There’s no other attorney in Seattle, Washington State, or the entire country, with the specialized knowledge about and experience with brain injuries that Brain Injury Law of Seattle has. In fact, almost 100% of our clients come to us because they’ve experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and want to work with someone who truly understands what they’re going through—and … Read More
E-Scooter Accidents Are Becoming More Common as Their Use Rises
There’s a reason all the nurses in the Harborview emergency department wear shirts that say “Anti-Scooter Club”—with over 160 severe injuries seen in Harborview alone in 2024 (many of them head injuries), these convenient vehicles are also turning out to be extremely dangerous. However, anyone who’s lived in Seattle for any length of time knows that electric scooter use is … Read More
The Road to Recovery After a TBI
He never thought it would happen to him. A seasoned motorcycle rider, he loved the thrill of carving through the curves of Chuckanut Drive on his days off, the wind rushing past, the world blurring in the perfect dance between man and machine. But that day was different. The sudden jolt of the crash, the sound of metal twisting, and … Read More
Why TBI Symptoms Do Not Always Show Up Early
Experiencing long-term concussion symptoms can vary in severity and frequency, but one thing is certain: it’s usually a sign of a significant traumatic brain injury (TBI). While the majority of TBIs are diagnosed after the first medical examination, it’s important to understand that all brain injuries are unique. In some cases, traumatic brain injury symptoms don’t manifest right away, and … Read More
5 Signs of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) You May Have
Have you or a loved one experienced head trauma during an accident? If so, you should be on the lookout for signs of TBI. Traumatic brain injuries can cause symptoms like dizziness, headaches, seizures, and chronic pain. But these are not the TBI symptoms you should look out for. There are plenty of signs and warnings that you need … Read More
Can a Concussion Cause Memory Loss?
Can a concussion cause memory loss? A severe blow to the head can result in head injuries like concussions, which bring their own symptoms. Many people experience varying degrees of memory loss after an accident or physical trauma to the head. If this is occurring to you or one of your loved ones, it’s critical to understand the source, … Read More
Point of Care Testing for Traumatic Brain Injuries: Progressive or Problematic?
We often are subjected to the impetus from social media to keep up with the latest trends in an increasingly competitive society. So, when a new device becomes commercially available claiming it’s a quick way to diagnose a TBI, we need to ask—is it too good to be true? Could our health potentially suffer at the expense of skipping an … Read More
Amnesia from Brain Injury: Understanding Post-Traumatic Amnesia
A whopping 31% of all traffic crashes in the US involve a fatality, and a large percentage of these result in post-traumatic amnesia, or PTA. PTA, sometimes referred to as a post-traumatic confusional state, can have a detrimental effect on your physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. While this can occur for several reasons, it can be caused by traumatic … Read More
How Does Loneliness Affect The Brain?
Loneliness is a subjective sensation, but it can have devastating effects if you experience it non-stop for a long period of time. Many experts believe that humans developed loneliness as an evolutionary tool. In this theory, loneliness reminded our ancestors that seeking peers and spending time as a group increased our chances of survival. However, like other types of … Read More
The Ultimate Penalty Kick…Soccer and CTE
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “[Football] brings people together like nothing else and the FIFA World Cup will be a celebration of that unity and passion for the game we love so much.” Think about it, what other sport brings together the most unexpected people spanning celebrities to your local grocer, your grandmother and your dentist? Football, or soccer if … Read More
