Catastrophic Injury Attorney in Seattle, WA

A severe accident can change your whole life in a heartbeat. While it is impossible to put a price tag on that kind of suffering, the right catastrophic injury lawyer can help you get back on your feet.

The weeks and months following a severe accident can be one of the most confusing and scary times of your life. Most people don’t know what steps to take after a crash.

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What is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is any injury that prevents the victim from attaining gainful employment. This type of injury usually results in a permanent disability or disfigurement.

Unfortunately, most people who experience a catastrophic injury never fully recover, and they must attempt to learn to live with a daily reminder of the trauma. No matter what caused your injuries, you must call one of our catastrophic injury attorneys today.

Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

While car accidents are indeed a common cause of catastrophic injuries, other causes include:

Animal attacks (dog bites)
Industrial accidents
Motorcycle crashes
Bicycle accidents
Firearm accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Slips and falls
Truck accidents

No matter what type of accident occurred in your life, it is essential to have a knowledgeable catastrophic injury attorney in your corner.

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What Injuries Are Considered Catastrophic?

Thousands of catastrophic injuries occur in Seattle every year and may include:

Traumatic brain injury (TBI): brain damage, including cognitive impairment, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating
Spinal cord injury: partial to complete paralysis, loss of sensation, or loss of motor skills
Neck injury: debilitating pain, nerve damage, broken bones, whiplash
Serious injuries: amputated limb, broken bones, trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder: a mental health condition caused by a traumatic event
Permanent disfigurement
Severe burns

What to Do After a Catastrophic Injury

If you experience a severe injury, do the following right away:

Gather and record the information of all parties involved
Report the incident to the police and call for emergency responders
Use your phone and take pictures and videos of your injuries, property damages, and other evidence
Seek medical attention
Speak to witnesses and get their statements
Obtain the police report
Know how to protect your rights by calling an experienced catastrophic injury law firm

Recovering Full Compensation for Catastrophic Injury Claims

The aftermath of a catastrophic injury can be overwhelming. While you may qualify for a large sum of money, you will need to jump through many hoops to get there. Along with tending to your injuries, you have to deal with the insurance company, which is a complicated process by design.

The catastrophic injury attorneys at Brain Injury Law of Seattle know their way around the system. You aren’t alone anymore—call today for a free consultation.

Catastrophic Injury Compensation

As a victim of a severe accident resulting in a catastrophic injury, it is your right to receive full compensation for your injuries. An experienced catastrophic injury lawyer can help you receive as much as possible to cover your expenses, including:

Past and future medical bills
Lost wages and earning capacity
Wrongful death
Pain and suffering
In-home nursing care
Mental anguish
Quality of life
Modifications to your home or vehicle due to disability

You could be qualified for a larger settlement than you might think. Call for a free consultation today.

Reasons Why Hire a Catastrophic Injury Attorney

The soon you contact one of the catastrophic injury attorneys at Brain Injury Law of Seattle, the stronger your case will become. Please don’t sign anything before you speak to someone who doesn’t work for the insurance company. Unfortunately, it is possible to mess up your case in the days immediately following the accident.

Don’t risk your bottom line; call one of our experienced professionals instead, and we can get you started right away. We will help you:

Gather evidence
Speak to experts
Obtain pertinent reports, including medical records
File appropriate paperwork
Fight for your rights in court if necessary

Get Help with Our Catastrophic Injury Law Firm Today

Don’t let someone else’s negligence affect your life any more than it already has. You don’t have to face all of this alone for another second—we will have your back. Call a catastrophic injury attorney at Brain Injury Law of Seattle for a free consultation, and we will get you started right away.

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CLIENT STORY

M.W., kent, wa

"M.W. was riding his bicycle in a bike lane in Kent. He was a 24 year old elite cyclist in excellent shape. A driver of a truck in the lane next to him suddenly turned right and nicked M.W., making him fall off his bike. He was wearing his helmet. However, when he fell to the ground, his head struck the pavement along with his left shoulder. "

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Contact Brain Injury Law

Call or email us for a free consultation, and find out how we can help you get your life back following a brain injury. We are here to help, answer questions, and educate you about what you have to look forward to. We have the medical and legal knowledge to tell you what you are facing and how you can be helped. We pledge to always tell you like it is so you can make informed decisions about your brain injury and how best to help yourself. This is what we do.