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What is my catastrophic injury case worth?

The value of your catastrophic injury claim depends on the severity of the injuries, medical treatment required, defendant insurance available, and recklessness of the at-fault parties. When injuries require lifelong care and medical treatment, the value of your case increases greatly.

How long will my catastrophic injury settlement take?

Catastrophic injury claims often take longer than typical personal injury cases due to the severity of the injuries, medical treatment required, and investigation and experts needed. Most catastrophic injury cases take anywhere from two to four years.

What expert witnesses are used in Florida catastrophic injury cases?

We use multiple expert witnesses in catastrophic injury cases. To prove liability and determine all defendants, we use accident reconstructionists. To prove the total damages and compensation required, we use medical experts, economics experts, and life care planning experts.

How do you prove damages in catastrophic injury cases?

At Dannheisser Injury Law, we collect medical records and medical bills, accident reports, evidence from the accident scene (photos, videos, traffic and dash cam footage, and witness testimony), and expert witnesses.

What are common causes of catastrophic injuries in Sarasota?

Some of the leading causes of catastrophic injuries in Sarasota are car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle wrecks, boating accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, and nursing home neglect and elder abuse.

What is considered a catastrophic injury?

Although there is no legal definition, a catastrophic injury is one that results in permanent disability, disfigurement or loss of bodily function. Typical examples include amputation or limb loss, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and paralysis, and severe burns.