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Who pays your medical bills after a traumatic brain injury in Pomona?
A traumatic brain injury in Pomona often brings crushing medical bills, and you need to know who is responsible for paying them. The person or company whose negligence caused your injury must pay for your medical care and other losses under California law. This payment often comes from their insurance company.
Where do you file a traumatic brain injury lawsuit in Pomona?
If you file a lawsuit for a traumatic brain injury in Pomona, your case generally begins in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Under LASC Local Rule 2.3 and the General Order effective May 17, 2024, a personal injury case in Los Angeles County is filed in the judicial district where the incident occurred. Your case would be assigned to the East District's Personal Injury Hub department at the Pomona Courthouse South, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766.
How long do you have to file a brain injury claim in California?
You have a limited time to file a traumatic brain injury claim. Most California personal injury claims, including those for brain injuries, must be filed within two years from the date of injury (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). However, if your injury involves a city, county, or any other public agency in Pomona, you must present a written claim to that entity within six months of the injury (Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2). The deadline is generally paused while an injured person is a minor under CCP § 352, but § 352(b) removes that pause for claims against public entities under the Government Claims Act. Missing these deadlines means you lose your right to pursue compensation.
What should you do after suffering a traumatic brain injury?
After a traumatic brain injury, take these concrete steps to protect your health and your legal claim:
Get Immediate Medical Care: See a doctor right away, even if you feel fine. Some brain injury symptoms appear days or weeks later. Follow all medical advice and keep every appointment.
Report the Incident: If your injury happened in an accident, report it to the police, your employer, or property owner as appropriate. Get a copy of the report if possible.
Gather Information: Collect names and contact details of witnesses. Take photos or videos of the accident scene, your injuries, and anything that contributed to the incident.
Keep Records: Keep detailed records of all medical treatments, medications, therapy, and expenses related to your injury. Also, track your lost wages and any other financial impacts.
Avoid Discussing Fault: Do not admit fault or discuss the incident in detail with anyone other than your doctors and your lawyer. Do not give recorded statements to insurance adjusters without legal advice.
Talk to a Lawyer: Contact a lawyer experienced in traumatic brain injury cases as soon as you can. A lawyer helps you understand your rights and the deadlines that apply.
What kinds of cases fall under traumatic brain injury law?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) law covers injuries to the brain caused by external force. These can result from many types of incidents. For example, a severe fall on someone else’s property can cause a TBI. Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents are also common causes of brain injuries. If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Pomona, your head injury could be a TBI. We also represent families in wrongful death cases in Pomona where a TBI was fatal. Beyond accidents, direct blows to the head from assault or objects falling from heights can also lead to TBI claims. Our traumatic brain injury attorneys help clients recover after incidents caused by negligence.
What is it like to work with Casa Legal Los Angeles?
Working with Casa Legal Los Angeles means you have a team focused on your recovery and your rights. We handle the legal process so you can focus on getting better. This includes investigating your case, gathering evidence, communicating with insurance companies, and representing you in court if necessary. We work to pursue the full compensation available under California law for your medical costs, lost earnings, and non-economic harm. Many clients come to us seeking help for serious injuries, and we apply our experience to similar cases in places like Covina and Culver City. Our firm handles all aspects of your personal injury claim, from initial investigation to final resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for filing a traumatic brain injury claim in Pomona?
The deadline for filing a traumatic brain injury claim depends on who caused your injury. You generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1). However, if your injury was caused by a city, county, or other public entity, you must file a formal claim with them within six months of the injury (Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2). Confirming the specific deadline for your case with an attorney is important.
Can I still get compensation if I was partly at fault for my brain injury?
Yes, California uses a "pure comparative negligence" system. This means you can still recover compensation even if you were partly at fault for your brain injury. However, your total compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are found 20% at fault, your damages award will be reduced by 20%.
What types of damages can I recover for a traumatic brain injury?
You can pursue various types of damages after a traumatic brain injury. These often include economic damages like medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, loss of earning capacity, and vocational rehabilitation costs. You may also recover non-economic damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and disfigurement.
Where in Los Angeles County will my case be heard?
If your traumatic brain injury incident happened in Pomona, your lawsuit will be filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. Specifically, cases for incidents in Pomona are assigned to the East District's Personal Injury Hub department at the Pomona Courthouse South, located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766.
A traumatic brain injury can change your life. If you or a loved one suffered a TBI due to someone else's negligence in Pomona, contact Casa Legal Los Angeles for help. Call us at 888-585-2529 to discuss your case. No attorney's fees unless we win—and no case costs either. This information is general legal information, not legal advice, and creates no attorney-client relationship. Deadlines have exceptions and you must confirm what applies to your own facts with an attorney.
Serving Pomona
Our attorneys represent clients throughout Pomona and the greater Los Angeles area.
Where a Pomona claim is filed
A personal injury claim arising in Pomona is filed in Pomona Courthouse South, East District of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles County a personal injury case is filed in the judicial district where the incident occurred and is assigned to that district's Personal Injury Hub department (LASC Local Rule 2.3; General Order re Assignment and Transfer of Personal Injury Cases, effective May 17, 2024).
Catchment boundaries change. Confirm the filing courthouse on the court's official locator before relying on it.
Source: Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles — Local Rules, Chapter 2 (verified August 23, 2026).
Deadlines that apply in Pomona
The California filing deadlines that apply to an incident in Pomona (Los Angeles County) come from state statute, not a local rule. These are the deadlines cited most often.
2 years — personal injury lawsuit
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1 — two years from the date of injury for most personal injury and wrongful death claims.
6 months — claim against a public entity
Cal. Gov. Code § 911.2 — a written claim must be presented to the public entity within six months for claims involving death or injury to person or personal property, before a lawsuit may be filed.
Injured minors
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 352 — the limitations period is generally tolled while the injured person is a minor, but the six-month government claim deadline is not tolled the same way.
This is general information about California law, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Deadlines change with the facts and with who the defendant is — a claim against a city, county, transit agency, or the state triggers a much shorter deadline, and delayed discovery, tolling, and other exceptions apply. Casa Legal Los Angeles is licensed to practice in California. Confirm any deadline with an attorney.
Sources: California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1; California Government Code § 911.2 (verified August 23, 2026).