Brain injury in Oxnard?Talk to a lawyer for free.

The CDC says to call 911 or go to an emergency room right away if, after a head injury, someone has a headache that gets worse and doesn't go away, vomits repeatedly, has slurred speech, weakness, numbness or seizures, has one pupil larger than the other, is confused, restless or agitated, or can't be woken up. Some symptoms don't appear for hours or days.

Possibly. Falls, traffic accidents and assaults are among the most common causes of brain injuries, according to the CDC. If someone else's carelessness caused yours, whether a driver, a property owner or a business, they or their insurance company may be responsible. It depends on what happened, so talk to us.

Most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury (Code of Civil Procedure §335.1). If a city, the County, a school district or another public agency may be responsible, a written claim is usually due within six months. Different rules can apply to children and to people who couldn't make decisions for themselves, so call us early.

A few things. A settlement for a child is valid only once a judge approves it. For a lawsuit against a person or a company, the time limit is paused until your child turns 18, but a claim against a public agency, like a school district, is usually still due within six months; if that time has passed, a late claim must generally be allowed if it's asked for within a year. Call us early either way.

If an injury leaves an adult unable to make their own decisions, a judge can appoint someone to act for them, called a conservator, but only when less restrictive options won't work. If they lacked that capacity when the injury happened, the time to sue a person or a company is generally paused. A claim against a public agency is still usually due within six months, but if their incapacity kept them from filing for that whole time, a late claim must generally be allowed if it's asked for within a year. The rules are narrow, so call us early, and we'll work with whoever is helping your family member.

It depends on the injury, the medical bills, lost income and the long-term effect on your life. Damages can include future medical care you're reasonably certain to need, lost earning capacity and, for a spouse, the loss of companionship and care. The first offer is often low, so a free case review is the best way to know before you accept anything.

Yes. Our office is at 1000 Town Center Dr, Suite 300, Oxnard, CA 93036, across from The Collection at RiverPark. Come in if you like, or we'll come to you, at home or in the hospital. Call (800) 985-9565 any time, 24/7.

Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.