San Francisco Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney
San Francisco traumatic brain injury attorney represents brain injury victims across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Our attorneys combine medical understanding with trial strategy to prove the full impact of the neurological trauma you suffered because of someone else’s negligence.
We build your case on verified medical data – MRI scans, neuropsychological evaluations, and functional assessments that show how the injury affects your daily life beyond the clinical record. This evidence-driven approach allows us to present facts that insurers and defense teams cannot dispute.
With more than $5 million recovered for clients in complex brain injury cases, our traumatic brain injury attorneys prepare every claim for trial from day one. This readiness delivers stronger settlements, faster resolutions, and the full compensation you deserve.
Get Immediate Legal Help From Our TBI Lawyers
Early legal action defines the strength of a traumatic brain injury claim. Symptoms can change within hours, diagnostic imaging moves fast, and insurers start assessing liability almost immediately, often before you fully understand your condition.
Our attorneys provide rapid support for clients across San Francisco. We secure hospital and rehabilitation records, preserve physical and digital evidence, and coordinate follow-up evaluations with leading facilities such as UCSF, California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
If you are experiencing new neurological symptoms, preparing for MRI or CT scans, or need guidance on documentation, we are available 24/7. Every consultation delivers clear direction, confidentiality, and immediate steps to protect your health and your claim.
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Types of Brain Injuries Our Lawyers Handle
Every brain injury presents differently. We develop legal strategies based on your specific diagnosis, its neurological progression, and how it affects your daily function and independence.
Concussion / Mild TBI
Involves headaches, concentration problems, mood changes, or lingering symptoms that extend beyond the typical recovery period and interfere with your work or home life.
Moderate & Severe TBI
Characterized by significant cognitive, emotional, or behavioral changes that require rehabilitation or ongoing neurological care and may permanently change how you live and work.
Caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration forces, confirmed through DTI imaging or neuropsychological testing, even when CT or MRI results appear limited. These injuries can silently affect your thinking and function.
Coup-Contrecoup Injuries & Contusions
Result from impact affecting multiple brain regions, often disrupting your coordination, vision, or higher-level reasoning.
Subdural / Epidural Hematomas
Traumatic bleeding that demands immediate medical attention, surgical care, or extended recovery support to protect your long-term health.
Penetrating, Anoxic & Hypoxic Injuries
Severe trauma or oxygen-loss events producing lasting neurological impairment and long-term medical needs that may require lifelong support for you and your family.
Our traumatic brain injury lawyers in San Francisco interpret your medical findings, determine liability, and build your case so it reflects the full medical and financial impact on your life.
Why Clients Choose Our TBI Attorneys For Their Case
Traumatic brain injury cases demand more than a standard personal injury approach. Our San Francisco brain injury attorneys combine medical understanding with legal strategy to achieve results grounded in evidence and built for trial, so you are not left fighting insurers alone.
- Focused TBI Experience: Deep understanding of neurological injuries and their effect on your memory, behavior, and executive function, supported by proven methods for presenting these findings in court.
- Bay Area Legal Insight: Familiarity with San Francisco courts, regional defense strategies, and how complex injury claims like yours are valued in the Bay Area.
- Medical-Legal Coordination: Collaboration with neurologists, neuropsychologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists to link your medical data directly to compensable damages.
- Total Claim Management: Full oversight of communication, documentation, evidence preservation, and medical record organization throughout the legal process so you can focus on recovery.
Contingency - Representation: No upfront legal fees; you only pay when there is a successful resolution.
- Proven Results: More than $5 million recovered in traumatic brain injury cases, supported by expert testimony and recognized for excellence in catastrophic injury litigation.
Our Proven Legal Process for Brain Injury Victims
Our litigation process is structured for precision and results. Each brain injury claim is built on verified medical evidence, forensic analysis, and trial-ready documentation that withstands insurer scrutiny and courtroom testing, giving your claim real weight.
The process begins with the collection of your medical records, MRI or CT scans, and neurological evaluations. This early review establishes the full scope of your injury and prevents insurers from downplaying its severity.
Once the medical foundation is clear, our team converts your neurological deficits into legally measurable damages such as lost income, reduced independence, and future care needs. Accident reconstruction and forensic experts connect the mechanism of your injury to the documented findings, removing causation disputes before litigation begins.
After liability and medical evidence are established, we calculate your lifetime losses, including rehabilitation costs, in-home support, and diminished earning capacity. These financial models ensure your claim reflects the true, long-term impact of the trauma.
Our San Francisco brain injury attorneys file within California’s legal deadlines, manage all insurer communication, and prepare comprehensive demand submissions on your behalf. Every case is built for trial from day one, creating leverage in negotiation and protecting full recovery value when settlement fails.
Damages We Recover for Personal Injury Clients
A traumatic brain injury impacts far more than medical expenses. We build each claim to account for every measurable loss – medical, financial, and personal, including your future care and quality-of-life needs.
We pursue compensation for:
Medical Costs
Hospitalization, surgery, therapy, neurological care, and long-term rehabilitation supported by your treating specialists.
Lost Income and Future Earnings
Compensation for your time away from work, reduced productivity, and permanent loss of earning capacity.
Pain and Suffering
Your cognitive fatigue, emotional distress, and the lasting effect on concentration, mood, and social function.
Long-Term Care Needs
In-home assistance, adaptive equipment, and support services identified through expert life-care evaluations tailored to your situation.
Punitive Damages
Additional compensation pursued in cases involving reckless or intentional misconduct that caused your injury.
Every claim is supported by expert documentation from medical specialists, life-care planners, and forensic economists, ensuring that each category of damage reflects the true scope of your injury’s impact.
Recent TBI Settlements We Achieved
REAR-END COLLISION
$4,750,000.00
Proved severe TBI despite “low-speed” defense claims.
CITY VEHICLE CRASH
$500,000.00
Established government liability and secured full payout.
SETTLEMENT RESULT
$400,000.00
Demonstrated long-term impairment after a slip-and-fall injury.
“Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; each case depends on its own facts and evidence.”
Meet Our Award-Winning San Francisco Trial Attorneys
Ike M. Kaludi
[ Principal | Lead Trial Attorney ]
Ike M. Kaludi is a California trial lawyer focused on traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury litigation. A graduate of UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings), Ike is recognized by Super Lawyers and Avvo for exceptional results and ethical advocacy. He blends strategic litigation with compassion, representing TBI victims and families with precision, care, and proven courtroom success.
Tom Shin, Esq.
[ Attorney ]
Tom Shin is a San Francisco brain injury and complex litigation attorney with a strong background in personal injury and commercial trial practice. A graduate of UCLA and UC Law San Francisco, Tom is known for his analytical precision, persuasive courtroom strategy, and ability to simplify complex medical evidence for juries. His disciplined approach ensures every TBI case is presented with structure, clarity, and maximum impact.
Trusted by brain injury victims throughout the Bay Area, our attorneys bring focused legal skill, medical understanding, and tireless advocacy to every case they handle.
Hear From Our Trusted Injury Victims and Families
Client satisfaction and ethical advocacy define our work. Here’s what people say about us:
I hired Ike as my lawyer for my automobile accident that I was in in a ride share vehicle. Ike and his team was very caring, patient, and understanding with me. Ike always kept me in the loop with what was going on with my case. Ike and his time where always available to no matter the day or night. Ike is a very knowledgeable lawyer in his field You can’t go wrong with Ike and his team. Thank you so much Ike. You and your team ROCK!!!
Mr. Ike Kaludi represented me in my trial a few years ago and he won my case. Recently, I was involved in an accident and I hired Ike again to represent me. He and his staff did a fantastic job and were able to settle the case quickly and efficiently. Ike gives 110% to all of his cases and I saw that in both of the cases that he handled for me. I highly recommend Ike as a good negotiator and someone who will work hard for you.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Attorney Ike and his entire team for their high level of professionalism and effectiveness. I have dealt with several law firms, and in my experience, this is undoubtedly the best.My opinion is based on proven facts and real results. I thank God for allowing me to find this firm and to have the support of Attorney Ike and his extraordinary team.
I highly recommend Ike Kaludi and his team for anyone needing legal assistance in personal injury cases. Ike’s extensive experience was evident and very helpful throughout the process. He was always ready to explain each step, discuss all possible outcomes, and provide examples from previous cases, which greatly aided my understanding and decision-making.
File Your Injury Claim on Time With Our Local Attorneys
Timely legal action protects your right to compensation.
Under California law, traumatic brain injury claims must be filed within strict statutory deadlines. Missing these deadlines can permanently eliminate your ability to recover financial damages.
Our TBI lawyers file promptly and preserve every legal right to compensation. Each case is tracked from intake to submission, ensuring no filing date is overlooked and no claim is dismissed for procedural delay. If you wait, you risk losing your claim entirely.
Key California filing deadlines
| TYPE OF CLAIM | DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| Personal Injury Claims | 2 years from the injury date. |
| Claims Against Public and Government Agencies | 6 months from the incident. |
| Property Damage Claims | 3 years from the date of loss. |
| Minors or Delayed Discovery | Exceptions may extend the filing time. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How Much Compensation Can a Brain Injury Attorney Recover?
Compensation depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost income, and long-term care needs. Severe TBIs with documented neurological deficits typically result in higher recovery, especially when your long-term limitations are clearly shown.
What Evidence Strengthens a TBI Claim?
Evidence like imaging studies, neurological evaluations, accident reconstruction, and wage documentation helps establish the cause and and impact of your injury.
Why Is Hiring a Head Injury Lawyer Important After an Accident?
Hiring a lawyer is important because they protect your legal rights, preserve evidence, manage insurers, and ensure all deadlines are met while you focus on medical recovery.
Your Brain Injury Recovery Starts With Your One Call
A traumatic brain injury can disrupt every part of your life, but you do not have to navigate the process alone. Our attorneys provide focused legal representation, coordinate your medical evidence, and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Phone : (866) 605-7186
Fax : 415.967.4901
Email: in****@***********ca.com
Business Hours: 24/7 – No fees unless we win.
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