What Does Compensation for a Catastrophic Injury Cover?

 Posted on November 22, 2024 in Catastrophic Injury

From riding motorcycles and leisurely drives to boating and diving, Florida’s climate means there are plenty of activities to enjoy all year long. Unfortunately, accidents also occur daily, some of them producing catastrophic injuries. When negligence contributes to causing those accidents and injuries, victims may be eligible to file a personal injury claim to collect compensation.

What injuries are considered catastrophic? What damages might be available? An experienced Fort Lauderdale, FL attorney from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. can answer your questions and assess your eligibility during a free consultation.

What Are Catastrophic Injuries?

Some injuries sustained in accidents are minor or have only temporary effects. Catastrophic injuries, however, typically have a significant, long-term impact on victims. Examples of catastrophic injuries include:

• Traumatic brain injuries

• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis

• Burns

• Amputations or loss of limbs

• Vision and hearing loss

• Organ damage

• Severe fractures

Injuries like these can occur due to car accidents, workplace accidents, slip and fall accidents, or defective products. In most of these cases, you will need evidence proving that someone else’s negligence or intentional act was the direct cause of your incident, injuries, and damages.

In Florida, you can obtain compensation if you are under 50 percent at fault for the incident that injured you. However, your payout will be reduced accordingly.

Working with a skilled attorney is vital if you sustain catastrophic injuries. We understand the applicable laws and know how to calculate your damages accurately. Once you accept a settlement offer, you cannot ask for additional money later. If you do not know your claim’s full value, you may settle for much less than you deserve. When you choose The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A., we will do all we can to protect your rights and best interests.

What Damages Are Included for Catastrophic Injuries?

In personal injury matters, damages are economic or non-economic losses that result from an accident and injury, but the term is also used to describe the financial compensation or reimbursement you might receive. Severe injuries can cause excruciating physical pain, along with emotional and mental trauma. Victims may require life-long medical care, and their injuries may prevent them from earning an income. New disabilities often require various accommodations.

Your lawyer from The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. will evaluate your eligible damages carefully. We must use case-specific factors to determine what kinds of damages apply and how much you should receive. Your damages may include losses such as:

• Current and future lost wages

• Property damage

• Current and ongoing medical treatment expenses

• Replacement services

• Depression, anxiety, and PTSD

• Costs of necessary medical equipment

• Expenses of required home and vehicle modifications for new disabilities

• Loss of the enjoyment of life

• Damage to personal relationships

• Pain and suffering

• Disfigurement

• Inconvenience

Liable insurance companies will likely try to reduce or eliminate the money they will pay you because your damages will probably be extremely high. Your legal team will fight to help you get the maximum compensation possible.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Broward County, FL Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s negligence changes your life by causing catastrophic injuries, The Law Offices of John D. Ameen, P.A. can help you hold that person accountable. Call us at 800-555-4011 to discuss your case with our highly effective Fort Lauderdale, FL personal injury attorneys.