Why Choose the Redding TBI Lawyers at Reiner & Frankel, LLP
Choosing the right law firm after a brain injury is one of the most important decisions a family will make. Out-of-town firms often advertise heavily in our area, but they do not always know our courts, our judges, or the people who serve on our juries.
We have been part of the Redding community for decades, and that local knowledge matters when a case goes to trial.
Here is what sets our firm apart for serious brain injury cases:
- More than 40 years representing seriously injured clients across Northern California
- Over $600 million recovered for our clients through verdicts and settlements
- Holders of the largest single-plaintiff jury verdict in Shasta County history
- A true trial firm, not a settlement mill, with the resolve to take strong cases to court
- Deep relationships with respected local medical, accident reconstruction, and neurological experts
- A focus on high-value, life-changing cases where careful preparation makes the biggest difference
Our willingness to try cases is one of the reasons we are often able to reach fair settlements. Insurance companies know our reputation, and they know we are prepared. If you would like to talk through what happened, please call us today for a free, no-pressure conversation.
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury, often shortened to TBI, happens when an outside force causes the brain to move inside the skull or when something penetrates the skull itself.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a TBI can result from a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts normal brain function. Some injuries are obvious right away, while others reveal themselves slowly over days or weeks.
Brain injuries are often grouped into three general categories. Mild TBIs, sometimes called concussions, can still cause real and lasting symptoms even when scans look normal. Moderate TBIs may involve longer periods of confusion, memory loss, or unconsciousness. Severe TBIs can change a person’s ability to speak, move, work, or care for themselves.
A few things families in our area should know about brain injuries:
- Symptoms can be delayed, so a clean emergency room visit does not always rule out a serious injury
- Headaches, mood changes, sleep problems, and trouble concentrating are common warning signs
- Children, older adults, and people with prior concussions can be especially vulnerable
- Even a “mild” TBI can affect work, relationships, and quality of life for months or longer
If you are noticing changes in yourself or a loved one after an accident, please take them seriously and talk with a doctor. When you are ready, we are here to help you think through the legal side as well.
Common Causes of TBI Cases We Handle in Redding
Redding sits at the crossroads of work, recreation, and travel in Northern California. With Interstate 5 running through the heart of our region and lakes, rivers, and mountains all around us, brain injuries can happen in many different ways.
Our firm has handled TBI cases arising from a wide range of accidents. Some of the most common causes of TBI cases we see include:
- Car accidents on Interstate 5, Highway 44, Highway 299, and city streets in Redding
- Big rig and commercial truck collisions along the I-5 freight corridor
- Motorcycle crashes on scenic routes through Shasta and Trinity counties
- Slip and fall accidents at stores, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents in neighborhoods and along the Sacramento River Trail
- Drowning and near-drowning events at Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown, and other waterways
- Nursing home falls and elder abuse situations involving head trauma
- Dog bite incidents, especially involving children
- Defective products that fail and cause head injuries
Tourism is a huge part of life here, and visitors and locals alike spend time on the water, on trails, and on the road. When a moment of someone else’s carelessness leads to a brain injury, we want to help our neighbors recover what they need to move forward.
Please reach out if you would like to talk about your situation.
How a Brain Injury Affects Your Life and Your Family
A serious brain injury rarely affects only the injured person. It ripples out to spouses, children, parents, and friends who suddenly take on new roles as caregivers, drivers, schedulers, and advocates. We see this every day, and we treat the whole family with care and respect.
Common challenges our clients face after a TBI include:
- Long stretches of medical treatment, including specialists, therapy, and follow-up scans
- Time away from work, sometimes permanently, for both the injured person and a caregiver
- Changes in personality, mood, and memory that strain relationships
- Difficulty with tasks that used to feel automatic, like driving, cooking, or managing money
- Anxiety about the future, especially when symptoms are slow to improve
These are heavy burdens, and they often arrive at the same time as confusing paperwork, calls from insurance adjusters, and stacks of bills.
As your Redding TBI lawyer, we try to take as much of that weight off your shoulders as we can. If you would like a calm conversation about what comes next, please call us.
What a Strong TBI Case Looks Like
Not every accident leads to a strong legal case, and we will always be honest with you about that. A solid personal injury claim generally needs three things working together: someone else was at fault, a real injury occurred, and there is a source of compensation, usually insurance, that can actually pay a fair recovery.
When we look at a possible brain injury case, we typically consider:
- Fault and liability, including how the injury happened and who may share responsibility
- Medical evidence of the brain injury, including imaging, exams, and treatment records
- The long-term outlook, including future care needs and effects on work and daily life
- Available insurance coverage from drivers, businesses, property owners, or product makers
- Witnesses, scene evidence, and any video or photos that help tell the story
California law gives injured people a limited time to file a claim. Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, most personal injury cases must be filed within two years of the date of injury.
Different rules can apply when a public agency is involved or when the injured person is a minor, so it is important to talk with a lawyer sooner rather than later.
If you are not sure whether you have a case, that is exactly what a free consultation is for. We will give you our honest read.
How We Approach Your Brain Injury Case
We believe that good legal work starts with listening. Every TBI case is different because every person is different, and we take the time to understand your story before we recommend a path forward. Here is how the process generally looks when you work with our firm.
- Your First Contact with Our Law Firm
When you call or send us a message, a real person from our team will speak with you. We will gather some basic information about what happened, when it happened, and how you are doing now. There is no pressure and no cost to reach out.
- Our Attorney Contacts You
One of our attorneys will follow up directly to talk through your situation in more detail. We will ask questions, answer yours, and explain in plain English what we see in your case. If travel is hard because of your injury, we can come to your home or hospital room.
- We Provide an Initial Assessment
After gathering the early facts, we give you a candid assessment of your case. That includes the strengths, the challenges, the likely next steps, and what we believe a fair outcome might look like. We will not promise you something we cannot back up.
- We Build Your Case and Send a Demand to the Parties at Fault
If we move forward together, we begin gathering medical records, accident reports, witness statements, and expert opinions. When the picture is clear, we prepare a detailed demand to the at-fault parties and their insurance companies. From there, we negotiate firmly, and if a fair settlement is not possible, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial.
We are trial lawyers at heart. That posture often encourages reasonable settlements, but when it does not, we are ready to stand in front of a Shasta County jury and tell your story.
Compensation Available in Brain Injury Cases
Brain injuries often require ongoing care, and a fair recovery should reflect both what has already happened and what the future is likely to bring. While every case is different, California law allows injured people to seek several types of compensation.
Damages we commonly pursue in TBI cases include:
- Past and future medical expenses, including hospital care, therapy, and assistive devices
- Lost income and lost earning capacity if the injury affects your ability to work
- Costs of in-home care, household help, and home modifications
- Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Emotional distress and the impact on close family relationships
We work with respected medical professionals, life-care planners, and economists to put real numbers on these losses. Our goal is to make sure that the full picture of your injury, not just the early bills, is reflected in any settlement or verdict.
Working With a Local Firm That Has National Resources
You have options when choosing a lawyer, and we understand that. What we offer is a combination that is hard to find: deep roots in Redding and Shasta County, paired with the resources, experience, and reputation to handle the most serious cases anywhere in California.
We know the local courts and the people who work in them. We know which medical experts a Northern California jury is likely to trust. And we have the financial strength to fund a complex brain injury case all the way through trial if that is what justice requires.
If a catastrophic injury has happened in your family, please reach out for calm, competent, and honest representation. We will treat you and your case with the seriousness you deserve.
FAQs Answered by Our Redding TBI Lawyers
Below are answers to some of the questions we hear most often from families dealing with traumatic brain injuries in our area. If your question is not here, please reach out, and we will be glad to help.
What if my brain injury symptoms appeared days or weeks after the accident?
Delayed symptoms are common with brain injuries, and they do not necessarily weaken your case. What matters is connecting your symptoms to the original incident through medical records and qualified opinions.
We work with medical professionals who understand how TBI symptoms develop over time.
How much does it cost to hire a Redding TBI attorney?
Our firm handles brain injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay attorney fees up front. We are only paid if we recover compensation for you. The initial consultation is always free and confidential.
What if more than one person or company is responsible for the injury?
Many serious accidents involve more than one at-fault party. For example, a truck crash on Interstate 5 might involve the driver, the trucking company, and a maintenance contractor.
We investigate every possible source of responsibility and insurance coverage to give you the best chance at a full recovery.
Will my brain injury case go to trial?
Most cases settle before trial, but not all of them. We prepare every case as if it will be tried in front of a jury, and that preparation often leads to better settlement offers. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we have the experience and resources to take your case to court.
Can I still bring a claim if I was partly at fault for the accident?
California follows a comparative fault rule, which means you may still recover compensation even if you share some responsibility, though your recovery may be reduced. The details matter, so it is worth talking with a lawyer about the specifics of what happened.
What should I bring to my first meeting with your firm?
If you have them handy, accident reports, photos, medical records, insurance information, and the names of any witnesses are all helpful. If you do not have these things, do not worry. We can help you gather what is needed.
Talk With a Redding Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Today
Reiner & Frankel, LLP offers personalized legal help for people facing the lasting effects of a traumatic brain injury. No two cases are alike, and we know that every client and every family has unique needs that deserve real attention.
Our team is committed to helping injured people in Redding and across Northern California work toward the fullest recovery possible.
Please contact us today at (530) 241-0290 for a free case evaluation. We will sit down with you, listen carefully to what happened, look honestly at your situation, and help you understand the path ahead.
You will not be charged for the conversation, and what you share with us stays between us.
Reiner & Frankel, LLP – Redding Office
2851 Park Marina Dr STE 200
Redding, CA 96001, United States
Phone: (530) 241-0290
