A brain injury can happen for a variety of reasons, interrupting your brain functioning and leaving you with severe symptoms. If you suffered a brain injury, seek emergency medical care right away. Then, contact an experienced San Bernardino brain injury lawyer for reliable assistance and to discuss your legal options for your personal injury.
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At Gonzales Law Offices, we can investigate your injury to optimize the value of your claim. We are dedicated to helping people positively resolve their personal injury matters. For over a decade, our hard-working, zealous lawyer has helped thousands of personal injury clients with their legal issues, including serious brain injury claims. Our team has the resources and legal experience to benefit your specific situation.
We pride ourselves on clear client communication and skill in the courtroom, when necessary. Rest assured, we have extensive experience at the San Bernardino Superior Court. We have a reputation for pursuing the full compensation available for our brain injury clients. Hire a San Bernardino brain injury lawyer at Gonzales Law Offices to maximize your compensation after a serious brain injury.
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What Is a Brain Injury?
A brain injury can happen because of many different types of situations, like:
Brain bleeding
Inadequate oxygen supply
Head trauma
An infection
Some symptoms are noticeable right away, while others can take time to develop after an injury. Some common brain injury symptoms include:
Headaches
Blurry vision
Nausea/Vomiting
Dizziness
Memory issues
Issues with concentration
Issues with sleep
Light and noise sensitivity
Slurred speech
Ear ringing
Personality and mood changes
Other post-accident concerns
Some symptoms are mild and might even seem unrelated to your injury. Others are more serious, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Right away, seek medical care after a suspected brain issue. Even if you feel okay, it’s important to see a healthcare provider anyway. They can evaluate your injury and provide medical assistance. Sometimes, concussion symptoms are masked by other injury concerns, and a professional can help sort out your brain-related issues.
Often, a car, motorcycle, train, or bus accident can cause a concussion or traumatic brain injury, even if you don’t make direct contact with the vehicle. A sudden head shake can sufficiently cause a concussion. Brain injuries can also occur due to:
Medical negligence, such as surgical errors, a missed stroke, medication errors, etc.
Sports injuries
Violence
This is not a complete list, and an experienced attorney at our firm can assist with your brain injury recovery. If someone else was negligent or reckless and caused your brain injury, it’s important to contact an attorney. You may have trouble working or caring for your children, and an attorney can discuss your medical concerns.
Next Steps
A serious accident that leaves you with a brain injury can be overwhelming. However, you should document your medical visits and your brain injury symptoms. Have assistance documenting:
Accident-related symptoms
The date the symptoms began
Symptom severity
The impact your symptoms have had on your life
Your doctor visits
Your treatment
Recommended future treatment
Your medications
You can provide this information to your personal injury attorney for a potential injury claim.
California Brain Injuries
Brain injuries remain a significant health concern across the country. In the United States, there are about 1.7 million reported brain injuries each year, which result in 53,000 deaths and 1.1 million emergency room visits.
In California specifically, adults over age 55 are at a higher risk of a traumatic brain injury. The California Department of Public Health reports that there are about 29,000 brain injuries requiring hospitalization annually, and in 2020 alone, there were 2,912 TBI-related deaths. This information shows brain injuries happen frequently and can result in fatalities.
Call a Lawyer
If you or a loved one suffered a recent brain injury incident, contact a knowledgeable lawyer from Gonzales Law Offices to discuss your legal recovery. They can discuss how to file a claim, pursue compensation for your injuries, and recover the costs of your brain injury and healthcare bills.
Meet Attorney Mark Gonzales, Esq.
Lead Counsel, Gonzales Law Offices
Since 2007, Mark has represented injured clients across Southern California in car, motorcycle, and truck accidents, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death, and premises liability. His time in insurance defense gives him inside perspective he uses to help clients take on powerful carriers. He has recovered over a million dollars for clients in difficult cases.
Bar: State Bar of California
Affiliations: CAALA, LACBA
Education: University of La Verne College of Law
Offices: Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Ontario
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What Amount Can I Get for a Brain Injury Case in San Bernardino, California?
The amount you can get for a brain injury case in San Bernardino is based on case-specific information such as your injury severity, your necessary future medical treatment, and the skill of your attorney when negotiating your damages recovery. To maximize the amount you receive, contact an attorney to discuss what you can potentially receive if you have a valid case.
What Kind of Damages Can I Typically Receive for a Brain Injury?
If you sustained a brain injury and it wasn’t your fault, you may be able to receive compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost future earning capacity, and loss of enjoyment of life. The at-fault party should be responsible for paying for your injuries and medical care. An attorney can discuss available recovery based on your situation.
Can I Negotiate My Own Personal Injury Claim?
While you can technically negotiate your own personal injury claim, it’s not recommended. An attorney can use their experience handling similar prior cases to aid your brain injury claim and ensure you’re getting the maximum amount possible for your injuries. They can determine your total damages and zealously pursue a higher amount than you could probably get working alone. An attorney can build a solid case for damages.
How Does an Attorney Prove Liability for a Brain Injury Claim?
An attorney can prove liability for a brain injury claim by showing negligence caused your brain injury. Negligence means someone was acting unreasonably under the circumstances and caused you harm. If you need to prove someone was negligent and caused your brain injury, an experienced San Bernardino attorney can positively resolve your injury claim and seek available damages.
Hire a Brain Injury Lawyer – Call Gonzales Law Offices
At Gonzales Law Offices, we communicate often with our clients and work hard to build relationships. Many clients are referrals from past clients, and that means a lot to us. With six locations across Southern California, we are ready to discuss your brain injury situation.
Our initial consultations are always free, so contact us when you’re ready to chat with a trusted San Bernardino brain injury lawyer.
I could not be more happy with the help Mark Gonzales provided. He was there for me every step of the way. He explained each step in a way that was easy for me to understand. He was available to me when ever I had a concern. His staff made me feel like I was family. I highly recommend Mark to anyone who needs legal help!
Robert R.
Mark helped me recover all my expenses due to my car accident. The insurance company tried to slow the process and doubted that I was even injured. Mark fought for me and gave me peace of mind. I felt like I had an army on my side since his staff worked tirelessly for me. They got the insurance company off my back and helped me get back on my feet faster than I expected.
April F.
Mark did a fantastic job for me when I slipped in a restaurant. I owner had the nerve to claim it was my heels, when clearly the floor was damaged and caused me to fall. He tried to make himself look like the victim of a scam. Mark put an end to that real fast. He took control of everything for me. He helped me get my medical costs paid as well as compensation for the lost time at work.
Dottie F.
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Vanessa M.
The people working here are very nice and helped make a bad experience better. They made the process go smoothly and were always willing to help and answer my questions. The attorney was very personable and willing to help. The office makes sure you are comfortable and that you understand the process. I highly recommend them.
Elizabeth R.
I would like to thank the attorney Mark Gonzalez and his staff for the prompt results representing my family with our case, I would highly recommend his office, thank you in advance.
Jose G.
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