If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury after a car accident, fall, or other trauma, you could be facing a long recovery and life-changing consequences. But many brain injuries aren’t obvious right away. In fact, some of the most serious injuries start off with symptoms so subtle they’re easy to miss or dismiss.
At Maurer Law, we understand how confusing and frightening brain injuries can be. Dealing with an injury’s impacts on your daily life can be challenging enough without having to prove those effects to a skeptical insurance company.
As an experienced brain injury attorney, we take all our clients’ claims seriously. We’ll listen to your story, gather important evidence, help you get the medical care you need, and fight to recover the compensation you deserve.
Call our Auburn office at 530-745-6861 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. We’ll be happy to discuss your case with you.
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when the brain is jolted, struck, or shaken inside the skull. These injuries can happen in car accidents, truck crashes, bicycle collisions, slips and falls, or assaults.
TBIs may require a relatively short period of recovery time or lead to permanent, life-altering damage. However, every suspected brain injury should receive full attention. No two brain injuries are the same, and even a so-called “mild” TBI can have a lasting impact on your ability to think clearly, manage your emotions, or do your job.
One of the most dangerous things about a brain injury is how often it goes unnoticed by the victim, their loved ones, and sometimes even medical professionals.
Adrenaline and shock can mask symptoms after an accident. It’s common for people to feel “shaken up” and assume that what they’re experiencing is just stress or fatigue. It is also easy to dismiss the possibility of a brain injury if you did not directly hit your head or lose consciousness during the accident. However, the severe forces involved in car crashes and other incidents can still be enough to cause your brain to collide with the inside of your skull, causing damage.
Symptoms of a brain injury might not begin to appear until days or weeks after an accident. These can include:
If you or your loved ones notice any of these changes after an accident, don’t ignore them. Get medical help, then talk to a brain injury attorney who understands the seriousness of brain injuries and how to build a case that fully accounts for your future needs.
A brain injury not only affects your health but also your ability to fully live your life. You might struggle to return to work, care for your children, or even hold a conversation. Everyday tasks can suddenly become overwhelming.
We’ve seen clients experience:
In many cases, family members also suffer. They may need to step into caregiving roles, adjust to new emotional dynamics, or cover household responsibilities the injured person can no longer manage.
These effects are real. And if your brain injury was caused by someone’s negligence, you deserve compensation that reflects the full scope of its impact on your life.
After an accident, the insurance company may contact you quickly with a settlement offer. They may say it’s “fair” or that it will help you move on with your life. But brain injuries often aren’t something you just move on from. And those early offers often fall far short of what you’ll need in the months and years to come.
The truth is that insurance companies often look to protect their bottom line more than your future. If you accept a quick settlement, you may give up your right to recover additional compensation later, even if your condition worsens or requires long-term care.
At Maurer Law, we take a different approach. We make sure our clients get the right medical evaluations. We work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and other experts to understand how the injury has affected your life and how it may continue to affect you down the road. Then, we press forward to demand full and fair compensation for:
You only get one shot at a personal injury claim. We’ll make sure it counts.
You only have one brain. If it’s been injured, even in a way that has been diagnosed as “mild,” your life can change in ways you never expected.
At Maurer Law, we’ve helped people across Northern California get the care and compensation they need after life-changing brain injuries. We take the time to listen, fully understand what you’re going through, and fight for results that reflect the seriousness of your situation.
If you or someone you love is showing signs of a brain injury after an accident, don’t wait. Call our office at 530-745-6861 or fill out our online contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll listen, explain your options, and help you take the next step, whether that means getting additional medical treatment, documenting your symptoms, or pursuing a legal claim.
We don’t charge any legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
