Head and Spinal Cord Injury Attorney in California
Catastrophic Injuries Require a Certified Specialist in Your Corner
A head or spinal cord injury can change your life in an instant. These catastrophic conditions often result in permanent disability, loss of earning capacity, and a lifetime of medical care. If your injury happened at work, you need an attorney with the experience and credentials to fight for a recovery that truly reflects what you have lost. The Law Offices of Zachary M. Kweller, APC is ready to stand by your side.
Call Us for a FREE Consultation — No Fees Until You Win
(925) 663-8364
Available in English and Spanish | Concord, CA 94520
Types of Head Injuries in the Workplace
Head injuries range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Common causes on job sites include:
- Falls from scaffolding, ladders, or elevated surfaces
- Being struck by falling objects, tools, or materials
- Explosions, blasts, or pressure waves
- Motor vehicle accidents while on the job
- Assaults or violence in the workplace
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
A TBI occurs when a sudden physical force disrupts normal brain function. Symptoms can be immediate or develop over days and weeks:
- Persistent headaches and migraines
- Memory loss and cognitive impairment
- Difficulty concentrating or processing information
- Personality or mood changes
- Depression, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation
- Sleep disorders
- Vision or hearing changes
- Seizures (in severe cases)
TBIs are often invisible injuries. Imaging can appear normal even when the effects are severe. We work with leading neurologists and neuropsychologists who can properly document your impairment.
Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord is the communication highway between the brain and the body. Damage to the spinal cord, whether complete or incomplete, can result in:
- Paraplegia (loss of function in the lower body)
- Quadriplegia / Tetraplegia (loss of function in all four limbs)
- Chronic pain and neuropathy
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Respiratory complications requiring ongoing support
Back and Neck Injuries (Spinal Injuries Without Cord Damage)
Herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, and spinal stenosis can be profoundly disabling even without direct cord involvement. These injuries frequently require surgery, physical therapy, and pain management, and often result in permanent restrictions on work activities.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
In catastrophic head and spinal cases, compensation may include:
- All medical expenses — past, present, and future
- Temporary and permanent disability payments
- Life care planning and long-term care costs
- Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits (SJDB) for retraining
- Third-party damages (pain and suffering) if another party caused your injury
Why Your Attorney Choice Matters Most in Catastrophic Cases
High-value workers’ compensation cases attract the most aggressive defense tactics. Insurers hire top defense attorneys and medical experts to minimize permanent disability ratings. Attorney Kweller is a certified legal specialist, a distinction held by only a fraction of California workers’ comp attorneys, with direct experience on both sides of these cases.
Our approach:
- We engage independent neurologists and spine specialists to accurately rate your injury.
- We challenge low permanent disability apportionment arguments from defense QMEs.
- We coordinate third-party personal injury claims when another party is responsible.
- We pursue life care planning evidence to ensure your future needs are fully funded.
Speak With an Attorney Today
If you or a family member has suffered a head or spinal injury at work, time matters. Evidence fades, witnesses move on, and deadlines are strict. Contact us today for a free consultation. We handle catastrophic cases on a contingency basis, you pay nothing unless we win.
Call Us for a FREE Consultation — No Fees Until You Win
(925) 663-8364
Available in English and Spanish | Concord, CA 94520
The Law Offices of Zachary M. Kweller, APC | 1170 Burnett Ave. Suite J, Concord CA 94520