A catastrophic injury is a severe, life-changing, injury that can result in permanent disability or death. A catastrophic injury affects the injured person’s ability to carry out activities of daily living, oftentimes causing them to need personal or mechanical assistance. Catastrophic injuries can be caused by a variety of events including, car accidents, boating accidents, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and workplace accidents. When you are faced with a catastrophic accident, the situation can be very stressful. You may feel confused about your legal rights or how to approach the legal process to get financial compensation for your injury. If you have suffered a catastrophic injury and would like to get more information about your right to compensation, you should speak with an experienced Kagan Law catastrophic injury attorney today.
Kagan Law firm is a personal injury law firm serving clients in the Florida area. We are passionate about helping injured victims get the justice they deserve for their catastrophic injuries and can help you secure compensation for them. When you choose us to handle your claim, you will have direct and open communication with your attorney from day one.
Call us at (954) 300-1068 to schedule your free consultation and get started today.
How Do I Know if My Injury is Considered Catastrophic?
Every state has its own legal definition of what is considered a catastrophic injury. In order to make a claim for a catastrophic injury, your injury must qualify under the state’s broad definition. The degree of the seriousness of the injury is usually what differentiates a catastrophic injury from other personal injuries. In Florida, a catastrophic injury is any injury that affects the victim’s ability to carry out their daily living activities without help from a person or machine, and drastically changes the victim’s quality of life.
Examples of injuries that can be labeled as catastrophic include:
- Severe burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Paralysis
- Amputation
- Disfigurement
These injuries will often require extensive hospital stays, surgeries, rehabilitation, and physical changes that affect the victim for the rest of their life. Because of the serious nature of catastrophic injuries, the victim’s damages are often a lot greater than damages for an ordinary injury. The defendant may resist having to pay out the amount of damages caused by a catastrophic injury, but with the help of an experienced Kagan Law catastrophic injury lawyer, you have a better chance at being awarded the compensation you deserve for all your losses.
Contact a Florida Catastrophic Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one have suffered a catastrophic injury caused by another person’s wrongdoing or negligence, you deserve a catastrophic injury lawyer who will fight vigorously to get you the most possible compensation for your injury. Call Kagan Law Firm today to speak to one of our experienced lawyers. Your initial consultation is free, so call (954) 300-1068 today to schedule.