Brain Injury Lawyer Bellevue
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- Network of neurologists and medical experts on your side
- Fearless trial lawyers trained at Gerry Spence College
- Free consultations & no fees unless we win
Why You Need Our Brain Injury Lawyers in Bellevue
Secure the Full Compensation You Deserve
A TBI can affect your health, career, and independence for years to come. Our attorneys work with neurologists and neuropsychologists to document the full scope of your losses, from medical expenses and lost wages to long-term care, so we can pursue maximum restitution.
Protect Yourself From Low Settlements
Insurance companies often make quick offers before you know the full extent of your injuries. Accepting too soon can leave you without funds for future treatment. We ensure you understand your case’s true value before making any decisions.
Hold Negligent Parties Accountable
From reckless drivers to negligent coaches, many TBIs are preventable. We build strong cases to prove liability and hold the responsible parties accountable, whether through negotiation or in court.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Bellevue Attorneys
Our team of lawyers is prepared to go to trial to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. We have handled hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases, giving us the insight and skill that is needed to obtain a favorable outcome. You can learn more about your legal options during a free consultation at our office in Bellevue.
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury, we invite you to schedule a free consultation with our Bellevue attorneys. Contact us online or call our personal injury lawyers.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Damages
Victims of serious brain injury may receive compensation for:
How We Establish Liability in Brain Injury Claims
You may have a case if it can be proven that your injury involved:
A Breach of Duty
To pursue a TBI lawsuit, we need to be able to prove that another individual or party acted outside of the standard of "reasonable care" that was expected of them.
A Direct Link to the Injury
If brain injury lawyers may be able to prove that the defendant acted negligently, recklessly, or maliciously, we also need to prove that the defendant's actions or inactions directly caused the brain injury.
Quantifiable Damages
To pursue a lawsuit and recover compensation for any losses you acquired as a result of the injury, our personal injury lawyers will need to prove it resulted in lost wages, medical expenses, or a reduced quality of life.
Head & Brain Injuries Our Bellevue Lawyers Commonly See
Our attorneys in Bellevue have represented clients suffering from many different types of head injuries. Some of the common types of brain injury include:
- Concussion
- Second Impact Syndrome
- Contusion
- Penetrating Injury
- Hypoxic Brain Injury
- Anoxic Brain Injury
Symptoms That Could Indicate an Injury
Brain injuries can cause physical side-effects including loss of consciousness, persistent headaches, vomiting or nausea, trouble sleeping, imbalance and dizziness, and slurred speech.
Some injuries can affect your senses and lead to light sensitivity, blurry or irregular vision, ringing in the ears, dilation of one or both pupils, or numbness or weakness of the extremities (arms, legs, hands, feet).
Brain damage can affect your mental wellness. Some TBI victims experience behavioral or mood changes, memory and concentration problems, depression, anxiety, and more.
Some individuals develop peripheral or central vestibular disorder. If you are experiencing symptoms following a head injury, seek medical treatment and legal advice, in that order.
Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
A TBI can occur when sudden trauma damages brain structures. This may happen through blunt force, cranial penetration, or rapid acceleration and deceleration — meaning direct impact to the head is not always required. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), falls are the most common cause of TBIs in the United States, followed by motor vehicle accidents and other serious incidents.
Falls
Falls can cause a wide range of brain injuries — from concussions to catastrophic TBIs that result in permanent disability. Common scenarios that may lead to a fall-related TBI include:
Elevated work sites such as booms, scissor lifts, scaffolding, or mast lifts
Use of ladders without proper safety measures
Poorly maintained stairways, walkways, or parking lots
Depending on the circumstances, liability for a fall may rest with an employer, property owner, contractor, or another party. Many fall-related TBIs occur in the workplace, so it’s important to speak with our Bellevue brain injury attorneys to understand your rights. We can help you determine whether you have grounds for a personal injury claim, a workers’ compensation case, or both.
Car Accidents
Car accidents are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injury. Unfortunately, brain injuries are not always visible, and it can be easy to miss the early signs. If you have been in an accident, make sure to visit a doctor as soon as possible. The sooner you receive a diagnosis, the sooner you can make a decision about whether to pursue a lawsuit against the party responsible for your accident and traumatic brain injury.
If your injury resulted from a collision with a negligent, reckless, or drunk driver, we may pursue a claim against the driver and the driver's insurance company.
Assault
An assault on another person can carry criminal or civil charges. Our lawyers in Bellevue can file a civil suit against the perpetrator to help you or your loved one obtain compensation for the physical and emotional damages caused by the assault and resulting head injuries. By filing a personal injury lawsuit, you can recover financial compensation for medical bills, the cost of lifelong care, and other expenses related to the injury.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice can easily result in brain injury. Circumstances such as the failure to diagnose or failure to provide timely care can result in a lack of oxygen to the brain and other injuries. In order to obtain damages in a medical malpractice suit, we have to show that the medical practitioner or institution failed to provide you or your loved one with the appropriate standard of care. If malpractice contributed to your TBI, our attorneys may file a lawsuit against the medical institution, doctor, or another medical professional.
Sports Accidents
Without proper protection, sports can cause TBI. Many sports are inherently risky, from team-oriented sports like soccer and combat-focused wrestling, to activities like skateboarding and bicycling. American football, in particular, has a high rate of former players with permanent brain disorders resulting from TBIs.
This danger is severely compounded when the sports league, coaches, or medical staff fail to implement safety protocol, recognize symptoms, or look out for players’ safety. With a personal injury lawsuit, our lawyers in Bellevue can hold negligent parties liable.
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