Tallahassee Catastrophic Injury Lawyers

Catastrophic Injury Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Fighting for Maximum Compensation in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida

Some injuries are beyond serious. They’re catastrophic, affecting your life in numerous, debilitating ways. For the victims of these life-altering injuries and their families, getting the full amount of financial compensation available is essential. The medical expenses can be staggering, and the permanent nature of many of these injuries results in a long-term inability to work. Putting your case in the hands of experienced Tallahassee catastrophic injury lawyers like Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. offers you an opportunity to protect your family from the hardships such a severe injury can cause.

We know how much you’re going through right now. Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, are here to help make this ordeal less stressful for your family by providing skilled legal representation at no upfront cost. Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Injuries That Constitute Catastrophic Harm

The injuries categorized as catastrophic generally have far-reaching effects on the victim’s life that last for months to years, if not longer.

What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?

Generally, injuries are considered catastrophic in Florida if they meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Require considerable medical intervention, such as treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU) or round-the-clock medical care
• Have a significant impact on the victim’s life and health, including their mobility
• Affect the victim’s ability to work and even take care of themselves independently
• Have a permanent or long-term impact on the victim
• Are extremely severe or extensive

An injury can be serious and entitle you to financial compensation without being catastrophic. When a personal injury claim involves catastrophic injuries, the extent of this damage can add to the complexity of the case.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

The Tallahassee catastrophic injury lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. assist families affected by all types of tragic, debilitating injuries.

Amputation Injuries

Limb loss has a permanent impact on your life. Whether your amputation injuries occurred when an accident severed a body part or the amputation was surgically performed due to advanced damage or disease, you now have to navigate life with a missing limb, prosthetic devices, and the demands of caring for what remains of your damaged limb.

Brain Injuries

Damage to the brain can affect you physically, cognitively, and emotionally. Depending on the type, location, and extent of a brain injury, the impact on a victim can range from mild deficits to major losses of function. Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, serve victims whose losses range from memory problems and personality changes to long-term comas. We know how much a brain injury can affect your family, and we’re here for you.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Damage to the spinal cord can have significant impacts on your mobility and your life. A spinal cord injury often leads to paralysis, including paraplegia, tetraplegia, and quadriplegia injuries.

Paralysis Injuries

Spinal cord damage isn’t the only cause of paralysis injuries. Victims also become partially or completely paralyzed due to brain injuries, nerve injuries or illnesses, strokes, birth defects, and other conditions.

Severe Burn Injury

Burns can be painful injuries, but particularly severe burns can be catastrophic. Fire and burn injuries are generally classified by degrees of severity. Third-degree and fourth-degree burns are potentially life-threatening and can often be considered catastrophic, but even second-degree burns may constitute a catastrophic injury if they cause severe scarring, disfigurement, and complications.

Serious Nerve or Organ Damage

Many types of accidents can cause damage to nerves or internal organs. When this damage is severe, it can have catastrophic effects on your life. Our Tallahassee catastrophic injury lawyers can assist with accident-related neurological disorders, nerve damage, and organ damage that affects your mobility, function, and independence.

Loss of Vision or Hearing

Both your sight and your hearing are irreplaceable. Any damage that results in vision or hearing loss has a massive impact on your life. Getting compensation for these losses may help you afford cutting-edge treatments, medical devices, and assistance necessary to navigate the world around you without the full command of your senses.

Cancer

In claims arising out of toxic exposures and defective medications, cancer is among the most serious types of harm. Cancers of various types result in difficult and painful medical interventions that may or may not be effective, as well as potentially leading to a wide range of complications.

Fatal Injuries

Given their extreme severity, catastrophic injuries are sometimes too extensive to survive. When families tragically lose a loved one to catastrophic injuries, they may, under certain circumstances, be able to hold accountable the person or party that caused the death through a wrongful death claim.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Tallahassee, FL

Catastrophic injuries arise out of all kinds of accidents, as well as medical errors, product malfunctions, and even intentional acts of violence facilitated by inadequate security. Among the kinds of causes for which our Tallahassee catastrophic injury lawyers may be able to seek compensation for you include:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Commercial vehicle accidents
• Bus accidents
• Train accidents
• Ride-share accidents, including Uber and Lyft accidents)
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Dog bites
• Swimming pool accidents
• Premises liability accidents of all kinds
• Assaults and violence enabled by negligent security measures
• Construction accidents
• Work accidents
• Medical malpractice, including birth injuries and nursing home negligence and abuse

With extensive experience representing clients in all types of personal injury matters, our Tallahassee catastrophic injury lawyers are prepared to help your family hold accountable the negligent party that caused all this harm and pursue the compensation you deserve.

Types of Compensation Available for Victims of Catastrophic Injuries

The primary goal of your personal injury claim is to secure monetary compensation to make you financially whole following an accident caused by another party’s negligence. Our Tallahassee catastrophic injury lawyers are committed to getting clients the full compensation they’re entitled to under their unique, serious circumstances.

Medical Expenses

For victims of catastrophic injuries, compensation for medical expenses can be significant. These cases often involve compensation not only for the medical bills the victim has incurred so far but also for the projected costs of their future, potentially lifelong medical care.

The types of medical expenses victims of catastrophic injuries sustain include the following:

• Ambulance costs
• Emergency room bills
• Hospitalization costs, including the costs of treatment in intensive care units
• Surgery costs
• Medication costs
• Follow-up appointments with primary and specialist providers
• Physical, occupational, speech, and vocational rehabilitation services
• The costs of medical devices and mobility assistive devices, including walkers and wheelchairs
• Costs of long-term care in an inpatient facility
• Costs of home health care services, especially if the injury requires 24/7 care

With the best treatment, victims of even catastrophic injuries can sometimes see meaningful improvements, even if a full recovery isn’t possible, given the extent of the harm they suffered. Our goal as catastrophic injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, is to get clients the compensation they need to afford the best possible treatment and rehabilitation services for their situation.

Loss of Income

Catastrophic injuries usually require months to years of recovery, and for some victims, the impact is lifelong. This means that victims often sustain significant lost wages while their serious injuries keep them from working. Although an injury can be catastrophic without permanently keeping the victim from working, many such injuries do result in some form of permanent disability.

We advocate for a settlement or award that compensates victims for their full loss of income and decline in future earning potential.

Other Economic and Non-Economic Damages

Victims of catastrophic injuries can also suffer additional hardships because of their injuries, and the compensation they receive for a personal injury claim can address these losses. If you need in-home modifications to live independently or require professional in-home assistance to perform tasks that you previously did yourself, you can seek compensation for these out-of-pocket costs, as well.

Non-economic damages like your pain and suffering and your loss of life enjoyment also deserve recognition. We pursue compensation for all of our clients’ losses, both economic and non-economic.

How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Can Help

Retaining an attorney to manage your claim means having peace of mind throughout this difficult ordeal that there’s someone on your family’s side. Our firm assists catastrophically injured clients by:

• Launching a thorough investigation into the accident and its causes
• Gathering all evidence that supports your claim of negligence and establishes the defendant’s liability
• Handling claims paperwork, deadlines, legal documents, proceedings, and negotiations for you
• Advocating constantly for your legal rights as we work to secure you compensation through a settlement or trial award

We’re ready to serve as your guides, provide answers to the difficult questions you’re struggling with, and protect the rights of seriously injured victims.

Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.?

Not every firm is equipped to handle the complex factors involved in cases with catastrophic injuries. Our team has what it takes to guide you through the legal process and fight for your rights.

Comprehensive Representation for Matters Involving Life-Changing Injuries

For more than 35 years, the team of dedicated legal authorities at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. has handled all types of personal injury matters. We understand the nuances of different types of accidents and theories of liability, as well as the complex factors involved in litigating claims that include catastrophic injuries. Our team has a proven record of success and is dedicated to fighting for the most severely injured clients.

Compassionate Service for Your Family

Following a catastrophic injury, your family is faced with difficult decisions and distressing prognoses. We know the pain, fear, and grief you’re going through because of this terrible injury. Although we wish we could do more to take on the burdens you’re carrying, we’re here to provide clear guidance through the legal process and hope for an outcome to your case that eases your family’s stress as much as possible. We approach every client’s claim with an emphasis on compassionate service and the perspective that there’s too much at stake not to give your case our all.

Skilled Legal Assistance at No Upfront Cost

We never want to add to the challenges you’re facing, so we offer our legal services at no upfront cost through a contingency fee model. For our legal representation, you’ll only ever owe a fraction of the compensation we succeed in securing for you, no matter how much time your case takes.

We offer a free initial case evaluation so you can explore your options for moving forward with no risk.

Contact the Tallahassee Catastrophic Injury Lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Today for a Free Consultation

Your family deserves helpful guidance and hope for the best possible resolution of this situation.

For dedicated, compassionate assistance from catastrophic injury attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. online or call us today.