Florida Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Common Questions About Catastrophic Injuries

It is understandable to have many questions after a serious personal injury. Below are just some of the common questions we receive from potential clients.

My family member suffered a brain injury in an accident. How much compensation can they receive?

Every case is unique and the answer to that question will depend on the extent of their injuries, the needed medical treatment and how long the injury-related impairment is expected to last. You can seek compensation for things like hospital bills, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, lost wages, reduced earning capacity and more.

While each case is unique, the costs associated with TBI tend to be very high. Therefore, it is likely that your family will need to seek significant compensation.

I was injured on someone else’s property, but I don’t want to sue them. What can I do?

It is understandable to not want to sue a property owner if you otherwise have a good relationship with them. Thankfully, you can file a premises liability claim with the property owner’s insurance instead. Litigation may be required if the insurance company is refusing to offer a fair settlement, but any action would be against the insurer – not the property owner. That is an important distinction, and most people wouldn’t take it personally.

How does a fatal car accident claim work?

Unfortunately, we see lots of deadly accidents occur due to irresponsible drivers or from dangerous conditions such as the dark winding roads in the Keys. When a victim is seriously injured in a car accident caused by another driver’s negligence, the victim can file a personal injury lawsuit. When the accident is fatal, however, a representative for the victim can sue the at-fault driver in a wrongful death claim. State laws limit who can act as a representative for the victim in litigation (usually certain family members). You can learn more about fatal accident litigation on our wrongful death claims page.

Frequently Asked Questions After a Catastrophic Injury Claim

What Does Compensation Cover?

Unlike minor injuries, the types of catastrophic injury cases we routinely represent often require long-term or even lifelong care. In addition to seeking compensation for medical expenses and lost wages, we pursue compensation for ongoing expenses such as:

• Additional medical procedures and rehabilitation costs associated with the injury/incident
• Vocational retraining costs
• Adaptive equipment like prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs and other accessibility tools
• Home modifications and in-home nursing care (if warranted)
• Family therapy to deal with the trauma of disability, terminal illness or wrongful death
• Emotional pain and suffering associated with the accident/injury

Those who have lost loved ones prematurely may also seek compensation for funeral costs, lingering medical bills for life-saving procedures and the loss of companionship these tragedies represent.

How Long Will the Case Take?

In Florida, you have four years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury claim against the negligent individual or entity. For those dealing with serious trauma, this can be important since sometimes the full effect of an accident isn’t known for months or maybe even a few years. If you suspect negligence played a role in the trauma your family is facing, it might be time to talk with a lawyer about your case now, even before all the chips have fallen.

Building a claim that can stand up to court scrutiny, and possibly an appeal, takes time. Resolution also depends on the court’s schedule if a settlement cannot be reached. Rest assured that with our firm, we won’t take the swift, easy option that minimizes your recovery. Many of our successes have resulted in precedent-setting legislative changes that uphold victims’ rights. That means we will do what it takes to maximize the compensation you deserve.

If you’d like case-specific answers to your own personal injury questions, please contact us to arrange an initial consultation.

Don’t Entrust Just Any Miami Personal Injury Attorney With Your Case

A successful personal injury claim requires a law firm with tremendous resources and proven ability to take the case to completion. Our firm has ample litigation experience and plenty of capital to invest in personal injury cases.

We have an excellent record of helping people get fair and just compensation for the many consequences – past and future – of suffering a catastrophic accident. Unlike lawyers who are satisfied with a simple, easy settlement, we work hard to get our clients compensation for everything.

Our attorneys work not only to win your case but also to change the law in favor of victims by setting legal precedents. We put our reputation on the line in every case we handle and do everything in our power to maximize the full recovery you deserve.