Victim of a brain injury?

When you suffer from a traumatic brain injury after an accident, people want answers: Doctors order tests. Employers want timelines. Insurance companies ask for proof. But the symptoms you’re dealing with—slower thinking, memory lapses, emotional swings—don’t always come with clean test results. And in the meantime, your life has changed in countless unexpected ways.

That’s what makes these brain injuries so difficult. You’re stuck between what you feel and what others can see. At Sweet James Accident Attorneys, we represent people in exactly that position. People who feel dismissed, doubted, isolated, and exhausted. Our Newport Beach brain injury lawyers will build your brain injury case around the truth, not just the records.

We know what it takes to prove the impact of a TBI. We work with medical professionals, life planners, and experts who understand the nuances of brain trauma. If someone’s negligence caused your injury, we’ll fight to hold them accountable and pursue maximum compensation for everything you’ve lost and suffered.

Key Takeaways

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can result from even a minor jolt or bump to the head and may cause lifelong consequences.
• Many TBI symptoms are invisible and may take days or weeks to fully emerge, including cognitive and emotional changes.
• Diagnosis does not predict recovery. So-called “mild” TBIs can have serious, long-term effects.
• You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost earnings.
• California personal injury law allows you to pursue a legal claim if someone else’s negligence caused your brain injury.
• Sweet James Accident Attorneys will fight to recover the full compensation you need so you can focus on healing and rebuilding.

Why Do Clients Trust Sweet James Accident Attorneys?

When you’re choosing a brain injury law firm in Newport Beach, you’re not looking for generic promises. You’re looking for action. You’re looking for results. You’re looking for someone who will pick up the phone, tell you the truth, and never back down from a fight. That’s us.

When you work with Sweet James, we deliver:

Unmatched case results for brain injuries

We’ve helped many clients suffering from brain injuries secure the compensation they need to face the future with hope and confidence. We recently settled two brain injury cases for clients: one for $8 million and another for $9 million. We’ve also secured many seven- and eight-figure recoveries for TBI and other catastrophic injuries. These results reflect both our legal experience and our relentless advocacy for victims of serious trauma.

98% success rate in personal injury claims

With a 98% success rate and over $2 billion recovered, we don’t just say we win. We prove it. When you hire our team, you’re backed by a firm that has gone head-to-head with major insurance companies and won.

Local knowledge, courtroom reputation

Our Orange County brain injury lawyers know the courts, the insurers, and the things that make Newport Beach tick.

No win, no fee guarantee.

We work on a contingency fee basis, so you only pay if we recover compensation for you.

Your recovery shouldn’t come with a financial burden. That’s why we offer a free consultation and only get paid if we win your case. No hourly fees. No upfront costs. Ever.

Why Brain Injuries Are So Often Misunderstood

Traumatic brain injuries don’t follow a predictable path. Two people can suffer the same blow to the head and experience completely different outcomes. One person diagnosed with a “severe” TBI might make a full recovery. Another, diagnosed with a “mild” concussion, may struggle for years with memory loss, headaches, and emotional changes.

That’s why labels like mild, moderate, or severe can be misleading. They describe how a person appeared at the time of injury or shortly after, not how long the symptoms will last or how deeply they’ll affect daily life.

These classifications are based largely on the Glasgow Coma Scale, which focuses on the first few minutes or hours after the injury. But what really matters is how you feel now—how your symptoms are interfering with work, relationships, and daily functioning. And those symptoms often can’t be seen in a scan.

That’s what makes TBIs so hard to explain—and so easy for others to dismiss. But you know how real they are if you’re living with those changes. And so do we.

Common Symptoms of TBI

TBIs affect people differently. Some symptoms appear immediately. Others take days or weeks. Here are some of the common effects we hear about from our Southern California clients:

• Short-term memory loss
• Difficulty concentrating or thinking clearly
• Persistent headaches or migraines
• Mood swings, depression, or anxiety
• Sleep problems or chronic fatigue
• Light and noise sensitivity
• Dizziness or balance issues

These issues can disrupt your job, your relationships, and your independence. And because TBIs often affect cognitive and emotional functioning, they can strain even the strongest support systems.

Causes of TBI in Newport Beach

Traumatic brain injuries can happen anywhere, but in Newport Beach, many are caused by preventable accidents involving negligence. Our firm regularly handles brain injury cases involving:

• Motor vehicle collisions, including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Newport Boulevard and PCH
• Slip and fall accidents, especially at retail stores, apartment complexes, and public sidewalks
• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents, often near beach paths and intersections
• Construction site injuries, including falls or being struck by objects
• Rideshare incidents, including Lyft and Uber collisions
• Assault or blunt-force trauma, where civil claims may apply in addition to criminal charges

Whether you suffered a concussion from a car accident or a more serious closed head injury in a fall, you may have a claim for compensation.

What You Can Recover in a Brain Injury Claim

A successful personal injury claim allows you to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic losses. These may include:

• Medical expenses: ER visits, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, neurology, and physical therapy
• Ongoing care: Rehabilitation costs, in-home care, and future medical treatment
• Lost income and benefits: Time off work, loss of earning capacity, or permanent disability
• Pain and suffering: Emotional trauma, loss of enjoyment of life, or cognitive difficulties
• Out-of-pocket costs: Transportation to appointments, adaptive equipment, and home modifications

In some cases, especially where negligence was extreme, punitive damages may also be available under California Civil Code § 3294, which allows additional recovery when the defendant acted with oppression, fraud, or malice.

California Law Gives You the Right to Hold Negligent Parties Accountable

Under the California Civil Code § 1714, individuals and businesses are responsible for injuries caused by their lack of ordinary care. If someone else’s negligence caused your brain injury, you have a legal right to pursue compensation.

But the law also limits how long you have to take action. The California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 gives you only two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Waiting too long can cost you everything.

What to Do After a Brain Injury Accident in Newport Beach

If you or your loved one has already been evaluated by a medical professional, that’s the most important step. But to protect your legal rights and maximize your claim, there are a few other things to keep in mind:

• Hire a lawyer right away: The sooner you have representation, the better your chances of building a strong case
• Keep every medical appointment: Follow-ups show your condition is ongoing and legitimate
• Document your symptoms daily: Use a written or video journal to track headaches, mood changes, sleep issues, and pain
• Avoid social media: What you post can be used against you by insurance companies
• Save receipts and records: From medications to mileage, every cost matters

Insurance companies often push fast settlements. Don’t take one without legal advice. Once you sign, your case is over—even if your symptoms get worse.

How Our Newport Beach Brain Injury Attorneys Prove These Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most challenging cases to prove in personal injury law—not because they aren’t real, but because they usually can’t be seen. Unlike a broken bone on an X-ray, a TBI rarely shows up in black and white. And unlike a broken bone, TBIs are extremely elusive in their diagnoses and prognoses. Insurance companies fight these injuries so aggressively for these reasons.

Our team builds your case using a combination of evidence types that support both the injury and its impact on your life.

Medical documentation and diagnosis

Even if imaging like MRIs or CT scans appears normal, medical professionals can still document a TBI based on symptoms and reported changes. We work with neurologists, neuropsychologists, and rehab specialists who can offer credible testimony about how your brain injury affects your day-to-day functioning.

Symptom tracking and daily impact

We help clients track their symptoms and emotional responses using written or video journals. These personal records often become some of the most compelling pieces of evidence in your case, especially when they show how the injury interferes with memory, sleep, work, or relationships.

Expert testimony and functional evaluations

When necessary, we bring in vocational experts, life care planners, and medical specialists to calculate future costs, lost earning capacity, and quality-of-life impacts. These evaluations help translate your personal story into hard numbers that can support a fair settlement.

California TBI programs and resources

If you’re recovering from a brain injury, California offers some support systems that can help you regain independence and stability. These aren’t substitutes for a legal claim, but they may supplement the services you receive through your recovery process.

California Department of Rehabilitation: TBI program

This program funds nonprofit organizations that support adults living with brain injuries. Services include community reintegration, vocational support, supported living, and public education. They also assist with preventing institutionalization or homelessness among TBI survivors.

The initiative operates under California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4353–4357 and is part of the state’s long-term support system for those impacted by serious brain trauma.

Federal protections and resources

At the federal level, the Traumatic Brain Injury Act helps fund research, treatment access, and public awareness. While it doesn’t directly impact legal claims, it does support the broader medical and rehabilitative infrastructure needed to treat TBIs effectively.

You’re Not Imagining It—Brain Injuries Can Be Devastating

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one recent year saw more than 2.5 million emergency visits and over 56,000 deaths linked to traumatic brain injuries in the United States. Behind every one of those numbers is a real person—a mother, a teenager, a grandparent, a worker. These injuries don’t just alter lives. They often define them.

In Newport Beach, we’ve seen clients who went from active, independent lives to constant appointments, mood swings, and memory loss. They struggle to work. To connect. To think clearly. And the worst part? They often feel dismissed because they “look fine.”

A brain injury is real, even when the world can’t see it. And if someone else caused it, you have the right to demand accountability.

Call a Newport Beach Brain Injury Lawyer Who Understands What’s at Stake

No amount of money can undo the injury, but a strong legal case can at least give you access to the justice you deserve and the resources you need to heal. At Sweet James Accident Attorneys, we’ve helped brain injury clients recover millions in compensation, and we’re ready to help you next.

We will:

• Investigate your accident and determine liability
• Handle all communications with insurers and medical providers
• Work with top medical experts and rehab professionals
• Fight for maximum compensation, even if it means going to trial
• Support you and your family every step of the way

You don’t need to worry about fees or paperwork or court deadlines. You focus on your recovery. We’ll handle the rest.

Get a Free Consultation With a Newport Beach Brain Injury Attorney Today

If you or someone you love suffered a traumatic brain injury in Newport Beach, don’t wait. The sooner you get legal help, the stronger your claim will be. Our attorneys are available 24/7 to take your call. We’re located right here in Southern California and proudly represent clients throughout Orange County.

Call (800) 900-0000 now or contact us online to speak with a personal injury attorney in Newport Beach. Your consultation is free. You pay nothing unless we win.