Car accident lawyer in Tampa, for people hurt in a crash.
If you were hurt in a car crash in Tampa, Hillsborough or Pinellas, talk to [Attorney name] at [Firm name] about what happened, what Florida law says, and what your options are.
Why talk to a car accident lawyer
Why talk to a car accident lawyer in Tampa before you talk to the insurer.
After a crash, the other driver’s insurance company may call you quickly and ask for a recorded statement. What you say can be used to decide how much of the crash was your fault, and in Florida that matters. Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found 50 percent or less at fault, any damages can be reduced by your share of the fault. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you generally cannot recover damages from the other side.
Florida law also changed in 2023. For most negligence claims from crashes since March 24, 2023, the deadline to file is generally two years. A car accident lawyer can tell you which deadlines apply to you and what to do first.
Florida drivers carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. To use your PIP benefits, you generally need to get medical treatment within 14 days of the crash. If you have not seen a doctor yet, do that first.
Before and after
Before and after you talk to a car accident lawyer in Tampa
Before: dealing with it alone
- Calls from the other driver’s insurer asking for a statement
- Medical bills arriving and not sure what PIP covers
- Not sure what the deadlines are
- Not sure whether an offer is reasonable
After: a lawyer handling the claim
- Insurers talk to your lawyer, not to you
- Medical records and bills gathered in one place
- Florida deadlines tracked for you
- Advice on any offer before you decide
Car accident cases
What a car accident lawyer in Tampa can help with.
Case types to confirm with the attorney
Rear-end crashes
Hit from behind in traffic, at a light or on the interstate.
Intersection crashes
T-bone and left-turn crashes where someone ran a light or did not yield.
Uninsured drivers
When the driver who hit you has no insurance, or not enough to cover your injuries.
Rideshare crashes
Hurt as a passenger or another driver in a crash involving an Uber or Lyft.
Hit-and-run
When the other driver left the scene and you need to know your options.
Pedestrians and cyclists
Hit by a car while walking or riding a bike in Tampa or nearby.
How it works
Working with a car accident lawyer in Tampa, in three steps.
- Step
Tell us what happened
Call or fill in the form. Free consultation, to confirm
- Step
Talk it through
A lawyer looks at the crash, your injuries and the insurance, and explains your options and the deadlines.
- Step
Decide what to do
If you go ahead, the firm deals with the insurers and keeps you updated. If not, you leave knowing where you stand.
Areas
A car accident lawyer for Tampa, Hillsborough and Pinellas.
For people hurt in crashes across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Assumed area, to confirm
Questions
Car accident lawyer in Tampa: common questions.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Florida?
For most negligence claims from crashes since March 24, 2023, Florida’s deadline to file is generally two years from the date of the crash. Some claims, such as claims against a government agency, have different rules. Ask a lawyer which deadline applies to you.
Do I have to see a doctor within 14 days?
To use your PIP benefits in Florida, you generally need medical treatment within 14 days of the crash.
What if I was partly at fault?
Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found 50 percent or less at fault, any damages can be reduced by your share of the fault. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you generally cannot recover damages from the other side.
Should I talk to the other driver’s insurance company?
You do not have to give them a recorded statement. Many people speak to a lawyer first.
What does a consultation cost?
Consultation and fee details, to confirm with the firm
Request a consultation
Talk to a car accident lawyer in Tampa about your crash.
Tell us briefly what happened. [Attorney name] or someone from the firm will contact you. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.
[Office address], Tampa, FL
- Free consultation
- Tampa, Hillsborough and Pinellas
- Car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes