Brain Injuries

Brain Injury Attorney in Los Angeles

Courtroom Experience for Complex Brain Injury Claims

A serious brain injury can disrupt employment, communication, daily activities, and family life. Law Offices of Colleen O'Hara represents injured people and families seeking compensation when an accident or another party’s negligence causes lasting harm.

Medical records establish the nature and extent of the injury. A legal investigation examines how it occurred, who may be responsible, and what evidence supports the claim.

Call (213) 996-0529 for a free evaluation with a brain injury attorney serving Los Angeles.

How Brain Injuries Happen

A traumatic brain injury is brain dysfunction caused by an external force. Symptoms and functional limitations vary, so prompt medical evaluation is important even when the injury isn’t immediately apparent.

Events commonly investigated in these claims include:

Motor vehicle collisions
Falls
Assaults

A brain injury lawyer examines medical documentation alongside evidence about the event, the parties involved, and the injury’s effects on the person’s work and daily life.

California Deadlines for Brain Injury Claims

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, most injury lawsuits must be filed within two years of the injury date. The applicable deadline can change based on when the injury was discovered, the injured person’s age, and whether a government entity or employee is involved.

California’s discovery rule may begin the two-year period when an injury was reasonably discovered if it wasn’t immediately apparent. For someone injured before age 18, California Code of Civil Procedure Section 352 generally delays the start of that limitations period until the person’s 18th birthday.

A government tort claim follows a much shorter preliminary timeline. California Government Code Section 911.2 generally requires a written claim to be presented to the responsible agency within six months of the injury before a lawsuit can proceed. Because specific facts can alter the statute of limitations, injured people should seek individual legal guidance promptly.

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Brain Injury Representation for Los Angeles Clients

Law Offices of Colleen O'Hara has provided personal injury representation since 2001. Attorney Colleen O’Hara has handled more than 200 trials throughout her career, bringing substantial courtroom experience to the preparation and strategy of serious injury claims.

The firm provides hands-on, personalized service. Clients receive responsive communication and a legal strategy tailored to the evidence, disputed issues, and personal effects of the injury.

The firm has experience filing brain injury cases at Van Nuys Courthouse East and throughout Los Angeles County. Spanish-language services are available for clients and families who prefer to discuss their claim in Spanish.

Fault & Civil Court Venue in Los Angeles

California follows pure comparative fault. An injured person’s damages are reduced by that person’s percentage of responsibility, but partial fault doesn’t automatically prevent recovery. Evidence concerning each party’s actions can therefore directly affect the value of a claim.

Venue determines where a civil case is filed and handled. Van Nuys Courthouse East handles general civil matters, including motor vehicle and injury filings, for communities within its assigned area. The Stanley Mosk Courthouse handles injury cases for the broader Los Angeles area. The correct venue depends on jurisdictional facts, including where the incident occurred and where the parties are located.

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Whether you’ve been injured due to negligence or are seeking a second chance through post-conviction relief, we are committed to protecting your rights and your future.
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From personal injury claims to post-conviction relief, we fight tirelessly for the best outcome, so you can move forward with confidence.
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Every case is personal. Whether you’re recovering from an accident or challenging a conviction, we provide strategic, results-driven representation tailored to your needs.

A Six-Stage Brain Injury Claim Process

Clients receive a defined process from the first conversation through continued support. At each stage, the firm assesses the facts, develops the claim, and keeps the client informed.

The six stages are:

Free Case Evaluation: The firm reviews the circumstances of the injury and discusses potential next steps.
Thorough Investigation: Relevant medical records, accident evidence, and responsibility issues are examined.
Strategic Legal Action: The firm develops and pursues a course of action tailored to the claim.
Local Legal Guidance: Clients receive guidance informed by the firm’s Los Angeles court-filing experience.
Continuous Communication: The firm provides updates throughout the claim process.
Lasting Support: The firm remains available as the case progresses and concludes.

Discuss a Los Angeles Brain Injury Claim

A free, no-obligation consultation allows injured people and their families to discuss what happened and learn how the firm may approach the claim. They don’t need to determine fault or assemble every record before making contact.

Call (213) 996-0529 or submit the contact form to speak with a brain injury lawyer serving Los Angeles.

Compensation in a Brain Injury Claim

Compensation may address measurable financial losses as well as the personal effects of an injury. Depending on the evidence and circumstances, a claim may cover current and future medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and lost earning capacity.

A claim may also seek compensation for physical pain, mental anguish, and loss of quality of life. Punitive damages may be available in some cases, but they require proof that satisfies California’s separate legal standard.

California generally doesn’t cap damages in serious brain injury cases arising from motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, or product liability. Medical malpractice damages are an exception. For non-death medical malpractice cases arising in 2026, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, as amended by Assembly Bill 35, caps non-economic damages at $470,000. Economic damages remain a separate, uncapped category.

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