Vancouver, Washington Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys / Lawyers – Client Profile

The Vancouver injury lawyers at Brett Murphy specialize in representing claims involving major personal injuries including brain injury, spinal cord damage and wrongful death throughout Washington State. Our attorneys seek prompt, fair and just compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of others.

Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major public health concern in the United States today. Brain injury may impair a person’s ability to function in family, social and work environments. The attorneys at Brett Murphy know the devastation that brain injuries can cause. While some TBI victims make a full recovery, others face dramatic changes in basic brain function or personality. Brett Murphy is proud of their successful record of helping the victims of traumatic brain injury.

The leading causes of TBI include motor vehicle incidents, falls, acts of violence and sports injuries. Head injuries fall into one or several categories:

Diffuse Axonal Injuries are caused by the shaking or strong rotation of the head.
Concussions occur when the brain receives trauma from an impact or violent change in momentum or movement.
Coup-Contrecoup refers to bruises that occur to the brain both on the side of an impact and on the side of the brain directly opposite the impact, when the brain is slammed into the opposite side of the skull.
Recurrent Traumatic Brain Injury or Second Impact Syndrome occurs prior to the healing of a previous traumatic brain injury.
Penetration Injuries result from a bullet, knife or other sharp object forcing hair, skin and bone into the brain.
Comas are prolonged periods of unconsciousness where there is no awareness of self or the environment.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 5.3 million Americans living with the disabilities associated with traumatic brain injuries.

Many brain and spinal cord injures are irreversible. In addition to draining the victim both physically and emotionally, spinal cord injuries can also drain a family’s finances because medical care for spinal cord injuries is costly and long-term. Many people who live with spinal cord injury have secondary complications including pain, respiratory and heart problems, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pressure sores, respiratory complications, urinary tract infections, spasticity and scoliosis.

Wrongful Death

A wrongful death is a fatality that occurs because of the negligence or misconduct of another person. The impact on survivors can devastating. A void that is felt by everyone who must continue on without the companionship and support of their loved one.

A wrongful death claim against a negligent party is generally initiated by or on behalf of the spouse, children or family of the decedent or made by the deceased’s estate. Brett Murphy lawyers are skilled at helping clients prove the four critical components of a wrongful death claim:

The defendant had a duty to the deceased,
The defendant breached that duty,
The fatality was caused by the defendant’s breach of duty, and
The survivors have suffered damages as a result of the loss.

In addition to establishing negligence, the future life expectancy of the deceased must be presented to establish the loss of future earnings. The relationship of the survivors and the deceased must also be communicated. Effective presentation of the non-economic or emotional loss is critical to a fair damage award.

Personal Injury

A personal injury is a bodily injury caused by the negligence of another. The primary goals of personal injury law are to compensate the injured party for his losses and to deter the negligent party from inflicting further harm to others.

Personal injury law is complex and negligence can be difficult to prove. Only an experienced personal injury attorney can successfully prepare and present the facts of your case to ensure that you receive fair compensation. If you have been injured or are the survivor of a deceased accident victim, it is important that you act quickly because of the Statute of Limitations.

Do not permanently lose your right to file a claim. Brett Murphy offers a free initial evaluation of your claim. You may be entitled to compensation. Brett Murphy will negotiate a prompt, fair and just settlement or fight aggressively to ensure that you receive full maximum compensation in accordance with the law.

For your convenience, Brett Murphy have offices throughout Washington State including Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane, and Vancouver WA. If you are unable to visit an office, please contact us. Brett Murphy lawyers are available to meet with you and your family in Spokane or throughout WA, to discuss your legal concerns.

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