Jacksonville Catastrophic Injury Lawyer

Catastrophic injuries can change your life immediately and in the long term. They can also change your physical abilities, hinder you from returning to work, and cause long-lasting and possibly permanent injuries. When severe injuries change your life, a Jacksonville catastrophic injury lawyer from our team can help you seek the financial compensation you need to put your life back together.

At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, we can help you pursue the at-fault party by collecting evidence that proves their negligence and liability. We can also ensure your case receives a thorough assessment and accurately document your recoverable damages. Our goal is to obtain the financial compensation you are entitled to receive via a settlement or by taking your case to trial.

Catastrophic Injuries Can Change Your Life

Accident-related injuries are considered catastrophic when they severely impact your life. Their physical impact may require months of recovery or can result in a permanent disability or impairment. 

Catastrophic personal injuries can include:

• Bone breaks
• Head injuries
• Brain damage
• Limb loss
• Organ damage
• Birth injuries
• Animal attacks
• Physical attacks

When we represent you, we’ll ensure we carefully document your injuries and their effect on you. Doing so helps us prove the damages that make up your case and the value of specific damages like pain and suffering.

Accidents That Lead to Life-Changing Injuries

Injuries that change your life can result from big and small accidents. Even an accident that seems minor can result in severe injuries. Our personal injury practice areas for clients in Jacksonville include:

• Birth injuries
• Boating accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Construction accidents
• Medical malpractice cases
• Wrongful death cases

Our legal team will ensure your case file contains proof of the accident that led to your injuries and its causes and contributing factors. We’ll compile your police, accident, and other records into a comprehensive case file. This file will also include medical records and bills demonstrating the extent and severity of your injuries.

Proving the At-Fault Party’s Financial Liability in a Catastrophic Injury Case

Proving negligence is a key factor in your pursuit of financial compensation. When we handle your catastrophic injury case, we’ll work hard to prove the at-fault party’s negligence. To hold the at-fault party liable, we must prove:

• Duty of care
• Breach of duty 
• Cause of injuries
• Financial damages

We will not tax you or your family with evidence collection. Instead, we’ll ensure you have the time you need to focus on recovering from the physical and emotional impact of a life-changing injury. While you do, we’ll build your case and ensure your case file tells the story of what happened.

We can also help you assess your recovery’s comprehensive financial impact, including the medical support you will require after your case has been resolved. Our goal is to obtain the best possible financial outcome for you and your family. 

Economic Damages You May Recover

The tangible and easily documented damages we’ll fight to recover for you may include:

• Known and anticipated medical bills
• Known and anticipated loss of wages
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Assistive medical devices
• In-home medical support
• Property damage or loss

Our case assessment team will document your damages and ensure we don’t omit or overlook anything when determining the value of your case.

Non-Economic Damages You May Recover

The intangible and more challenging-to-prove damages we fight to recover for you may include:

• Lasting impairment
• Lasting disfigurement
• Pain and suffering
• Mental distress
• Emotional trauma
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Your family may also be eligible for wrongful death compensation if a loved one’s injuries led to their passing. We will ensure we include any relevant damages in your compensation request where warranted. 

Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys Fight for Injured Clients in Jacksonville

Hiring our personal injury law firm to help you fight for financial compensation has many benefits. On your behalf, we will:

• Conduct an investigation
• Identify the liable party
• Assess the value of your case
• Obtain records and reports
• Communicate on your behalf
• Consult expert witnesses

We never stop fighting for our clients. At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, our catastrophic injury lawyers serving clients in Jacksonville can also handle the negotiation process for you. Your case is unlikely to go to court, but we will not hesitate to represent you if it does.

See Why Injury Victims Recommend Our Client-Focused Law Firm

“I had the best experience with Chalik & Chalik! Accidents are stressful enough so when you need an attorney to help you it’s great to have a team that helps make the whole process as stress-free as possible.” — Jennifer Artesani

Our law firm works hard to earn reviews like these that demonstrate our commitment to providing outstanding support to you and making a challenging recovery a little easier. 

Understand the Importance of the State’s Filing Deadlines

In Jacksonville, you generally have two years from the date of your accident to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a). Additional statutory filing deadlines include:

• Two years to file your wrongful death lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d) 
• Two years to file your medical malpractice lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(b) 
• Two years to file your nursing home abuse lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 400.0236 

Failure to comply with the statute of limitations could prevent you from filing your lawsuit and leave you with no legal avenue for compelling compensation. Certain factors of your case may result in exceptions that alter the statute of limitations. Our legal team will explore these options based on Florida Statutes § 95.051 and ensure we file your lawsuit on time if it becomes necessary.

Call Today for Your Free Catastrophic Injury Case Review

You should not carry the financial burden of recovering from a catastrophic injury caused by the negligence of another person or entity. A Jacksonville catastrophic injury lawyer from our team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can pursue financial compensation on your behalf. 

Contact one of our case review team members today to learn more about your right to recoverable damages.