Brain injuries can cause serious and permanent neurological effects, impacting cognitive function and physical health. If another party is responsible for causing your injury through a negligent or reckless act, our Santa Cruz brain injury attorneys provide the professional advocacy necessary to help you navigate the legal process. Our team focuses on documenting your losses to identify the recovery permitted under California law for medical expenses, lost wages, and long-term care needs.
Our Santa Cruz personal injury lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers can help you understand your legal options and pursue recovery permitted under California law. Contact us 24/7 for a free initial case consultation at our closest law office.
$2B+ Recovered For Our Clients*
Brain Injuries Can Have SIgnificant Impacts on Individuals and Families
Contingency Fee Representation Available
*Past results depend on the specific facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome. Amounts listed are gross recoveries before attorney fees and costs.
Why Choose Jacoby & Meyers for Your Santa Cruz Brain Injury Case?
- We provide personalized care and attention to our clients, assisting with the legal work involved in brain injury cases.
- Our law firm has experience with complex brain injury cases. We have collected over $2 billion in total recoveries for our clients, including $3.75 million and $2.5 million recoveries in two separate traumatic brain injury cases.*
- We offer our services on a contingency fee basis, meaning attorney fees depend on a recovery. Clients may remain responsible for certain advanced case costs depending on the circumstances. Our 50-year history of service reflects our experience in providing legal advocacy to clients seeking recovery permitted under California law.
*Past results depend on the specific facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Common Causes of Brain Injuries in Santa Cruz
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can occur in numerous accidents in Santa Cruz, from a car crash on SR 17 to a slip and fall at the Beach Boardwalk. A TBI is typically caused by a bump or blow to the head.
Common causes include:
- Motor vehicle collisions
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Construction and industrial accidents
- Falling objects
- Slip and fall accidents
- Acts of violence (assaults, etc.)
- Sports and recreational activities
- Explosive blasts
Based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people ages 75 and older had the highest numbers of TBI-related hospitalizations and deaths in 2021. There were approximately 214,110 brain-injury-related hospitalizations in 2020.
Types of Brain Injuries We Handle in Santa Cruz
At Jacoby & Meyers, our Santa Cruz brain injury lawyers have experience representing clients and their families in brain injury cases.
Our team of attorneys and assistants can handle the following case types:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Acquired brain injuries
- Concussions
- Mild to severe brain injuries
- Penetrating brain injuries
- Permanent brain damage or disability
- Secondary brain injury complications
- TBI-related wrongful deaths
We understand the impact of brain injuries, which can cause cognitive and memory impairments, motor dysfunction, behavioral and emotional changes, and effects on relationships.
Our team provides legal representation throughout the negotiation or litigation process.
Understanding Brain Injury Compensation in Santa Cruz
As an individual navigating a brain injury claim in Santa Cruz, you may seek recovery for documented losses resulting from the negligence of another party. Through the legal process—whether via an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit—California law permits recovery for the following categories of damages based on the evidence of your losses:
- Existing medical expenses and future care costs
- Physical therapy, medications, and rehabilitation
- Disability accommodations and assistive equipment
- Lost income and reduced capacity to earn
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished quality or enjoyment of life
California has negligence laws that allow individuals to pursue financial compensation for various economic and non-economic damages from negligent parties. You or your attorney will need to present evidence of fault and documented losses in support of a claim.
How Our Santa Cruz Brain Injury Attorneys Fight for You
From the beginning of your case, Jacoby & Meyers provides legal representation and support. We can assist in coordinating medical treatment resources while preparing your legal claim.
Our legal team will perform an investigation of your case to identify potentially liable parties. We provide advocacy when communicating with insurance carriers, focusing on the evidentiary facts of your claim to seek the recovery permitted under California law for your documented losses.
While many personal injury cases in California are resolved through settlement, our legal team provides the professional advocacy necessary to manage negotiations with insurance carriers. Our attorneys focus on documenting the evidentiary facts of each claim to identify the recovery permitted under California law for documented losses.
If your case proceeds to trial in Santa Cruz County, our legal team provides advocacy to present your case in court. We may work with medical experts and neurologists to document the extent of injuries and future needs based on the evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz Brain Injury Cases
Suffering a serious brain injury in an accident in Santa Cruz can raise questions about legal rights and options. We can address your concerns during a free case evaluation, and we’ve also answered a few frequently asked questions here.
What Should I Do Immediately After a Brain Injury Accident?
Seek medical care from the nearest hospital and follow up with a qualified neurologist. Follow your treatment plan and keep copies of your medical records. Document the scene of the accident, if possible, by taking photographs and gathering eyewitness information. When you are ready to discuss your legal options, you may contact Jacoby & Meyers.
How Long Do I Have to File a Brain Injury Claim in California?
California’s statute of limitations (Civil Code of Procedure § 335.1) generally provides two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. If the injury is not discovered right away, the time period may begin from the date of reasonable discovery.
Can Family Members File a Claim if the Victim Cannot?
Yes. In California, family members or a personal representative may file on behalf of an incapacitated victim. If the victim later regains capacity, they may have the opportunity to pursue the claim independently within the applicable time period.
Contact Jacoby & Meyers Santa Cruz Brain Injury Lawyers
At Jacoby & Meyers, we provide legal representation to individuals and families affected by brain injuries. If you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury in Santa Cruz or the surrounding area, we can help explain your legal options and the process involved in pursuing a claim.
Cases may be handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning attorney fees depend on a recovery. Clients may remain responsible for certain advanced case costs depending on the circumstances.
Schedule your free consultation with our brain injury attorneys today by calling (866) 514-5021 or contacting us online. We have 14 offices located in California for your convenience.