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Clearwater Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Have you recently suffered a catastrophic injury in an avoidable accident in Florida? You may have the right to pursue compensation for your damages. The experienced Clearwater catastrophic injury lawyers at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers can help you maximize your compensation. Call (727) 493-4418 to get started.

Since 2001, we’ve been fierce advocates for catastrophically injured clients and families in Clearwater, FL. Together, our attorneys have over 119 years of experience and have won millions in life-changing judgments and settlements from motorcycle accident cases in Clearwater, truck accident cases, workplace injuries, Clearwater Uber accidents, and even wrongful death cases.

Contact our law office in Clearwater to discover why we’re the top-rated Florida litigators you’ll want standing beside you. Your first consultation is free, so give us a call or reach out to us online today. 

How Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help If You’ve Suffered a Catastrophic Injury in Clearwater, FL

Money might not guarantee that you make a full physical recovery or erase the trauma you’ve endured, but it can certainly help relieve the financial burdens of your catastrophic injury.

However, at-fault parties and insurance companies will not make it easy for you to get the money you genuinely need on your road to recovery.

That’s where our Clearwater personal injury attorneys come in.

We’ll be your most passionate ally and help you stand up and make sure that your story is told. We’ll protect and assert your legal rights, exhausting every possible avenue for financial justice.

While we take the reins on your catastrophic injury case, you’ll have the time to concentrate on your physical and emotional well-being.

As we navigate your case, our team will:

  • Investigate the accident or incident that caused your catastrophic injury
  • Determine all potential legal options
  • Gather evidence to support your claim for damages
  • Consult accident experts and medical specialists 
  • Defend against blame-the-victim tactics
  • Aggressively negotiate with the insurance company and other parties to get you the best possible terms in a settlement
  • Reject lowball settlement offers and argue your case at trial before a Pinellas County jury, if necessary

Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis. There’s no out-of-pocket cost or expense to hire our law firm. We only get paid when we win your case.

Call our law firm in Clearwater to arrange a time to learn more about your rights and how we can help.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

By definition, an injury is catastrophic when it fundamentally and substantially changes your life. 

Typically, catastrophic injuries can:

  • Limit or impair mobility
  • Cause paralysis
  • Cause chronic pain
  • Result in substantial disfigurement and scarring
  • Limit job opportunities and career growth
  • Prevent victims from returning to work in any capacity
  • Reduce a victim’s quality of life
  • Require victims to use medical devices or equipment to function

In theory, many injuries can be considered to be catastrophic if they’re severe enough.

However, the term “catastrophic injury” is generally used to refer to:

These types of catastrophic injuries tend to have the greatest potential to cause substantial and permanent shifts in a victim’s day-to-day life.

What Can Cause a Catastrophic Injury?

Any traumatic accident or incident has the potential to cause a catastrophic injury.

At Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent clients in catastrophic injury cases involving:

It’s important to seek medical care after you’re involved in a traumatic accident in Clearwater. Catastrophic injuries must be treated immediately to limit the risk of infection, complication, or death

Prompt care can help keep you safe and create an important piece of evidence for your personal injury case. Your medical record can be used to establish a causal link between your accident and resulting trauma, which you’ll need to prove negligence.

How Much Is My Clearwater Catastrophic Injury Case Worth?

The lifetime costs associated with catastrophic injuries can be extraordinary. You could be faced with costs and financial losses that equal five or six figures a year. That’s after the initial financial blow of emergency medical care and intensive medical treatment in the first year you’re living with your catastrophic trauma. 

To be sure, every case is incredibly different. Every victim is unique and will be affected by their trauma in different ways. 

There are important factors to take into consideration during the valuation process:

  • What type of catastrophic injury have you suffered?
  • Will you be able to continue working in any capacity?
  • What type of medical treatment will you require?
  • Will you require personal assistance to perform daily tasks, such as eating, bathing, or driving?
  • Do you share any responsibility for the accident that caused your catastrophic injury?
  • How old are you?

The best way to learn about how much money you might be able to get when filing a catastrophic injury claim is by speaking with an experienced personal injury attorney near you in Clearwater.

What Damages Are Available If I File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in Florida?

A catastrophic injury can touch every corner of your life. It can cause excruciating pain, keep you out of work, and inflict severe emotional trauma. Fortunately, you can seek compensation to help make up for all these – and other – losses.

Economic damages are intended to make you financially whole after you’ve sustained a catastrophic injury.

Examples include:

  • Present and future medical expenses
  • Physical therapy and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages and income
  • Disability
  • Nursing care
  • Personal care aides
  • Property damage

Non-economic damages are awarded to compensate for the emotional and hard-to-value trauma you’ll experience after sustaining a catastrophic injury.

Examples include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Mental anguish
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Embarrassment
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Punitive damages might also be available, but there must be clear and convincing evidence the defendant in your case acted intentionally or was grossly negligent.

Can I Recover Compensation If I’m Partly Responsible for My Catastrophic Injury?

Yes, but your financial award will be reduced. Florida has adopted a modified comparative negligence system, which provides that damages are reduced in direct proportion to the fault assigned. 

So, the greater your contribution to the accident that caused your catastrophic injury, the less money you’ll be able to receive when your case is resolved. If you are 51% or more to blame, these rules prohibit you from recovering compensation.

Let’s say you’re assigned 50 percent of the blame for the car accident that caused you to suffer a catastrophic spinal cord injury. Your damages total $1,000,000. Your financial award will be cut in half once contributory fault is factored into the equation – so you’ll be left with just $500,000. However, if you have a single percentage point more, you will lose your right to damages.

It’s important to stand up and fight back against tactics that are designed to shift blame. Insurance companies will search for any opportunity to limit how much money they have to pay for your injuries and suffering. They might claim that you’re at fault even if there’s no hard evidence to back it up.

Our catastrophic injury attorneys in Clearwater have dealt with manipulative insurance companies in Florida for decades, and we know their playbooks and strategies well. We’ll anticipate these types of allegations and work to limit how much, if any, blame is assigned to you.

How Long Do I Have To Pursue Compensation If I’ve Suffered a Catastrophic Injury in Clearwater, Florida?

Under Florida state law, a two-year statute of limitations will typically apply to catastrophic injury lawsuits in Clearwater. You’ll have until the second anniversary of the date you sustained a catastrophic injury to formally file a claim for damages.

However, there are exceptions. For example, if you suffered your catastrophic injury before 3/24/23, you will be subject to the state’s older four-year deadline according to a new tort reform law.

Once the statute of limitations expires, you’ll lose the opportunity to demand accountability and recover the compensation you deserve. 

Two years might seem like a long time, but it can fly by before you know it – especially when you’re trying to adapt to unexpected life changes. Protect yourself by calling our experienced personal injury lawyers in Clearwater for help as soon as possible after you get hurt.

Set Up a Free Consultation With an Experienced Clearwater Catastrophic Injury Lawyer 

Are you struggling with the painful consequences of a catastrophic injury after an accident in Clearwater, Florida? Call Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers We have the experience, resources, and dedication you’ll need to win your case and get the top results you deserve.

Our Clearwater catastrophic injury attorneys have over 119 years of combined experience and are ready to stand by your side. Contact our law office to set up a time for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to get started on your path to financial justice.

Our personal injury law firm in Clearwater, FL, also provides:

Karla Rogers
Karla Rogers
1695770121
Best lawyer ever! I had an accident gave them a call and like three months later, case Settled and full payout... Excellent service!
Lenette Montalvo
Lenette Montalvo
1695641293
Christopher from Winter and Yonker was amazing. Very nice person to talk to, listen to what I had to say, and even gave his opinion when needed. From start to finish I felt very important and I was impressed by this law firm every one i spoke to made me feel safe and comfortableto. My accident has done a lot of damage to me, and knowing I had an attorney from Winters and Yonker on my side made me feel great. My compensation for my accident is amazing and it will help me in my life. Thank you very much I will definitely recommend this law firm.
coleman vera
coleman vera
1694712772
I went to Winter & Yonker Law Firm for my Tampa car accident case I was involved in. My case manager throughout the process and she took care of me from start to finish. The process was very seamless, I received the medical treatment that I needed immediately and at the very end, concluded with a very rewarding settlement. I've worked with a few law firms from prior accidents and none can compare to the service OR expertise I received from Mr. Yonker.👉 If you're seeking help for an injury related case, I would definitely recommend working with him and their amazing legal staff at Winter & Yonker Firm in Tampa. I will always use this firm for all my Personal Injury Claims! If you are l@@king for an Attorney to give you Top Notch legal help and the MOST money for your Pain & Suffering then take it from me I'm a paralegal and this firm continues to OUTSHINE them all!
Meredith Wilson
Meredith Wilson
1694489029
This was my first personal injury experience. I wanted to choose a law office I could trust. A friend of mine recommended the law offices of Winters & Yonker, Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa. Through the entire process Attorney Marc Yonkers was helpful and communication was stellar. I never felt out the loop. I felt confident throughout entire process. Which this month (Sept. 2023) they were able to settle my accident case successfully and to my 100% satisfaction. I cannot recommend Winters & Yonker and or Marc any higher. In short they are firm, fair, aggressive, responsive, super smart and know the numerous ins and outs of Personal Injury cases (which can be quite complicated). Upon hiring them you get a law firm that will leave you confident that your case will be handled expertly and with your interests front and center.
Geneva Ramirez
Geneva Ramirez
1694089126
Winters and Yonkers has been a legend of the Tampa Bay personal injury Attorney community for a long time. I was in a car accident recently with my husband, we suffered back and neck pains after two days and thought to get someone’s help. I found Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers through a google search and called them right up. The same day Mr. Winters contacted both of us, listened, and was compassionate to our situation. He helped us through the entire process including getting me seen by a Doctor so we could heal our injuries correctly, and we got our medical bills reduced! Bill Winters, my case manager, and the entire staff were very knowledgeable and exceptional at their work. We would like to express my sincere gratitude to them and recommend them without any hesitation to anybody who needs help, don't try and fight the at fault's insurance on your own. If you're injured and need someone to protect your rights you won't find a better Attorney than Bill Winters at Winters & Yonkers!-Geneva, Tampa FL#personalinjurylawyer #caraccidentlawyer #tampainjuryattorney
Shelley Torres
Shelley Torres
1694088835
Bum Boi
Bum Boi
1693705250
My wife and I are work in Mediation and Arbitration but know nothing about personal injury cases. When a young delivery Truck driver who was distracted by his phone hit us at full speed and rear-ended us as we were stopped in traffic on Wesley chapel. We knew we needed to hire the best lawyers with PI experience and expertise in the Tampa legal community that we could.From our first phone call with Bill Winters and then all the way through Trial preparation then Trial, we never felt any bad about our case because we knew Bill and the entire staff at Winters and Yonker would take care of us.Their dedication, innovation, motivation, reliability, unparalleled intellect, and exceptional skill as trial lawyers make them extraordinary individuals. My experience working with them was nothing short of exceptional. Experiencing a car accident is an ordeal that encompasses fear, trauma, and frustration. It's a life-changing event in anyone's life. There was no amount of money that could ever make me alright, because I would give any amount of cash to not have to go through the nightmare that the car accident was and continues to be.It took almost 2 years from the time of the car crash to go to trial, but ultimately the jury verdict that Bill Winters got for my family was worth fighting for. There were so many times over the course of the three years that we actively realized how amazing it was that we felt no anxiety or concerns or worries about our case, because Bill is truly outstanding!If you or anyone you know gets hurt in a car accident, call Winters and Yonkers RIGHT AWAY! And then rest assured that you, your family, or friends are being cared for by the ABSOLUTE BEST legal team in Tampa Bay. Thank you, Winters & Yonker!
Glenda Litimco
Glenda Litimco
1693536170
Winters & Yonker law firm did excellent work with my injury case. Luckily, I was referred to Winters & Yonker from a good friend after I was injured in a car accident. I did some initial research about injury lawyers near me, but the reviews for this office really stood out to me in Tampa. I decided to call and after a single phone conversation, the choice was easy to make! Not only was everyone extremely professional, they made the entire process smooth and clear. I was at ease with each step of the way because they were always there to answer my questions and keep me informed of what was happening. All expectations were met and my settlement was exceeded. I got much more than I thought was even possible from the insurance company. I highly recommend the Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers, and their team in Tampa to anyone in need of help after a car, truck, or motorcycle accident. You'll be in good hands!
Dandrea Ikner
Dandrea Ikner
1693513818
This is the best lawyer in town
Nicky Warner
Nicky Warner
1692997375
Max was amazing! He kept me updated throughout the whole process and was extremely easy to talk with. He also explained everything so I can completely understand it. It was an amazing experience. Thank you, Max!
Erika Smith
Erika Smith
1692795764
I had a great experience with them! They truly care about you!! Thank you so much🤗
Jonathan Clem
Jonathan Clem
1692661489
I was injured in a car crash here in town. Since it was essentially a "he said she said" accident case the opposing insurance claimed it was a 50/50 fault. Even though it clearly could not have been my fault. However, Bill worked diligently to get me everything I was needed to get my life back. He worked to get me access to all the doctors I needed and medical treamtment for my neck and back. Plus, a large settlement amount. Bill even took the time to calm me down when I saw the initial amount and cost for seeing my medical bills piling up! He even managed to get them to reduce their bills significantly! Plus, I received as much as possible. Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa provided a great legal service. They were strait forward and honest about the approach, and communicated every aspect of the process. The firm took care of everything. I would 100% without a doubt recommend him if I knew someone that need a personal injury attorney. Given the circumstances of our introduction I hope I never have to, BUT Bill Winters will definitely be my first call if I'm ever injured again!
marie silvers
marie silvers
1692107771
They are the Best! They care about you as a person!
jorden reagan
jorden reagan
1692106640
Everyone on their staff is amazing! Chris and Sara won my case and helped me out with an accident that occurred a few months back. They made the entire process so easy! They called with case updates but not too often where it was constant phone calls. It was just enough to know what was going on the whole time without being bombarded. Thankful for Tayler on their staff who helped inform me on why Winters and Yonker was the best choice to go with!
Kimberly Rushton
Kimberly Rushton
1691849813
Yes, I would highly recommend winners in Yonkers. I worked with Trevor and Trevor was the best. I recommend anyone that ever needs a lawyer to go to them. They are the best.
Pat Pawelkop
Pat Pawelkop
1691761083
Highly recommend. Bill Winters and his staff took time to answer my questions, and handled my case in a timely and professional manner. I almost didn't contact a lawyer over my "small" injury case because I feared it would be so difficult and stressful. But he got me the settlement that my insurance company owed me, and I would never have been able to do that on my own. And with less stress that I anticipated. I'm glad I called them.
Amysway Barton
Amysway Barton
1691599586
Always available
Certified Soul
Certified Soul
1691535470
Winters and Yonker is who you want to go to when you get in a car accident because they will take care of you and won’t let you get low balled on your settlement. I got in a car accident where my back and shoulder was injured and I was referred to a attorney named Trevor. I appreciate Trevor for handling my case and keeping me informed with all the information I needed.
Sean S
Sean S
1687270653
One of the best law firms in Tampa. My family was involved in a serious car accident. We went to that other personal injury firm with the two M's they were trying to make us settle the case quickly and they we're not listening to us with the arrogant attitude that they were the experts and we were just ignorant. We promptly fired them and then hired Winters & yonker. Our settlement was 5 times higher than what the MM wanted to settle for.I would like to thank Winters and Yonkers entire staff for a wonderful experience. They were all very knowledgeable and walked us through the whole process. We really felt like they cared, unlike the other firm.
Linda Robinson
Linda Robinson
1686789803
I’m giving Winters & Yonker a shout out. My mother fell in Winn Dixie afew months ago. Her first choice wasMorgan & Morgan; however, after theinterview with them they decided not to take the case. My perception was that it was not a big enough case for them. I knew that she deserved to be compensated for her injuries, and I had mad faith in Winters & Yonker from using them in the past. They not only took the case but settled it in record time. Thanks Winters and Yonker, and I like to send a special thank you to Christopher Smith, who was never to busy when I needed answers. I would recommend your law firm to anyone. I found you to be ethical, professional, and respectful to my family, but most of all you will fight for the little guy. Much love and respect. God bless you all and your families👏👏👏👏
Reuben Rodriques
Reuben Rodriques
1686354543
Other said it couldn't be done called your law firm and immediately you got on it impressive shocking furthermore you showed integrity did what you had to do though you didn't have to do it and I was shockingly pleased thank you you surprised me had I to choose any other law firm I would not hesitate to call you or share my experience with my friends thank you once again from me and my family amen
Hameed Owens
Hameed Owens
1684355539
PATRICK IS THE GOAT 🐐 I WAS INJURED ON A PROPERTY THAT CLAIM THEY DIDN'T COVER MY INJURY PATRICK SAID BE PATIENT & LET HIM WORK!:& HE DEFINITELY DID JUST THAT!!!: HE CHANGED MY LIFE 🐐💯
Enrique
Enrique
1684002987
Myrtle Graham
Myrtle Graham
1683896002
I was searching for a local car accident lawyer near me after I was rear-ended by someone earlier this month. I was being pushed around by the at-fault driver's insurance company and needed some legal help.I found Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers through Google Maps and decided to get a free consult. I called the Tampa office of this firm and talked to them about my options. I briefly told them of my situation and was connected to Bill shortly after. He was extremely informative and was very professional. By the end of the same day he had me meet with a private investigator and referred me to a chiropractor nearby. Great customer service, and I look forward to how well my settlement will turn out. I know I am in good hands!
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