Head and brain injury
San Diego head and brain injury attorney
A head injury can affect you long after the accident. We help injured workers pursue the medical care and benefits they need to recover.
Help after a workplace head injury
If you suffered a head or brain injury at work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation to help with medical bills and other costs. California employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance, and benefits can cover treatment, medication, and more.
A traumatic brain injury is usually caused by a forceful blow or jolt to the head. Symptoms such as confusion, blurred vision, and trouble concentrating can appear immediately or develop over time, which is one reason prompt medical care matters.
Preserving evidence early
Brain injury cases can be complex, and the window to act can be short. Consulting an attorney early helps ensure that important evidence is preserved and that your rights are protected throughout the process.
Common questions
Head and brain injury FAQs
Is a head injury covered by workers' compensation?
If the injury happened in the course of your job, it is generally covered by workers' compensation, which is a no-fault system. You do not usually have to prove your employer was careless to qualify for benefits.
What if symptoms appeared days after the accident?
Some brain injury symptoms are delayed. Report the injury and document your symptoms with your doctors as soon as they appear, since clear medical records help support your claim.
How long do I have to report a work injury?
Report a work injury to your employer promptly, generally within 30 days, with further deadlines to file the claim. Contact us early so you do not lose benefits. [CONFIRM: confirm deadlines for your specific claim]
Related practice areas
Talk to an attorney for free
Tell us what happened. We will explain your options and the benefits you may be owed. No cost, no obligation.
Client reviews
What our clients say
Verified 5-star Google reviews. Patrick Hollingsworth is named throughout.
Patrick assisted me in my case for over two years. He fought for me to obtain a very excellent settlement and treated me like a family member. I will absolutely use his services again and recommend him to my friends and family. Thank you, H&H team.
Mr. Patrick is an excellent attorney. Great communication, and he explains the process. He always responded promptly and worked around my work schedule. I was rear-ended by an underinsured motorist, but he still got me outstanding medical care and a settlement. Highly recommend!
If anyone is looking for an attorney with your best interest in mind, Mr. Patrick is your guy. I was hit by a cement truck. He sent me to some of the best providers in San Diego, everyone was responsive and professional, and he helped me get a great settlement I was happy with.
I had no idea how I was going to handle my burn injury claim, so I reached out to Hollingsworth & Hollingsworth. I'm really glad I did. From the very beginning they went above and beyond. The team is understanding and empathetic, and they delivered a huge settlement for my injuries.
A great option if you're looking for a caring and passionate attorney for a work injury or workers' compensation case. I hired them for my ankle and foot injury. They responded very quickly and settled my case. Thanks.
Honest, accurate, and smart. I would definitely use their services again and refer my friends and family. Wonderful consultation and resolutions.
H&H deserve a six-star rating!
Wonderful and fast results.
