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Brain Injuries
Brain Injury, Santa Clarita Brain Injury Lawyer

Santa Clarita Brain Injury Lawyer

Experienced Accident and Personal Injury Attorney Serving Santa Clarita, Valencia, Canyon Country, Newhall, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, and All of Los Angeles County

Both open and closed head injuries can result in severe brain trauma with devastating, life-altering consequences for victims and their families. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can permanently change the way a person thinks, communicates, works, and lives.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury as a result of another person’s negligence, The Mason Law Firm is here to fight for you. Attorney Mason Rashtian has been helping injury victims throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and greater Los Angeles area for over 28 years, recovering the compensation they deserve.

Choosing the right Santa Clarita brain injury attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Brain injury claims are uniquely complex, they demand a lawyer who understands the medical evidence, knows how to work with expert witnesses, and can clearly communicate the long-term impact of your injury to a jury or insurance adjuster. Mason Rashtian has built his practice on exactly this kind of thorough, compassionate legal advocacy.

What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

A traumatic brain injury is any disruption to normal brain function caused by a bump, blow, jolt, or penetrating wound to the head. TBIs range from mild concussions to severe, permanently disabling injuries.

Every year in the United States, millions of people visit emergency rooms for brain injury treatment, and thousands suffer long-term disabilities as a result of accidents that were entirely preventable.

Brain injuries are broadly classified into two categories: open (penetrating) head injuries and closed head injuries. Both types can cause serious, lasting harm, and both may entitle you to significant financial compensation if the injury resulted from someone else’s negligence.

Open Brain Injuries

An open head injury, also called a penetrating head injury, occurs when an object penetrates the skull and enters the brain tissue. These injuries are extremely serious and often affect a specific, localized area of the brain.

They can cause permanent disability and are sometimes fatal. One of the most common mechanisms of open brain injury is a skull fracture, in which a fragment of the skull bone is driven into the brain.

Common causes of open brain injuries and skull fractures include:

—  Motor vehicle accidents:  including collisions involving cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or pedestrians struck by vehicles

—  Falls:  from a height (such as during construction or roofing work) or on another person’s property (such as an icy walkway or poorly maintained staircase)

—  A blow to the head:  from falling debris at a worksite, an assault, or a physical attack

—  Sports injuries:  a single major impact during contact sports or recreational activities

Survivors of open brain injuries typically experience ongoing deficits in the specific region of the brain that was damaged. Depending on the affected area, these deficits may include problems with memory, language, motor control, or personality.

Approximately 50% of open head injury survivors go on to develop post-traumatic epilepsy, a condition that requires long-term medical management and can significantly affect quality of life and employability.

Closed Head Injuries

In a closed head injury, no object penetrates the brain.  However, the injury can be just as serious and disabling. This type of trauma occurs when the brain is injured by a blow to the head or by a sudden, violent motion that causes the brain to collide with the inside of the skull.

The resulting injury can affect brain cells and tissues across a wide area, or it may be concentrated in one region, depending on the mechanism of the accident.

Closed head injuries range in severity from mild concussions to catastrophic, incapacitating TBIs.

In the United States, closed head injuries occur at an estimated rate of approximately 200 cases per 100,000 people annually, translating to more than 628,000 victims every year. Many of these injuries are caused by car accidents, slip and falls, workplace incidents, and other accidents attributable to negligence.

Symptoms of Closed Head Injuries

One of the most dangerous aspects of closed head injuries is that symptoms are not always immediate. While severe TBIs typically produce obvious signs right away, mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries can have delayed symptom onset, appearing days or even weeks after the accident. This is one reason why medical evaluation after any head trauma is critical, even if you feel “okay” in the moment.

Symptoms of closed head injuries commonly include:

  • Loss of consciousness (even briefly)
  • Persistent or worsening headaches
  • Dilated or unequal pupils
  • Dizziness, vertigo, or loss of balance
  • Respiratory problems or irregular breathing
  • Convulsions or seizures
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Slurred speech or difficulty finding words
  • Vision problems or blurred vision
  • Inability to concentrate or memory lapses
  • Emotional instability, depression, or behavioral changes

Treatment for a traumatic brain injury depends heavily on the severity of the trauma. Severe closed head injuries may require emergency surgery, long-term inpatient rehabilitation, and ongoing medication.

Even mild TBIs may require cognitive therapy, rest protocols, and careful medical monitoring over months or years. 

If you are involved in any accident and experience a loss of consciousness or any of the symptoms listed above, seek emergency medical care immediately.

What Compensation Can a Brain Injury Victim Recover?

A successful brain injury claim in California may entitle you to compensation for a wide range of economic and non-economic losses. Our Santa Clarita brain injury attorney evaluates every element of your damages to build the strongest possible case for maximum recovery. Compensation may include:

—  Current and future medical expenses:  emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term care costs

—  Lost wages and lost earning capacity:  if your injury prevents you from working or limits your ability to earn income in the future

—  Pain and suffering:  physical pain, emotional distress, and the overall reduction in your quality of life

—  Loss of consortium:  the impact of the injury on your relationships with your spouse and family

—  Punitive damages:  in cases involving egregious or reckless conduct by the responsible party

Insurance companies routinely attempt to minimize payouts on brain injury claims by disputing the severity of the injury or arguing that symptoms are unrelated to the accident.

Having an experienced Santa Clarita personal injury attorney on your side ensures that you are not pressured into accepting a settlement that falls far short of what you truly need and deserve.

We Are Prepared to Take On Your Case

At The Mason Law Firm, we handle a full range of personal injury matters, with a particular focus on serious and catastrophic injuries including all forms of traumatic brain injury. We understand that TBI cases are medically complex and juries and insurance adjusters need to understand not just the diagnosis, but the mechanism of injury and its real-world impact on your life.

Our firm works closely with treating physicians, neurologists, neuropsychologists, life care planners, and accident reconstruction experts to build a compelling, evidence-backed case on your behalf.

Whether you prefer to pursue a negotiated settlement or take your case to trial, Mason Rashtian will guide you through every decision with honest advice and aggressive advocacy. You will never feel lost or uninformed.  We keep our clients informed and empowered throughout the entire legal process.

We have recovered significant compensation for brain injury victims throughout Santa Clarita, Valencia, Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, Newhall, Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Val Verde, and across Los Angeles County, Ventura County and Kern County.

No matter where your accident occurred, if it happened because of someone else’s negligence, we are ready to help.

Start Preparing Your Case Today

Time matters in brain injury cases. California’s statute of limitations places strict deadlines on personal injury claims, and critical evidence.  Accident reports, surveillance footage, witness testimony can disappear quickly. The sooner you contact our office, the better positioned we are to investigate your case and protect your rights.

Recognition as a Top Personal Injury Attorney in Santa Clarita

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