network of medical specialists, life care planners, vocational experts, and economists.
• Aggressive defense. Due to the high value of these claims, insurance companies and corporate defendants will mount a vigorous defense, employing their own experts to downplay the injury's severity or dispute its connection to the accident.
• Specialized medical evidence. Success often hinges on compelling medical testimony from neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other specialists who can explain the intricacies of brain injury to a jury.