St. Augustine Catastrophic Injury Attorney
Terrible Injuries Call for Outstanding Legal Services
You are going through enough as it is after being in an accident that left you catastrophically injured. Don’t pile frustrations caused by rude insurance companies and stubborn liable parties on top of everything. Take care of yourself and your injury claim by coming to Canan Law in St. Augustine.
We have a team of catastrophic injury lawyers who bring decades of collective legal experience to every case we handle.
To get a consultation with our firm, dial (904) 849-2266 at any time.
What Is a Catastrophic Injury?
An injury is usually considered catastrophic if it has caused or will likely cause the victim to suffer a permanent consequence or symptom of it. Injuries that are immediately life-threatening are also considered catastrophic in certain medical and legal contexts. Under Florida law, qualifying conditions include specified spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe brain or closed-head injuries, certain second- and third-degree burns, blindness, and other severe permanent impairments.
Common examples of catastrophic injuries are:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Visible scarring or disfigurements
- Amputations
- Severe burn injuries
- Organ injuries
Long-Term Consequences of a Serious Injury
What separates a catastrophic injury claim from other personal injury cases is the scope of what the injured person faces going forward. Beyond the initial treatment, a serious injury may require ongoing rehabilitation, assistive equipment, home modifications, personal care assistance, and regular transportation for medical appointments. For many people, these needs continue for years or for the rest of their lives.
The injury can also affect earning capacity, daily independence, and family responsibilities in ways that a single medical bill doesn’t capture. A serious injury attorney evaluating your claim will look at medical records, employment history, functional limitations, and the circumstances that caused the injury to build a complete picture of what you’ve lost and what you’ll need.
How Much Is a Catastrophic Injury Case Worth?
The value of a catastrophic injury case is where things can get complicated and contested. The value of any individual claim depends on the injury itself, the available liability evidence, the medical prognosis, and the realistic extent of long-term needs.
The value of your catastrophic injury case may be influenced by:
- Past and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation and assistive care costs
- Past and future wages
- Reduced future earning capacity
- Hardships caused by new disabilities
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
The future costs of medical care and missing wages can dramatically increase the value of a catastrophic injury claim because they deal with permanent injuries. For example, if you need physical therapy once a month for the rest of your life, then the cost of that therapy alone could be massive. Future damages require qualified evidence because the amount and duration of medical care, wage loss, and support needs vary by case.
Insurance Negotiations & Trial Preparation
At Canan Law, we won’t back down or concede just because your catastrophic injury claim’s value is so high that it brings out the fiercest in the opposing insurance company. Insurance defense attorneys have certain strategies they rely on to minimize the value of a claimant’s case. Thanks to our backgrounds and insight, we can anticipate their tactics, counter them with strong arguments, and present convincing evidence to support negotiations for a fair settlement. Insurance companies dispute liability, injury severity, medical causation, and the scope of future losses, and they resist paying large sums. Indeed, we can respond differently. When our clients’ futures are depending on us, we are known for digging in, doubling down, and rolling up our sleeves more than ever before. With more than 85 years of combined practice experience and over 250 jury trials handled, our team prepares every case to go the distance if that’s what it takes.
We Look Forward to Fighting for You
A fight is often required in a high-value case. If you suffered a catastrophic injury in St. Augustine, then let Canan Law be the legal team that does the fighting for you. We can swing away at your case and seek compensation supported by the evidence while you are staying at home and taking care of yourself.
Discover the Canan Law difference with a phone call to (904) 849-2266.
Our Recent Case Resolutions
Dedicated to Fighting On Your Behalf
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$3,500,000 Wrongful Death
Our client was wrongfully killed at their workplace.
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$2,925,000 Auto Accident
Our client suffered a right and left femur fracture, a wrist fracture, a patella fracture, and a splenectomy after being involved in an automobile accident.
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$2,000,000 Wrongful Death
A bicyclist was killed when he was hit by a truck.
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$1,010,000 Industrial Accident
Our client suffered a permanent facial injury and scaring after a work accident.
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$900,000 Auto Accident
Our client sustained a traumatic brain injury and amnesia after being involved in an automobile accident.
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$850,000 Auto Accident
Our client suffered a cervical spine fracture after being involved in an auto accident.
