Traumatic Brain Injuries

At Kraft Davies Olsson PLLC, we understand the devastating effects a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have on your life and your family. That is why we are selective about the serious and catastrophic injury cases that we agree to take on, since we devote our resources and attention to those who most need our services.

Traumatic Brain Injuries in Washington

Our Seattle personal injury lawyers work closely with medical experts and occupational specialists as we build strong cases to obtain compensation for your medical expenses, rehabilitation and long-term care costs from responsible parties.

Our firm is well known for the effective and results-driven representation we provide for those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. To discuss your case in a free, no-obligation consultation, contact us at 206.624.8844.

Treating a Traumatic Brain Injury

After a traumatic brain injury, a patient may suffer symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury, moderate traumatic brain injury or severe traumatic brain injury. Symptoms from a traumatic brain injury vary depending on the person and situation, and could include short-term symptoms or long-term negative effects such as the following:

• Vomiting and nausea
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Behavioral or mood changes
• Trouble with concentration or thinking
• Numbness in extremities
• Blindness
• Slurred speech
• Aphasia (language problems)
• Convulsions or seizures
• Concussion
• Post-concussion syndrome
• Contusion
• Hematoma
• Hypoxia or anoxia (loss of oxygen)
• Locked-in syndrome
• Hydrocephalus
• Compressive cranial neuropathies
• Chronic pain
• Chronic hypothyroidism
• Post-traumatic amnesia

In the event of a traumatic brain injury, emergency department doctors may perform X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans to identify skull fractures, hematomas inside the skull from bleeding blood vessels and contusions to the brain. To control bleeding from hematomas and increased pressure inside the skull, doctors may perform surgery or install pressure monitors inside the skull. Long-term treatments may involve speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical medicine consultations, psychiatric evaluations and social support.

As experienced traumatic brain injury attorneys, we understand the medical significance and potential long-term costs of treating a serious brain injury. Because we accept cases on a contingent fee basis and advance the costs necessary to prosecute the claim, we are careful to select cases that have merit and that will result in a favorable outcome for our clients. Our initial case evaluation is free and without obligation.

Our firm represented an ironworker who was seriously injured when a web truss fell on him during construction operations at a big-box store and caused a traumatic brain injury. As a result of the injury, the ironworker was unable to return to any type of work. In representing the ironworker, we were able to obtain a confidential settlement that will provide the resources necessary for him to begin putting his life back together after the incident.

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For more information or to schedule a consultation with an experienced lawyer, please contact us. We represent those who have suffered brain injuries in maritime accidents, construction accidents, commercial truck accidents, other motor vehicle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents and other accidents.