Catastrophic injuries change everything in an instant, mobility, independence, financial security, and family life. From traumatic brain injuries on busy Miami highways to spinal cord injuries suffered at work, these cases demand legal expertise, grit, and empathy. At Sue Miami Law Group, we stand by your side every step and never accept less than what your future truly requires.
Life-altering injuries require exceptional legal representation. Our Miami attorneys understand the long-term impact of traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and severe burns.
Catastrophic injuries require a law firm attuned to Miami’s medical providers, experts, and unique legal dynamics. Our team understands the intense medical, emotional, and financial strain these injuries place on local families. We routinely work with Miami’s top neurosurgeons, rehabilitation therapists, and life-care planners to document every facet of your needs.
Our attorneys know the city’s accident hotspots and common causes, whether it’s I-95 collisions, accidents at construction sites, or incidents in South Beach. We leverage longstanding relationships with local experts, occupational therapists, care managers, and vocational consultants. Every catastrophic case is different, so our knowledge of local resources and networks helps us maximize compensation and support for Miami injury survivors.
We also understand Florida’s legal hurdles and insurance tactics. Catastrophic injury claims often exceed insurance policy limits, requiring us to pursue every available pathway, from additional policies to bad faith litigation when insurers obstruct fair recovery.
A catastrophic injury is one that results in permanent disability, significant loss of an important bodily function, or profound, lasting change to a person’s life. Common examples include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, amputations, severe burns, and loss of vision or hearing. Florida law recognizes these cases as deserving of enhanced compensation because they impact both current and future health and income.
Settlement amounts for catastrophic injuries in Florida routinely range from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, depending on severity and impact. For instance, traumatic brain injury cases can result in settlements from $100,000 to several million dollars, while paralysis or quadriplegia cases may surpass $5 million. Compensation covers medical expenses, lost earnings, future care needs, pain and suffering, necessary home modifications, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Florida law generally allows two years from the date of accident or discovery to file catastrophic injury claims. Extensions may apply for minors, delayed injury discovery, or cases against government entities. Waiting too long risks losing your right to compensation forever, so urgent legal action is vital.
Catastrophic injury claims often exceed basic insurance limits. Once the injury meets Florida’s “serious injury” threshold, your attorney can pursue damages directly from the at-fault party’s additional insurance, employer (if the accident happened on the job), or their personal assets. Florida law also allows us to pursue insurance companies for bad faith if they unjustly refuse or delay payment.
Florida follows comparative negligence laws, meaning you may recover damages even if partly at fault. If you’re found 40% responsible, your compensation will be reduced by that percentage. With catastrophic injuries, insurers may aggressively try to shift blame, skillful legal advocacy counters these tactics and preserves your entitled recovery.
Catastrophic injuries bring overwhelming uncertainty, but you don’t have to face it alone. Every day, crucial evidence is lost and legal deadlines approach. Insurance companies hope to delay, don’t give them a chance to minimize your claim. At Sue Miami Law Group, we take immediate action to preserve evidence, assemble expert teams, and build ironclad cases for the full compensation you and your family deserve.
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JD
“Victor is hands down one of the best, if not the best personal attorney in Miami. No matter what you’re dealing with, this man is honest, relentless, confident, and worth every penny.”
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