Brain Injury
San Diego Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys
Fighting for the rights of head injury victims.
Approximately 1.4 million individuals in the United States suffer traumatic brain injury every single year. A traumatic brain injury is usually diagnosed after a significant blow to the head that leads to severe to mild brain dysfunction and associated complications. Unfortunately, many individuals who are diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury will pass away as a result. If you or someone you know has suffered a brain injury, contact a brain injury lawyer immediately following an accident in San Diego 619-338-8230.

These include:
- Cognitive problems
- Changes in personality
- Loss of smell
- Hearing loss


These include:
- Being struck by an object
- Work injuries
- Assaults
- Slip and falls
- Vehicle accidents
- Hitting your head against a hard surface
One of the most challenging aspects of a brain injury is that you might not notice the symptoms immediately. It can even be difficult for physicians in the hospital to diagnose a brain injury appropriately. Since this medical condition is still being studied in depth, it is not always easy for doctors to identify when someone has sustained a brain injury. It can even take weeks or months to properly diagnose the condition. Unfortunately, some victims are sent into a coma immediately which can generate its own set of problems. Every brain injury patient’s life and situation will be unique. Outcomes can vary tremendously across the spectrum. This is part of what makes it difficult to adjust to life after the injury. In many cases, you may not be able to ever return to your job again. Consulting with a knowledgeable brain injury lawyer will help to make this difficult transition that much easier. Working with an experienced brain injury attorney who will fight hard for the compensation that you deserve can help to relieve stress and empower you to feel better about the future. Unfortunately, these accidents happen all too common and when they are the result of someone else’s negligence they are completely preventable. Call for a Free Case Consultation Today 619-338-8230.
The only thing that you can do to empower yourself is to work with a committed law firm. Our law firm only accepts cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we do not get paid unless we win. We work hard to advocate for your rights and the best options for you moving forward. Make sure you work with a law firm you trust. If you or someone you know has sustained a brain injury, contact a brain injury lawyer at San Diego Injury Law Center today for a free consultation.
Traumatic Brain Injuries Symptoms
Diagnosing Traumatic Brain Injuries

The Glasgow Coma Scale
Motor Response:
- No response – 1 point
- Extensor response – 2 points
- Abnormal flexion – 3 points
- Withdraws from noxious stimuli – 4 points
- Localizes to noxious stimuli – 5 points
- Obeys commands fully – 6 points
Verbal Response:
- No sounds – 1 point
- Incomprehensible sounds – 2 points
- Nonsensical verbalization – 3 points
- Confused but relatively coherent speaking – 4 points
- Alert speaking – 5 points

Eye Opening:
- No eye opening – 1 point
- Eyes open in response to pain – 2 points
- Eyes open in response to speech – 3 points
- Spontaneous opening of the eyes – 4 points
Total points from the three categories are added together.
The following ranges determine the severity of the traumatic brain injury:
- If a patient scores between 13 and 15 points, he or she is deemed to have suffered a mild injury.
- If the patient scores between 9 and 12 points, he or she has suffered a moderate brain injury.
- 3 to 8 points means the patient has suffered a severe brain injury and is in an unconscious state.
- If a patient scores fewer than 3 points, he or she is deemed to be in a vegetative state.
The Rancho Los Amigos Scale
Instead, the patient is observed and assigned to one of the following levels:
- Level I – No Response/Total Assistance
- Level II – Generalized Response/Total Assistance
- Level III – Localized Response/Total Assistance
- Level IV – Confused/Agitated/Maximal Assistance
- Level V – Confused, Inappropriate Non-Agitated/ Maximal Assistance
- Level VI – Confused, Appropriate/ Moderate Assistance
- Level VII – Automatic, Appropriate/Minimal Assistance for Daily Living
- Level IX – Purposeful, Appropriate/Stand-By Assistance When Needed
- Level X – Purposeful, Appropriate/Modified Independent

There are other scales that are used, but these are the two most prevalent in the medical community.
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms – Different Degrees of Severity
Mild – A loss of consciousness of fewer than 20 minutes. Examples of symptoms associated with a mild traumatic brain injury:
- Headache
- Irritability
- Lack of awareness of surrounding environment
- Dizziness
- Nausea/vomiting
- Ringing in the ears
- Intolerance of loud noises
Moderate – A loss of consciousness that lasts between 20 minutes and 6 hours. Common examples of moderate traumatic brain injuries:
- Persistent, worsening headache
- Inability to wake up
- Persistent nausea and/or vomiting
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Dilation of the pupils
- Fluids draining from nose or ears
Severe – A loss of consciousness that lasts more than 6 hours. Common symptoms of severe traumatic brain injuries include:
- Extended period of unconsciousness
- Amnesia after regaining consciousness
- Impaired attention span
- Impaired memory
- Impaired coordination
- Depression
- Anxiety
The Uncertainty of Brain Injury Symptoms
How Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers Help Alleviate Uncertainty
- Immediate medical expenses
- Future medical expenses
- Immediate loss of income
- Future loss of income
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of companionship
