Searching for a “brain injury lawyer near me” after a serious head injury or concussion? Our traumatic brain injury (TBI) attorneys serve the entire Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices. No recovery, no fee. Available 24/7. Hablamos Español.
Edgar P. Lombera
Personal Injury Attorney · 15+ Years
If a crash, fall, or blow to the head turned your life upside down, a local brain injury lawyer can help you protect your rights and get the medical care and financial compensation you deserve. When people search for a “brain injury lawyer near me” after a head injury in San Bernardino or Riverside County, they need someone close by who understands both the medicine of a traumatic brain injury and the local courts and insurance adjusters — not a call center three states away. The Law Offices of Edgar Lombera serves the entire Inland Empire and Coachella Valley from two local offices in Redlands and Palm Springs, handling brain injury and concussion claims from the first phone call to settlement or verdict.
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is different from almost any other injury: the damage is often invisible on a scan, symptoms can surface days later, and insurers routinely minimize what they cannot see. That is why hiring a TBI lawyer early matters. Before you speak to an insurer or sign anything, get clear advice about fault, documentation, and the statute of limitations — and there is no fee unless we win.
Call Redlands: (909) 915-0181 • Call Palm Springs: (760) 835-9353 • Request a Free Consultation
The way we prove causation and value changes with the type and severity of the injury. Our traumatic brain injury lawyers handle the full spectrum of TBI cases across San Bernardino and Riverside County:
The Inland Empire’s freeway network moves heavy commuter and freight traffic, so high-energy crashes on I-10, I-215, SR-60, SR-210, and SR-91 are among the leading causes of serious TBI we see. Regional trauma centers such as Loma Linda University Medical Center provide the emergency neuro care these patients need; the legal work of proving causation begins alongside that treatment.
Providers may grade injuries with the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and order imaging to rule out intracerebral hemorrhage, epidural or subdural hematoma, cerebral edema, bleeding in or around the brain, or brainstem involvement. Even with a “normal” scan, a concussion can cause amnesia, confusion, cognitive impairment, and speech findings. Other terms you may hear include frontal lobe injury, brain contusion, nerve symptoms affecting vision or hearing, and mood or sensory changes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes TBI information and statistics. This page is informational — always follow your doctors’ guidance.
A brain injury plan may involve rest, vestibular and vision therapy, pain management, neuropsychology, speech therapy, and a supervised return to work or school. Because a TBI can shear brain tissue and cause swelling, specialists may also screen for post-traumatic epilepsy and long-term cognitive effects. Keep a treatment journal, all referrals, EOBs, and receipts. Thorough records — with imaging, neuropsychological testing, and treating-physician testimony — turn an invisible injury into a documented, compensable claim insurers and juries can understand.
To win a civil case, a plaintiff must prove duty of care, breach, fault, causation, and damages. We investigate whether a defendant violated traffic rules or a standard of care and whether negligence or recklessness played a role. In a comparative negligence state like California, recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — not barred outright. We build proof through evidence, expert reconstruction, and clear testimony for court and, if necessary, a jury trial.
Brain injuries are among the most expensive injuries a person can suffer, and the losses reach far beyond the first hospital bill:
If the worst happens, families may bring a wrongful death claim. We never promise a specific dollar amount; instead, we build the strongest possible record so the full value of your losses is on the table during negotiation.
Brain cases require careful handling with insurers: the at-fault liability policy, your own UM/UIM coverage, and sometimes employer or third-party coverage. We organize proofs, manage communication, and lead negotiation toward settlement. If a carrier unreasonably delays or denies a legitimate claim, we evaluate insurance bad faith and litigate. Our firm works on a contingency fee — you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
Strict statute of limitations rules apply under California law — see the California Courts and the California Code of Civil Procedure. Some claims, especially those against public entities, have much shorter notice requirements. Early action helps us secure vehicles, download event-data recorders, and interview witnesses before memories fade — so nothing is lost to the clock.
Because we work from two offices — Redlands in San Bernardino County and Palm Springs in the Coachella Valley — a local brain injury lawyer is genuinely near you. We know the freeway corridors where high-energy crashes cause TBI, the local trauma centers, and the courts where cases are heard — the San Bernardino County and Riverside County Superior Courts. Our Redlands office in particular makes us a genuinely local traumatic brain injury law firm for the San Bernardino Valley.
We represent brain-injured clients and their families throughout:
We also serve Ontario, Rialto, Yucaipa, Loma Linda, La Quinta, and Coachella. ¿Busca un abogado de accidentes cerca de mí? Llámenos — hablamos español.
Many head-injury cases arise out of another type of accident. If your TBI came from a specific event, these related practice areas explain how we handle those claims:
Edgar P. Lombera is the founding attorney of the Law Offices of Edgar Lombera. He represents traumatic brain injury, concussion, car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and wrongful-death victims across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless the firm wins. His practice focuses on clear, plain-language counsel so injured clients and their families understand every step from claim to court. The firm is bilingual (English / Español).
Get answers to the most common traumatic brain injury questions. For personalized guidance, call (909) 915-0181 (Redlands) or (760) 835-9353 (Palm Springs).
Look for a local attorney who handles traumatic brain injury and concussion cases specifically, offers a free consultation, works on contingency, and knows your local courts, hospitals, and insurers. We meet clients from two Inland Empire offices — Redlands and Palm Springs — so a brain injury lawyer is genuinely near you across San Bernardino and Riverside County.
A lawyer helps prove causation, organize medical proof, and avoid statements that minimize your injury and damages. Brain injuries are often invisible on a scan, and insurers routinely undervalue what they cannot see — a TBI attorney protects the full value of your claim.
You can still have a concussion with significant symptoms even when imaging reads “normal.” Documentation, neuropsychological testing, and consistent health care are key to proving the injury and its settlement value.
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee, so you pay only if we recover compensation — the fee comes out of the settlement or verdict. The initial consultation is always free.
Deadlines vary. Most personal injury claims have a limited window under California’s statute of limitations, and claims against a public entity have a much shorter notice deadline. Call for legal advice so we can protect the statute of limitations and venue requirements.
Under California’s comparative negligence rule, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, not automatically barred. We build evidence to keep your share of fault as low as the facts allow.
We coordinate health insurance and seek financial compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance. Keep every receipt and medical note for expense tracking; those records become part of proving your damages.
Many cases resolve in negotiation; others require a lawsuit with depositions and possibly a jury trial. We prepare every brain injury case as if it will be tried, which strengthens your position in settlement.
We focus on traumatic brain injuries from vehicle crashes, dog bites, and wrongful death. Slip-and-fall and premises cases are outside our core practice, but if your TBI came from a fall on unsafe property, call us and we will point you to trusted counsel who handles those claims.
Yes. If you searched brain injury lawyer, traumatic brain injury lawyer, TBI attorney, or concussion lawyer, we handle cases across San Bernardino County, Riverside County, and the Coachella Valley from our Redlands and Palm Springs offices.
If a traumatic brain injury has impacted your life or a loved one’s, get answers now. A local attorney will explain liability, coverage, and the path from claim to lawsuit — so you can focus on recovery. Free, confidential, and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
2068 Orange Tree Lane, Suite 220
Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 915-0181
San Bernardino County · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
Law Offices of Edgar P. Lombera
1276 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Suite 107
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: (760) 835-9353
Coachella Valley · Free Consultation · Hablamos Español
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
and the Coachella Valley
I-10 · I-215 · SR-210 · SR-60 · SR-91
No pressure, no obligation — just answers. Tell us a little about the brain injury and we’ll call you back. Formulario disponible en español también.
Attorney Advertising: The information on this page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes — every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and law. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed.
