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Vancouver, Washington Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
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Client Profile
 The Vancouver injury lawyers at
Brett &
Coats 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 &
Coats 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 &
Coats 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 &
Coats 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 &
Coats offers a free initial evaluation of your claim. You may be entitled to
compensation.
Brett &
Coats 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 &
Coats have offices throughout Washington
State including
Bellingham,
Seattle,
Spokane, and
Vancouver WA. If you are unable to visit an office, please
contact us.
Brett &
Coats lawyers are available to meet
with you and your family in
Spokane or throughout WA, to discuss your legal concerns.
Brett &
Coats provides specialized legal
experience in the following areas:
Locations served include:
For further information, please contact
Brett &
Coats or
Consultwebs.com, Inc.
Additional Profiles: Spokane Wrongful Death Lawyers
- Seattle Personal
Injury Attorneys
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