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Catastrophic Injuries

An accident can either cause minor bruises or leave you with catastrophic injuries from which you may never fully recover. People who experience catastrophic injuries face various challenges such as pain and suffering, ongoing medical costs, lost wages, emotional distress, diminished earning capacity, and permanent disfigurement. These challenges are harder to bear if the catastrophic injury was due to another party's reckless actions or negligence. 

Potter Bayern Law is the legal representation you need in Tampa to pursue justice and help you receive fair compensation. Our attorneys employ the legal strategies needed to hold the other party accountable.

Potter Bayern Law has also dealt with insurance companies and knows the loopholes they exploit to avoid giving fair compensation. We will strongly fight to get you the compensation you deserve.  Schedule a free consultation to learn more.

What is a Catastrophic Injury?

A catastrophic injury is a means a permanent impairment that can consist of any of the following:

  • A spinal cord injury involving severe paralysis of an arm, a leg, or the trunk;
  • Amputation of an arm, a hand, a foot, or a leg involving the effective loss of use of that appendage;
  • Severe brain or closed-head injury;
  • Second-degree or third degree burns of 25 percent or more of the total body surface or third-degree burns of 5 percent or more to the face and hands;
  • Blindness, defined as a complete and total loss of vision;
  • Loss of reproductive organs that results in an inability to procreate.[1]

Numerous incidents can cause catastrophic injuries and can include the following:

In Florida, many catastrophic injuries are due to vehicle crashes. For example, in 2021, there were 400,431 crashes with 252,562 injuries as a result. According to Statista, two of the main road accident risk factors in the United States are drunk driving and speeding. Contact us today for legal counsel if you have suffered a catastrophic injury in Florida caused by another person's company.

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries can vary depending on the severity, but several injuries may automatically be considered catastrophic:

  • Brain injuries: Trauma to the brain can be one the most devastating catastrophic injuries. Extensive damage may cause mental health issues, communication challenges, and movement disorders.
  • Spinal cord injuries: The spinal cord is an organ that plays multiple roles, and damage to it can cause permanent impairment. Spinal cord injuries include partial to complete paralysis, chronic back pain, respiratory and circulatory challenges, and exaggerated reflexes.
  • Burn Injuries: Second and third-degree burns are severe because they may lead to loss of function of the affected part or amputation. Burns also cause permanent disfigurement and scarring, making them one of the top catastrophic injuries.

We investigate the case with the relevant authorities and prepare all the documents to negotiate with the insurance companies or for trial. We do not back down from pursuing your legal rights until we get the maximum available compensation.

Potter Bayern Law has your best interest at heart. We strive to fight for your rights and to get you just and fair compensation.

Hire a Personal Injury Attorney for a Catastrophic Injury Claim

If you or your family member has recently suffered a catastrophic injury in Tampa, consider hiring a personal injury attorney. Potter Bayern Law is fully committed to assisting our clients in getting the compensation they deserve. Give us a call today at 877-581-7511 or fill out this form for a free thirty-minute case evaluation.

[1] Florida Statute Section 766.118 (1) (2021).