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Are you suffering from a catastrophic injury in Tampa, Florida? Did another party’s actions cause it? You may be entitled to hold them accountable for your medical bills, lost income, and emotional distress by filing a personal injury claim. 

Unfortunately, getting the compensation you need won’t be easy. The at-fault party and their insurance company will question you every step of the way and try to minimize your damages. That’s why you need an experienced legal advocate in your corner fighting for you. 

The aggressive Tampa catastrophic injury lawyers at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers are here to help you seek every penny you deserve to cover your losses. We’ll use our 119 years of combined experience to go to battle for you and ensure you’re treated fairly throughout the process. We’ll help you go through your injury case, we handle medical malpractice cases, Tampa taxi accident injuries, train accident cases, workplace injuries in Tampa, construction accidents, and more.

Call us or contact our law firm online to schedule a free consultation. We’re here to listen to what happened to you, provide honest legal advice, and explain your options for moving forward.  

How Can Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers Help You With a Catastrophic Injury Claim in Tampa, FL? 

How Can Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers Help You With a Catastrophic Injury Claim in Tampa, FL? 

Catastrophic injuries can cost hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars. You may face long-term rehabilitative treatment, require in-home nursing care, and be unable to work for months or years. 

You deserve an experienced attorney working for you to recover compensation for medical expenses, future losses, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help. 

If you hire our Tampa personal injury attorneys to represent you in your catastrophic injury claim, we’ll: 

  • Look into how your catastrophic injury occurred and who is liable for causing it 
  • Gather evidence proving each element of your claim
  • Consult your healthcare providers and leading experts to value the full extent of your damages, including future medical needs and lost earning capacity
  • Communicate with insurance adjusters and at-fault parties on your behalf so that you can focus on your recovery 
  • Argue your case before a Hillsborough County jury if we fail to agree to a fair out-of-court settlement 

Most personal injury cases settle outside of the courtroom, but our trial attorneys in Tampa, FL will be ready to litigate for you at trial if necessary. Contact our law office today for a free initial consultation to see how we can help you financially recover after a catastrophic injury.

What Is a Catastrophic Injury? 

What Is a Catastrophic Injury? 

A catastrophic injury is any severe temporary or permanent physical impairment you sustain that is life-altering. It may affect your physical abilities or impair your cognitive functions temporarily or for the rest of your life. You may have a diminished quality of life and be unable to engage in activities you once enjoyed. 

Catastrophic injuries may include: 

  • Paralysis, including quadriplegia and paraplegia 
  • Spinal cord damage 
  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
  • Internal organ damage 
  • Amputations 
  • Severe burns 
  • Hearing loss 
  • Blindness 
  • Multiple broken bones 
  • Any other permanent impairments or disabilities 

These injuries typically require extensive medical care that costs accident victims significant amounts of money. Victims may recover fully after some time or never completely heal from their injuries. 

What Causes Catastrophic Injuries? 

What Causes Catastrophic Injuries? 

Any type of accident or personal injury incident can lead to a catastrophic injury, including: 

While many of these accidents – including collisions and slips and falls – are common, sustaining a catastrophic injury due to them is not. Don’t attempt to take on your personal injury claim alone if you’re dealing with a severe injury. You may watch much-needed compensation disappear if you go against insurance companies alone. 

Call our Tampa catastrophic injury attorneys for help with your claim. 

What Compensation Can I Seek for a Catastrophic Injury in Tampa, FL? 

What Compensation Can I Seek for a Catastrophic Injury in Tampa, FL? 

You’re looking at significant financial and emotional harm if you sustain a catastrophic injury.

People suffering from catastrophic injuries after an accident in Tampa can seek economic damages for their financial losses and non-economic damages for their personal, difficult-to-value losses. 

Economic damages cover the following: 

  • Past medical expenses 
  • Future medical costs, including ongoing rehabilitation, physical therapy, surgeries, and more 
  • Lost wages
  • Diminished earning potential 
  • Out-of-pocket expenses, including travel costs, in-home nursing care, and more 

Non-economic damages cover things like: 

  • Pain and suffering
  • Mental anguish
  • Emotional distress
  • Diminished enjoyment of life 
  • Loss of companionship
  • Permanent disability or impairment 
  • Scarring or disfigurement 
  • Inconvenience 

Punitive damages might be available in your Tampa catastrophic injury case if the defendant’s conduct was intentional or grossly negligent. Punitive damages aren’t compensatory; they’re awarded to penalize people for bad conduct. 

How Much Is My Tampa Catastrophic Injury Case Worth? 

How Much Is My Tampa Catastrophic Injury Case Worth? 

Catastrophic injury cases tend to be worth more than a typical personal injury claim. Why? Because the more severe your injury, the more losses you typically incur. Depending on your injury, you could be looking at hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars worth of medical expenses and treatment costs. 

For example, the lifetime cost of caring for someone with a brain injury is estimated to be between $85,000 and $3 million. The lifetime cost of living with a spinal cord injury is up to $5 million, depending on your age and injury.

Therefore, the following factors are relevant when calculating the value of your Tampa catastrophic injury case: 

  • The type of catastrophic injury you sustained
  • The severity of the catastrophic injury 
  • How the injury will impact your quality of life and ability to earn a living 
  • Whether your injury is permanent 
  • Your age when you sustained the injury 
  • The level of pain, suffering, and emotional trauma you’ve endured 
  • The level of support you gave your family before and after the accident 
  • Whether you share fault for causing the catastrophic injury 
  • The parties involved in your case 

We’ll evaluate every factor in your claim to ensure we accurately calculate the value of your losses. We want to ensure that you receive an amount that reflects the full extent of your economic and non-economic damages. 

What If I’m Partially At Fault for Causing My Catastrophic Injury in Tampa? 

What If I’m Partially At Fault for Causing My Catastrophic Injury in Tampa? 

First off, it’s important never to admit fault after an accident. You cannot be sure if you are to blame until a thorough investigation has been conducted. Additionally, multiple parties may share responsibility.

If you do share fault, don’t panic. Florida is a modified comparative negligence state, meaning accident victims can still recover compensation unless they are mostly at fault for their injury.

However, your percentage of fault will affect how much you can take home. For example, if you’re assigned 40% of the blame for your accident, you can only recover 60% of your awarded damages. But if your 51% or more at fault (mostly at fault), you will not be able to recover compensation.

How Do I Prove My Catastrophic Injury Case? 

How Do I Prove My Catastrophic Injury Case? 

A catastrophic injury case can be challenging to prove due to the significant damages involved. Most of these injuries are caused by the negligent actions of another party – meaning they are typically avoidable if someone is using reasonable care.

To prove negligence in a catastrophic injury case, the plaintiff must demonstrate the following elements by a preponderance of the evidence

  • The defendant owed them a duty of care
  • The defendant breached their duty of care by failing to act as a reasonable person would under similar circumstances; 
  • The defendant’s breach directly and proximately caused the plaintiff harm; and 
  • The plaintiff sustained damages as a result.

To prove each element of negligence, the plaintiff must collect evidence, which may include: 

  • Videos and photographs of the accident scene and injuries 
  • Accident or police reports
  • Medical records and physician’s statements 
  • Eyewitness statements 
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Physical evidence from the accident 
  • Employment records proving lost wages
  • Statements from family, friends, and others regarding how the catastrophic injury has impacted the plaintiff’s everyday life 

Our catastrophic injury lawyers in Tampa will help you gather evidence proving the defendant’s liability for your damages. 

How Long Do I Have To File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in Florida? 

How Long Do I Have To File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit in Florida? 

The statute of limitations provides a deadline for filing lawsuits. Florida law typically gives victims of catastrophic injuries two years after their accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. You may have more time depending on when the catastrophic injury occurred.

If your loved one succumbed to a catastrophic injury, you’ll also have just two years from their date of death to file a wrongful death claim.

This may seem like a lot of time to some, but it’s not – especially if you’re dealing with ongoing rehabilitative care, surgeries, and medical treatment. Additionally, evidence fades over time. Witnesses forget details, and crucial evidence gets lost. 

Preserve your legal rights to compensation from the at-fault party by contacting our Tampa personal injury attorneys as soon as possible. 

Contact Our Tampa Catastrophic Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation 

Contact Our Tampa Catastrophic Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation 

Did a negligent party cause you to sustain a catastrophic injury in Tampa, FL? Are you struggling with medical expenses, lost wages, and out-of-pocket costs? You don’t have to take on these financial struggles alone. 

Our Tampa catastrophic injury lawyers at Winters & Yonker Personal Injury Lawyers are here to hold the at-fault party responsible and fight for the compensation you need. You shouldn’t be worried about a legal battle while you’re dealing with a debilitating injury. Ensure that your personal injury claim is in good hands by getting us on your side. 

Contact us to schedule a free case evaluation. We can help you understand your options for compensation and take the financial stress away. Learn more by calling our law firm today.

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Anthony David
Anthony David
1695918895
Winters & Yonker are an extremely knowledgeable car accident attorneys in Tampa. Marc represented me injured in a car crash when I was coming off I-4. He is clearly the best in the field! The entire team at his firm is AMAZING!!!They helped through my whole process always keeping me up to date. They referenced me to the best doctors to assist in my recovery. I always felt comfortable with every part of it specially now in the pandemic time. The stuff is very friendly and always available for you. I specifically like to thank PRE-LITIGATION department. They were passionate, dedicated and professional. Marc worked very hard on my case and did fantastic job!!! I am very pleased with the outcome of my case. The results are outstanding. I highly recommend Marc and his entire Firm. You guys are AWESOME! Thank You to everyone at this firm!
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
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