San Diego

Brain Injury

Attorney

A traumatic brain injury can change how you think, feel, and function—sometimes long after the accident “looks” minor. If you suffered a concussion, post-concussion symptoms, or a more serious brain injury after a crash, fall, unsafe property condition, or another preventable incident in San Diego County, Hulburt Law Firm represents individuals and families in serious TBI cases and wrongful death claims.

Types of brain injury cases we handle:

  • Car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian crashes
  • Falls (stairs, balconies, unsafe guardrails, trip hazards)
  • Workplace and construction incidents
  • Defective products and automotive defects
  • Wrongful death involving fatal brain injuries

Our Approach

Throughout your brain injury case, we keep you informed, answer your questions, and explain each step in plain language. Because we limit the number of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases we accept, we can build the kind of evidence TBI cases require—neurology and neuropsychology records, cognitive testing, imaging, and testimony from family, friends, and coworkers about how life has changed.

Brain injuries are often underestimated by insurance companies because symptoms can be “invisible.” We work with the right medical and financial experts to document the full impact—treatment needs, long-term care, lost earning capacity, and the day-to-day consequences for you and your family.

Navigate the Law

Understand and manage the complexities of your case with an expert legal team on your side.

Gather Crucial Evidence

Our legal team collects crucial evidence to present a compelling case.

Negotiate Settlements

We handle negotiations with insurance companies and opposing parties in order to achieve the highest settlements possible.

Representation in Court

Our experienced attorneys provide skilled representation if your case goes to trial.

Case Results

Our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving extraordinary results.

$28,163,528
Dangerous Roadway

Jury verdict against Caltrans for a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a car while using a dangerous crosswalk.

$5,250,000
Car Accident

A San Diego I-5 freeway collision resulted in brain and spine injuries.

$3,175,850
Premises Liability

An apartment building owner in San Diego failed to maintain the second story guard railings, resulting in a woman falling through a railing and suffering a brain injury.

$3,100,000
Premises Liability

An apartment complex owner ignored the dangers of second-story window seats, resulting in a toddler falling out of a window and suffering a severe brain injury.

$3,010,000
Automotive Defect

The driver's head restraint broke off when he was rear-ended at high speed on the 15 freeway, causing the driver to suffer a spinal cord injury and paralysis.

$25,360,000
Automotive Defect

A sudden tire failure caused an SUV to fishtail and crash into a tree on the side of a San Diego County highway, killing a beloved husband and father.

Real client stories
Brain Injury: A Crumbling Guard Railing Caused a Severe TBI

The Harm

A young woman was standing on a second-story landing to an apartment complex in San Diego when she was pushed during an altercation. When she hit the guard railing, it collapsed and she fell off the landing. She landed on her head and suffered a severe and life-changing brain injury. The property management claimed it had no fault and that the assailant was entirely to blame.  

The Truth

The guard railing never should have collapsed under the weight of the young woman. Inspection of the railing revealed that it had been eaten away by termites and dry rot. Video of the railing that was repaired after the incident showed that it was still loose and prone to failure.  

Justice

Once it became clear that the guard railing was in obvious disrepair, the apartment complex owner and property manager paid their policy limits.

If you or a loved one is dealing with a concussion or traumatic brain injury after an accident in San Diego, you don’t have to navigate this alone. Request a free brain injury case review.

How It Works

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Brain Injury Case Review

During your free case review, we listen to what happened, what symptoms you’re experiencing, and how the injury is affecting your daily life and work. We review any information you already have—accident reports, photos or video, medical records, imaging results, and insurance letters—and give an honest assessment of whether a brain injury claim may be available under California law. This conversation is confidential and there’s no obligation to move forward.

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Early Investigation

If you decide to work with us and the scope of representation is signed, we move quickly to investigate the incident and preserve key evidence. Depending on the cause of the injury, that may include securing traffic-camera or business-camera footage, documenting the crash scene or hazardous property condition, obtaining police or incident reports, interviewing witnesses, and preserving physical evidence. Acting early matters because video is often overwritten and conditions at a scene can change quickly.

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Medical Evaluation

Brain injuries are often underestimated because symptoms can be hard to “see.” We work to gather the right medical evidence, which may include emergency records, neurology evaluations, cognitive and memory assessments, therapy notes, and imaging. When appropriate, we coordinate with qualified specialists—such as neuropsychologists and other experts—to document cognitive changes, attention and processing issues, mood changes, and other effects that may not appear clearly on a scan.

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Proving Liability

Using the evidence, we identify all potentially responsible parties—such as negligent drivers, property owners, employers, product manufacturers, or public entities responsible for dangerous roadways. At the same time, we evaluate the full scope of damages, including past and future medical care, rehabilitation, lost income and reduced earning capacity, and the ways the brain injury has changed your independence, relationships, and ability to function day to day.

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Settlement Strategy

We handle communications with insurance companies and defense lawyers so you don’t have to. In brain injury cases, insurers often try to argue symptoms are unrelated, “just a concussion,” or based on pre-existing conditions. We present the medical and life-impact evidence—including expert opinions when needed—to show the true extent of the injury and what your future needs look like. Throughout negotiations, we keep you informed, explain offers in plain language, and help you weigh settlement versus litigation.

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Litigation and Trial

If a fair resolution cannot be reached, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and take your case to court. Litigation can involve written discovery, depositions of witnesses and medical providers, and testimony from experts such as neurologists, neuropsychologists, life-care planners, and economists. At trial, we work to present complex brain-injury evidence clearly and persuasively—so decision-makers understand not only how the injury happened, but how it has changed your life and what it will require going forward.

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California Brain Injury Law: Claims, Damages & Deadlines

Brain injury cases in California are often evaluated under the same legal framework as other serious injury claims—negligence, causation, and damages—but TBIs frequently require more medical and “life impact” evidence because symptoms can be subtle, delayed, or difficult to measure.

What Do You Have to Prove in a California Brain Injury Case?

Comparative Fault in Brain Injury Cases

Types of Compensation in California Brain Injury Claims

Deadlines to File a Brain Injury Lawsuit in California

Survival Claims and Pre-Death Pain and Suffering

The Hulburt Law Difference

In-Depth Investigations

Forget surface-level research and mediocre inquiries. We dive deep to conduct extensive investigations and gather evidence in order to build your strongest case.

Tech-Forward Approach

We use technology to your advantage. By using video and photography, scene recreations, and graphics, we tell your story in a visually-compelling way that other law firms cannot match.

Maximum Compensation

Defense attorneys and insurance companies know us and respect us. We assess the full extent of your damages and pursue all responsible parties in order to maximize the compensation you deserve.

The Right Experience

Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases are rarely simple. We have taken on the largest corporations, insurance companies, and defense firms in the country and won.

Genuine Care

We understand how important it is to have a compassionate and considerate lawyer. From providing regular case updates to ensuring clients are adequately prepared for each step of the case, we continually demonstrate our care for all of our clients.

If I ever had a family member injured and needed legal assistance, I would call Conor.
Past Client
Conor is definitely the kind of attorney you want on your side: smart, focused, and relentless.
Patrick C.
I would highly recommend Conor for his outstanding service and attention to detail.
Trevor J.
Needing an attorney is daunting and stressful. Make it easier on yourself. Give Conor a call.
John D.
Conor is a thorough, thoughtful, and tenacious litigator who does everything he can to help his clients.
Opposing Counsel
His skill and talent in presenting cases at mediation and working them up has resulted in some of the largest settlement results this year. I can’t think of a better young attorney in San Diego right now than Conor Hulburt.
Local Mediator
Absolutely wonderful, patient and really puts effort into your case. Conor went out of his way to make sure we were taken care of.
Jasmine C.
I was very happy working with Conor and would recommend him to anyone. With him, you're in good hands.
Liz F.
Compassionate, trustworthy, and fights for justice — Conor is the real deal.
J. Quiroz
The Hulburt Law Firm represented my family after a tragic fatal roadway incident. Their firm was compassionate and sensitive. We would highly recommend them.
Dianne T.
Finding Conor was truly a blessing. We are so grateful for his compassion, dedication, and support throughout the entire process.
Deisy Q.

Brain Injury

FAQs

What should I do after a concussion or suspected brain injury in San Diego?

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Request a Free Case Review

Simply fill out the form or call 619.821.0500 to receive a free case review. We’ll evaluate what happened, your injuries, and potential defendants to determine how we can best help you.

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