When a preventable accident in Sacramento results in a brain injury, the victim or victim’s family has the right to hold someone accountable. At Jacoby & Meyers, our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to advocating for brain injury victims in the pursuit of justice and fair financial compensation.
We have earned the trust of tens of thousands of clients in over 72 years of service. Contact our Sacramento brain injury lawyers today to discuss how we can help you with a brain injury case.
Our Sacramento office is located at 1215 K St., 17th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Why Choose the Brain Injury Lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers?
- No other personal injury law firm in California has more wins or higher settlements than Jacoby & Meyers. We have a 99 percent success rate and more than $2 billion won.
- We have over 50 years of experience handling brain injury cases in Sacramento. Our results include $3.75 million and $2.5 million settlements for brain injury clients.
- Our attorneys take pride in providing outstanding customer service. We will guide you through your brain injury claim from start to finish so that you can get back to the life you love.
- You won’t pay us a dime in attorney’s fees for services rendered on your brain injury case unless we secure a settlement or judgment award on your behalf.
What Can a Sacramento Brain Injury Lawyer Do for You?
If you or someone close to you has suffered a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, or the failure to act with proper care, a Sacramento brain injury lawyer can provide invaluable assistance. A lawyer can carefully review your situation and explain your legal rights in simple terms, helping you make educated choices moving forward.
An attorney can conduct a thorough investigation of the accident that caused the brain injury, searching for signs and evidence of fault. Then, your lawyer can take over negotiations with insurance companies to fight for a just settlement. An attorney will have the ability to hire brain injury experts at the top of their fields, including medical experts or neurologists who can testify.
Having an attorney represent you during the claims process increases your odds of winning your brain injury case and achieving the monetary recovery you deserve. Your attorney will accurately determine the value of your case and use aggressive negotiation strategies to get the most out of your claim. If necessary, your lawyer can bring your brain injury case to trial in Sacramento.
What Is a Brain Injury?
A brain injury describes any damage or harm done to one or more parts of the brain, including the tissues and brain cells. Brain injuries can impair the normal function of the brain, leading to severe consequences that can include permanent damage. How a brain injury will affect a victim depends on the type and severity of the injury.
Types of Brain Injuries Often Involved in Personal Injury Cases
There are two main types of brain injuries: traumatic and acquired. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are caused by external trauma, such as a physical bump or blow to the victim’s head or skull. Acquired brain injuries (ABIs) result from internal factors, such as a lack of oxygen reaching the brain or a stroke.
TBIs are more commonly involved in personal injury claims than ABIs. Common types of traumatic brain injuries include:
- Concussion
- Contusion
- Diffuse-axonal injury
- Coup-contrecoup injury
- Hematoma
- Edema
- Hemorrhage
- Skull fracture (open head injury)
- Penetrating brain injury
Concussion is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. If you are diagnosed with any type of TBI due to the fault of another party in Sacramento, discuss your legal opportunities with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have experience handling all types of brain injury cases in California.
Top Causes of Brain Injuries in Sacramento
Traumatic brain injuries can occur if an accident victim strikes his or her head on any object or surface in an accident, as well as if something sharp penetrates the skull and injures the brain. Most brain injuries in Sacramento are preventable.
The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries include:
- Automobile accidents
- Large truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle and e-bike accidents
- Electric scooter accidents
- Ridesharing accidents
- Slip, trip and fall accidents
- Sports and recreational activities
- Diving accidents
- Workplace incidents
- Struck-by falling or flying objects
- Explosive blasts
- Acts of violence (e.g., physical assault)
The personal injury lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers can guide you through the claims process following any type of brain injury accident in Sacramento. We will explain the specific laws and nuances involved in your individual case, giving you a clear idea of your rights, options and how you should proceed.
What Are Your Rights After Suffering a Brain Injury in Sacramento?
In California, the civil justice system provides an opportunity for victims of negligence to seek justice by filing personal injury lawsuits. When it can be proven based on a preponderance of the evidence that another person or party caused your brain injury, you and your family could qualify for financial compensation from that party.
A “preponderance of the evidence” means more likely to be true than not true. This is one of the lesser burdens of proof; however, compelling evidence is still needed for a successful claim. Evidence available to support a brain injury case may include police or accident reports, medical records, eyewitness statements, expert testimony, photographs and videos, and accident reconstruction.
Proving fault in a brain injury case generally requires evidence of the four elements of negligence: duty of care, breach of duty, causation and damages. Someone else must have had a legal obligation not to cause you harm, and must have failed to meet this requirement with a careless or reckless act, resulting in your brain injury and related damages.
Contact Jacoby & Meyers for a Free Review of Your Sacramento Brain Injury Case
Seeking justice for a traumatic brain injury in Sacramento could result in financial compensation for your related medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, psychological trauma, and more. While money will not make up for an injury as serious as a brain injury, it can make it easier for you to recover and move forward.
You deserve justice as someone with a brain injury because of the mistakes or actions of another person. Contact Jacoby & Meyers 24/7 to begin your legal journey. Call our Sacramento law office at (916) 269-8918 or contact us online anytime and we will get back to you right away.
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