{"id":3152,"date":"2024-10-14T23:36:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T23:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/protection.abogadosnow.com\/personal-injury\/traumatic-brain-injuries\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T15:22:09","slug":"traumatic-brain-injuries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/traumatic-brain-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesiones Cerebrales Traum\u00e1ticas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3152\" class=\"elementor elementor-3152\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fddb859 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fddb859\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54060102 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"54060102\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Lesiones Cerebrales Traum\u00e1ticas (TBI)  <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-510a082f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"510a082f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ddd504e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ddd504e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664bef05 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"664bef05\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588ecb3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"588ecb3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Depositphotos_233077592_XL-r574jm2wf3a0saxizv9cnojbke60w7sref3yxd1b3k.webp\" title=\"Depositphotos_233077592_XL\" alt=\"Depositphotos_233077592_XL\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58443cbd elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"58443cbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-853\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e364982 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e364982\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63140097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63140097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p dir=\"ltr\">A traumatic brain injury can change your cognitive, physical, and emotional life, sometimes with symptoms that appear days after the accident. If another party\u2019s negligence caused it, you can pursue compensation for treatment, lost earning capacity, and more. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Protection Law Group<\/strong><\/a> represents <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/\"><strong>TBI victims across California<\/strong><\/a> on contingency: no upfront fees, and you pay only if we win.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p><ul dir=\"ltr\"><li>TBIs range from mild to severe, and symptoms can be delayed, so prompt medical care matters.<\/li><li>Recovery can include future medical care, rehabilitation, and lost earning capacity, not just immediate bills.<\/li><li>Egregious negligence may support punitive damages.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><br \/>Dealing a brain injury in El Segundo? Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/contact\/\">free consultation<\/a> today.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d2461ac e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d2461ac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12c2008b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12c2008b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b38df1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b38df1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Las lesiones cerebrales traum\u00e1ticas (TBI) son condiciones complejas y transformadoras de la vida que resultan de impactos repentinos en la cabeza o el cuerpo. Las TBI pueden tener efectos tanto a corto como a largo plazo en el bienestar cognitivo, f\u00edsico y psicol\u00f3gico de un individuo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p>Las TBI se clasifican como leves, moderadas o graves, con s\u00edntomas que van desde desorientaci\u00f3n breve hasta p\u00e9rdida prolongada de la conciencia y deterioro cognitivo severo. Los signos comunes de TBI incluyen dolores de cabeza, n\u00e1useas, dificultades en el habla, cambios de humor y sensibilidades sensoriales. En casos severos, pueden ocurrir v\u00f3mitos persistentes, convulsiones, p\u00e9rdida de coordinaci\u00f3n o incluso coma.\u00a0<\/p><p>These injuries often result from a myriad of accidents, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\/\">vehicle collisions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/slip-trip-and-fall-accidents\/\">falls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/construction-accident\/\">workplace incidents<\/a><\/strong> or assaults. The effects can impact physical abilities, cognitive function, emotional stability, and social interactions. Victims may experience partial paralysis, chronic pain, memory issues, depression, or difficulties with basic tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b46af8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b46af8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a27abad e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a27abad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abebcce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"abebcce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>La compensaci\u00f3n en casos de TBI puede incluir cobertura para el tratamiento m\u00e9dico inmediato y futuro, capacidad de ingresos perdidos, costos de rehabilitaci\u00f3n y da\u00f1os no econ\u00f3micos como dolor y sufrimiento o p\u00e9rdida de disfrute de la vida. En casos de negligencia extrema, tambi\u00e9n se pueden buscar da\u00f1os punitivos.\u00a0<\/p><p>Para quienes se ven afectados por TBI como resultado de la negligencia de otro, se aconseja buscar asesor\u00eda legal de inmediato.<\/p><p>A brain injury can reshape your earning power for life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/es\/el-segundo\/personal-injury\/\"><strong>Protection Law Group<\/strong><\/a> can pursue compensation for future care and lost capacity, not just today\u2019s bills.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b480e96 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b480e96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97b7bf9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"97b7bf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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1536w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-catastrophic-injury-lawyer-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/california-catastrophic-injury-lawyer-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecf0b5e elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ecf0b5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-853\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-1024x640.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-768x480.png 768w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.protectionlawgroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/border1.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f047af5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1f047af5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452093df e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"452093df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71de7d6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71de7d6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Si t\u00fa o alguien que conoces ha sufrido una lesi\u00f3n cerebral traum\u00e1tica (TBI), cont\u00e1ctanos de inmediato. \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4116e6f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4116e6f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u00a1Protegemos tus derechos! \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682129b8 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"682129b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"\/es\/#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dpopup%3Aopen%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6IjEzNzIiLCJ0b2dnbGUiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Agenda una consulta<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa0739f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa0739f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6483a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6483a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef5f842 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"ef5f842\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-ef5f842\" data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"ef5f842\" data-accordion-type=\"accordion\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-tbi-symptoms-show-up-days-after-the-accident\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2511\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can TBI symptoms show up days after the accident?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2511\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"can-tbi-symptoms-show-up-days-after-the-accident\"><p>Yes. Signs like headaches, nausea, mood changes, or memory problems can be delayed, which is why you should get checked even if you feel fine at first.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-do-you-prove-a-brain-injury-was-caused-by-the-accident\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2512\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How do you prove a brain injury was caused by the accident?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2512\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"how-do-you-prove-a-brain-injury-was-caused-by-the-accident\"><p>Through medical records, imaging, and specialists who connect your symptoms to the trauma. Early documentation strengthens that link.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-compensation-is-available-for-a-tbi\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2513\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What compensation is available for a TBI?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2513\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-compensation-is-available-for-a-tbi\"><p>Immediate and future medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost earning capacity, and non-economic damages such as pain and suffering. Severe cases may support punitive damages.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"is-a-concussion-considered-a-tbi\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2514\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Is a concussion considered a TBI?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2514\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" aria-labelledby=\"is-a-concussion-considered-a-tbi\"><p>Yes. A concussion is a mild TBI, and even \u201cmild\u201d brain injuries can have lasting effects.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-tbi-claim-in-california\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2515\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long do I have to file a TBI claim in California?<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2515\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-do-i-have-to-file-a-tbi-claim-in-california\"><p>Generally two years from the date of injury (Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21000b3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21000b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf079bf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf079bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ff2cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33ff2cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fde55b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fde55b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><li>California Courts Self-Help Guide, <em>Lesiones Personales<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/personal-injury\">https:\/\/selfhelp.courts.ca.gov\/civil-lawsuit\/personal-injury<\/a><\/li><li>California Legislative Information, <em>Code of Civil Procedure \u00a7 335.1<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&amp;lawCode=CCP\">https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=335.1&amp;lawCode=CCP<\/a><\/li><li>California Legislative Information, <em>Civil Code \u00a7 3294 (punitive damages)<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=3294&amp;lawCode=CIV\">https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=3294&amp;lawCode=CIV<\/a><\/li><li>Judicial Council of California, <em>California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI)<\/em>, <a href=\"https:\/\/courts.ca.gov\/\">https:\/\/courts.ca.gov\/<\/a><\/li><\/ol><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong><br \/>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) A traumatic brain injury can change your cognitive, physical, and emotional life, sometimes with symptoms that appear days after the accident. If another party\u2019s negligence caused it, you can pursue compensation for treatment, lost earning capacity, and more. 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