San Jose Head Injury Lawyer
Hit Your Head in a Crash? Don't Let Anyone Call It Minor.
From concussions to skull fractures to facial injuries that leave scars, our San Jose head injury attorneys make sure the insurer pays for the full injury, not just the first ER visit.
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Head Injuries Are Easy to Underestimate, Especially for Insurers
In a crash, the head takes hits from every direction: the steering wheel, the window, the headrest, objects thrown loose inside the car. The results range widely. Some injuries are obvious: a cut to the scalp, a broken nose, a fractured skull. Others hide for days, like a concussion whose headaches, dizziness, and confusion only set in later.
Insurers treat both kinds the same way: as minor. A scalp wound gets stitched and “healed”; a concussion gets called a bump. But even a mild concussion can take months to recover from, and a facial injury can mean surgeries, dental work, and scars that last a lifetime.
You may have a head injury claim if:
Another driver's or party's carelessness caused your accident, in whole or in part
You suffered any injury to your head or face, even if symptoms appeared days later
The accident happened within roughly the last two years
We’ll review your case for free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
What to Do After a Head Injury in San Jose
Get checked the same day, even for "just a bump."
Some of the most serious head injuries show few signs at first.
Know the warning signs.
Worsening headaches, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, unusual sleepiness, or sensitivity to light and noise in the days after a crash mean you should go back to a doctor right away.
Photograph visible injuries as they heal.
Cuts, bruising, swelling, stitches, and scars. Pictures taken over weeks show the insurer what a single ER note can’t.
See the specialists your injuries call for.
Facial, dental, and eye injuries often need their own care; follow every referral and keep every record.
Document the crash itself.
Photos of the vehicles and the inside of your car, witness names and numbers, and nearby cameras that may have footage.
Don't give the other insurer a recorded statement.
And don’t accept an early offer before you know the full extent of your injury. Call us first.
How We Handle Your Head Injury Case
Head injury cases turn on connecting every symptom and every scar to the crash, and then valuing them properly.
We start with what happened: the crash report, vehicle damage, witness accounts, and footage that show how your head was struck. We gather your medical records from the emergency room onward, including the specialists who treat your face, teeth, eyes, or lingering concussion symptoms, and make sure every injury is documented and connected to the collision.
When an injury may affect the brain itself, we treat it with the seriousness it deserves and build the medical proof to match. When an injury leaves a visible mark, we make sure the insurer sees it, and accounts for what it means to live with it.
Our negotiators spent a combined 50+ years inside the insurance industry; they know every way adjusters minimize a head injury. We pursue all responsible parties through settlement discussions, or in court when a fair offer doesn’t come.
What Is Your Head Injury Case Worth?
Every case is different, and no honest attorney guarantees a number. But California law lets you recover two kinds of losses, and head injuries often involve both in ways that are easy to overlook.
Economic damages
Everything you can document.
- Emergency care, imaging, and hospital stays
- Stitches, surgery, and follow-up with facial, dental, or eye specialists
- Therapy and future treatment for lingering symptoms
- Lost wages while you recover, and out-of-pocket costs
Non-economic damages
The losses without a receipt.
- Pain and suffering, including headaches that linger
- Emotional distress and decreased quality of life
- Scarring and disfigurement, especially to the face
Who pays
Usually the at-fault driver’s insurer. If they fled or carried too little coverage, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage can fill the gap, and Med Pay coverage, if your policy includes it, pays medical bills regardless of fault.
California Head Injury Claims: What You Should Know
Deadlines
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit. A claim against a government entity, such as a city vehicle or a dangerous public road, can require a claim within just six months.
Symptoms that appear later still count
You can recover for injuries that show up days after the crash, as long as your medical records connect them to it. Getting seen promptly is what makes that connection.
Partly at fault? You can still recover
California follows pure comparative negligence: your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, never eliminated.
A civil claim is separate from any ticket or charge
Whether or not the other driver was cited, your injury claim stands on its own evidence.
Protect the Value of Your Claim
After a head injury, you have a legal duty to mitigate your damages: follow your doctors’ orders, go to your follow-up appointments, and don’t rush back to strenuous work. Skipped care is the defense’s favorite argument for paying less.
Two habits protect you:
- Keep a simple injury journal. Headaches, dizziness, sleep, focus, pain, and how your scars or facial injuries affect your day. Add photos as you heal.
- Route every insurer contact through us. Adjusters are trained to get you to say you’re “fine.” Let us do the talking.
We coordinate with your medical providers so billing can wait until your case settles.
Adjusters offer more when they know a firm can prove its case — and take it to trial. Recent recoveries for our clients:
$1,325,000
Fremont pedestrian crash
Struck by a school district vehicle
$340,000
Morgan Hill rear-end crash
Concussion, ambulance transport
$285,000
SR-85 red-light crash
Car spun 180 degrees
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
See More Case Results →What Our Clients Say
I found Jimin through word of mouth. She and her staff are just incredibly transparent and passionate. She made sure that we understood the entire process for our car accident…
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Jimin Oh worked passionately on my case while constantly updating me on what was happening. I did not know much about my car insurance, so it was helpful for her…
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Your San Jose Legal Team
Founding attorney Jimin Oh has handled thousands of auto accident cases and is a member of Million Dollar Trial Lawyers. She built this firm after her own husband was seriously injured in a car accident; she knows how quickly an “ordinary” crash can turn serious, and she built a team around that understanding: an attorney, case manager, and treatment coordinator on every case. Based at 1253 Park Ave, minutes from the Santa Clara County courthouse.
San Jose Head Injury FAQs
What counts as a head injury?
Any injury to the scalp, skull, face, or brain: cuts and bruising, concussions, skull fractures, and injuries to the face, jaw, teeth, or eyes. Some are visible right away; others show up days later.
Is a head injury the same as a brain injury?
Not always. A cut or a facial fracture can leave the brain unharmed, while a concussion is a brain injury even without a mark on your head. If your injury affects the brain, a brain injury claim needs its own kind of medical proof, and we build it.
I didn't lose consciousness. Could I still have a serious injury?
Yes. Many concussions happen without any loss of consciousness, and symptoms like headaches, confusion, or memory trouble can develop over the following days. Get evaluated, then call us.
Can I be compensated for scars?
Yes. Scarring and disfigurement, especially to the face, are part of your non-economic damages, and the cost of treating them is part of your economic damages.
My head injury seemed minor at first. Is it too late to make a claim?
Probably not, if you act within the deadline. Delayed symptoms are common after head injuries; what matters is that your doctors connect them to the crash. Get seen now and call us.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes. California reduces your compensation by your share of fault; it doesn’t bar your claim.
How much does a head injury lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We cover case costs and are paid only if we win, as a percentage of your recovery.
Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review, 24/7
Head injuries have a way of turning out worse than they first seemed. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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Solution Now Law Firm
1253 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
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