Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Every year, approximately two million people sustain a head injury. A brain injury, head trauma or concussion is any trauma to the head that causes injury to the scalp, skull or brain. Other types of brain injuries are caused by oxygen deprivation. Common causes of head injury include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls, accidents in the home and birth injuries. Although most head injuries are minor, some result in prolonged or non-reversible brain damage. These serious head injuries are called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The traumatic brain injury attorneys at Tario & Associates, P.S. are here to help.

Infants and small children are especially vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries as their skulls are softer than an adult’s in order to allow their brains to grow appropriately. If you lost your infant to a brain injury or your child has been permanently debilitated by a brain injury you deserve answers and compensation for your loss and medical expenses.

If you or a loved one is struggling with a traumatic brain injury such as anoxic brain damage it can be difficult to obtain the right medical treatment while fighting for the damages you deserve. The dedicated TBI lawyers at Tario & Associates, P.S. are here to ease your burden and fight for justice on the plaintiff’s behalf through tough negotiations and a TBI lawsuit if necessary! Our expert traumatic brain injury attorneys handle each step of the pre-trial and trial process from interviewing and retaining expert witnesses, to filing the complaint and pre-trial litigation.

If you are looking for the most experienced practicing Mount Vernon traumatic brain injury lawyer, you have come to the right place. We offer FREE case evaluations, home and hospital visits and no attorney fees unless you recover damages. Do not delay; contact us today!

Experience Matters

Our main office was established in 1979, followed by the Mount Vernon location in 1988. The Mount Vernon brain injury lawyers at Tario & Associates, P.S. law firm have helped thousands of injured people in Mount Vernon and throughout Skagit County fight for and win their cases. Our Mount Vernon brain injury attorneys are experienced in handling Mount Vernon traumatic brain injury cases. We have connections with medical and accident experts who can provide needed information to help prove your case.

If you or a loved one has a traumatic brain injury, you have enough to worry about. Let us give you peace of mind. Contact our experienced Washington traumatic brain injury law firm today.

Including:

  • Concussions
  • Contusions
  • Brain hemorrhages
  • Intracranial hematomas
  • Coup-contrecoup brain injury
  • Diffuse axonal injury
  • Penetrating brain injury
  • Second impact syndrome

How do I know whether I should pursue a traumatic brain injury claim?

We believe your well being and the well being of your family and loved ones is more important than money or legal action. However, if you or a loved one is suffering from a traumatic brain injury, you should seek the opinion of a qualified head injury attorney to determine whether or not a personal injury claim should be brought.

Do I really need to hire an attorney or should I handle my own head injury claim?

To determine whether or not you have a viable head injury claim it is often necessary to hire an outside and independent medical expert to evaluate your case. Tario & Associates, P.S. has vast experience working with various independent and outside medical experts who may be retained in the investigation and evaluation of your claim. It is common for a lawyer to obtain a settlement five to twenty times the amount a person would receive by fighting on their own.

How much do I have to pay to pursue a claim?

There are no upfront costs or fees paid by our clients to pursue a traumatic brain injury claim as we provide representation on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases. While you will not incur any attorney fees if you do not win your case, Washington law requires clients to reimburse the law firm for out-of-pocket expenses.

Our firm advances out-of-pocket costs for our malpractice clients and does not require our clients to pay any of these costs up front. When cases are concluded with a monetary recovery, our firm is repaid for the out-of-pocket costs we have advanced with a percentage of the settlement.

Should I pursue a TBI claim for my injuries?

If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury because of an accident caused by the negligence of another person or organization, you may be wondering whether you should pursue a personal injury claim. The only way to know for sure is to meet with a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer for a free case evaluation. The lawyer will fully evaluate your situation and can discuss your legal rights.

Do I need to hire a personal injury attorney for my TBI case?

If you are thinking of negotiating directly with the insurance company for a settlement, you need to know that people who hire personal injury attorneys usually receive at least five times the compensation they would receive if they negotiated on their own (even after paying a percentage to the lawyer for attorney fees). If you feel that the insurance company has offered you a fair settlement, it is still in your best interest to get an opinion from an attorney. During the free consultation, you can determine the best way to proceed.

What should I look for in a TBI attorney?

TBI claims fall under personal injury law so you will want to look for a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney for your TBI case. Ask about the lawyer’s experience with personal injury and TBI cases, the settlements they have negotiated, and the relationships they have with medical experts before you hire them.

When should I return to work after a TBI injury?

Victims of TBI are often accused of faking their injuries in court by the defense counsel and the insurance companies for the defendant. The best way to avoid the jury turning on you is to show that you followed the advice of your doctors and therapists. If they recommend that you return to work and you feel able, then go ahead and return. Don’t force yourself to return to work, however, if you are not ready.

What experts will my TBI lawyer retain to help prove my case?

There are several types of experts who may be called on to help personal injury lawyers in a TBI lawsuit:

Life care planners are used to create and quantify a plan for present and future medical care and other services required because of the injury.

Medical specialists such as brain surgeons and neurologists are called upon to offer expert medical testimony or as experts to perform and analyze medical tests and records. Medical experts are retained to help prove that your injuries are real and assess the cause and extent of damage.

Neuropsychologists are often employed by the defense team. They analyze the victim’s brain to show any quantifiable effects of the brain injury. The plaintiff’s lawyer would typically retain their own neuropsychologist to analyze and rebut the defense claims.

Employers are called upon to establish the victim’s past and future wage losses.

Economists are called on to provide evidence of the victim’s monetary losses by calculating them into present and future values. Factors that are considered are inflation, cost of living increases, wage increases, etc.

What is my TBI case worth?

Every case is worth a different amount, depending on the injury’s effects on your life. In a trial, the jury “calculates” a personal injury award by placing a dollar amount on several areas of loss or suffering. They follow instructions provided by the judge and apply the law to the case. If a settlement is reached before trial it is because your attorney was able to negotiate an amount that was fair and reasonable for your injuries. The average brain injury case usually settles for at least $100,000, though many payouts are more than one million dollars.

 

What damages can be recovered in a TBI claim?

Common recoverable damages in a TBI case include:

  • Medical care
  • Lost wages
  • Loss of consortium (loss of income, companionship, child care, etc. from your spouse due to their injury)
  • Emotional distress
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

How is a TBI lawsuit won?

Personal injury lawyers expect the defendant to hire a defense attorney who will vigorously attempt to reduce or eliminate the defendant’s liability in the injury. An injury attorney acts as an experienced and professional adversary who will overcome the common tactics used by defense lawyers. They will also come prepared by interviewing and retain expert witnesses (as needed), investigating and researching issues, and gathering supporting documents.

How long does a TBI lawsuit take?

The complexity of the case and whether the attorneys are able to work out a settlement without going to trial are both factors in the time any personal injury case will take. Although reaching a pre-trial settlement is the more desirable solution, it can still take months or even years. A trial typically takes even longer, costs more, and there is a chance that the other party will appeal any decision. On average, TBI cases takes between 1-4 years.

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