A traumatic brain injury can upend every aspect of your life in an instant. Cognitive difficulties, memory loss, behavioral changes, and physical impairment can make it impossible to work, maintain relationships, or simply function the way you did before. These are among the most complex and consequential cases in personal injury law, and they require attorneys who understand both the medicine and the legal strategy needed to win.
Our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars for TBI survivors and their families throughout Washington State. Edward K. Le is nationally recognized for his record of success in brain injury cases and is regularly sought out by other attorneys to serve as co-counsel on complex TBI claims.
A TBI occurs when a forceful blow, jolt, or penetrating impact disrupts normal brain function. TBIs range from mild concussions to severe injuries causing permanent disability or death. Beyond the initial trauma, brain injuries often trigger secondary complications in the hours and days that follow, including dangerous changes in cerebral blood flow and intracranial pressure that compound the original damage.
Common symptoms include:
Headaches, dizziness, and nausea
Confusion and memory difficulties
Loss of consciousness
Balance and coordination problems
Mood and behavioral changes
Sleep disturbances
Speech difficulties, including slurring or trouble finding words
It is critical to understand that TBI symptoms do not always appear immediately. Days or even weeks may pass before the full extent of an injury becomes apparent. Even injuries initially classified as mild can produce lasting complications.
TBI cases require attorneys who know how to build a case around medical evidence. Diagnostic tools used to document and prove brain injuries include:
CT scans
MRI imaging
PET scans
Electroencephalography (EEG) testing
Neuropsychological testing
The technology used to detect and measure brain injuries continues to evolve. Our attorneys stay current on the latest developments to ensure every available tool is used in building your claim.
Dealing with insurance companies after a traumatic brain injury is an overwhelming burden for survivors and their families. Insurers routinely attempt to minimize TBI claims, questioning the severity of the injury or pushing for fast, inadequate settlements before the full impact is understood.
We conduct a thorough independent investigation, identify every available source of compensation, and calculate the true long-term value of your claim. We handle the insurance companies so you can focus on recovery. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to take your case to trial.
As members of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, our attorneys bring a depth of understanding to these cases that goes beyond the courtroom.
When you hire Le & Kittleson, you're backed by a legal team with deep roots in Washington personal injury law. Our attorneys bring decades of combined courtroom and negotiation experience across traumatic brain injury, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith. Fighting hard to get you the results you deserve.
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