Spinal Cord Injury Claims in Florida

Spinal cord injuries are among the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer, often causing partial or total paralysis and a lifetime of medical care. Florida law allows victims to pursue full compensation from the party whose negligence caused the injury.

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Why spinal cord injury cases are different

These cases involve enormous future costs — surgery, rehabilitation, home and vehicle modifications, and often lifelong attendant care. Because the damages are so large, insurance companies fight harder and longer on spinal cord injury claims than on almost any other type of case.

Common causes

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Falls from height
• Diving and boating accidents
• Workplace and construction accidents

What compensation can cover

A full claim accounts for past and future medical costs, home and vehicle modifications, lost earning capacity over a lifetime, attendant care costs, and pain and suffering. A life care planner is often brought in to project the true lifetime cost of the injury.

Why timing matters

Florida's statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of the accident for injuries occurring on or after March 24, 2023. Evidence about how the injury happened — vehicle data, surveillance video, witness accounts — can disappear within days if no one moves to preserve it.

How the firm helps

The firm coordinates with medical experts and life care planners, identifies every liable party and insurance policy, and builds the case around the full lifetime value of the injury — not just the bills that have already come in.