Friday, September 3, 2010

Brain Injuries

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law

Representing People with Traumatic Brain Injuries Since 1967

A brain injury can have a significant impact on your life. It may alter your personality, limit your mobility and jeopardize your independence. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may even lead to wrongful death. At Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law we take into consideration all the effects of brain injuries and the consequences to you and your family. Our goal is to ease your financial worries so you can focus on physical recovery.

To discuss your case with an experienced personal injury lawyer, contact our firm to discuss your options and protected your rights. We will assess your situation and develop a plan specific to your needs.

We Seek to Recover Maximum Compensation

Brain injuries often result from blunt force to the head, typical of that resulting from serious car, truck and motorcycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, and construction site accidents. Whatever the cause of your TBI, it is vital you contact an attorney who has experience handling these cases to ensure you receive effective representation.

At Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, we understand the financial, emotional and medical issues surrounding traumatic brain injuries. We work with our clients and their doctors to develop compelling arguments to maximize your compensation.

A Note to a Brain Injury Victim's Family

Accident victims are not the only ones who suffer in the event of TBI. Family members can also feel the burden of caring for their loved ones. If you are the family member of someone who sustained a serious brain injury, we can help you file a claim on your loved one's behalf that covers long term care medical expenses and lost wages. We can also help you file a wrongful death claim, if necessary.

Contact a Seattle traumatic brain injury lawyer at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law to discuss your options and protect your rights.

Construction worker fell while demolishing a warehouse and suffered paraplegia. Settlement for $3,200,000 versus property owner and contractor.

Painter fractured his heel and elbow when scissorslift toppled after hitting hole in floor of big box store under construction. Settlement for $1,000,000 versus general contractor and scissorslift manufacturer.

Surgeon lost vision and had to give up his profession. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim. $1,500,000 recovery after successful trial and appeal to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Student suffered a brain injury in car accident with Seattle police car. Settlement for $3,000,000.

Worker injured knee while using a defectively designed ships ladder on building. Settlement versus architect and builder for $445,000.

Worker in gypsum plant suffered the amputation of his fingers by defectively designed conveyor belt and rotary air lock. Settlement against designer and manufacturer for $370,000.

Child killed in apartment fire who failed to install smoke detectors according to Section 8 regulations. Settlement for mother and sister against property owner (confidential sum).

Logger suffered head injury while yarding logs. Settlement of $275,000 versus logging company.

Emergency room physician rendered disabled due to heart condition. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim. Settlement for $400,000.

Physician with heart problem forced to retire. His long-term disability carrier denied his claim. Settlement for $505,000.

A serious accident is devastating and can result in high medical bills and lost wages in addition to pain and suffering. Let the personal injury attorneys at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, help you recover the compensation you deserve.

If you were injured at work, the law provides for medical care, rehabilitation and return to work assistance, time loss compensation and a disability award. Contact Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, today to learn how we can help you.

There are unique aspects to every legal issue. It is important that you speak with a well-qualified lawyer about the application of the law to your specific situation.

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack
Attorneys at Law,
Corner of 6th Ave. and University St.
600 University St., Ste. 1928
One Union Square
Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101
Phone: 1-206-622-2200
Fax: 206-622-9671

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, represents clients from throughout the Puget Sound / Seattle metro area, including communities such as Auburn, Ballard, Bellevue, Bothell, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Monroe, North Bend, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, West Seattle, and Woodinville, Washington. The firm represents clients all over Washington State, including counties such as King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County and Chelan County.

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