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The Trauma Attorney ™
Putting your well-being and recovery first through any trauma
If someone else caused your traumatic injury in Orlando, you deserve a legal team that treats you like a person, not a case number. We handle the legal process so you can focus on healing and getting your life back.
Snedaker Law has recovered millions for trauma victims across Central Florida. We listen, we care, and we fight for what’s right. Free consultation. No fees unless we win together.
Do I Have a Trauma Case?
In Florida, if someone’s negligence caused serious harm with real costs, you likely have a claim worth pursuing.
You may have a case if:
- Someone else caused the injury — car crash, unsafe property, inadequate security, or a preventable medical error
- You have significant damages — ER visits, surgery, ongoing treatment, lost wages, or permanent limitations
- There’s evidence to support your account — medical records, photos, witnesses, or incident reports
Common concerns that don’t kill your case:
- Waiting to seek treatment
- No police report filed
- You might share partial fault
These factors can complicate things, but they don’t automatically disqualify you, especially if you act quickly. Florida’s statute of limitations is shorter than most people realize.
Not sure if your situation qualifies? Call for a free consultation. We’ll tell you straight whether you have a case and what happens next.
Types of Traumatic Injuries We Handle
Trauma doesn’t always show up on an X-ray, and insurance companies know that. We handle cases where the full impact takes time to understand:
- Brain injuries — Concussions, TBI, cognitive changes that affect your work and relationships
- Spinal cord and nerve damage — Disc herniations, radiculopathy, permanent mobility limitations
- Severe orthopedic trauma — Fractures requiring surgery, hardware, or multiple procedures
- Internal injuries — Organ damage, internal bleeding, complications requiring extended hospitalization
- Disfigurement and scarring — Permanent changes to appearance from burns, lacerations, or crush injuries
- Psychological trauma — PTSD, anxiety, depression stemming from a life-threatening event
If your injury requires ongoing treatment, limits your ability to work, or has changed your quality of life, we want to hear about it.
Common Causes of Traumatic Injuries
Most serious injuries we see didn’t have to happen. They’re the result of negligence someone could have prevented:
Vehicle collisions — Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian crashes caused by distracted, impaired, or reckless drivers
Premises liability — Slip and falls, inadequate lighting, structural failures, or dangerous conditions on commercial or residential property
Negligent security — Assaults or attacks in parking lots, apartment complexes, or businesses that failed to provide reasonable protection
Workplace incidents — Construction accidents, equipment failures, or unsafe conditions (we can evaluate third-party liability even if workers’ comp applies)
Medical negligence — Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, or delayed treatment that causes permanent harm
Acting fast matters. Evidence disappears. Witnesses forget. Insurance companies start building their defense immediately. If your injury happened in Orlando or anywhere in Central Florida, contact us now so we can lock down what matters before it’s gone.
How We Handle Your Trauma Case
Insurance companies move fast after serious injuries, often before you understand the full extent of what you’re facing. Our job is to protect your long-term interests while you focus on recovery.
Here’s what happens:
1. Case Review (Free)
We listen to what happened, evaluate liability, and tell you honestly whether you have a strong case. If we take it on, we explain exactly what to expect.
2. Build the Evidence
We collect medical records, imaging, accident reports, witness statements, and employment documentation. If the insurer is already pressuring you, we take over all communication immediately.
3. Prove the Full Damage
This isn’t just about your current bills. We document lost wages, diminished earning capacity, ongoing treatment needs, and how the injury has actually changed your life. When necessary, we bring in medical experts and economists to make the long-term costs undeniable.
4. Negotiate Hard—or Litigate
We submit a demand backed by evidence and push for a fair settlement. If the insurance company won’t be reasonable, we file suit and prepare for trial. Most cases settle before trial, but insurers take you seriously when they know you’re ready to go the distance.
You don’t pay unless we win. That’s how confident we are in the cases we accept.
What Compensation Can Include
What’s a trauma case worth in Florida?
Minor injuries: $15,000–$50,000+. Serious fractures with surgery: $100,000–$500,000+. Brain injuries, spinal damage, permanent disability, or death: $1 million+. Severity and lasting impact drive the value.
Compensation in trauma cases may include:
- Medical expenses (ER, surgery, hospital stays, specialist care, follow-ups)
- Future medical care (rehab, therapy, injections, assistive devices, future procedures)
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity (wages lost now and income you can’t earn later)
- Pain and suffering (physical pain, emotional distress, lost quality of life)
- Disability-related costs (home modifications, caregiver support, long-term needs)
- Wrongful death damages (funeral costs, lost financial support, loss of companionship)
Recent Case Settlements
$2,500,000
Recovery for a Wrongful Death claim in Orange County, FL
$2,200,000
Recovery for a Wrongful Death claim in Marion County, FL
$667,500
Recovery for a Car Accident fractured ankle with surgery in Orange County, FL
$635,000
Recovery for a Car Accident TBI claim in Volusia County, FL
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
Florida Trauma Deadlines
Deadlines matter, and they’re not always intuitive.
- For most negligence-based injury claims in Florida, the statute of limitations is two years.
- Florida’s tort reform (HB 837) took effect March 24, 2023. Timing rules can be fact-specific depending on when the injury occurred and when suit is filed.
Trauma cases involve time-sensitive evidence: video footage, witnesses, scene conditions. The practical advice is simple: talk to a lawyer as soon as you can.
What to Do After a Traumatic Injury
- Get medical care immediately and follow up consistently (gaps in treatment get used against you)
- Document everything day-to-day (pain levels, sleep issues, panic attacks, what you can’t do anymore)
- Don’t give a recorded statement to any insurance company before talking to a lawyer
- Preserve evidence (take photos, save receipts, get witness names, request incident reports)
- Talk to a trauma attorney early so the claim is built correctly from day one
FAQs
How much is my trauma case worth?
It depends on medical costs, long-term impact, fault, and available insurance. Minor injuries might settle for $15,000–$50,000. Serious fractures with surgery often fall in the $100,000–$500,000 range. Brain injuries, spinal damage, or permanent disability can exceed $1 million. There’s no formula, but severity and lasting impact drive the value.
What if I’m partly at fault?
Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you’re 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages (reduced by your percentage of fault). If you’re 51% or more at fault, you can’t recover anything. Recent tort reform changed how this works, so talk to a lawyer quickly to understand how fault may affect your case.
Do I have to go to court?
Most cases settle without trial. But trauma cases only settle well when they’re prepared like they’re going to trial. Insurers take you seriously when they know you’re ready to fight.
How do I know if my injury is “serious enough” for a trauma case?
If you needed ER care, imaging, surgery, ongoing treatment, or if your injury affects your ability to work or live normally, it’s worth a consultation. The threshold isn’t as high as people think.
Why clients choose Snedaker Law
We know how insurance companies think. Shannon Snedaker spent years defending major insurers before switching sides to fight for injury victims. That inside knowledge means we anticipate their tactics and build stronger cases from day one.
We handle the complex cases other firms refer out. Brain injuries, spinal trauma, and catastrophic accidents require attorneys who understand both the medicine and the law. We’ve handled these cases throughout Florida—not just consulted on them.
We measure impact, not just invoices. Your claim isn’t a spreadsheet. It’s lost time with your family, career setbacks, and life permanently altered. We build cases around the full scope of what you’ve lost—and what you’ll continue to face.
You work directly with trial attorneys. Board-certified trial lawyer Benjamin Jones has tried over 100 jury cases. When your case needs to go to trial, we don’t outsource it or settle for less than you deserve.
No Fees Unless We Win Together
We work on contingency. That means you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
If you’ve been seriously injured in Orlando or Central Florida, don’t wait to see if you have a case. Call Snedaker Law for a free consultation. We’ll tell you honestly whether your claim is worth pursuing and what happens next.
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