St. Petersburg Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

Did you or a family member suffer a catastrophic injury in St. Petersburg, Florida? You may be entitled to significant compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. An experienced catastrophic injury lawyer at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers can help you overcome the challenges you’re facing and recover the compensation you deserve. 

Our lawyers have been in business since 1955. You can rest assured that we have the experience and resources to handle even the most complex injury claim. In fact, we’ve recovered over $675 million on behalf of our injured clients and their families.

Collectively, we have over 300 years of experience. We’re ready to put that experience to work for you, so contact our law office at (727) 591-3354 to schedule a free consultation today.

Overview of Catastrophic Injuries

Catastrophic injuries are those injuries that will have a profound impact on your life. Some catastrophic injuries require years of medical care and rehabilitation. Others result in permanent disability and fundamental life changes.

Most catastrophic injury victims never fully recover. While the injury may not be fatal, victims often require lifelong care and assistance.

Regardless of the precise nature of the injury, a catastrophic injury will be expensive to treat. The insurance companies know that. Because catastrophic injury claims typically result in high-dollar settlements and verdicts, the insurance company will invest its resources to fight your case. 

Types of Catastrophic Injuries

There are many different types of injuries that can be life-changing.

At Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers, we handle all types of catastrophic injury claims, including those involving:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Amputations 
• Severe spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis, including paraplegia, tetraplegia, and quadriplegia
• Internal organ damage
• Vision loss and blindness
• Severe burns
• Multiple broken bones
• Severe nerve damage

These injuries can result in serious financial losses. Did you sustain an injury that will result in long-term or permanent impairment? Our lawyers are here to help you fight to hold the at-fault parties accountable. Just call our personal injury law firm to learn more about our legal services and how we can fight to protect your legal rights.

How Common Are Catastrophic Injuries?

Many people assume that catastrophic injuries are relatively rare. Unfortunately, they’re more common than you might imagine. In 2020 alone, over 64,000 people in the U.S. died after sustaining traumatic brain injuries.

About 185,000 new amputations occur in the U.S. each year. According to the CDC, about 50,000 people in the United States are hospitalized with serious burn injuries. About 20,000 of those burns are severe and cover over 25% of the victim’s body.

What Are the Long-Term Consequences of Catastrophic Injuries?

Catastrophic injuries can change a person’s life in many different ways. The long-term consequences of a catastrophic injury will depend on the type of injury involved and how the victim responds to treatment.

Some examples of the long-term consequences you may suffer include:

• Permanent physical impairments
• Cognitive impairments
• Inability to perform basic activities of daily living without assistance
• Secondary medical conditions, including blood clots, sepsis, and stroke
• Inability to work
• Chronic pain
• Loss of the ability to enjoy the activities you enjoyed prior to the accident
• Damage to relationships
• Inability to participate in your child’s upbringing
• Significant financial hardship

Many victims of catastrophic injuries suffer severe depression. Our lawyers know that a permanent disability can significantly damage your mental health and well-being. When we make our insurance demand, we’ll also fight to recover compensation for your emotional suffering and non-physical losses.