Practice Area
California Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer
A brain injury can affect memory, concentration, mood, and the ability to work, even when scans look normal. John makes sure the full impact of the injury is documented and valued.
40+ Years
Of personal injury experience
Insider
Former insurance defense attorney
Direct
You work with John, not a case manager
$0 Upfront
No fee unless we win
Bilingual
Se habla español
Statewide
Representing clients across California
Brain Injuries Are Often Underestimated
Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions to severe injuries that require surgery and long-term care. Many are caused by car, motorcycle, and pedestrian crashes, falls, and blows to the head. Some symptoms appear right away. Others, such as headaches, trouble concentrating, sleep problems, and personality changes, can take days or weeks to become clear.
Insurance companies know brain injuries can be hard to see on standard imaging. A common defense strategy is to argue that a person’s symptoms are exaggerated or unrelated to the accident. John has seen that strategy from the inside, and he builds the medical and personal evidence needed to answer it.
Building a Strong Brain Injury Claim
- Prompt evaluation and consistent follow-up with qualified physicians
- Neuropsychological testing to measure changes in memory and thinking
- Statements from family, friends, and coworkers who see the changes daily
- Employment records showing how the injury affects work
- Life care planning and economic analysis for future needs
What Compensation May Cover
A brain injury claim may include past and future medical care, therapy and rehabilitation, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, in-home help, and damages for the ways the injury changes your life and relationships.
FAQ
Brain Injury Questions
My CT scan was normal. Can I still have a brain injury?
Yes. Many concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries do not show up on routine CT scans. Diagnosis often relies on symptoms, clinical evaluation, and specialized testing.
How long will my case take?
Brain injury cases often take longer because it can take time to understand how fully a person will recover. Settling too early risks leaving future needs uncovered.
Can family members help with my case?
Yes. People who know you well can describe changes in memory, mood, and behavior that medical records may not capture.
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Free Consultation
Speak Directly with John
No fee unless we win. No obligation.
- 40+ years of personal injury experience
- Former insurance defense attorney
- John personally handles your case
- Serving all of California, in English and Spanish
Why The JVB Law Firm
What Sets Our Firm Apart
01
John Handles Your Case
At many firms, your file is passed to a case manager. Here, John personally reviews the evidence, talks with you, and makes the decisions on your case.
02
We Know the Other Side
John spent years defending insurance companies. He knows how adjusters value claims and the tactics they use to pay less, and he plans for them from day one.
03
Bilingual, No Upfront Cost
We serve clients in English and Spanish across California. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
John’s Advantage
Insider Experience Most Law Firms Can’t Match
For decades, John defended insurance companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people they tried to underpay.
Most injury lawyers know how to file a claim. John knows how insurance companies try to defeat one. With 40+ years of experience and rare insurance-defense insight, John understands how insurers evaluate injuries, minimize losses, and pressure victims before they know the true value of their case.
For catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, that insight can make the difference between a quick low offer and a fight for full, fair compensation. And at The JVB Law Firm, John personally handles your case.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I have not found a firm in California where the ATTORNEY HIMSELF handles your case, and that’s what initially drew me to work with him… Thank you John for always having my back.”
Luis Reina
Google Review
★★★★★
“I am forever grateful!!! My daughter was a victim of a hit and run. John helped her efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for a great firm this is it!! Thank you!!”
Yadira Campos
Google Review
★★★★★
“Having worked with numerous personal injury attorneys and law firms over the years, I can confidently say that John and his team stand out for their professionalism, communication, and commitment to their clients.”
Heather Padilla
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