This section deals with injuries that have occurred because of the negligence of another person or company. Some of the injuries that I help individuals and families with are:

· Amputations

· Severe cuts and burns

· Traumatic brain injury

· Lower back injuries (often involving herniated discs)

· Spinal cord injuries (such as paralysis)

· Burn Injuries

· Loss of Eyesight or Loss of Hearing

These injuries can overlap with other areas of personal injury. For example, in car accidents a person may suffer one or all of these injuries. The injuries can also occur because of a dog bite, a doctor's negligence, and while at work.

Damages

There are two broad categories of damages available: Economic and Non-Economic. Damages for pain and suffering fall into the non-economic category. Following is a break-down of the types of harm covered under economic and non-economic damages:

In serious or catastrophic injury cases, economic damages may include:

Medical expenses – past and future
Past lost income
Future lost income, reduced to present value
Lost support and services
Any other economic loss that would not have occurred but for the injury

Non-economic damages may include:

Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Inconvenience

Statute of Limitations

In Florida, a person must bring a medical malpractice claim within two (2) years from the date of the incident or from the date the injury should have been discovered. A wrongful death claim and a claim under the nursing home statute also have this same limitation of two (2) years. Dog bites and normal negligence cases have a limitation of four (4) years including cases arising out of defective products.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious or catastrophic injury please contact me today to identify possible claims. Get a free consultation from a Miami Personal Injury Attorney. There is no fee or cost unless I recover money for you.

The material on this page represents general legal advice. Since the law is continually changing, some of the provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to consult a Miami personal injury attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.