San Francisco Brain Injury Lawyers

At Callaway & Wolf, we’ve represented many clients in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area in California who have sustained traumatic brain injuries. A battery of tests performed by a neuropsychologist is a key way to prove this type of injury. We guide our clients to excellent neuropsychologists for evaluation. This evaluation facilitates proper diagnosis, and gives us the evidence we need to prove that the injury has occurred. If you or a family member has suffered a head injury and need to speak with a brain injury attorney in San Francisco, call Callaway & Wolf today at (415) 541-0300.

Our Proven Track Record with MTBI Cases

In one case, a high-level executive was injured in a fall from a golf cart and never regained his previous ability to remember things and work efficiently. We had the client evaluated by an expert, and we were able to get a large recovery for him, even though he was able to continue working for a major corporation at a very high executive level.

• In early 2019, we secured a $266,000 jury verdict against the City of San Francisco for brain injury that was caused by a city municipal bus. Read about the case here.
• A $352,000 jury verdict for a college student who sustained a head injury and concussion in an accident, and had a resulting MTBI, despite that he had almost no medical treatment for the injury.
• $300,000 for an antiques dealer who in a rear-end auto accident, and had subsequent problems with headaches, concentration, and depression.
• $235,000 for a psychotherapist who had post-concussive syndrome following an auto accident.
• An attorney who had an MTBI after a minor rear-end auto accident, then had limits on her ability to work for months afterward.

You can schedule a free, no obligation consultation with our San Francisco personal injury attorneys today to discuss the details of your matter.

What are Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury?

Other symptoms include mood changes, sleeping problems, headache, changes in vision or hearing, slurred speech, or difficulty finding words when speaking. A MTBI can also cause cognitive problems affecting memory, the ability to think clearly, concentration, or understanding what people are saying. Many people suffering from a MTBI also develop personality and behavioral changes, becoming irritable, angry, depressed, or argumentative.

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Difficult Diagnosis

Often, CT scans and MRIs do not show any damage, and are read as “normal,” so this type of brain injury often goes undiagnosed. It is reported that approximately 75% of brain injuries are MTBIs. Fortunately, about 90% of MTBI injuries resolve within a few months, with a complete recovery. Thus for a person who has MTBI symptoms after an accident, it is important not only to do the necessary testing, but also to wait to see if there will be any residual problems before trying to draw a conclusion about the value of the injury claim.