Seattle Brain Injury Attorney
Representing Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Greater Washington State Area
Kornfeld Law has decades of experience with traumatic brain injury cases caused by medical negligence, construction accidents, car wrecks or maritime accidents. Brain injuries include aneurysms, intracranial hemorrhages, subarachnoid hemorrhages, strokes, and are referred to as Traumatic Brain Injuries. (TBI). If brain injuries are not treated properly and in a timely manner, the outcomes can be dire.
Kornfeld Law represents victims who have suffered from the following types of brain injuries:
- Paralysis & Quadriplegia- Paralysis can have a lasting impact on a person's life due to the fact that these types of injuries are often irreversible. Paralysis occurs when nerve cells in the spinal cord are damaged.
- Permanent Brain Injury- Aneurysms are the result of an artery wall that has been weakened as a result of a serious injury. These injuries are often the result of a healthcare professional's failure to provide quality care.
- Spinal Cord Damage- Spinal cord injuries may cause paralysis, breathing issues, severe physical pain and emotional distress. All spinal cord injuries lead to severe and lasting effects, and require extensive medical treatment.
- Vertebral Artery Dissections- Vertebral artery dissections often pose a serious threat to an individual's health, and are often difficult to diagnose. These injuries occur on the back of the neck near the spine and are a result of torn artery walls.
- Bleeds in the Brain- Any sudden or violent blow to the head can cause serious head trauma and result in permanent injuries. Common symptoms of brain bleeds may include dizziness, headaches, vision issues, convulsions, and many more.
- Wrongful Death- Losing a loved one as a result of someone else's negligence is one of the most traumatic events to go through. If you are a surviving family member of someone who is deceased due to a catastrophic brain injury, you may be able to seek compensation for your suffering.
What is the Definition of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a traumatic brain injury is likely to occur when there is "a disruption in the normal function of the brain that can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating brain injury."
Some common signs of a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, include:
- Loss of consciousness
- Confusion
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Light or sound sensitivity
- Nausea or vomiting
- Insomnia or over-tiredness
Brain injuries are catastrophic not only for the patient, but for their families and loved ones as well. Recovery can take months or years, and in some cases, the victim may never get back to the life they once led. For this reason, it is absolutely crucial for brain injury victims to work with an experienced attorney.
Obtaining Compensation for a Serious Brain Injury
In a personal injury case involving head trauma, victims may be entitled to compensation.
Some forms of compensation you may receive include:
- Emotional suffering
- Suffering due to loss of quality of life
- Loss of wages or earning potential
- Medical bills
Our attorneys at Kornfeld Law can look into all aspects of your brain injury case. We can help determine what compensation you may be owed and fight for your rights in court.
Contact Kornfeld Law to speak with our Seattle brain injury lawyers. Call (425) 657-5255 today for a free consultation, or email Rob at Rob@Kornfeldlaw.com for a quick answer to your legal questions.
We have offices in Kirkland, Bellevue, Seattle, and Everett. We also take out-of-state cases.