Lake Mary Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Few people can understand what a major accident truly does to a person or to their family. Scarring, paralysis, and lost abilities all place a terrible burden on a survivor, as well as on the loved ones who must help them recover. If that person cannot speak for themselves, especially if they are very young, their family may have to fight for them.

Consider talking to our Lake Mary catastrophic injury lawyer about an accident and the changes it has brought to your lives. At Rue & Ziffra, our dedicated personal injury attorneys have extensive experience working with clients who have suffered severe injuries.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

The term catastrophic injury describes a life-changing physical trauma that causes a permanent loss of function. For example, in a case of medical malpractice, state law names several types of catastrophic injury, including:

• Blindness
• Amputation of a limb
• Severe brain injury or closed-head injury
• Sufficiently severe second-degree or third-degree burns
• Spinal cord injury that involves severe paralysis of a limb or of the trunk
• Loss of the reproductive organs so that the injured person cannot have a child

Florida Statutes § 766.118 describes further details on how exactly these injuries can qualify. In other accident cases, a catastrophic injury does not need to meet this precise definition, but it covers a wide array of common situations. Our lawyers in Lake Mary could help you understand whether your injury meets the legal criteria for a catastrophic injury claim.

Common Causes of Catastrophic Injuries

A catastrophic injury case in Lake Mary can arise from many kinds of accidents, such as:

• Slip and fall accidents, which can cause severe injuries, especially to senior citizens
• Drowning and boating accidents, where survivors of drowning may have permanent brain damage
• Vehicular accidents, especially as a pedestrian or a motorcycle rider
• Accidents caused by medical negligence, as these can lead to permanent disability or even incapacity
• Waterpark and amusement park accidents, which can change the course of a child’s life

Senior citizens and children can both be more vulnerable to catastrophic injuries than most adults. Older people have difficulty healing, and children can face lifelong psychological impacts, as well as physical disabilities.

How Our Attorneys Can Help With a Catastrophic Injury Claim

Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Lake Mary will know right away what kind of accident their client has had, since state law requires different legal processes, particularly for car and truck accident victims. You must get a doctor to verify your emergency medical condition. You will be unable to make a claim against another driver without documentation of a significant and permanent injury under the state’s no-fault law at Fla. Stat. § 627.736 and § 627.737.

In any accident case, our attorneys will communicate with families and review medical records to learn how the patient is progressing and what kind of support they need. Depending on the situation, a survivor of a catastrophic injury may be able to claim monetary damages, such as for ongoing medical treatment and physical rehabilitation, in-home health care and domestic assistance, and the cost of mobility aids, such as wheelchairs or scooters.

You may also be able to claim your lost wages and income in the past and the future, along with non-economic damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, and other intangible losses. Our lawyer should be able to determine how much a survivor could claim and help them decide what steps to take next.

Call a Lake Mary Catastrophic Injury Attorney To Take Legal Action

Rue & Ziffra’s job is not just about courtrooms; it is about community and service to our clients. That service is most crucial for clients who have suffered life-altering injuries. We want to talk to you and your family about what happened and about the burden it has placed on you.

Make your first appointment today to speak with a Lake Mary catastrophic injury lawyer free of charge. Please act quickly, as crucial deadlines may apply in your accident case.