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A brain injury can disrupt routines that used to feel automatic. Symptoms like memory slips, headaches, light sensitivity, mood changes, and fatigue can make even basic tasks challenging. Washington law allows injured people to seek compensation for medical treatment, therapy, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and loss of independence. If you or a family member have experienced a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Call (253) 383-4500 for a free consultation and let us fight on your behalf.
After a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), symptoms may not appear right away. Because standard CT or MRI cannot show microscopic cellular damage or post-traumatic chemical changes, scans may look normal even when cognitive or behavioral deficits exist. Attention, memory, and emotional control can all be affected without visible injury.
When those issues are not documented soon after the trauma, insurance companies may argue that the symptoms developed later or stem from unrelated causes. Medical notes and daily observations link the injury to its effects and build credible proof for the case. Family members should record what they notice each day.
Brief descriptions of new behaviors or sensitivities help doctors confirm the connection between trauma and lasting changes, which can strengthen the evidence needed when the case is reviewed or challenged later.
Our brain injury lawyers use medical records to show how the injury developed over time and to prove that symptoms are directly tied to the original trauma.
When symptoms start to surface, the next step is medical evaluation that looks beyond basic scans. Specialists should lead the process so subtle brain changes are documented the right way from the start. Ask for referrals to neurology, neuropsychology, vestibular therapy, speech therapy, or vision therapy when symptoms point that direction. Neuropsychological testing identifies cognitive deficits that standard imaging can miss.
Build a strong medical record to help both recovery and the case.
Detailed medical documentation shows a consistent pattern of symptoms and treatment, which makes it harder for insurers to argue that the condition is unrelated or exaggerated.
Our Washington brain injury lawyers will review those medical findings with specialists and use them to prove the full scope of impairment and its impact on the client’s life.
Once medical care begins, attention should turn to protecting the case from insurer tactics. Adjusters contact injured people soon after an accident to collect statements that later appear inconsistent with medical findings.
Recorded comments made while symptoms are still developing can be used to question memory, credibility, or the timing of complaints. Broad medical authorizations also allow access to unrelated records that insurers use to claim a preexisting condition caused the symptoms.
You can protect case value by staying in control of information:
Our brain injury attorneys handle all insurer communication, limit disclosure to relevant records, and make sure the case file reflects only verified, accurate information.
Washington’s personal injury statute of limitations allows three years to file most injury cases under RCW 4.16.080. Cases against government entities and those alleging medical negligence can follow different or shorter deadlines, so an attorney should confirm the exact timing for your situation.
Washington applies pure comparative negligence, which means recovery is reduced by the injured person’s share of fault but is never barred completely.
Recovery in a brain injury case can cover both current and future needs. Valuation should come from specialists who understand long-term care, work capacity, and the financial toll of permanent change, especially in catastrophic cases. Washington doesn’t limit non-economic damages, which allows compensation to reflect loss of enjoyment, mental suffering, and other lasting effects when supported by credible proof.
Categories of compensation include:
How future costs are proven:
Each expert helps translate a person’s long-term needs into measurable figures that reflect the real impact of a brain injury. Our brain injury lawyers coordinate the expert work and translate those findings into documented valuation for settlement negotiations or trial.
Winning brain injury cases rely on detailed documentation and credible experts. Work begins as soon as the firm is hired to protect evidence and establish value.
Freeman Law Firm, Inc. represents brain injury clients statewide and handles the expert coordination and litigation strategy that brain injury cases demand. Our attorneys prepare every case for negotiation and, when necessary, for trial to recover the full value of each client’s losses.
If a brain injury has changed your life or your family’s, Freeman Law Firm, Inc. helps clients across Washington rebuild stability and pursue the compensation your future requires. Call (253) 383‑4500 or send a message for a free consultation.
Because concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be missed on initial scans, cases sometimes rely on later testing and specialist evaluations that connect the trauma to ongoing symptoms. Symptom logs and family observations help bridge the gaps between medical visits and show how those deficits developed over time.
Timing depends on how long it takes for doctors to pin down a clear prognosis. Settlement talks usually begin once treatment has stabilized. If an insurer disputes the extent of cognitive or behavioral changes, the case can take longer because litigation adds another layer to the process.
Medical bills are usually paid through existing coverage before a settlement is reached. Health insurance, auto policies with PIP or MedPay, or workers’ compensation can cover treatment costs in the meantime. When the case resolves, those providers may request reimbursement from the recovery, and our lawyers handle those negotiations to protect your net payout.
Yes. Pure comparative negligence in Washington reduces recovery by your share of fault, but partial fault does not bar a case.
Lawyers prove invisible brain injuries through detailed evidence that connects medical findings to real-world changes. Neuropsychological testing, specialist evaluations, and consistent treatment records help establish that link. Family and coworkers can provide key observations about daily struggles that don’t always appear in medical charts.