What Is a Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury?

Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a form of traumatic brain injury.  Some sort of blunt force makes the brain move abruptly inside the skull and causes many life-changing injuries.  In fact, diffuse axonal brain injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults.

Accident victims who suffer a DAI are often left in a coma. At the least, the DAI injures many essential parts of the brain.  The injuries are tiny, and hard for doctors to detect, even with today’s modern CT and MRI scans.  These injuries affect the brain over a widespread area.

Moreover, DAI’s are one of the most devastating of all traumatic brain injuries.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 1.5 million cases of traumatic brain injury every year in the United States.

Have you or a loved one suffered a diffuse axonal brain injury?  Healing and recovery from these accidents can take months, sometimes years.  The emotional, mental, physical and financial costs of recovery are horrendous. Are you dealing with horrendous medical bills?  And rightly scared for your family’s future?

Let Premier Law Group help!

Our expert Seattle personal injury attorneys have firsthand experience with the devastating impacts of diffuse axonal injuries.  Many accident victims are left with long-term health problems, even with extensive rehab programs.  This presents significant financial risks to your family’s health, well-being and future.

Call Premier Law Group today at 206.285.1743 for a Free Consultation!  We can help you with all aspects of accident recovery.

How Do Diffuse Axonal Brain Injuries Happen?

Diffuse axonal brain injuries happen in many different ways. Some of the most common causes of these injuries are as follows:

• Car Accidents:  When the head and upper body are thrashed back and forth with severe force

• Falls:  Some examples are hitting your head due to slipping and falling on the ice, or falling down the stairs at home.
• Sports Accidents:  Concussions and traumatic brain injuries happen in all sports, including:  football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field.
• Domestic Violence:  Abusers have no boundaries; they punch and hit victims with blunt objects, and severely shake them, as with shaken baby syndrome.

All of these situations and many more cause diffuse axonal brain injuries.  Suffice it to say there’s a blow to the head that shakes and shifts the brain inside the skull.  The injury causes bodily functions and brain signals to be thrown out of balance.  Diffuse axonal injury causes serious permanent disability and even death.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Diffuse axonal brain injury symptoms vary dependent on how much and which part of the brain has been injured.  Some common symptoms after the injury are:

• Disorientation and Confusion
• Headache
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Extreme Drowsiness and Sleeping Longer Than Normal
• Inability to Sleep
• Dizziness and Loss of Balance

Unfortunately, however, the most common symptom of diffuse axonal brain injuries is loss of consciousness. This can last several hours or more, if the victim falls into a coma.  Doctors will use every tool at their disposal to diagnose the full extent of the injury.  This includes CT and MRI brain scans and other diagnostic tools.  Much depends on when and if the victim regains consciousness.

Prognosis for Diffuse Axonal Brain Injuries

Diffuse axonal brain injuries always cause swelling of the brain.  This makes diagnosis of the extent of the injuries very difficult.  Swollen tissues in the brain do not allow CT scans and MRIs to show the full extent of the brain injury.  Doctors rely on family members who know the victim to describe how the victim’s behaviors changed.

Statistically, 90% of accident victims who fall into comas never recover.  Roughly 10 % of accident victims who wake up from a coma are severely impaired.   Those who do not recover from coma fall into a persistent vegetative state.  They lose their ability to regain their lives as they knew it before the accident.

Suffice it to say that diffuse axonal injuries are life-changing, for victims and their families.

Recovery Time

The recovery time for diffuse axonal brain injury victims depends entirely on the brain injuries victims have sustained.  For example, victims with concussions typically recover in a few weeks’ time.

Unfortunately, however, accident victims who fall into a coma, it’s a very different situation.  The diffuse axonal brain injury causes loss of control of bodily functions and speech.  Sadly, these victims never recover their former life.  They  need constant care for the rest of their lives.

Treatment Options

The most common treatments for diffuse axonal brain injuries today are the following:

• Polyethylene Glycol:  this is used to reduce the risk of toxic brain swelling
• Variety of Medications:  usually steroid and anti-inflammatory medications known to reduce swelling, infection and inflammation
• Extensive Physical Therapy:  The objective is to help victims relearn how to live their lives regain.  Therapies used include:  speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and recreational therapy.
• Bed rest and monitoring:  For victims who fall into coma, it’s essential to reduce the swelling on the brain, and hopefully help the victim regain consciousness.  Bed rest and constant monitoring help doctors manage the patient’s recovery.

Diffuse axonal brain injuries involve most of the brain.  For this reason, there are no surgical remedies to help patients recover.

For Victims Who Wake Up After a Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury

Victims who wake up from a coma after a diffuse axonal brain injury need extensive therapy to recover brain function.  Victims have to relearn small and large motor skills.  This includes speaking, walking, swallowing, writing and critical thinking.

The most common treatment methods for victims who regain consciousness are:

• Therapy:  including speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy.
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling medications:  to keep the brain in good condition.
• Adaptive equipment training:   tools to help accident victims live life again, such as  driving a car and using a coffee maker
• Counseling:  to help victims work through the frustration and emotional trauma brought on by loss of brain function and motor skills.

These treatments are ongoing, until the doctor determines that the victim has fully recovered and the brain injury is healed.

Getting Help After Your Diffuse Axonal Brain Injury

Premier Law Group has firsthand experience, helping injury victims and their families recover from the challenges of brain injuries.   We know the healing process for brain injuries takes months, or even years.  The process takes a toll on all involved.  This includes emotional, mental, physical, and financial costs associated with the victim’s recovery.

Why Choose Premier Law Group To Handle My Case?

The Premier Law Group Difference!

As your “difference maker,” you always work with YOUR ATTORNEY — not just a paralegal.  We are available 24/7 to answer your questions, and help you build your case.

Our attorneys collect all the evidence from your diffuse axonal injury accident.

For example, your attorney will:

• First, collect Police Reports
• Second, secure Eye-witness Reports
• Thirdly, gather all records surrounding the accident
• Lastly, go to battle on your behalf against the insurance adjusters.

From this fact-finding, your attorney builds your case and files claims for compensation.  In other words, we negotiate FOR YOU and your loved ones.

Don’t sign off on an insurance claim until you talk with us.  Furthermore, you focus on healing, and let your lawyer collect evidence and handle the claim details.

Contact a Dedicated Seattle Diffuse Axonal Brain Accident Attorney!

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In conclusion, you always work directly with an attorney and we are available to you 24/7.

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Information About Hematoma Injuries

Unfortunately, most everyone will have a hematoma injury sometime.  For instance:  have you ever had a swollen blood-filled purplish bruise?  If yes, then welcome to the club!  You, too, have experienced a hematoma injury.

Most hematomas just go away, as the swollen purplish tissues absorb all the collected blood.

But open head hematoma injuries are a whole other matter.  These injuries leave the brain “exposed” to contaminants – like bacteria, viruses, molds and other environmental elements.  In fact, hematoma injuries directly cause serious brain infections that many accident victims never recover from.

Have you or a loved one suffered a serious life-changing hematoma injury?  Did you lose someone you love to this kind of accident?  Are you dealing with horrendous medical bills?  And rightly scared for your future?

Let Premier Law Group help!

You need an attorney to partner with, particularly if the hematoma injury was caused by someone’s negligence.  We understand the claim process, and the seriousness of hematoma injuries.  Our expert Seattle personal injury lawyers know the best next steps to help you determine fault and get the accident compensation that you deserve.  Let us collect all the accident evidence, deal with pushy claims adjustors, and manage the claims process for you and your loved ones.

Call Premier Law Group today at 206.285.1743 for a Free Consultation!

Hematoma Injuries Defined

What exactly are “hematoma injuries?”  Well, these happen when blood collects around the injured blood vessel wall.  As the bruise is forming, the blood builds up and seeps out into the surrounding body tissues.  This pool of blood has basically clotted and depending on the injury, it can form a sizable lump.

Most hematomas just go away with time, as the body absorbs the pool of blood.  Eventually, the body repairs and heals the blood vessel wall.  On the other hand, serious hematomas require medical care and far more healing time.  Oftentimes, they require surgery to remove the built up blood and to prevent blood clots from traveling the circulation system and into the heart or brain.

Causes of Hematoma Injuries

Any trauma to a blood vessel wall will cause hematoma injuries.   For example:  you hit a fingernail with a hammer, and end up with a blood clot (hematoma) under the nail.  Over time, this kind of hematoma injury heals itself.  The swelling goes down as the blood is absorbed into the body tissues around the injury.

But serious hematoma injuries have a range of different causes.

For example, they happen in:

• Auto Accidents
• Falls
• Invasive Surgical and Dental Procedures
• Medical Conditions That Cause Side Hematomas
• Medication and Supplements Side Effects
• Spontaneous Hematoma with No Identifiable Cause

Types of Hematomas

Doctors have names for different hematoma injuries that are based on their location in the body.  Here are some examples and their description:

• Subdural Hematoma:  a pool of blood, located between the brain tissue and the inside lining of the brain
• Spinal Epidural Hematoma:  a hematoma located between spinal column vertebra and the outside lining of the spinal cord
• Intracranial Epidural Hematoma:  blood pools between the skull and the outside lining of the brain
• Subungual Hematoma:  a blood clot under a fingernail
• Intra-abdominal, Peritoneal, or Retroperitoneal Hematoma:  any blood collected inside the abdominal cavity
• Ear or Aural Hematoma:  a blood clot between the cartilage of the ear and the overlying skin
• Splenic Hematoma:  a blood clot inside the spleen
• Hepatic Hematoma: a liver hematoma injury

Symptoms of a Hematoma Injury

Simple hematoma injuries are known for causing pain, swelling, redness, and big purplish bruises.

But more serious hematoma injuries have far more significant symptoms and health impacts.

It is so important that victims and their families know the symptoms so you can get the medical help you need.

Some of the symptoms are:

• Subdural:  headache, neurological weakness on one side, difficulty speaking, falling, confusion, and seizures
• Epidural:  severe back pain, overall core weakness, loss of bowel and bladder control
• Subungual:  Nail pain and weakness,  loss of nail, disfiguring nail conditions
• Splenic, Hepatic, or Peritoneal:   severe abdominal and flank of the body pain

Of all these hematoma injuries are particularly hard to find.  This is because the injury is not in any of the body’s organs.  It’s floating in the abdominal space, and the body cannot absorb it.  Abdominal hematomas allow toxic infections to take up house keeping in the victim’s body.  When this happens, the victim is in critical medical condition.  It is crucial that the injury victim get immediate medical care.

Getting Legal Help After Your Hematoma Injury

It’s no surprise that victims and their families need legal help after a hematoma injury accident.  For one thing, the injured victim may not be able to act on their own behalf, due to their injuries.  For another, claims adjustors for the negligent party are aggressive.  Their job is to get the injured party to sign off on their settlement offer.

There are many compelling reasons that require the help of an experienced Seattle personal injury attorney.   For example, your hematoma injury was caused by:

• A negligent driver
• A negligent uninsured driver
• Your employer, who’s threatening you with loss of employment if make a claim
• Worker’s Compensation has yet to kick in
• A retailer whose negligence caused your fall

All the while, your hematoma injury side effects have gotten so much worse.  You cannot work nor can you take care of your family.

Why Choose Premier Law Group To Handle My Case?

The Premier Law Group Difference!

As your “difference maker,” you always work with YOUR ATTORNEY — not just a paralegal.  We are available 24/7 to answer your questions, and help you build your case.

Most importantly, our attorneys know how to collect all the evidence for your case and have experience battling against insurance adjusters. Count on your attorney to:

• Collect Police Reports
• Talk with Eyewitnesses
• Secure Safety Records from Employer and Retailer
• Determine accident fault and negligence

From this fact-finding, your attorney builds your case and files claims for compensation.  We negotiate FOR YOU and your loved ones.

Don’t sign off on an insurance claim until you talk with us.  Focus on healing, and let your lawyer collect evidence and handle the claim details.

Contact a Expert Seattle Hematoma Injury Attorney!

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You always work directly with an attorney and we are available to you 24/7.

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Non-Penetrating Head Injury

Imagine this scenario:  You’re playing baseball with the neighborhood kids.  A line drive hits you squarely on the side of the head.  It hurts, but there’s no blood, just a big lump.  So you finish playing the game. By the time you get home, you have a headache.  You take some aspirin and fall into bed.  But the next morning, you feel sick.   The headache is overwhelming, you vomit and something’s happened to your eyesight.  It’s hard to stand up and maintain your balance. You have what doctors call a “closed head injury.” Like most people, because there’s no blood or wound, you figured you would get over it quickly.  Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth.  A closed head injury is actually a “traumatic brain injury.”

Have you or a loved one suffered a closed head injury?  Did you lose someone you love to this kind of injury?  Are you dealing with horrendous medical bills?  And rightly scared for your future?

Let Premier Law Group help!

Our expert brain injury attorneys have firsthand knowledge and experience with the devastating trauma and fatalities caused by closed head injuries.  The full extent of the brain injury reveals itself over time.  Victims need to give themselves as much time as it takes, to fully recover.

Meanwhile,  their families don’t really know what their next steps should be.  Medical bills are piling up, there’s no income to live on, and pushy claims adjustors want you to sign off NOW.

Let us collect the injury evidence and deal with the insurance claims adjustors.  That’s what we do!  We negotiate for you, while you focus on regaining your life.

Call Premier Law Group today at 206.285.1743 for a FREE Consultation! We would be happy to see what we can do to help!

What is the Definition of a Closed Head Injury?

A “traumatic brain injury” where there are no signs of a wound.  Most accident victims think they have a bump on the head that will heal in time.

Sadly, closed head injuries lead to serious health issues down the road, including permanent brain damage, disability and even death.

Recovery from a closed head injury takes as long as it takes.  This can be months, years, and hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Getting compensation for the injuries, the suffering, and the life changes are important in this type of personal injury case

How Does a Closed Head Injury Happen?

A recent report shows that more than 17 million people in the United States suffer a closed head injury every year.  There are many different types of traumatic brain injury accidents, and they can happen anywhere, at any time.  These can be at home, work, play, school, even in a grocery store.

Slipping and falling and car crashes are the two most common ways that people suffer closed head injuries.  But domestic violence and physical abuse are also leading causes of closed head injury accidents.

What Are the Risks Associated with Closed Head Injury?

Closed head injury victims probably do not realize that most symptoms do not appear in the first 24 hours.  In fact, it can take weeks, even months, before the full range of symptoms show up.

The initial injury does cause pain.  But it’s the secondary conditions that cause the greatest harm and risk.  These include bleeding in the brain, swelling, and internal infections.

Brain infections cause high fevers.  If they continue over a period of time, the body has seizures.   Seizures are part of the brain’s recovery process, but they cause severe emotional, physical, and mental stresses for victims.  Brain infections are known to cause permanent epileptic seizure episodes.

The frightening truth is — if you hit your head, you run the risk of developing brain damage and dying.

What Are the Symptoms of a Closed Head Injury?

The most pronounced symptoms in all types of head injuries, including closed head injuries, include:

• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Lightheadedness/dizziness
• Inability to stay awake
• Weakness or numbness in arms or legs
• Problems with memory or focus
• Double or blurry vision
• Speech problems
• Changes in mood or behavior
• Seizures

What is the Recovery Time and Prognosis for a Closed Head Injury?

Most people think they will heal and recover in no time.  Unfortunately, this is simply not true.

The healing of a brain injury is completely reliant on the bruising, bleeding, and pain to stop in the injured brain tissues.   Full recovery time is different for every closed head injury victim.

This is partly because it takes time for “secondary injuries” to show themselves.  If the accident victim has any underlying conditions, this will impact recovery as well.

Many victims fall into a coma.  Once they awaken and stay awake, this is a good indicator of their healthy recovery.  The sad truth is that 15 percent of people taken to the ER with closed head injuries do not survive.

Why Choose Premier Law Group To Handle My Case?

People who have a closed head injury are never the same.  They cannot hold down a job, which greatly impacts their quality of life over the long term.  Most victims have lingering pain and are never able to do their normal activities.  In fact, closed head injuries change the lives of all family members.

We will help you get the money you need to make the best recovery possible.

The Premier Law Group Difference!

As your “difference maker,” you always work with YOUR ATTORNEY — not just a paralegal.  We are available 24/7 to answer your questions, and help you build your case.

We will collect eyewitness reports about the injury.  Then work with all your medical people to understand the scope of your injury and impacts on your life.  From this fact-finding, your attorney builds your case and files claims for compensation.  We negotiate FOR YOU and your loved ones.

Don’t sign off on an insurance claim until you talk with us.  Focus on healing, and let your lawyer collect evidence and handle the claim details.

Contact a Dedicated Seattle Personal Injury Attorney!

Call Premier Law Group!  Get your FREE Consultation Today!

You always work directly with one of our expert attorneys and we are available to you 24/7.

Call 206.285.1743 Today! 

School Injury Accidents

No matter where children go, they have a right to health, safety, and happiness. This includes going to school. Schools and school districts exist to educate our children. Teachers and staff alike are responsible for the health and safety of all students. Wherever children go, accidents and injuries follow. School injury accidents cause children to fall behind in their classes. And parents and guardians have unexpected medical bills. Even worse are school injury accidents that cause disability, and loss of life.

Was your child hurt in a school accident? If yes, parents and guardians need to act immediately on your loved one’s behalf. Children injured while under teacher or staff supervision may be eligible to file a claim against the school or district.

We are experienced school injury lawyers. Our lawyer will review your child’s injury and explain your rights. We are prepared to go to bat for your family and demand compensation for your injuries.

What You Need To Know About Claims Involving Minors

Parents and guardians – do you know that child injury claims have special legal rights? In fact, there are significant differences between school liability claims as compared to adult injury claims.  Some key differences between school injury accidents and adult injuries are:

• Statute of Limitations: Our state has a 3 year limitation on filing claims for adults. However, children under 18, have an extended period of time to file injury claims.
• Judgment and Attentiveness:   Our courts recognize that children do not have the awareness of adults. They do not know how to prevent the injuries and accidents they have. Adults are liable to a different standard of judgment.
• Age of Majority:  In our state, children under age 18 cannot hire lawyers to file claims on their behalf. A parent or guardian has to hire an attorney, to file school liability claims.
• Future Lost Wages:   Children who are seriously injured and may never be able to work, can file a legal claim for “future lost wages.”
• Trust Accounts:  Courts will set up trust accounts for children under age 18 who are awarded injury settlement monies. When the child reaches the age of majority — which is 18 — they are entitled to these monies.
• Wrongful Death:  If the school injury results in the death of your child, a personal representative needs to file a wrongful death claim. Normally, parents and guardians are the personal representative. However, the court can assign other people to hold this role.

Read Attorney Jason Epstein’s Book on Child Injury Claims

Brain injuries are frightening. The effects of a brain injury can be long-reaching and unpredictable. This is especially true for children.

We wrote this book to help parents prevent brain injuries from happening to their children. If your child experiences a brain injury, this book helps guide you through the complicated claims process.

In this book, you’ll learn:

• How to deal with insurance adjusters
• Why personal injury claims are different when they involve minors
• How to choose the best attorney for your case

https://plg-pllc.com/books/brain-injuries-in-children/

Speak With a Washington Child Injury Lawyer

First, focus on your child’s health and welfare. Get good medical care as soon as possible.

Then go to the school, and collect evidence wherever the child’s school injury accident happened. You need all evidence that explains how your child was injured – where the injury happened and the causes.

The next step is contacting the school principal to set up an in-person meeting. The seriousness of your child’s accident may require that you get advice from a Seattle personal injury lawyer. You want to be ready with your best next steps.

The Need For Experts in Lawsuits for School Injury Accidents

No child should ever be in harm’s way by school and staff workers. Every child’s school injury accident on school grounds is serious. If your child has an injury at school, parents and guardians need to talk with an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer.

Call Premier Law Group!  Our experienced attorneys will fight for the rights and of you and your child. We will get your family the compensation that you deserve.

You always work directly with an attorney and we are available to you 24/7. Our expert child injury attorneys have access to daycare center and operator records. We compile all the evidence to build a strong case. Our job is to negotiate on your behalf and get a fair settlement, all you need to focus on is getting better!

We offer FREE Consultation for Victim(s) of School Liability Claims!  

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Bellevue Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

Spinal cord injuries are among the most painful and costly injuries a person can endure. These injuries are usually caused by some sort of accident and can result in inhibition of motion and even paralysis. It is critical to speak to an experienced spinal cord injury attorney as soon as you can. At Premier Law Group, our Bellevue spinal injury attorneys have a wealth of experience handling serious injury cases. We know that spinal cord injuries often produce medical bills and treatments that can last an entire lifetime. That is why it is important not to settle quickly for less money than you deserve. If you need any advice on your potential case, give us a call at 206-285-1743 for a free case evaluation.

Spinal cord injuries are a common occurrence. As many as 400,000 Americans are suffering from the ongoing effects of spinal cord injuries, and over 4 out of every 5 of them are male. They are caused by bruising, tearing, or crushing of spinal cord tissue, and just like brain injuries, are oftentimes car accident-related. These injuries are very serious and can lead to death. If a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence that has led to their death, this would be considered a wrongful death case. If you would like more information about how our Seattle and Bellevue spinal cord injury attorneys can help you out, click this link.

Spinal Cord Injuries in Bellevue

Spinal cord injuries are the result of a strong force that acts on the very sensitive nerve column in the back. 

This force can dislocate the vertebrae of the spine and is often caused by:

• Car Accidents
• Falling
• Sports injuries
• Job-Related Accidents

Not only is this incredibly painful, but it can affect the spinal discs and nerves, thus causing permanent damage. This essentially cuts off the pathway between the brain and the rest of the body, thus potentially leading to paralysis. 

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

There is a large range of spinal cord injuries, but they are broken into two categories: complete and incomplete.

• Complete spinal cord injuries are where all feeling and ability to move is lost below the point of injury – this would be paralysis. 
• The second type is incomplete spinal cord injuries, which is when nerve damage is less serious and most control is maintained. 

One has a much greater chance of recovery within six months after a spinal cord injury, so it is very important to begin rehabilitation as soon as possible.

The Real Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can be very costly.  Not only the initial costs of the injury and subsequent expenses but the expenses that can occur for years can really add up. According to the National Center for Spinal Cord Injuries, the lifetime cost for a 25-year-old who suffers a spinal cord injury is $4,729,788. For someone who was injured 25 years later in their life at the age of 50, that number would look more like $2,599,411. This is a staggering amount and with the overall uncertainty of the health insurance laws and industry, the chances of these amounts being fully covered are slim. 

Spinal Cord Compensation

Are you wondering what types of things you can be compensated for when it comes to Spinal Cord Injuries?  

Similar to other Personal Injury Compensation cases, you could be eligible for the following compensation:

• Medical bills-These are most likely going to be your biggest expense after suffering a spinal cord injury. Looking back to the figures above, medical care alone can quickly reach into the millions.
• Out-of-Pocket Expenses-These can be expenses like food, lodging, and travel. Anything you pay for out of your own pocket during treatment from the Spinal Cord Injury.
• Lost Wages-Inevitably you will miss work for treatment, recovery, and potentially not be able to return to work.
• Pain and Suffering-Your Spinal Cord Injury will likely affect your quality of life and change the way you live both in the short-term and long-term. 
• Loss of Consortium-Loved ones will have to deal with many hurdles along the way including when your relationship is affected and changed from how it was before your injury.
• Loss of Essential Services-Your Spinal Cord Injury may affect your daily life.  You may not be able to do the things you used to do as you used to do them.

How Premier Law Group’s Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Will Help You

First, we will help you decide whether you even need a lawyer – if you can settle your case on your own, our free book can help provide the guidance you need to do just that. For more complex cases, you will want to have an experienced spinal cord injury attorney to get the best settlement possible. Remember, the trauma you experience right after spinal cord injuries can be the tip of the iceberg. It isn’t until you have fully healed that you can know about the full nature and extent of your injuries, including, if you have any permanent damage. Spinal cord injuries are very likely to result in permanent damage. Insurance companies will pressure you to settle before you know the full extent of the impact of an accident. That’s not right, and we will stand up for you!

We will:

• Listen carefully to your needs, questions, and concerns
• Handle ALL the legal issues so you can focus on healing
• Deal with the insurance companies – sometimes there is more than one!
• Order all medical records and bills related to your injuries
• Walk you through the litigation process so you fully understand what is happening
• Communicate with you regularly so you know how your case is progressing

Your Attorney Should Be Experienced in Spinal Cord Injury

Many law firms may take personal injury cases. Few offer the experience, knowledge, and resources our Bellevue Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys do. We also offer a Triple Guarantee to our clients. We guarantee that you will immediately speak to a Bellevue Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer as soon as you call us-no waiting. Our second guarantee is that you will pay no legal fees unless we win your case.  That is our Zero-Fee Guarantee. We also guarantee to treat you with the utmost respect and answer all questions you may have.  We keep lines of communication open with our clients. It is important for us to work to give you the best possible experience you can have. 

Call us now at (206)-207-4722  for your FREE case evaluation and to speak directly to an expert Personal Injury Attorney

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“Incredible legal team at PLG! Kristi, Syuzanna, Jason, and the whole team made my case process quick and stress-free. Not to mention, the team went the extra mile and assisted me in gaining additional compensation than previously expected! Highly recommend Premier Law Group for personal injury claims.” -Benjamin H.

“I have been working with Aubrey since early June. So far she had been nothing but EXCEPTIONAL!!! Every time I have inquiries about my claim, she’s always been graciously proactive and very professional in dealing with all my concerns regarding my claim. Audrey goes above and beyond in her efforts to reach out to me and I’ve always felt comfortable knowing that she’s gonna advocate what’s best for her client. I am truly grateful for all what she has done so far. She’s definitely a GEM!!!” -Oscar E.

Personal Injury Attorneys in Seattle, WA

When you are searching for a Seattle personal injury lawyer we know that all of the information can be overwhelming.

After being injured through no fault of your own, aside from restoring your health, one of the most important things you want is a fair compensation for your injuries. This is where an experienced personal injury lawyer at Premier Law Group can help. Our team consists of dedicated, knowledgeable Seattle personal injury attorneys with many years of experience in their field. We handle a wide range of personal injury cases in Seattle and all of Washington state.

You may also want to read our FAQ Choosing the right attorney so you can arm yourself with the knowledge to maximize your recovery

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer?

The personal injury lawyers at Premier Law Group work on contingency fees. This means that we charge a percentage of the monetary compensation you receive once we settle or win your case. If we don’t settle or win your case, there’s no legal fee. Generally, people prefer contingency fee arrangements because they don’t have to pay money upfront.

Do You Have A Personal Injury Case?

In theory, if you were injured because someone else was negligent, you have a case. This is based on negligence laws in Washington State. Our laws define negligence as failure to exercise a duty of care. This is the type of care that an average and reasonable person would use under the circumstances.

The best way to learn whether you have a case is by consulting a Seattle personal injury lawyer. At Premier Law Group, we offer free initial consultations to injured people. Call 206-285-1743 today to schedule a free consultation.

What Can You Recover In Your Case?

The reality is, it’s impossible to know exactly what you can recover until you reach a certain point in your case. We can estimate the value of a personal injury case when your treatment is complete and we have a thorough understanding of the accident’s long-term consequences. Keep in mind that every case is different because every accident and everybody is different. How an event impacts you is different from how it impacts someone else, even if you both have the same injury, like a broken leg.

You may be eligible to receive compensation for any of the following damages:

• Current and future medical bills related to your injury
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent injury or disability
• Mental anguish and emotional trauma
• Special equipment needed to accommodate your injury
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Diminished earning capacity
• Wrongful death
• And more

Common Types Of Personal Injury Cases

The Seattle personal injury lawyers at Premier Law Group have extensive experience handling all of the following. Click the links to learn more about each.

Vehicle Accidents

• Car Accidents: Car accidents are probably the most common type of personal injury case in Seattle. Accidents that involve distracted driving, drunk driving, reckless driving, defective car parts, and poor vehicle design may all qualify as personal injury cases. You may also have a personal injury case if you were a passenger or pedestrian in a road accident.
• Bicycle Accidents: Seattle is a great city for cyclists. Unfortunately, they are often the victims of road accidents. Because cars are so much bigger and more powerful than bicycles, collisions between the two usually don’t end well for those riding bicycles. Accidents resulting from road disrepair or unsafe traffic patterns may also qualify for personal injury compensation.
• Motorcycle Accidents: People driving motor vehicles like cars and trucks often fail to notice motorcyclists. The difference in size between a car or truck and a motorcycle means that motorcyclists typically suffer grave injuries. Even if the other driver did not see you, they are still responsible for your accident.

“I’ve engaged with Kristina Ohlinger as my point of contact at Premier Law Group for my case related to personal injury from an auto accident.  It’s been an excellent experience working with Kristina. She is experienced, knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and pleasant to work with. She consistently shows compassion for her clients and is passionate about her work! The entire team at Premier Law Group is fantastic.  Premier Law Group responded promptly and answers all of my questions.  I highly recommend Kristina and Premier Law Group as your legal representation!” –Google review from R.A.

• Truck Accidents: Seattle is a national trading port. This means there are a lot of tractor-trailers coming into and leaving the area. The size of tractor-trailers can make them a dangerous presence on the road. If you are injured in an accident with a tractor-trailer, you may be entitled to compensation by the driver, trucking company, or even vehicle manufacturer. These can be complex cases that require you to hire a Seattle personal injury lawyer.
• Pedestrian Accidents: Pedestrians have the right of way over bicycles and motor vehicles. If you are struck and injured, the driver is often at fault for failing to “exercise due care” by texting, talking on a cell phone, speeding, or driving under the influence.

Hazardous Properties

Premises Liability Accidents: Situations involving a fire, chemical leak, porch or deck collapse, swimming pool accident, or insufficient security may warrant a personal injury claim. Hazardous property cases may also involve amusement park malfunctions, protruding nails, flooding, fallen tree limbs, escalator malfunctions, and other unsafe property conditions.

Slip and Falls: If unsafe property conditions such as ice-coated sidewalks or wet floors caused you to slip, fall, or trip and injure yourself you may deserve compensation. This is especially true if the property owner was aware of the hazard and did not attempt to fix it.

“I have been working with Aubrey since early June. So far she had been nothing but EXCEPTIONAL!!! Every time I have inquiries about my claim, she’s always been graciously proactive and very professional in dealing with all my concerns… Audrey goes above and beyond in her efforts to reach out to me. I’ve always felt comfortable knowing that she’s gonna advocate what’s best for her client. I am truly grateful for all that she has done so far. She’s definitely a GEM!!!” –Oscar Estaris

Family Members Who May Need A Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

Child Injuries: Injuries involving anyone under 18 years of age require that a parent or guardian file the personal injury claim in their name. Examples of child injury claims include any of the case types above. They also include medical negligence and improper or insufficient care at daycare or school. Injuries to children and minors often have long-lasting consequences and impact the entire family.

Wrongful Death: Wrongful death cases are situations where someone has died because of someone else’s negligence. There may be medical bills, funeral expenses, and a dramatic change in future income from lost wages. The right Seattle personal injury attorney can help you cover expenses and ease the financial stress in such a difficult time.

Nursing Home Negligence And Abuse: Nursing home management and staff sometimes fail to implement or uphold clear standards. When this hurts a loved one, it may be grounds for a personal injury claim. Nursing homes should also have reliable policies and procedures to prevent abuse from happening. If a loved one was hurt or abused in a nursing home, a Seattle personal injury attorney may be able to help.

“Working with Jason and Danielle was great. They got the best settlement that I could have hoped and were always easy to communicate and work with. Jason is very straightforward and direct which is really fantastic to have on your side.” –Jeff Holden 

While I never would have to go through the injuries again, having gone through it they made the best process

Other Accidents

Dog Bites And Other Animal Attacks: In Seattle, pet owners are liable for injuries as well as property damage caused by their animals. Victims of animal attacks may face expensive medical bills, emotional trauma, and even permanent injury or disfigurement. Infections such as rabies and MRSA are an additional factor. Frighteningly, children are commonly victims of animal attacks.

Construction Site Injuries: Construction site injuries are surprisingly common. You may need help from a Seattle personal injury lawyer if you were injured while working on a construction site or if a loved one was killed on the job. This is a complicated area of the law.

“Excellent advice, friendly caring office, quick responses from everyone on the team, highly recommend.” –Robin Clark

Commonly Seen Injuries As a Result of Auto Accidents, Slip and Falls, and Other Accidents

Our firm commonly sees our clients suffer and recover from many injuries as a result of the negligence of others. We’ve helped clients recover compensation for the following types of injuries.

• Wrongful death
• Closed-Head Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Broken Bones and Fractures
• Internal Bleeding:
• Sprains, Strains, and Lacerations

What Should You Do Now?

The most important thing to do is to focus on your health. Attend all of your medical appointments and be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions to get as healthy as possible.

If possible, write down everything you can remember about your accident. This includes the circumstances leading up to your accident, the circumstances of the accident itself, and its aftermath. Continue writing about appointments and related experiences so you have a record of how the accident has affected your life.

You’ll also want to speak with a Seattle personal injury lawyer. With enough information, they’ll be able to say whether you have a case and what it may be worth. Premier Law Group offers free initial case evaluations for injured people. Part of our mission is to ensure that everyone who contacts us becomes more informed about their legal options – whether we represent them or not. Call 206.285.1743 to schedule a free consultation.

“It was my first time seeking legal help in my life and this place was very prompt and efficient in giving advice. The session was very informative and gave me a clear a picture on what to do next. Will definitely be back if there is any other issues or legal advice I need clarification or help with.” –Brian Wong

The Premier Law Group Advantage

At Premier Law Group, there are a few things that make us “different”. First, we’re straightforward. If you don’t need an attorney to settle your claim, we’ll tell you up front. Second, we offer free initial consultations. Our personal injury lawyers approach these consultations as conversations. In other words, we speak with you, not at you. With car accident cases, you pay nothing up front and don’t pay fees unless we win. And finally, we’re award-winning, media-recognized Seattle personal injury lawyers with great reviews. Service, results, and satisfaction are important to us.

Our injury attorneys represent people involved in car accidents, trucking accidents, bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog bite injuries and more. We even handle employment law cases involving sexual harassment, unlawful termination, and other employment disputes. Our Seattle personal injury lawyers worked on hundreds of personal injury cases and are highly qualified to get you the compensation you deserve.

Directions To Our Seattle Office

From Downtown Seattle and North

Get on I-5 South and use the right lane to take Exit 165A toward James St. Use the right lane to merge onto 6th Avenue. Turn right onto Columbia Street and left on 3rd Avenue. The office is in the 720 Pacific Building on the left hand side.

From South of Seattle

Get on 1-5 North and use the 2nd from the right lane to take exit 164A for Dearborn St toward James St/Madison St. Keep left to continue toward James St, then keep right. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto James St. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue. The office is in the 720 Pacific Building on the right hand side.  

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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury in Seattle, WA

Should I accept a settlement offer from the insurance company?

When dealing with insurance companies, it is important to remember that they are not on your side. They will do everything in their power to offer you a low-ball settlement or even deny your claim. It is generally best not to accept the first offer until you have a thorough assessment of the damages that you have sustained. Before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance company, it is always best to consult with an experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer who can provide you guidance in navigating an offer from an insurance company.

What damages can I recover from a personal injury accident in Seattle, WA?

There are different categories of damages you can recover if you have been involved in a personal injury accident in Seattle. Typically, there are two categories of damages that an accident victim can recover: general damages and special damages. General damages are considered the non-economic impacts that result from a personal injury accident. These can include pain and suffering, loss of consortium or companionship (basically, the damage that occurs to one’s personal relationships as a result of the accident) as well as other negative impacts on the quality of life of a person that occurs as a result of the accident. It is difficult to assign a precise dollar value to general damages. However, general damages do have a legitimate and lasting impact on a person’s life so these should be taken into consideration as damages that a victim could seek to recover. Special damages refer to the economic damages of having sustained a personal injury. These include things like medical bills and lost wages and are generally easier to quantify. Since every case is unique and every person is different, the damages that you can recover from a personal injury accident in Seattle will be dependent on the extent of your injuries and the impact of these on the quality of your life. An experienced personal injury attorney in Seattle will be able to help you determine the amount that you may be able to recover based on your unique case.

How long will it take for my personal injury claim to settle in Seattle, WA?

Every case is unique and the length of time it takes to resolve a case varies. A competent and experienced Seattle personal injury lawyer will never settle a claim before the full extent of the client’s injuries are known. For this reason, it is important for you to have completed your medical treatment. Once you have done so, your attorney will help you determine how to move forward to settle your personal injury claim and recover compensation.

Personal Injury Lawyer in Renton, WA

Catastrophe can strike out of nowhere, and accidents happen when people least expect them. One of the worst parts about suffering from an accident is the element of surprise. Despite the inability to predict when an accident will occur, you should know what steps to take if you happen to suffer a personal injury. When an accident happens and a devastating injury occurs, do you know who to call for help?

The team of experienced Renton personal injury lawyers at Premier Law Group care about you and will aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured and are looking for legal advice, Premier Law Group is here to help.

Is Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Worth It?

Personal injuries come in all shapes and sizes. You could suffer a dog bite, a car crash, a workplace accident, or something else. Personal injuries can have all kinds of negative repercussions in your life. For example, you may have to miss work for doctor’s appointments or need time off for recovery. In addition, there will be medical bills to pay. On top of that, you have to handle insurance claims adjusters and attorneys for the other parties involved. 

When you have been injured through no fault of your own, you should not be burdened with these problems, and this is where a Renton personal injury lawyer can help. You will want to hire someone who can protect your interests and win the compensation that you rightfully deserve. A personal injury attorney from Premier Law Group can help you navigate the legal process and exercise your right to be compensated for your injuries.

Which Kind of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?

Our personal injury attorneys in Renton, WA handle cases where someone has been injured and seeks compensation to cover the damages caused by the injury. These types of cases include:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Injuries to minors and children
• Dog bites
• Wrongful death and fatal accidents
• Nursing home negligence and abuse
• Carbon monoxide injury or death
• Brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Construction site injuries
• Serious accidents and catastrophic injuries
• Wage and hour disputes
• Wrongful termination 
• Sexual harassment

If you have been injured due to someone else’s wrongdoing or negligence, you should reach out to a personal injury attorney right away.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

An injury lawyer represents your interests when dealing with insurance company claims adjusters and attorneys for the other parties. When necessary, an attorney will represent your interests in a court of law. Specifically, when you hire an experienced Renton personal injury lawyer, you can expect them to:

• Keep you informed about your case
• Collect evidence that is pertinent to your case
• Talk with witnesses involved
• Prepare and oversee your case through to the final settlement
• Represent you in court, if necessary

Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer in Renton, WA Today

Facing an injury and working toward recovery can be overwhelming. Do not let the process of obtaining compensation for your pain and suffering add to your troubles. Instead, call the injury attorneys with Premier Law Group at (206) 880-7518 or fill out the contact form online to schedule a free consultation.