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As top personal injury lawyers in San Francisco, California, we’ve been fighting for brain injury victims for decades. If you suffered serious injuries in an accident caused by someone else, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact us online to schedule a free consultation. There’s a reason that people instinctively cover their heads during collisions: No organ is more important than the brain. The brain is our most precious bodily asset, which is why traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are so devastating to endure and to witness. Unlike most physical injuries, TBIs can affect an injury victim’s very personhood. At Delfino, Green & Green, we know the devastating impact these injuries have on a person’s life and how expensive they are to treat. That’s why we do everything in our power to help TBI victims get the compensation they deserve. If you were the victim of a brain injury accident, you could have a long road of recovery ahead. Luckily, our experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys may be able to secure the compensation you need to recover. Keep reading to learn more about TBIs and how victims of brain injuries can take back control over their lives. Injury victims shouldn’t have to pay the price for someone else’s negligence, but they often do. If you’ve suffered a serious injury caused by someone else, we want to hear from you. Give us a call at (415) 442-4646 and start protecting your future today.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs): Everything You Need to Know

In the simplest terms, a TBI is an injury that affects how the brain works, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is most often caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, but it can also result from a penetrating injury, such as from a gunshot. Data shows that in 2020, there were more than 64,000 TBI-related deaths in the U.S.—about 176 every day. Although anyone can experience a TBI, certain groups of people are more likely to suffer from them, including racial and ethnic minorities, houseless people, service members and veterans, people who are imprisoned, people living in rural areas and victims of domestic abuse.

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries

The CDC divides TBIs into three categories: mild TBIs or concussions, moderate TBIs and severe TBIs. Most TBIs that occur each year fall into the category of mild TBI or concussion, but don’t let the name fool you—these injuries are serious. Without treatment, they can result in ongoing problems with memory, concentration and headaches, as well as physical problems, such as being unable to keep one’s balance. Both moderate and severe TBIs can result in lifelong health problems that affect every area of a person’s life. These injuries not only impact the person, but their family and society at large. In fact, the CDC estimated the lifetime economic cost of TBIs in 2010 to be approximately $76.5 billion.

Common Causes of Brain Injuries

Most concussions and TBIs result from a blow to the head that causes the brain to slam against the interior skull walls. However, they can also be caused by penetrating blows in which an object fractures the skull and damages the brain. The four most common causes of brain damage and head traumas are as follows:

Falls, which account for approximately half of all TBI-related hospitalizations
Firearm-related suicide, the most common cause of TBI-related deaths in the U.S.
Auto accidents (car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and other motor vehicle accidents)
Assaults

Depending on the severity of their injuries and the medical care they receive, a brain injury victim may suffer short-term, long-term or lifelong health problems. However, most people who suffer a mild TBI or concussion can recover at home without extensive medical treatment.

Symptoms of Brain Injuries

Unlike many physical injuries, TBIs can cause an array of symptoms, including cognitive, behavioral, physical and sensory effects. Some symptoms appear immediately after the event, while others appear days or weeks later.

Mild TBI or Concussion Symptoms

People who experience a mild TBI or concussion can experience a wide variety of symptoms, including the following:

Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue and drowsiness
Dizziness, blurred vision, ringing in the ears
Loss of smell
Sensitivity to light and sound
Brief loss of consciousness
A state of being dazed, confused or disoriented
Memory loss
Concentration problems
Mood swings
Depression and anxiety
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping more than usual

Mild TBIs only affect a person’s brain cells temporarily and can typically be fully recovered from at home.

Moderate or Severe TBI Symptoms

Moderate and severe TBIs can cause physical injuries like bruising, tearing and bleeding to the brain and are more likely to result in long-term health effects than concussions. Their symptoms include those of mild TBIs and concussions, in addition to the following:

Loss of consciousness for several minutes or hours
Chronic or worsening headache
Persistent vomiting and nausea
Seizures and convulsions
Dilation of one or both pupils
Tingling or numbness in the fingers or toes
Clear drainage from the nose or ears
Loss of coordination and physical impairment
Inability to wake up from sleep
Profound confusion
Agitation and aggression
Slurred speech
Coma and other consciousness disorders

Many of these symptoms are serious and can indicate a potentially life-threatening injury. If you or a loved one sustain a blow to the head, it’s essential to seek immediate medical attention in order to get an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Children’s TBI Symptoms

TBIs present a special danger to children, especially ones who are too young to communicate their symptoms. A child or infant who has suffered a brain injury may present with the following:

Increased irritability
Change in eating or nursing habits
Persistent crying
Change in concentration or sleeping habits
Sad or depressed mood, loss of interest in favorite toys
Seizures
Unusual drowsiness

Research suggests that TBIs affect children differently than adults and may disrupt a child’s development in areas of health, thinking, behavior, learning, self-regulation and social participation. If you recognize these symptoms in a child who has recently sustained a head injury, it’s critical to seek immediate medical attention.

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How Do Hospitals Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries?

As with most injuries, the treatment for a TBI depends on its severity. To determine the severity of the injury, an emergency room physician may order a computerized tomography (CT) scan. The CT scan uses a series of x-rays to generate a detailed image of the brain to reveal fractures, bleeding, blood clots, bruising and swelling. After a patient is stabilized, a physician may also order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to see a more detailed image of the brain. Whereas mild TBIs and concussions can generally be treated at home, moderate and severe TBIs often require more substantial treatment, including the following:

Immediate emergency care. This may include monitoring oxygen levels, blood supply and blood pressure. Emergency care may also encompass the treatment of other injuries sustained at the time of the TBI.
Medications. A physician may order drugs to help limit secondary damage to the brain, including anti-seizure drugs, coma-inducing drugs and diuretics.
Surgery. After serious injuries, patients may require surgery to minimize additional damage to the brain. These surgeries can include operations to remove blood clots, stop the bleeding, repair skull fractures or relieve pressure inside the skull.
Rehabilitation. People who’ve suffered serious brain injuries may require rehabilitation to relearn basic skills like walking or talking. Their rehabilitation specialists may include a physiatrist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech therapist, neuropsychologist, social worker, rehabilitation nurse, TBI nurse specialist, recreational therapist or vocational counselor.

Even after a brain injury victim undergoes the necessary treatment, they may require additional strategies for coping with their new mental state. Social workers and case managers can help TBI victims connect with the appropriate support groups and resources.

Why Hire a Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer?

Accident victims who sustain serious TBIs often have a long, hard road to recovery. Depending on their specific situation, they could be facing surgeries, years of rehabilitation, hospitalization, permanent disability, medical debt, lost wages and more. One of the best ways to protect their future is by hiring a brain injury lawyer. Filing a lawsuit can’t undo the damage that’s been done, but it can alleviate some of the financial worries that many accident victims face. An experienced brain injury attorney in San Francisco may be able to secure the compensation they need to recover.

Types of Compensation You Can Receive

When you decide to file a brain injury lawsuit, you’ll need to calculate your losses to determine the settlement amount. An experienced brain injury attorney may be able to help you get compensation for the following:

Medical bills and debt
Future medical expenses and therapies
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Lost wages
Disability and disfigurement
Loss of quality of life

This is by no means a comprehensive list, but rather a sampling of the economic and non-economic losses you’ll want to consider. Not sure how to calculate your settlement? Don’t worry—our personal injury attorneys can help.

Delfino, Green & Green: Top Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers in San Francisco

TBIs are among the worst types of injuries a person can endure. They can cause a wide range of health problems, including cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physical issues. Even in brain injury cases where recovery is possible, it may require years of treatment and extensive therapy. And who foots the bill? It could be the injury victim if they don’t seek legal representation. At Delfino, Green & Green, we want brain injury victims to know that they don’t have to pick up the pieces of their lives alone. As top brain injury lawyers in San Francisco, we know how to secure the compensation that our clients need to recover and live with dignity. Ready to protect your future? Give us a call at (415) 442-4646 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with our compassionate legal experts. No upfront costs, no hidden expenses—just a free case evaluation with some of the best legal minds in the field.

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Verdicts & Settlements

We've recovered millions for our clients

$10,400,000

Construction Death

The husband and father of 4 young children was working at a construction site when he died because of another contractor's negligence. After more than two years of hard fought litigation, our team of experts was able to win a tremendous victory on behalf of our clients and ensure that all of their financial needs will be met. We could not bring back the husband/father for this family, but we were able to protect them from the financial devastation that can and often does result where the primary source of income for the family is taken away. We then worked with our team of financial planners to make sure that this family will always have financial security.

$10,000,000

Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith Bad Faith – Pollution Coverage Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Green worked at one of the largest and most prestigious firms in the U.S. He was the primary attorney on an environmental insurance case that went to trial in San Francisco. After a several week trial, Mr. Green came away with a trial verdict against the insurers with a value of over $10,000,000 in available insurance coverage.

$5,750,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

A 16 year old developmentally disabled kid was hit by a bus while in a crosswalk. He suffered a concussion which turned into post concussive syndrome, where the symptoms of the concussion don't heal completely. This is also known as a mild Traumatic Brain Injury ("mTBI"). Our firm was hired as trial counsel 6 months before trial because of our expertise in TBIs as well as cutting edge trial techniques. When we first associated into the case, there was a very minimal settlement offer and it did not appear that the Defense was taking the case seriously. Our team of attorneys, experts and staff immediately immersed ourselves in the case as we prepared to demonstrate the catastrophic consequences of this incident. Shortly before trial, the Defense could see that we had put all the pieces together to prove liability and that full justice for our young client required damages in the many millions of dollars. The matter settled for $5,750,000.

$2,400,000

Disability Claim

Disability – Neurological Issues Our client became disabled from neurological issues. Our attorneys were able to work with the client and his physicians to quickly assemble all of the documentation necessary to support out client’s claim of total disability. The insurer agreed that our client was totally disabled and paid his claim.

$2,000,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury to Child A three year old child was being carried across the street when she was struck by an oncoming car. The child suffered a serious traumatic brain injury when she hit the ground. Her injuries were so serious she had to be hospitalized for several months. Our firm negotiated a settlement of $2,000,000 by forcing the payment of all of the available insurance from the driver’s automobile insurer ($1,250,000), the entire amount of the homeowners insurance limits available ($500,000), and all of the amounts that the person carrying the little girl was able to recover from the negligent driver ($250,000). We then arranged for another firm to prepare and fund a large Special Needs Trust for the health and welfare of the injured child.

$1,800,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client became disabled by a heart attack. The insurer refused to pay, claiming that our client was still able to perform his occupation. We met with all of our client’s doctors, obtained reports confirming the client’s inability to perform his prior occupation, and ultimately convinced the insurance company to pay the claim in full.

$1,700,000

Builder’s Risk/Collapse

A contractor suffered a severe collapse at one of his sites. The claim was submitted to the insurer and denied. Mr. Green reviewed all of the facts, researched the law, and brought together the necessary experts to prove that the Contractor’s Builders Risk insurer was responsible for a substantial portion of the loss. He also proved that a subcontractor was negligent and the subcontractor’s insurer also paid a substantial settlement. In total, Mr. Green was able to obtain more than $1,700,000 in compensation for his client.

$1,000,000

Heart Condition Disability

Our client had worked for the government for many years when she began suffering from a serious heart condition. All of her doctors told her that she could no longer work and if she continued to do so, she would be risking further injury to her heart or even death. Based on thi

$1,000,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client suffered a mild Traumatic Brain Injury when heavy object struck her in the head. The responsible party denied all fault and insisted until the very end that our client had not suffered a brain injury and offered nothing to settle the case. Our firm assembled a team of world renowned expert‘s to demonstrate that our client had suffered a mild Traumatic brain injury. The case settled shortly before trial.

$985,000

Traumatic Hand Injury

Our client was working at a manufacturing plant. While operating a piece of machinery, his glove became caught in the machinery and part of his hand was severely injured. Ordinarily, this type of injury would be restricted to remedies available through Worker’s Compensation. However, through the knowledge, ingenuity, and creativity of our team of attorneys, we were also able to obtain a very substantial civil settlement for our client in addition to the workers comp settlement of his case.

$975,000

Aviation Death Settlement

A husband and father of two small children was killed in an aviation accident involving a small aircraft. Our firm represented the widow and two children against the pilot of the aircraft. By hiring experts in aviation (to prove negligence) and economists (to prove damages), and utilizing William Green’s expertise as an instrument-rated pilot, we were able to make a very powerful case and obtain a very favorable settlement that allowed the family to survive financially.

$700,000

Forklift Accident

A construction supervisor went to pick up some materials for a construction job. A worker at the yard neglected to set the parking brake on a piece of heavy equipment a few yards away. While the construction supervisor had his back turned, the machine rolled into him, pinning him against the side of his pick-up truck. He suffered several broken ribs, but that was the least of his injuries. Within several weeks of the accident, he had partially lost his sight. By working with medical experts, our firm was able to directly connect the sight loss to the injuries caused by the machine that rolled into our client. The case settled at Mediation without any need for a trial.

Words of Praise from Our Clients

“I had the pleasure of working with Sharon Delfino on my workmens comp case. She definitely had my best interest at hand. She was able to find me a great doctor and help me resolve my case. The staff there are always polite and friendly, never had an issue. It was a pleasure working with Delfino Green & Green !”

- Tabitha W

“I’ve known the firm’s founder, Bill Green, for many years and I can say that he is one of the best attorneys I’ve had the pleasure of working with. He and his associates at Delfino Green & Green are hard-working, highly responsive, and very professional, and they get the job done, without excuses. Bill is a great communicator, both with clients, and in Court, and invests time and money to include visual storytelling in his trials and mediations. You won’t find an attorney who cares more about you, and getting you an outstanding result for your case. Bill is one of the “good guys” in the legal profession…a great person to have on your side when dealing with the craziness of litigation.”

- Tim M

“A few years ago, I referred a friend of mine to the attorneys at Delfino Green & Green. He was extremely happy with the job they did on his case. He was severely injured when a car hit him when he was crossing a street and this event had the potential to ruin him in a number of ways – financially, physically, emotionally, etc. We kept in close contact during the lawsuit and he told me how great his lawyer and his assistant were throughout the process. Caring, compassionate and very knowledgeable. My friend ended up with a great result – fair financial compensation and great treatment for his injuries. Little did I know when I referred my friend that a few years later, I would need a lawyer for injuries I suffered, but I did. Based on my friend’s experience, I knew that Delfino Green & Green would be the right attorneys for me. So I hired Bill Green and his team to help and they jumped right into action. Now I can saw that I too have firsthand knowledge of just how great these guys are. They knew the law, they knew just how to handle my particular case, and they helped me get my life back after the horrible events that lead to my injury. I can’t imagine that you could do any better than hiring these folks. I’m so grateful for all they did for both me and my friend.”

- Evelyn A

“The work Delfino Green & Green did on my case was beyond excellent. The final result was superb, but I also truly appreciated how Mr. Green and the team kept me up-to-date at every stage of the case. I was able to reach someone whenever I needed something or had something important to report and the firm always let me know what was going on in my case. That was very important to me because I hadn’t found that to be true with other attorneys. In short, really top flight work, great people and results that met all of my expectations above and beyond.”

- Byron H

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