When a Catastrophic Injury Changes Everything, We Help You Reclaim Your Future with Dignity

After a life-changing accident, you deserve more than to be treated like a case number. At Mowrey Law Firm, you work directly with the attorney handling your case from day one, someone who knows your story, explains your options, and fights for your recovery with personal, experienced, and unwavering advocacy.

How It Works
Free Consultation

Our team begins by listening to your story and understanding how your catastrophic injury occurred. An experienced injury attorney reviews your case and explains your rights under Florida law.

We Take Action

If you move forward, your lawyer for catastrophic injuries handles every step, from evidence collection and expert witness coordination to insurance negotiations and litigation, while keeping you informed at every stage.

You Recover — We Fight

While you focus on healing, our firm fights for full compensation so you can rebuild your life with financial stability and peace of mind.

Ways We Can Help
Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Helping clients recover after severe head trauma caused by crashes, falls, or workplace accidents.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Fighting to secure lifelong medical care and compensation for paralysis or nerve damage.

Severe Burn & Explosion Injuries

Pursuing justice for victims of fires, electrical burns, and explosions caused by negligence.

Amputation & Limb Loss

Advocating for clients who’ve suffered permanent disability or limb loss.

Multiple Fractures & Organ Damage

Representing victims living with chronic pain and long-term impairment.

Wrongful Death Claims

Standing beside families facing unimaginable loss due to another’s negligence.

What Every Catastrophic Injury
 Case Needs
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Proven Injury or Loss
Catastrophic injuries require detailed documentation, expert evaluation, and medical evidence to establish lifelong impact.
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Fault or Negligence
We identify who’s responsible, whether a negligent driver, employer, manufacturer, or property owner.
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Adequate Coverage
Our catastrophic injury lawyers uncover every source of insurance and financial recovery.
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What’s a Catastrophic Injury Case Worth?

Medical treatment, rehabilitation, and assistive care
Lost income and future earning potential
Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma
Long-term or permanent disability
Home modification and life care costs
Punitive damages in cases of gross negligence
8 Steps To Take After a Catastrophic Injury

Proven Results. Trusted Representation.

From investigation to negotiation and trial, our team handles every legal detail with precision and care.

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Common Types of
Catastrophic Injuries
Common Causes of
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FAQ

What qualifies as a catastrophic injury?

A catastrophic injury is a severe, life-altering injury, such as paralysis, brain damage, or amputation, that permanently affects your health and independence.

Our attorneys review your medical records, determine fault, and evaluate your long-term needs before filing a claim.

We fight to recover lost wages, future income, and compensation for job retraining or home modifications.

There are no upfront costs. Our firm works on a contingency basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win.

Yes. A St. Augustine catastrophic injury lawyer understands the local courts, experts, and hospitals/medical providers, making them the best equipped to handle your case.

We have dedicated attorneys experienced in traumatic brain and spinal cord injury claims requiring long-term care.

Yes, Florida’s comparative fault law allows you to recover based on your degree of fault.

Most cases settle outside of court, but we prepare every case as if it will go before a jury to ensure the best outcome.

Meet Our Catastrophic Injury Attorneys

During one of life’s most difficult moments, our catastrophic injury attorneys stand beside your family with compassion and resolve.

It costs nothing to start. No upfront fees; we work on contingency.

The Support You Need After Any Accident

Based in St. Augustine, we proudly represent catastrophic injury clients throughout Florida. Our deep roots in Northeast Florida give us unique insight into the region, from knowing local hospitals and rehabilitation centers to understanding how area courts handle major injury claims.

We collaborate with medical specialists, life care planners, and expert witnesses to build strong, evidence-based cases for every client. Whether your catastrophic injury occurred in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, or anywhere across the state, you benefit from our combination of local relationships and statewide experience.

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Daniel A Mowrey, Esq.
With over 25 years of legal experience, Dan started Mowrey Law to carry out his practice and passion for helping others. His dedication to helping others achieve and obtain justice is the inspiration for the firm’s focus on personal injury, criminal defense and civil litigation.

 

The firm’s approach is straightforward, consistent and down-to-earth. Whether visiting the location of an incident or being readily available to his clients, Mr. Mowrey is committed to covering all aspects of your matter to ensure every detail of your case is handled. Through hard work and a strong work ethic, Dan and his team are devoted to fight and get the results his clients rightfully deserve. Active in the St. Augustine business and philanthropic arenas, Dan is committed to giving back to the community that he and his family have called home for over twenty years.

 

Prior to starting Mowrey Law Firm, Mr. Mowrey attended Florida State University on a full scholarship to play football for the Seminoles. After graduation from FSU, Dan worked for two years at a national trucking company before attending and completing law school. His legal career began in 2000 when the Office of the State Attorney in the Seventh Circuit hired Dan as a prosecutor. After four years at the State Attorney’s Office, private practice called concentrating on guiding and advising individuals and small business through complex legal matters. In 2008 Dan became a founding partner in Mowrey, Shoemaker Beardsley, (“MSB”), a firm regarded by many in the area as one of St. Johns County’s most prestigious law firms. While at MSB, Mr. Mowrey primarily focused his practice on personal injury, criminal defense and complex civil matters. Combining his early years with the State Attorney’s Office with his many years of private practice, Dan has gleaned substantial trial experience, having tried over 50 jury and over 150 non-jury trials.
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Rebecca Emert, Esq.
Rebecca is a seasoned trial lawyer equipped with the knowledge and skills required to successfully advocate for her clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Whether it’s criminal defense, personal injury, or civil litigation, her legal background has given her the ability to handle complex cases and to help her clients navigate the judicial system.

Rebecca served as an Assistant State Attorney for over 10 years. As a prosecutor, she was assigned to the Career Criminal and Sex Crimes Unit where she handled many violent and sexually motivated offenses. Rebecca tried over 50 jury trials during that time, and was professionally recognized for her successful trial work by being awarded the Trial Top Gun Award by the State Attorney’s Office of the 7th Judicial Circuit.

Prior to starting her legal career, Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree with honors from University of Florida in 2008. She earned her Juris Doctorate with honors from Florida State College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011. Rebecca is deeply rooted in St. Augustine and takes pride in serving the community that she was raised in and that her family has called home for over 5 generations.

Rebecca draws from her extensive experience to relentlessly pursue justice for all of her clients. Her straightforward and down-to-earth approach makes clients feel confident in choosing Mowrey Law Firm to help them through difficult times. Call our office today for a free consultation and to learn how we can provide the aggressive advocacy your case needs.
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Jeremiah Mulligan, Esq.

Jeremiah Mulligan is a seasoned attorney and North Florida native with over two decades of legal experience. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Flagler College in St. Augustine in 1998 and subsequently graduated with honors from the University of Miami School of Law. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005, Jeremiah began his legal career at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, where he discovered his passion for trial advocacy.

Upon returning to St. Augustine, Jeremiah transitioned into private practice, concentrating on Civil Litigation and Property Rights. His extensive litigation experience includes real estate disputes, construction defect claims, first-party insurance matters (both plaintiff and defense), failure to disclose cases, and business litigation. In addition to his legal practice, Jeremiah served for over three years as an adjunct professor in Flagler College’s Pre-Law Program, mentoring aspiring legal professionals.

Before joining Mowrey Law Firm, Jeremiah held the position of in-house counsel and Director of Business Operations for an international automation company with offices in the United States and Japan. Since re-entering private practice, he has become a key member of Mowrey Law Firm, leading the firm’s Litigation division. He is known for his dedication to client advocacy and his commitment to seeing cases through trial.

Jeremiah resides near the beach in St. Augustine with his family. A strong advocate for community involvement, he has served on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Ancient City Soccer Club and the St. Augustine Society. Outside of his legal work, he enjoys coaching youth football and soccer and traveling to support his children in their competitive sports endeavors.

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