San Luis Obispo Brain Injury Attorney

Helping People Get the Compensation They Deserve

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, you need a strong advocate on your side. At the San Luis Obispo brain injury law firm of James Mckiernan Lawyers, our attorneys have the experience and resources to effectively advocate for you. We have the knowledge and resources to help you fight for the compensation you deserve.

Call our office at (805) 222-7654 or use our online case evaluation form to get started.

What Is a Brain Injury?

A brain injury is an injury to the brain that occurs when a person suffers a blow to the head, is hit with an object, or is exposed to an external force. The injury can be mild, moderate, or severe.

A mild brain injury can cause a brief loss of consciousness or a headache that goes away within a day or two. A moderate brain injury can cause a loss of consciousness for several hours, days, or weeks. A severe brain injury can cause a loss of consciousness for more than a week, a coma, or a vegetative state.

Signs of a brain injury can include:

• A headache
• A loss of consciousness
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Vision problems
• Memory loss
• Difficulty speaking
• Difficulty walking or moving
• Difficulty performing basic tasks

What Causes a Brain Injury?

Brain injuries can be caused by a wide range of accidents. Some of the most common causes are falls, motor vehicle accidents, and workplace accidents.

Common causes of brain injuries include:

• Falls
• Motor vehicle accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Sports-related accidents
• Accidents caused by defective products

The cause of your brain injury can impact the type of compensation you can receive. If someone else's negligence caused your injury, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

What Are the Symptoms of a Brain Injury?

Signs and symptoms of a brain injury can include:

• A headache
• A loss of consciousness
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Vision problems
• Memory loss
• Difficulty speaking
• Difficulty walking or moving
• Difficulty performing basic tasks

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, contact our office today. We can help you understand your rights and the legal options available to you.

How We Can Help You

If you have suffered a brain injury, you need an experienced attorney to fight for you. Our firm can help you seek compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We also have the resources to help you obtain the maximum compensation available under the law.

We can help you if you were:

• Injured in a fall
• Hit by a car
• Injured in a defective product
• Injured in the workplace

The circumstances of your accident and injury will affect the type of compensation you can receive. If you were injured in a car accident and suffered a brain injury, you may be eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you were injured on the job and suffered a brain injury, you may be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. If a defective product caused your injury, you may be able to file a product liability claim.

Schedule a Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, you need an experienced advocate on your side. At our firm, we have the resources and knowledge to help you fight for the compensation you deserve. We can help you obtain the maximum compensation available under the law. If you have questions, please call our office today.

Call our office at (805) 222-7654 or use our online case evaluation form to get started.