Traumatic Brain Injury
If you suffered a TBI as the result of the actions or negligence of someone else you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, as well as to damages for your injury, including loss of consortium, loss of future income, and damages for pain and suffering and/or emotional distress. [FAQs About Damages]
You need an experienced trial lawyer who will prepare your case to go to trial in the event a fair settlement arrangement cannot be reached. Attorney John Rapillo has the legal experience to prepare your case and get you the best possible outcome. Contact us today for a free consultation with an attorney who can help.
What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the term used to describe the damage to the brain suffered as a result of a sudden physical force. The human brain consists of billions of microscopic fibers, suspended in cerebrospinal fluid. While the exterior skull is smooth, the inner surface contains ribbing and pronounced bony structures. Impact with these inner surfaces of the skull causes tearing and bruising that results in brain damage.
What causes TBI?
Injuries occur when momentum of the brain causes it to impact against a skull that has been decelerated. Typically, TBI is caused by the impact of the head with an object, such as when hitting a windshield or the dashboard of a car. In such cases, the injury is considered to be a closed head injury. Closed head injury also may occur when the brain undergoes a severe forward or backward shaking, such as with infants who are mishandled or in cases involving whiplash suffered during an automobile accident.
TBI can also be caused by a penetrating head injury, whereby an object such as a bullet penetrates through the skull and into the brain. Closed head injuries present unique challenges in litigation since they often will demonstrate no obvious external symptoms of injury, even though the damage to the brain can be severe.
TBI does not refer to brain injuries or defects that are hereditary, congenital or degenerative, or induced by birth trauma, toxic substances, or disease-producing organisms.
John Rapillo, TBI Attorney – Personal Injury and Accident Attorney at Law
Orange County Law Offices in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, California
In cases involving Traumatic Brain Injury, it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, prove the nature and extent of your injuries, and to enable expert medical witnesses to support the cause of your injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered what you believe may be a traumatic brain injury from an accident, call now at or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM.
You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. The sooner you call, the sooner we can help you understand your rights and the value of your case.
Mr. Rapillo is a member of the California State Bar and the Central and Southern Districts of the United States Federal District Courts, and member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of California, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association and Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Rapillo is former Vice President and Board member of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association.
His Orange County personal injury law practice is dedicated to representing the rights of accident and injury victims and helping them to recover from their losses. Read Attorney John Rapillo's profile
Newport Beach Law Offices
2700 Newport Boulevard, Suite 172, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Phone: 949-675-5060 | Toll free: 800-814-4771
Huntington Beach Law Offices
17011 Beach Blvd., Suite 900, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Phone: 714-848-4849 | Toll free: 800-814-4771