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Insurance adjusters often argue that a brain injury cannot be serious if a scan comes back clean, and that argument costs Los Angeles victims real money every year.
Our Los Angeles brain injury attorneys at Glotzer & Leib LLP have spent years correcting that misconception in claims and in court. A normal CT scan does not rule out a concussion, a bleed that develops later, or damage that only shows up on more detailed imaging.
If someone else caused your injury and you want a straight answer about your options, call Glotzer & Leib LLP at 747-241-8288 for a free consultation.
Insurance companies undervalue brain injury claims because these injuries rarely produce the kind of proof adjusters are trained to look for, so they treat a case as minor even when the harm is real.
A concussion does not leave a visible mark the way a broken bone does, and a CT scan can come back clean even when someone’s memory, focus, and mood have changed for good.
Adjusters lean on the absence of a dramatic scan result to argue that symptoms are exaggerated or unrelated to the incident. They also point to any delay between the crash and your first doctor visit, since brain injury symptoms often build over hours or days rather than appearing right away.
Los Angeles traffic creates its own version of this issue. A rear end collision on the 405 or a sudden stop through the Sepulveda Pass rarely looks severe from the outside, yet the jolt inside the car can still cause a real head injury.
A few patterns we see often in these claims:
A claim built on treating physician notes, cognitive testing, and a clear symptom timeline gives an insurance company far less room to argue the injury away. Without that documentation, adjusters default to their standard playbook, and that playbook favors a lower number every time.
Compensation in a brain injury claim can cover medical treatment, lost income, in home care, and the day to day changes an injury forces on your routine, not just the emergency room bill.
Los Angeles juries and insurers look at the full picture:
Pain and suffering, sometimes called non economic damages, accounts for the toll an injury takes on your sleep, your relationships, and your ability to do things you used to enjoy without a second thought.
Because brain injuries often improve slowly and unevenly, we work with treating doctors and, when needed, life care planners to project future costs rather than settling based on today’s bills alone.
A settlement that only covers this month’s expenses can leave you short next year if therapy continues or symptoms come back. We also factor in cognitive therapy, speech therapy, and vocational retraining when a client’s job requires mental focus they no longer have in the same way after the injury.
A few things insurers rarely explain up front:
Our attorneys at Glotzer & Leib LLP build a brain injury claim by connecting your medical records to a clear story of what happened and what it cost you, then preparing that case as though it will go before a jury.
Our firm has recovered results for clients across a range of injury cases, including $2.3 million for a trip and fall accident, $2.8 million for a commercial truck accident, and $1.6 million for an auto accident.
Those numbers reflect years of preparing cases as if they will go to trial, even when most resolve before that point, because insurance companies respond differently to a firm that is ready to litigate than to one that is not.
With more than 50 years of combined legal experience, our team at Glotzer & Leib LLP has earned superb, 10.0 client ratings on Avvo and recognition from Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles, CA.
Our traumatic brain injury lawyers in Los Angeles start with medical documentation: we work directly with neurologists and treating physicians to connect your symptoms to the incident. Then, we build a demand that reflects both your current losses and what the injury is likely to cost you down the road.
When you’re looking for a Los Angeles brain injury attorney, you want someone who has actually built these cases before, not just advertised the practice area on a website.
We also coordinate with vocational experts when a client’s job depends on focus, memory, or physical coordination that the injury has changed, since a wage loss claim needs more than a supervisor’s opinion to hold up against an insurance company’s pushback.
If you were hurt in an incident someone else caused in Los Angeles, call Glotzer & Leib LLP at 747-241-8288 for a free consultation. We’ll review your situation, explain what your claim could look like, and outline the next steps together.
Yes, and the reason has less to do with legal formality than with how insurance companies evaluate brain injury cases specifically.
Adjusters are trained to question soft tissue and cognitive injuries harder than visible fractures, because there is no X-ray that shows a concussion the way one shows a broken bone. Without medical and legal documentation built for that exact fight, a fair offer is unlikely.
Our Los Angeles TBI lawyers also understand local procedure: which courts handle personal injury claims in the county, how local juries tend to view brain injury testimony, and what documentation California law requires to support a claim for future medical costs.
We’ve earned membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts or settlements. That recognition reflects the kind of case preparation we bring to every brain injury claim we take on, not just the ones that go to trial.
Handling a claim without legal help also means handling the insurance company’s calls, letters, and settlement pressure while you are still recovering, which is a lot to manage on top of doctor visits and rehabilitation.
We take that communication off your plate and negotiate directly with the adjuster so you can spend your energy on getting better instead of paperwork. Clients also tell us that having someone else field the calls from the insurance company, on its own, changes how the whole process feels.
Clients describe our firm as consistent, responsive, and willing to push back on insurance companies that try to lowball a claim. Josh Glotzer has represented clients in Los Angeles for years, and the feedback below reflects the kind of long term relationships that come from handling a case the right way the first time.
“Mr. Josh Glotzer is a great attorney. Over the last 15 years he has helped me on a number of cases with professionalism, and more importantly a positive outcome in my favor. I have referred him to a number of friends and colleagues, all of which have been equally as happy with his legal representation. I trust him and confident in legal ability. I highly recommend his law firm.”
“Don’t try to deal with insurance companies on your own. They strung me along for almost two years before I gave the case to Glotzer & Leib. Josh and his team quickly obtained a settlement that netted me many times what the insurance company was offering. Thank You!”
“Josh is very understanding and was sympathetic to my needs as a client. His exceptional understanding of the law was only preceded by his steadfast code of ethics. During our work together I always had a feeling of inviolability and felt that we were heading towards an optimistic outcome.”
These accounts reflect the kind of persistence a brain injury claim usually needs, since insurance companies rarely offer their best number early, and clients who wait us out tend to see that pay off in the final settlement.
Case value depends on the severity of your injury, your medical costs, lost income, and how the injury affects your daily life going forward. A mild concussion that resolves in weeks is valued differently than a brain injury that requires ongoing therapy or changes your ability to work.
An accurate number requires reviewing your specific medical records and history alongside similar case outcomes.
Yes, a normal CT or MRI does not mean you were not injured, since many brain injuries are diagnosed through symptoms, cognitive testing, and a treating doctor’s evaluation rather than imaging alone.
Insurance companies sometimes use a clean scan to argue against a claim, which is exactly the kind of argument our firm is prepared to counter with medical documentation.
A delay in treatment does not automatically end your claim, though it can give the insurance company an argument to make, so getting evaluated as soon as possible strengthens your case.
Bring this up with your attorney early so it can be addressed directly in your medical records and claim narrative before the insurance company raises it first.
In most cases, California gives you two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, shorter deadlines may apply if a government agency is involved, and certain exceptions can affect the filing period. Speaking with a lawyer as soon as possible helps protect your right to pursue compensation.
Most personal injury cases resolve through negotiation, but we prepare every brain injury claim as though it may go to trial, because insurance companies respond differently to firms with that reputation.
If a fair settlement is not offered, we are ready to take your case in front of a Los Angeles jury.
If you or a loved one are facing severe trauma following an accident, learn how experienced legal representation can protect your rights and long-term care by reading our guide on Los Angeles spinal cord injury claims.
If someone else’s carelessness left you dealing with headaches, memory problems, or other symptoms after an incident in Los Angeles, reach out before you sign anything or give a recorded statement to an insurance company.
Glotzer & Leib LLP offers a free consultation to review your situation, explain your options in plain language, and outline what a claim could look like based on your specific injury and treatment plan.
That work does not stop until your medical picture is clear and your claim reflects what the injury has actually cost you, not just what fits neatly into an early settlement letter. Call 747-241-8288 to speak with our team and start your case with people who have handled brain injury claims like yours before.
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“Mr. Glotzer represented me after I was involved in a car accident. I was badly injured,but the insurance company refused to offer me a reasonable settlement. I decided to find an attorney and decided to hire Josh.
His law firm did a great job on my case. They were very responsive to all my questions and obtained a great resolution for me. I received way more money than was originally offered. I would recommend their firm to friends and family.”
“Mr. Josh Glotzer is a great attorney. Over the last 15 years he has helped me on a number of cases with professionalism, and more importantly a positive outcome in my favor. I have referred him to a number of friends and colleagues, all of which have been equally as happy with his legal representation. I trust him and confident in legal ability. I highly recommend his law firm.”
“Don’t try to deal with insurance companies on your own. They strung me along for almost two years before I gave the case to Glotzer & Leib. Josh and his team quickly obtained a settlement that netted me many times what the insurance company was offering. Thank You!”
“My wife was in a car accident last year and Josh did an amazing job representing her. It’s very refreshing to see someone in his profession that actually cares and puts his clients first. He’s the best in the business and I feel so fortunate that I was referred to him. Keep up the great work and thanks for everything you did for my family!”
“I was in a rear end car accident last year and hired Mr. Glotzer’s office. It wasn’t a big case but their office helped me with my property damage claim and did a good job resolving the injury portion of the case as well.”
