Catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, amputations, severe burns, and permanent disability, can follow a single moment on Boca Raton's busy roads or at a local worksite. The lifetime costs of these injuries often reach into the millions, and building the right legal case from the start is essential.

Why Gold & Gold in Boca Raton

From our Glades Road office, David H. Gold and Keith A. Pierro connect clients with top Palm Beach County rehabilitation specialists, life-care planners, and economists who quantify long-term losses. We have secured significant results for catastrophically injured clients in the 15th Judicial Circuit and are familiar with the venues, judges, and procedural rules that shape these high-value cases.

Boca Raton courts, deadlines & Florida rules

Catastrophic injury claims grounded in negligence must be filed within two years under Florida's post-HB 837 statute of limitations. Cases are venued in the 15th Judicial Circuit at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in West Palm Beach or, for certain matters, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach. Florida's 51% modified comparative fault bar means defendants will aggressively argue shared fault, making thorough early investigation critical.

Common catastrophic injury cases we see in Boca Raton

  • Spinal cord injuries from high-speed collisions on I-95 and Florida's Turnpike
  • Traumatic amputations at Palm Beach County construction sites
  • Severe burn injuries from industrial accidents in the Boca Raton area
  • Permanent paralysis following diving accidents at local pools and the Boca Raton waterfront
  • Crush injuries from commercial trucking incidents on Glades Road
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How are future medical costs calculated for a Boca Raton catastrophic injury claim?
We work with life-care planners and medical economists who project the cost of surgeries, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, home modifications, and long-term care specific to your diagnosis. These projections anchor the damages demand and, if necessary, trial presentation.
Can my family members recover compensation for a catastrophic injury that changed our lives?
Under Florida law, a spouse may have a loss-of-consortium claim and dependent family members may have related claims depending on the circumstances. We evaluate all potential claimants when we take on a catastrophic case.
Does the two-year deadline apply even if I am still in rehabilitation?
Yes, with very limited exceptions. Being in ongoing treatment does not pause the statute of limitations. Contact our Boca Raton office as soon as possible so we can file a protective claim while you focus on recovery.