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Walnut Creek Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer

The brain is the control center of the human body, so you can guess that trauma from a blow, bump, penetration, or other violent impact can have catastrophic effects for the victim. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that traumatic brain injury (TBI) leads to around 61,000 fatalities every year and is a top cause of disability for those who survive. Some victims will experience short-term implications, while others may suffer from effects for years or the rest of their lives.

Because your losses can be considerable as the victim of a TBI, it is critical to take advantage of all legal remedies under California law. You may be entitled to compensation, and our team at Venardi Zurada LLP can help you navigate the legal process. Please contact our office to schedule a free consultation with a Walnut Creek traumatic brain injury lawyer, and check out an overview about the relevant concepts.

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  1. Liability Issues for Victims of TBI
  2. Seeking Compensation for TBI Complications
  3. A Walnut Creek Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Can Advise You on Your Rights

Liability Issues for Victims of TBI

A head injury can result from a medical condition or under non-traumatic circumstances, but TBIs are also caused by accidents. In the practice of law, liability for personal injuries works according to the concept of negligence. To recover compensation, you must prove that the at-fault party caused your TBI by breaching the duty to act with reasonable caution. For instance, head injuries may be the result of:

Seeking Compensation for TBI Complications

The long-term complications for someone with TBI can vary greatly because they depend upon the severity of the trauma and location of the injury. A minor TBI, such as a concussion, might lead to dizziness, mood swings, blurred vision, headaches, and memory loss. Severe head injuries might mean permanent brain damage, paralysis, and cognitive disorders. In some cases, a victim may lose independence and be reliant on others for care.

Considering the extensive complications of TBI for the victim and family, it is critical to pursue all available legal remedies. The Venardi Zurada LLP team will be at your side throughout the legal process, which usually starts by filing an insurance claim. We will attempt to reach settlement by agreement, but we will resort to litigation to protect your rights. Our Walnut Creek traumatic brain injury attorneys work to recover:

  • Costs of medical care
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Losses affecting your personal relationships and quality of life

A Walnut Creek Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Can Advise You on Your Rights

If you or a loved one suffered head injuries in an accident, time is of the essence to reach out to our team at Venardi Zurada LLP. We are prepared to seek all monetary damages available under California law, so please call 833-893-6763 or contact us online to set up a complimentary case review. A TBI attorney can explain your legal options.

"A Team That Fights for You and Your Family"

My family went through a very challenging time in 2015 after my oldest son, then a high school sophomore, was hit by a car while crossing the street. The accident resulted in severe head injuries, significant school loss, emotional trauma, and depression. The driver of the vehicle ran a red light, driving excessively fast, and changed our lives forever in that moment. We were frightened and overwhelmed and knew we needed legal support, so we turned to Mark Venardi at Venardi Zurada LLP.

Mark and Jamie jumped in immediately, relieving us of the stressful legal concerns by providing outstanding counsel and leadership, while also being extremely caring and thoughtful toward my son and our family. Their team thoroughly and professionally handled every aspect of the case, was phenomenal in their communications between us and the other involved parties, and worked relentlessly to navigate and aggressively pursue all options on our behalf to ensure we received the maximum compensation settlement available to us—which they absolutely achieved!

My son is still recovering, but he is now attending college and continuing on with his life confidently and hopeful once again. My wife and I cannot imagine how we would have been able to see this positive of an outcome to his injury three years ago without the incredible support of Mark Venardi and his team, and we will be forever grateful.

My son, wife, and I would absolutely recommend Mark Venardi and his office to represent you in your difficult situation, knowing that you will receive the same professional and thoughtful legal care that we did. Five Stars+!!!

Jason D.

Case Results

Settlement

$6 Million

Pedestrian Accidents

Mark Venardi accepted a case that no one else would take and turned a $50,000 offer just before trial into a $6,000,000 settlement. A homeless man that was crossing against a red light was hit by a vehicle in a crosswalk at night. The client was badly injured with a brain injury and multiple orthopedic injuries. The prior law firm withdrew from representing the client. The client tried to retain other law firms from all over the San Francisco Bay Area. All of the law firms declined the case. Three months before trial in October 2023, the client saw one of our commercials and called our firm. We evaluated the case, which was challenging on some of the liability issues, and researched the defendant to determine whether the defendant had assets. The defendant did. We accepted the case, moved the trial court to continue the trial date, to reopen fact and expert discovery, and to reinstate our client’s right to a jury trial, which had been waived. At that time, the Defendant’s offer in the case was $50,000. Our firm then vigorously worked the case up for trial. We retained an accident reconstruction expert, night vision expert, orthopedic medical expert, neurologist, neuroradiologist, neuropsychologist, life care planner, and an economist. We represented our client with complete commitment to obtaining justice and achieved a $6,000,000 resolution just 30 days before the trial. Now our deserving client is taken care of for life.

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Settlement

$2 Million

Premise Liability

Restaurant employee seated our client at a table where a room divider curtain hid an object with a sharp point on it. Our client bent over to pick something up from the floor and struck his head on the concealed sharp corner. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury. We sued Defendant for negligently concealing the sharp and dangerous object. The case settled for insurance policy limits of $2,000,000.

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Settlement

$500 Thousand

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Our client suffered a TBI when she was a passenger when another vehicle rear ended the vehicle she was riding in.

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Martin Zurada

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Full Policy Limit Settlement

$250 Thousand

Pedestrian Accidents

Our client was walking through a grocery store parking lot when she was struck by a careless driver. The accident left her with several injuries including a traumatic brain injury.

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A fierce advocate for individuals in the Bay Area. Practicing law for over 30 years, he specializes in complex personal injury matters. His expertise, backed by his service in the Coast Guard and legal career in Oakland and Walnut Creek, is wholly dedicated to serving the community.
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