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Ventura Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Are You in Need of a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can affect a person's ability to work, communicate, remember information, control emotions, and live independently. Serious cases may require extensive medical treatment and long-term assistance.
If someone else's negligence caused your brain injury, the Ventura personal injury lawyers at NordstrandBlack PC can help you pursue maximum compensation.
You may want to speak with a brain injury attorney if:
- You suffered a brain injury in a car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, or other serious accident.
- Your brain injury has resulted in ongoing problems with memory, concentration, communication, coordination, or other everyday abilities.
- Your injury prevents you from working, reduces your earning capacity, or requires you to take significant time away from work.
- You need ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, therapy, in-home care, or other services because of your brain injury.
- An insurance company disputes the severity of your brain injury or questions whether the accident caused your condition.
- The insurance company offers compensation that does not adequately account for your medical expenses, loss of income, and other losses.
- You are unsure who may be responsible for your injuries or which insurance policies may provide coverage for your losses.
Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A TBI can affect your health, ability to work, and future independence. Call (805) 962-2022 for a free consultation to explore your legal options.
Why Choose Us Over Other Traumatic Brain Injury Accident Attorneys in Ventura?
Attorneys Renée Nordstrand-Black and Doug Black at NordstrandBlack PC represent people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in motor vehicle accidents and other incidents caused by negligence. We can investigate what happened, determine who is liable, and pursue maximum compensation.
An attorney can gather evidence demonstrating how the accident occurred and how the injury has affected your life. We understand that catastrophic injuries require a thorough evaluation of both present and future losses.
Here’s why so many people have come to trust our firm:
- Experience with catastrophic injury claims, representing people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and other serious injuries caused by negligence.
- Responsive and individualized representation, with clear communication and ongoing updates to help clients stay informed throughout their cases.
- 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, reflecting strong professional recognition and a commitment to serving injured clients.
- Experience handling challenging personal injury cases, including claims involving multiple responsible parties, disputed fault, significant injuries, and insurance disputes.
- AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, a peer-reviewed recognition of professional ability and ethical standards.
- Free consultations, allowing injured individuals and their families to discuss what happened, ask questions, and learn about their potential options without an upfront cost.
- Renée Nordstrand-Black received the Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award, recognizing her contributions and service to the legal profession.
- Premium Rating by Lawyer.com, recognizing the firm’s professional standing and work representing people in personal injury matters.
How a Lawyer Can Help
A traumatic brain injury lawyer can investigate how your injury occurred and build evidence connecting another party's negligence to your losses.
The investigation begins with determining what happened. Depending on the accident, an attorney may review police reports, photographs, videos, witness statements, vehicle information, property records, maintenance documents, or other evidence.
Your attorney will also examine the medical evidence documenting the brain injury. This may include emergency department records, neurological examinations, imaging, rehabilitation records, and evaluations of cognitive or functional limitations. A lawyer can identify how the injury has affected your ability to earn income and perform everyday activities.
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury is an injury that affects normal brain function after an external force causes trauma to the head or body. The injury may result from a direct impact, sudden acceleration or deceleration, or an object penetrating the skull.
Traumatic brain injuries result from an external force affecting the brain. A person may suffer TBI when the head strikes a steering wheel, pavement, floor, construction equipment, or another object.
A penetrating brain injury occurs when an object enters the skull and damages brain tissue. These injuries can be catastrophic and may require emergency surgery.
Severe brain injuries may cause significant or permanent neurological problems, including:
- Seizures
- Cognitive impairment
- Memory and concentration problems
- Difficulty speaking or communicating
- Paralysis or other physical impairments
- Changes in personality, mood, or behavior
- Difficulty performing everyday activities independently
- A need for long-term assistance
Experience Makes the Difference
A traumatic brain injury claim should account for both the immediate and long-term consequences of your injury. Call (805) 962-2022 to learn more today.
Types of Damages Available
Compensation in a traumatic brain injury claim depends on factors such as the severity and duration of the injury, its impact on the person’s life and ability to work, the financial losses involved, and available insurance coverage.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may address:
- Medical expenses, including past treatment and anticipated future medical care.
- Rehabilitation and therapy, such as physical, occupational, speech, and psychological therapy.
- Lost income, including wages lost while the injured person is unable to work.
- Reduced earning capacity when a brain injury affects the person’s ability to earn income in the future.
- Future care and assistance, including assistive equipment, home modifications, and help with everyday activities.
- Pain and suffering, including the physical and personal effects of the injury.
- Emotional distress resulting from the accident and its consequences.
- Disability or disfigurement caused by a lasting or permanent injury.
- Loss of enjoyment of life when the injury limits the person’s ability to participate in activities they previously enjoyed.
How Negligence Causes Brain Injuries
Negligence causes brain injuries when a person or business fails to use reasonable care and that failure leads to an accident or harmful exposure. Brain injuries can result from many types of preventable incidents.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are a common source of traumatic brain injuries. A person's head may strike the window, dashboard, steering wheel, or another part of the vehicle. The rapid forces created by a collision can also cause brain injury even without a direct impact to the head.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents can generate enormous force because of the size and weight of the vehicles involved. Occupants of smaller vehicles may suffer catastrophic head and brain injuries. A truck accident investigation may examine driver conduct, company practices, maintenance records, electronic data, and other evidence.
Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists have limited physical protection when struck by motor vehicles. Even when wearing a helmet, a cyclist can suffer a serious brain injury after being thrown from a bicycle or striking the pavement.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders can suffer severe head injuries during collisions because motorcycles lack the enclosed protection provided by passenger vehicles. A helmet can reduce the risk of certain injuries, but it cannot prevent every traumatic brain injury.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians may suffer brain injuries when struck by vehicles or thrown onto the roadway. These accidents can cause catastrophic injuries because pedestrians have virtually no protection from the initial impact.
Defective Products
A defective product may cause a brain injury when unsafe design, manufacturing problems, or inadequate warnings expose someone to unreasonable danger. Potential cases may involve defective vehicle components, fall safety equipment, machinery, consumer products, or other products.
Construction Site Accidents
Construction sites contain numerous hazards capable of causing head injuries, including falling objects, falls from heights, unsafe equipment, and moving vehicles. Determining liability requires examining who controlled the relevant work or property and which unsafe conditions caused the injury.
Dangerous Premises
Property owners and others responsible for maintaining premises have legal duties to address dangerous property conditions and provide warnings about unsafe conditions. Broken stairs, inadequate lighting, uneven walkways, missing railings, or other hazards can cause falls resulting in traumatic brain injuries.
Speak With an Experienced Ventura TBI Attorney
A traumatic brain injury can change your ability to work, maintain relationships, perform everyday activities, and live independently. When negligence causes that harm, you deserve to understand your legal options and the compensation that may be available.
NordstrandBlack PC represents people who have suffered serious and catastrophic injuries in Ventura and surrounding communities. Our attorneys can document your present and future losses and pursue compensation from negligent parties and their insurers.
To find out how we can help, call (805) 962-2022 for a free consultation with a Ventura traumatic brain injury lawyer today.
What Clients Are Saying About Us
I got excellent care and treatment- Ken Rosenfield (5-Star Google Review)
I got in a car accident and hired NordstrandBlack after a few weeks, when the responsible insurance company said I was at fault. Good thing I hired them soon after the accident because Renee and her team did amazing investigation to prove it was the other party’s fault, steered me toward excellent doctors and made sure I got excellent care and treatment, and guided me through the process. When the insurance company made a lowball offer, my lawyers were relentless in negotiating an amazing policy limit settlement well beyond my expectations! Don’t waste your time going to anyone you see on TV. NordstrandBlack is awesome!
He is a master negotiator with vast experience- Thomas Felkay (5-Star Google Review)
Doug Black and his office staff handled my case with exceptional professionalism, promptly returning calls and following up on every opportunity to get the best possible outcome on a complex lawsuit. He is a master negotiator with vast experience. His calm and respectful attitude provided a safe refuge during a difficult time. Highly recommended!
Case Results
$9,400,000 Total Settlement. Pedestrian Accident
NordstrandBlack PC obtained a confidential $9.4 million total settlement for a 65-year-old woman who was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Goleta. The collision caused a severe traumatic brain injury that required emergency surgery. Her husband also pursued a loss of consortium claim arising from the effects of her injuries.
$1,250,000.00 Settlement. Auto Accident
NordstrandBlack PC represented a 37-year-old woman who was rear-ended by an inattentive driver in Santa Barbara. She suffered a concussion, mild traumatic brain injury, cognitive communication difficulties, cervical pain with radiculopathy, shoulder impingement, lumbar pain, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and a sleep disorder. Before litigation, the responsible driver’s insurance carrier offered $35,000 to resolve the claim. NordstrandBlack PC continued advocating for the client, and two months before trial, the case resolved for the defendant’s $1.25 million policy limit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traumatic Brain Injuries
When should I contact a lawyer after a traumatic brain injury?
You should consider contacting a lawyer as soon as possible after a suspected brain injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Acting promptly can help preserve accident scene evidence, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical documentation, and other information that may support your claim.
What types of accidents can cause traumatic brain injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries can result from car accidents, truck and semi-truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, bicycle accidents, pedestrian collisions, construction accidents, dangerous premises, defective products, and slip and fall accidents. A lawyer can investigate whether another person or business was legally responsible for the incident.
Can I have a traumatic brain injury without losing consciousness?
Yes. A person does not necessarily have to lose consciousness to experience a traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can include headaches, dizziness, memory problems, confusion, concentration difficulties, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and emotional or behavioral changes.
What compensation can I pursue for a traumatic brain injury?
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may be available for medical expenses and other losses like loss of income, future treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, disability, loss of enjoyment of life, and assisted living care.
How does a lawyer prove negligence caused a brain injury?
A lawyer may use accident reports, photographs, videos, witness statements, medical records, expert evaluations, employment records, and other evidence to establish what happened and connect the negligent conduct to the brain injury. The specific evidence needed depends on how the injury occurred.
What if my traumatic brain injury symptoms appeared after the accident?
Some TBI symptoms may not be immediately apparent following an accident. Seeking appropriate medical attention and documenting when symptoms develop can be important for your health and for establishing the nature and progression of your injuries.
What should I do after suffering a traumatic brain injury?
Seek appropriate medical care as soon as possible and follow your healthcare provider’s treatment recommendations. You should also preserve accident evidence, avoid discussing your claim with insurers beyond what is necessary, and consider speaking with a traumatic brain injury lawyer about your legal options.
Who can be held liable for a traumatic brain injury?
Liability depends on how the injury occurred. A negligent driver, property owner, business, product manufacturer, contractor, or another party whose conduct caused or contributed to the injury may potentially be responsible.
What if an insurance company says my TBI symptoms are not related to the accident?
A traumatic brain injury lawyer can use medical records, accident evidence, witness testimony, and other documentation to establish the connection between the accident and your symptoms. Prompt medical evaluation can also help document when symptoms developed and how they progressed.
Meet Our Brain Injury Lawyers
Renée Nordstrand-Black
Renée Nordstrand-Black is the founding partner of NordstrandBlack PC. Renée helps clients navigate difficult legal matters involving motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, birth injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, and other personal injury claims. She works to ensure clients understand their rights, legal options, and the steps involved in pursuing compensation. Her approach emphasizes careful preparation, clear communication, and personalized attention throughout the legal process.
Doug Black
Doug Black is a dedicated trial attorney and partner of NordstrandBlack PC, where he represents individuals and families harmed by the negligence of others. His practice includes motor vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability, birth injuries, and other serious personal injury matters. Doug understands that injury claims can involve complicated questions about liability, insurance coverage, medical treatment, and the full extent of a person’s losses. He works closely with clients to explain the legal process, investigate the circumstances surrounding their injuries, and develop claims based on the available evidence.