Generally, California gives injured people two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under CCP 335.1. Shorter deadlines apply in some situations, including claims against government entities, which may require an administrative claim within six months. Missing the deadline — even while still undergoing testing…
Coverage varies by health plan, provider network, and the medical necessity determined by your treating physician. Some plans cover DTI or specialized blood tests when ordered by a neurologist for clinical reasons; others do not. Talk with your doctor and insurer in advance. Legal strategy should not drive medical decisions…
Sometimes. DTI and functional MRI can provide objective evidence of changes in brain structure or function that support a TBI diagnosis. Whether that evidence is admitted depends on the findings, the experts involved, and how the court applies California’s rules for scientific evidence. Some California trial courts have admitted DTI…
No. A normal CT scan rules out major problems like large bleeds, skull fractures, or dangerous swelling, but it cannot detect most microscopic or diffuse axonal injuries associated with mild TBI. Research shows that many people with negative CT scans still have abnormalities on MRI or elevated blood biomarkers —…
FDA-cleared blood tests measuring GFAP and UCH-L1 help emergency doctors decide who is at higher risk for brain injury and who may need imaging. They are not a simple yes-or-no “concussion test.” They are used primarily in the first hours after injury and represent one piece of information alongside symptoms,…
