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In California, the impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) is significant and widespread. The California Department of Public Health reports that in 2020 alone, TBIs were a contributing factor to the deaths of 2,912 older adults. These injuries led to the hospitalization of 17,528 individuals and prompted approximately 15,708 emergency room visits by older adults seeking care for TBIs.
Against this backdrop in Torrance, having access to specialized legal support becomes even more critical if you or someone close has been affected by such an injury. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury in the area due to someone’s negligence, finding the right Torrance brain injury lawyer is important.Â
Key Takeaways
- A brain injury claim is valued on the future, not the emergency room bill. Cognitive testing, a neurologist’s prognosis and a life care plan decide what the case is worth, which is why we do not let a Torrance client settle before the injury has stabilized.
- The deadline is two years from the injury (Code of Civil Procedure 335.1). A public entity defendant shortens it to a six-month written claim (Government Code 911.2), and a child’s two years do not start running until age 18 (Code of Civil Procedure 352).
- The defendant is whoever caused the impact: a driver on Hawthorne Boulevard or the 405, a property owner whose stairs or floor caused a fall, an unsafe worksite or the maker of a helmet or airbag that failed.
- Feher Law recovered $2,800,000 for a brain injury client, and Torrance TBI cases are handled from our office on Van Ness Way, not referred out.
- Contingency only. You pay nothing unless we win.
What Sets Feher Law Apart in Torrance Brain Injury Cases
A brain injury case is won on medicine and preparation. Torrance clients choose Feher Law for four reasons:
- A documented TBI result. We recovered $2,800,000 for a client with a traumatic brain injury, and we know the neurologists, neuropsychologists and life care planners whose reports carried that case.
- We try cases. More than 50 jury trials to verdict. Brain injury defendants routinely argue that a client looks fine; the answer is a trial team that can put neuropsychological testing in front of a jury and make it understood.
- South Bay practice. Crashes on PCH, Hawthorne Boulevard, the 405 and the 110, falls at Del Amo Fashion Center and in Old Torrance, treatment at Torrance Memorial and Harbor-UCLA: the medical and liability witnesses are people we already know how to reach.
- One attorney, start to finish. The lawyer who takes your case handles it through trial. Brain injury cases take time, and a client should not have to re-explain their symptoms to a new face every few months.
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Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
Torrance TBI victims have two years to sue under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, cut to a six-month written claim under Government Code 911.2 whenever a city vehicle, a public road defect or another public entity is involved. Code of Civil Procedure 352 holds the two-year clock for a child; nothing holds back the loss of evidence.
Brain injury cases have a second reason not to wait: the medical record has to show the injury from day one.
- A gap between the crash and the first complaint of headaches or memory loss becomes the insurer’s main argument that the injury came from something else
- Early neuropsychological testing sets a baseline; testing done a year later cannot show how far you have come or how far you have fallen
- Traffic and business camera footage along Hawthorne Boulevard and PCH is overwritten within weeks
- The people who can describe how you were before the injury, and how you changed, move on and forget the details
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Thomas Feher, Esq.
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Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
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Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
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Erica Feher
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Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
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Torrance Brain Injury Claims: What Local Victims Should Know
A brain injury in Torrance can come from a crash, a fall, a workplace incident or a defective product, and the claim runs against whoever caused it. Feher Law handles these cases from our Torrance office on contingency. The lawsuit deadline is two years under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1, but if the City of Torrance, Los Angeles County, Caltrans or another public entity is a defendant, a written claim must be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2, and the six months runs whether or not the diagnosis is complete.
Brain Injuries Are Not Always Visible Right Away
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries can show up hours or days after a crash, with headaches, memory problems, dizziness, or mood changes. See a doctor promptly and tell them about any head impact, even if you felt fine at the scene, because early medical records are what connect the symptoms to the crash.
Future Care Drives the Value of a Brain Injury Claim
Brain and spinal cord injuries often require lifetime care, so the claim has to account for future medical treatment, lost earning capacity, and ongoing support, not only the bills you have today. Settling early, before the full extent of the injury is known, can leave those costs uncovered. Ask a lawyer to review any offer before you sign a release.
Crashes on PCH and the 405
The 405 through Torrance, the Hawthorne Boulevard and Crenshaw Boulevard corridors and PCH along the south end of the city produce the high-speed and side-impact collisions behind most of the TBI cases we handle. When a signal timing problem, a missing median barrier or a road defect contributed, the public entity that controls the road, Caltrans for a state highway or the City for a local street, is a defendant under Government Code 835. A claim against the State is presented to the Department of General Services under Government Code 905.2, and the six-month deadline in Government Code 911.2 applies to all of them.
Which Court Hears a Torrance Brain Injury Lawsuit
Under Code of Civil Procedure 395 a personal injury case may be filed in the county where the injury occurred or where a defendant resides, so a Torrance brain injury case is filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Most personal injury cases in the county are assigned to the court’s personal injury departments at the Spring Street Courthouse downtown, with trial sometimes sent to a district courthouse such as Torrance. We handle venue and scheduling; you can reach us for a free case review at (310) 340-1112.
Our Role in Your Torrance TBI Claim
Our Torrance-based law firm specializes in providing comprehensive legal assistance to individuals and families affected by TBIs. We understand the complexities involved in these cases and are dedicated to offering support that goes beyond mere legal advice.
By choosing our services, you’ll benefit from a team that is not only well-versed in the intricacies of TBI claims but also deeply committed to advocating for your rights, health, and financial recovery.
What to Expect When You Work With Feher Law
- Free Case Evaluation: we review how the injury happened, the imaging and emergency records so far and who is likely liable, and tell you plainly whether the case is worth pursuing.
- Preserve and Investigate: preservation letters for camera footage and vehicle data, the police or incident report, scene photographs and witness interviews within the first weeks.
- Build the Medical Picture: we coordinate with your neurologist, arrange neuropsychological testing when it has not been done and retain a life care planner and an economist to project future care and earnings loss.
- Demand When the Injury Has Stabilized: a documented demand goes to every insurer with exposure only when the prognosis is clear, so no future cost is left out of the number.
- Trial If the Offer Falls Short: the case is filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court before the deadline and prepared for a jury from the start.
Losses a Brain Injury Claim Compensates
- Medical Expenses: This includes costs for immediate treatment following the injury as well as ongoing care needs such as rehabilitation services, medications, therapy sessions, and any necessary surgeries or medical equipment.
- Lost Wages: If your injury has led to time away from work or has impacted your ability to earn income in the future, compensation can cover both past lost earnings and future loss of earning capacity.
- Pain and Suffering: Beyond tangible losses are the intangible ones – physical pain and emotional distress resulting from your head injuries are compensable under California law.
- Loss of Quality of Life: In cases where a brain injury results in long-term disabilities affecting one’s lifestyle and enjoyment of life activities previously taken part in without limitation or hindrance.
- Home Modification Costs: If alterations need to be made to your home environment (such as ramp installation or bathroom modifications) to accommodate disability stemming from a TBI.
- Rehabilitative Services: Ongoing rehabilitative therapies, including physical therapy and cognitive rehabilitation, may also be covered if they’re essential for the recovery process.
Want to Estimate Your TBI Compensation in Torrance?
If you’re wondering what your traumatic brain injury case might be worth, our TBI settlement calculator can help you get a clearer picture. By entering key details – like medical costs, lost income, and your degree of fault – you’ll receive an estimate based on the factors that typically influence TBI settlements in California.
This tool considers both financial and non-financial damages, including future care needs and the life-changing impact of a brain injury. Use the calculator below to explore your potential case value – and contact us today for a free, personalized consultation.
A note on the calculator: it produces an estimate from the numbers you enter, not legal advice, and a brain injury case can resolve well above or below that figure depending on the prognosis and the coverage available.
What Do Brain Injury Settlements Pay in Torrance?
Traumatic brain injury settlements vary based on injury severity, long-term care needs, and the strength of the liability case. General ranges in California:
- Mild TBI or concussion:Â $75,000 to $300,000
- Moderate TBI requiring surgery or extended care:Â $300,000 to $1 million+
- Severe TBI with permanent disability:Â $1 million to $5 million+
- Wrongful death from TBI:Â $2 million to $10 million+
Factors that increase your settlement:
- Clear liability – driver cited, property owner negligent, or product defective
- Documented long-term cognitive, emotional, or physical impairment
- Significant future medical costs including rehabilitation and in-home care
- Impact on earning capacity or career
- Expert testimony from neurologists and life care planners
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Searching for a California Brain Injury Lawyer (Not Just Torrance)?
This page is focused on Torrance traumatic brain injury cases. If you are searching for a California brain injury lawyer or your case is outside the Torrance/South Bay area, please visit our California Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer page for statewide TBI representation.
The California TBI page also covers combined brain and spinal cord injury cases, which require coordinated medical and legal expertise and typically settle for substantially higher values than either injury alone.
How We Establish Fault for a Brain Injury
Torrance brain injury lawyers play a large role in this complex process, utilizing their expertise and resources to meticulously investigate each brain injury case.
Here’s how our skilled personal injury law team will approach determining liability:
- In-depth Investigation: Initially, our attorneys gather all relevant evidence surrounding the incident that led to the brain injury. This includes police reports, medical records, witness statements, and any available surveillance footage.
- Expert Consultations: We often collaborate with medical professionals and accident reconstruction experts to understand the nuances of how the injury occurred and its long-term implications on the victim’s life.
- Analyzing Legal Principles: Understanding California’s laws regarding negligence or product liability is crucial in identifying who can be held responsible for causing the trauma – be it another individual, a corporate entity, or even multiple parties.
- Evaluating Comparative Fault: In situations where a fault might be shared (as per California’s pure comparative fault rule, adopted in Li v. Yellow Cab Co. (1975) 13 Cal.3d 804, with Civil Code 1431.2 apportioning non-economic damages among defendants), your attorney will assess how your own actions may impact your ability to recover damages and strategize accordingly.
Who Can Be Held Liable For a Victim's Brain Injuries?
The range of potentially responsible parties varies widely depending on the circumstances surrounding the injury.Â
Here are some common entities that may bear liability:
- Drivers: In cases where brain injuries result from vehicle accidents, negligent drivers can be held accountable for their actions leading to the collision.
- Property Owners: If a slip and fall or similar incident occurs due to unsafe conditions on someone’s property, owners may face liability under premises liability laws (Civil Code 1714; Government Code 835 for public property).
- Employers: Work-related incidents causing brain injuries could lead to employers being liable, especially if they failed to provide a safe working environment and adhere to occupational safety standards
- Product Manufacturers: For injuries stemming from defective products (e.g., faulty helmets or car parts), manufacturers might be responsible for product liability claims.
- Government Entities: When public infrastructure issues contribute to an accident – such as poorly maintained roads – government bodies overseeing those areas could also find themselves facing legal action
First Steps After a Head Injury in Torrance
Following a brain injury accident, taking the right steps is crucial for your health and any potential legal action:
- Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Prioritize getting checked by medical professionals, even if symptoms seem minor initially.
- Report the Accident: Notify the appropriate authorities (e.g., police for traffic accidents) to document the incident officially.
- Gather Evidence: If possible, take photos of the scene, collect contact information from witnesses, and keep all related documents.
- Keep Medical Records: Save all records related to your treatment and expenses as they are critical for any future claims.
- Consult with Torrance traumatic brain injury attorneys: Before making any statements or agreements with insurance companies, seek advice from our expert brain damage attorneys in Torrance to explore your legal options.
Time Limits on a Torrance Brain Injury Claim
The lawsuit deadline for a Torrance brain injury is two years from the date of injury under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. A claim against a public entity, including a crash with a City of Torrance or Torrance Transit vehicle or a fall on public property, must be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2. For an injured child, Code of Civil Procedure 352 pauses the two-year statute until age 18. Two cautions specific to brain injuries: the statute runs from the injury, not from the day the symptoms were recognized, and settling early to beat a deadline is never necessary, because filing the lawsuit preserves the claim while the medical picture develops.
Necessary Evidence For Your Claim
When pursuing a personal injury claim, especially for brain injuries, gathering the right evidence promptly can significantly impact your case’s outcome. Here’s what you should focus on collecting as soon as possible:
- Police Documentation: If law enforcement was involved at the scene of the incident, obtaining a copy of their report is crucial. It provides an official account of the events and may indicate fault.
- Medical Records: Detailed records from emergency services, doctors’ visits, diagnostic tests (like MRIs or CT scans), treatments received, and prognoses help establish the extent and implications of your injuries.
- Eyewitness Statements: Anyone who witnessed the incident can provide valuable insights into what happened – details that might not be evident from other sources.
- Photo/Video Evidence: Visuals from the accident scene, including damages to objects or environments involved and immediate physical injuries, serve as compelling proof for your claim.
Getting this together when suffering from a brain injury can be intensely difficult, which is why we take the pressure off you or your loved one and gather the evidence on your behalf.
Documenting the Injury Itself
Gathering detailed evidence about specific brain injuries is pivotal for strengthening your personal injury claim. This includes identifying the areas of the brain affected and distinguishing between open (where there’s a break in the skull) and closed injuries, as these details critically influence both immediate treatment strategies and long-term outcomes.
The duration and severity of symptoms can vary widely; mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may lead to quick recoveries within weeks, whereas moderate to severe TBIs could result in enduring consequences that necessitate prolonged medical care or even lifelong support.
Symptoms might range from the following:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Cognitive impairments
- Seizures
- Chronic pain
Our firm is committed not only to alleviating this burden but also to ensuring every aspect of your condition is meticulously documented – to fight effectively for rightful compensation so you can focus on what truly matters: regaining strength and well-being.
What Can I Expect to Pay?
A contingency fee arrangement with a lawyer, which Business and Professions Code 6147 requires to be in writing, means that you only pay legal fees if your case is successful – either through a settlement or court judgment in your favor. This model aligns the interests of both the client and attorney, as the lawyer’s payment is directly tied to securing compensation for you.Â
Typically expressed as a percentage of the recovered amount, this fee structure allows individuals access to legal representation without upfront costs, making justice more attainable regardless of one’s financial situation.Â
Settlement Ranges for Torrance TBI Cases by Severity
The table sorts Torrance brain injury claims by clinical severity, from a concussion that resolves in weeks to a severe TBI with lifelong care needs, because severity and prognosis are what move the number:
| TBI Severity | Typical Settlement | Severe / Permanent Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Mild TBI / Concussion | $25,000 – $250,000 | $500,000 – $2,000,000 |
| Post-Concussion Syndrome | $50,000 – $500,000 | $1,000,000 – $3,000,000 |
| Moderate TBI | $500,000 – $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 – $10,000,000 |
| Severe TBI | $2,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $25,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death from TBI | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $30,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
Other Locations We Serve
Our California brain injury lawyers are proud to serve all the major areas of Los Angeles, including but not limited to:
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Call a Torrance Brain Injury Lawyer Today
In light of the increasing concerns surrounding traumatic brain injuries, reaching out for expert legal representation is more important than ever. Specialized Torrance brain damage attorneys stand ready to provide the support and guidance needed during such challenging times.Â
Take the first step towards healing and justice in the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury.
Call (310) 340-1112 or write to us online; a Torrance brain injury lawyer reviews every inquiry personally and the consultation costs nothing.
Services We Offer
Brain injury cases often arrive alongside another claim from the same event: a car crash, a motorcycle collision, a fall on commercial property or a spinal cord injury. Our Torrance personal injury attorneys handle the related claims together so nothing is left on the table:
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $2.8M – Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.78M – Slip & Fall – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.25M – Pedestrian Accident – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- $1.2M – Car Accident – Brain Injury
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: Use our free TBI Settlement Calculator for a starting range built around brain injury factors, then have a Torrance personal injury lawyer review the medical records for a figure you can plan around.
Last reviewed by Thomas Feher, Esq. – November 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is liable for a traumatic brain injury in Torrance?
Liability depends on how the injury occurred. Negligent drivers are most commonly liable in vehicle accidents. Property owners may be liable for slip and fall TBIs under premises liability law. Employers may be liable for workplace injuries, and product manufacturers may be liable for defective safety equipment. Feher Law will investigate every angle to identify all responsible parties.
How long does a brain injury lawsuit take in California?
Most TBI cases settle within 12 to 24 months. Cases involving severe injuries, disputed liability, or long-term care needs may take longer if they proceed to trial. Starting early is critical - evidence must be preserved quickly and medical documentation takes time to build.
What if my TBI symptoms appeared days after the accident?
This is common. Many TBI symptoms - including headaches, cognitive changes, and mood shifts - do not appear immediately. You should still seek medical attention as soon as symptoms arise and document everything. California's statute of limitations begins from the date of the accident, not when symptoms appeared.
Can I file a TBI claim if I was partially at fault for the accident?
Yes. California follows pure comparative fault rules, meaning you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. Your total recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you were 20% at fault in a $1 million case, you would recover $800,000.
What types of doctors do I need to see for a TBI claim?
You should see an emergency room physician immediately, followed by a neurologist for diagnosis and ongoing care. Neuropsychologists can document cognitive impairment, and life care planners can project future medical costs. Feher Law works with a network of qualified medical experts to build the strongest possible case.
How much does a Torrance brain injury lawyer cost?
Feher Law handles all TBI cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront and nothing at all unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict we recover for you - so our interests are fully aligned with yours.
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