# San Diego head and brain injury attorney

> Suffered a head or brain injury at work in San Diego? Hollingsworth & Hollingsworth helps injured workers pursue workers' compensation benefits. Free consultation. Se habla espanol.

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Head and brain injury

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

- [Workers' compensation](https://www.2hlaw.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation/)
- [Denied claim](https://www.2hlaw.com/practice-areas/denied-claim/)
- [Construction accident](https://www.2hlaw.com/practice-areas/construction-accident/)

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## Contact
- Phone: (619) 810-1427
- Email: info@2hlaw.com
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