Traumatic Brain & Closed Head Injury

Nothing is more devastating and crippling than a brain injury. Brain injuries affect one's ability to think, to reason, to solve problems, to remember events, to be creative, to live independently and to engage in the full spectrum of human life. Unfortunately, traumatic brain and head injuries are common with an estimated ten million cases a year.

Traumatic brain injuries are generally rated as mild, moderate and severe; mild brain injuries account for roughly 75% of all cases.The most common causes of brain injuries are motor vehicle accidents (45%), falls (30%), work accidents (20%), recreational accidents (10%), and assaults (5%).

Our Offices Handle All Types of Brain Injury Claims

Brain injury claims require special attention and experienced counsel given the complexity they present. For those suffering from moderate to severe brain injuries, the effects on the person are apparent. Yet in mild head injury claims, one's injuries are not easily seen because the person's appearance and physical functioning appear normal. Consequently, mildly brain injured persons can experience extreme frustration when their inability to remember or perform simple tasks is not understood by others.

The symptoms that can accompany mild traumatic brain injuries generally fall into three categories:

• Physical - headaches, dizziness, nausea, blurred/double vision, sleep disturbance, mental/physical fatigue.
• Cognitive (judgment, perception, memory) - forgetfulness, poor concentration, losing train of thought, slow mental processing.
• Emotional/Behavioral - easily frustrated, depressed, anxious, unstable emotionally, diminished sex drive.

Considerable skill is required to properly document and present these symptoms effectively in a mild head injury claim. Medical documentation is needed, and oftentimes family and friends are asked to present testimony about the condition of the person before and after his or her accident.

My Offices Provide Both Insight and Experience in Brain Injury Claims

I have a special understanding of head and brain injuries; in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of Washington, I started a support group for survivors, family and their friends in Burien, Washington in 2001. Coupled with my experience representing accident victims who have suffered traumatic brain injuries, I offer you knowledgeable and effective representation.

Taking Action to Protect Your Rights

If you or someone you know in the Seattle area or anywhere within Washington State needs legal representation or the trusted legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact Kenneth Selander, Jr. today at 1-866-681-0002, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a skilled Seattle injury attorney.

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