When you sustain a catastrophic injury, your entire life can grind to a halt while you wrestle with physical pain, psychological trauma, and mounting financial obligations. You do not have to face these challenges alone.
Andrew Pickett Law, PLLC has taken more than 50 cases to the courtroom, and he specializes in defending the rights of injury victims like you. As a Palm Bay catastrophic injury lawyer, he will fight for your right to justice and fair compensation, up to and including taking your case to trial if necessary.
A Catastrophic Injury Attorney Who Fights for Your Legal Rights
When you work with Andrew Pickett Law, PLLC, you benefit from more than a decade of personal injury and courtroom experience. You also gain the direct assistance of a team of skilled paralegals and all the resources of a full-service law office. We are committed to supporting our clients throughout the legal process, from the initial free consultation through the final settlement.
Our law firm accepts all Palm Bay injury cases on contingency, which means you don’t get paid until we do. Over the past 10+ years, we have successfully claimed millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our personal injury clients through skillful negotiation and vigorous courtroom defense.
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What Is Considered a Catastrophic Injury in Palm Bay, Florida?
Florida Statutes § 766.118 defines a catastrophic injury as a permanent injury that presents any of the following:
- Severe paralysis due to spinal cord damage
- Loss of use of an arm, hand, foot, or leg
- Traumatic brain injury that severely compromises sensory, motor, communication, cerebral, or neurological functions
- Second- or third-degree burns over a significant portion of the body
- Complete loss of vision
- Loss of reproductive capabilities
Causes of Catastrophic Injuries in Palm Bay, Florida
Catastrophic injuries can occur anywhere, from the home to the workplace to the road where you commute daily. Some common causes of catastrophic injuries include:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Commercial truck accidents
- Trips, slips, and falls
- Boating accidents
If you were severely injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you can file a claim for compensation with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Your Palm Bay personal injury lawyer will examine your case and help you establish a claim.
We Can Seek a Fair Settlement for Your Palm Bay Catastrophic Injury
At Andrew Pickett Law, PLLC, we know how difficult it can be to recover from a catastrophic injury, especially when it causes permanent disability. We are here to help you navigate complex legalities, so you can focus on rebuilding your life and enhancing your well-being. Such a massive change does not come without its financial costs, and that’s where a Palm Bay catastrophic injury attorney comes in.
Andrew Pickett and his skillful paralegal team will aid you in your efforts to obtain compensation for all your injuries and other losses. While insurance companies and opposing counsel may try to sell you on a lowball settlement, you can rest assured that we will aim for the maximum possible compensation for your losses.
Damages we may incorporate into your catastrophic injury claim include both economic and non-economic damages, such as:
- Current and future income loss
- Medical expenses
- Cost of medical assistive equipment
- Therapy, rehabilitation, and in-home care
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Reduced cognitive function
- Reduced mobility
- Lower quality of life
- Loss of consortium
Wrongful Death After a Catastrophic Injury
If you lost a loved one after a catastrophic injury accident in Palm Bay, our sympathetic legal team can help you seek damages in a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. We know that money cannot heal your loss, but it can help to reduce your financial burden, so you have time to grieve.
Per Florida Statutes § 768.21, the survivors of a deceased individual who passed away due to someone’s wrongful actions can seek compensation for loss of support, loss of income, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, medical costs, and funeral expenses.
how the claim process works
Step 2
We take action
Our dedicated team gets to work investigating your claim.
Step 3
We fight for you
If we take on the case, our team fights to get you the maximum compensation legally possible.
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Please describe what happened. We will review your case for free and work to secure the highest legal compensation possible.
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Beatrice Maxime
$1,000,000 Verdict
"I am so very grateful to have had this firm represent me. I was in a car accident a few years ago, but the car insurance company of the person who totaled my car would not replace my car, nor pay for my medical bills. We ended up going to court and because of Mr. Pickett, we won the case. Thank you so much for all you did for us!!!!"
Our Palm Bay Catastrophic Injury Lawyer Will Not Hesitate to Go to Court on Your Behalf
With a decade of hands-on experience in the courtroom, Andrew Pickett will use his extensive knowledge and resources to build a claim on your behalf. He has successfully pursued millions of dollars in settlements and taken more than 50 cases to trial in the past 10+ years. He will meet with you personally to discuss your case and help you decide on the best legal options.
Services Our Personal Injury Team Provides
Our team can handle your legal case from beginning to end, including:
- Compiling evidence and documentation
- Determining the value of your losses
- Pursuing the maximum settlement value with the at-fault party
- Negotiating with insurance representatives and opposing counsel
- Taking your case to court if we cannot reach a settlement
While many personal injury cases settle out of court, catastrophic injury claims can be particularly complex. When you are fighting for long-term relief for extensive medical care and loss of income, you want someone who will fight for every penny.
We cannot guarantee a specific outcome, but when you work with our firm, you can rest assured we will not hesitate to take your case as far as needed to obtain the best possible settlement value.
Florida Catastrophic Injury Statutes of Limitations
Florida limits the time you have to file a lawsuit against the person who caused your catastrophic injury. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, the statute of limitations is generally four years for an injury claim. However, the time you have to file a lawsuit may differ depending on your unique situation.
To ensure that you meet the necessary legal deadlines, reach out to our Palm Bay catastrophic injury lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your claim.
Contact Our Legal Team to Discuss Your Melbourne, FL Catastrophic Injury Claim
The legal team at Andrew Pickett Law, PLLC is here to help you through the complexities of Florida catastrophic injury law. We can provide you with a thorough case analysis at no cost.
If we work together on your case, we will handle all the negotiations, communication, and legal filing, so you do not have to worry about missing critical deadlines. Reach out to our office today to discuss your claim and learn more about your legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries.
Meet Andrew Pickett
Dealing with the murky policies of insurance companies designed to confuse and prevent you from receiving compensation is our expertise.
15+ years experience as a personal injury attorney.
Specialized in battling insurance companies.
95% settlement rate for clients.
Handled 500+ personal injury cases.
Collected more than $38 million for clients.
500+ people have chosen
Andrew as their attorney.