Armitage & Thompson centers its practice on a direct claim: even mild traumatic brain injuries can change lives. The firm has built specific expertise in presenting the medical science behind TBI to juries and in challenging the expert witnesses that insurance companies deploy to minimize these claims. Based in Spokane, Washington, the firm handles personal injury matters ranging from auto accidents to wrongful death to premises liability, serving clients across Spokane, North Idaho, and statewide Washington.

Introduction

Armitage & Thompson is located at 220 West Main Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, and can be reached at 509-252-5048. The firm works exclusively on contingency, meaning no up-front attorney fees are charged, and offers free case reviews with no obligation. Free downtown parking is available for clients visiting the office. The firm has been continually recognized as a top firm in its area of practice. More information is at armitagethompson.com.

Practice Areas

Traumatic Brain Injury

TBI cases are the defining focus of the firm. Armitage & Thompson attorneys have developed particular expertise in the medical science underlying brain injuries and in how to present that science effectively to a jury. Insurance company defenses in TBI cases frequently rely on expert witnesses who argue that injuries are minor or unrelated to the incident; the firm is specifically skilled at contesting those witnesses and the assumptions behind their opinions.

The firm understands that a brain injury involves consequences well beyond visible physical damage. A TBI can alter mood and personality, impair memory, affect sensory processing, disrupt sleep patterns, reduce energy levels, and cause depression, irritability, and chronic fatigue. These effects are often invisible to casual observation but profoundly disabling in practice. The firm handles TBI cases arising from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, birthing injuries, assaults, and oxygen deprivation.

Auto Accidents

Vehicle collision cases involving driver negligence, distracted driving, impaired driving, and other causes. The firm represents injured clients from initial claim through resolution, whether by settlement or trial.

Wrongful Death

When a fatality results from negligence, the firm represents surviving family members in wrongful death claims. These cases require establishing liability and quantifying the full scope of losses experienced by those left behind.

Insurance Accountability

A recurring theme in the firm’s work is holding insurance companies to their obligations. Whether through litigation or negotiation, the firm pursues full compensation and does not accept low-ball offers without challenge.

Dog Bites

Washington state imposes strict liability on dog owners for bites. The firm handles dog bite injury claims, pursuing compensation for medical treatment, scarring, and the psychological effects of an attack.

Product Liability

When defective products cause injury, the firm handles claims against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. These cases often require expert analysis to establish the defect and its causal role in the injury.

Premises Liability

Property owners owe a duty of care to people on their premises. The firm handles slip and fall cases and other premises liability claims involving negligent property maintenance or hazardous conditions.

Attorney Profiles

Attorney names are not specified. The firm has been continually recognized as top lawyers in its area of practice. The attorneys bring specific expertise in traumatic brain injury cases, including experience presenting scientific evidence and opposing insurance company expert witnesses. The firm handles cases ranging from minor injuries through catastrophic outcomes including paralysis, TBI, and wrongful death.

Location and Service Area

The office is at 220 West Main Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, phone 509-252-5048. Free downtown parking is available for clients. The firm serves Spokane, Washington and North Idaho, with statewide litigation experience across Washington. For clients in surrounding communities, the no-obligation free case review allows an initial assessment without requiring a commitment to travel.

Client Focus

Armitage & Thompson represents individuals and families who have suffered serious injuries. The contingency fee structure means clients pay no attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation. The free case review carries no obligation, allowing injured people to understand their legal options before committing to representation. The firm handles cases across the spectrum from minor injuries to catastrophic outcomes involving paralysis, severe TBI, and wrongful death.

FAQ

Why does Armitage & Thompson emphasize traumatic brain injury cases specifically?
TBI cases are frequently undervalued by insurance companies because the most serious effects of brain injuries, including mood changes, memory impairment, sleep disruption, and depression, are not visible on the surface. The firm has invested in understanding the medical science behind these injuries and in the skills needed to present that science to a jury effectively, including opposing the expert witnesses insurance companies use to minimize claims.

Does the firm handle mild TBI cases, or only severe brain injuries?
The firm handles TBI cases across the severity spectrum. Its position is that even mild TBIs can produce life-altering consequences, and those consequences deserve full legal recognition regardless of how the injury is initially classified.

What causes of TBI does the firm handle?
The firm handles TBI cases arising from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, birthing injuries, assaults, and oxygen deprivation, among other causes.

How does the contingency fee arrangement work?
The firm charges no up-front attorney fees. Legal fees are calculated as a percentage of any recovery obtained. If no recovery is made, no fee is owed. The initial case review is also free and carries no obligation.

Does the firm serve clients in Idaho?
Yes. The firm serves clients in North Idaho in addition to Spokane and the broader Washington state area.

Closing

Brain injuries, wrongful deaths, auto accidents, and the insurance disputes that follow all require attorneys prepared to do more than exchange demand letters. Armitage & Thompson has built its practice around the specific expertise those cases demand, particularly the ability to challenge insurance company experts in TBI litigation and to present medical science in a way that juries can evaluate and act on. The office is at 220 West Main Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201. Call 509-252-5048 or visit armitagethompson.com for a free, no-obligation case review.