Tampa Bay Personal Injury Attorneys
Personal injuries can happen at any time and in any place, often with devastating consequences. While these accidents can involve the damage and destruction of property, the real damage lies in bodily injury and how one of these tragedies impacts your emotions and future.
When you or someone you love has been hurt in the Tampa area due to the careless or reckless actions of another party, you deserve justice. The personal injury lawyers at Busciglio, Sheridan & Schoeb take special care and interest in clients involved in these cases. We understand your pain and frustration, and our goal is to help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
What is Considered a Personal Injury in Florida?
A personal injury occurs when you suffer a physical injury. According to Florida negligence laws, you have the right to recover damages if you’ve suffered a personal injury caused by someone else.
Personal injury cases in Florida are based on the concepts of negligence and strict liability. Under the theory of negligence, another party can be held liable if their actions or inaction led to the accident which resulted in your injuries and damages. Strict liability is based on a no-fault system. Some defective product cases may be subject to this type of legal principle.
Types of Personal Injury Claims We Handle
A personal injury case can arise anytime a person, business, or other entity’s action or inaction results in bodily injury to someone else. Some of the most common types of personal injury cases we handle include.
- Auto Accidents — There are hundreds of car accidents daily in Florida. Many involve serious injuries. While Florida is a “no-fault” auto insurance state, you have the right to pursue the at-fault driver for certain damages.
- Truck Accidents — Large trucks travel in and out of the Tampa area daily. When accidents happen with these vehicles, they can be severe and deadly. We represent clients in these complex and catastrophic cases.
- Bicycle Accidents — Tampa Bay’s nice weather makes it ideal for bicycling. But it also increases the risk of dangerous bicycle accidents. Our Florida bicycle accident lawyers will pursue the compensation you deserve.
- Pedestrian Accidents — Similar to bicycle accidents, people are at risk of injury and death in pedestrian accidents. Let a trusted attorney fight for justice on your behalf.
- Premises Liability — Property owners are required to keep their premises safe for visitors and guests. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall or some other accident on another’s property, we will fight for your interests.
- Wrongful Death — Some accidents are so serious that lives are lost. If another party’s negligence is responsible for the death of your loved one, our law firm can pursue a wrongful death case on your behalf.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you’ve been hurt, you have the right to pursue full and fair compensation. We will be your strongest legal advocate until your case is resolved.
Types of Damages Possible in Florida Personal Injury Cases
Clients typically want to know how much their personal injury case might be worth. The truth is that no two cases are alike, and no attorney can or should make promises about potential recovery. But, if you’ve been seriously hurt, you have the right to pursue damages from the responsible party.
Potential damages for personal injuries can cover the following:
- Medical bills
- Future medical care
- Lost income
- Loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of companionship
- Scarring and disfigurement
If gross negligence was present, punitive damages may be possible. These are rare cases, and your attorney can tell you if your case is eligible to pursue such an award.
What to Do If You’ve Suffered a Personal Injury
The first thing you’ll want to do is collect as much documentation as possible. Take photos and get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
Don’t put off seeking medical attention. It’s vital for your safety and wellbeing. You also need a medical professional to document your injuries for your case.
Finally, if you or someone you love has been injured in the Tampa Bay area, you need to hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The insurance company might sound concerned about your welfare. But the fact is they are plotting ways to minimize or defeat your claim. Time isn’t on your side.
How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Cost?
If you’re reluctant to hire a lawyer because of the potential cost, it’s a good idea to do some research. Sure, you can choose to represent yourself. But the insurance company will be sure to take advantage of that choice and offer you a quick lowball settlement or try to get you to sign forms that aren’t in your best interests.
Countless studies have shown that injured parties represented by legal counsel will end up with three times more money in their pocket than those who decide to handle their own claims. It’s unfortunate, but injured people lack the knowledge and skill to effectively fight insurance companies.
We can do that for you. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of combined experience. We understand what it takes to build a strong case on your behalf. Our attorneys are hardworking and focused on getting you the best results possible.
And the best part? You don’t pay us a dime upfront. We handle personal injury cases on contingency, meaning you don’t pay us anything unless we are successful in getting you an award.
Speak With a Qualified Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer
The experienced personal injury attorneys at Busciglio,Sheridan & Schoeb are available for a consultation to discuss the details of your situation and explain further how we can help. We understand that you are under a great deal of strain, and our goal is to ease your burden, not add to it.
Our personal injury law firm will aggressively pursue your case so that you can reclaim your life and recover maximum damages from the responsible parties. Call our Tampa office today at 813-225-2695 or contact us online to schedule your appointment.
Personal Injury Representation From An Experienced Litigation Team.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a personal injury situation, it’s important that you receive appropriate medical attention, and that you are treated fairly by the insurance company. As your attorneys, our team at Busciglio & Sheridan Law Group represent your interests when dealing with the insurance adjusters. All you’ll need to do is focus on your recovery.
A personal injury case can arise out of all types of accidents, including:
- Bike Accidents
- Premises Liability
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Auto Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
Auto Accidents
We bring 30 years of experience and our team has the resources to get you the compensation you are seeking. Our personal injury attorneys are experts when it comes to auto accident cases in Tampa. Unfortunately, these cases aren’t always cut and dry, but we’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents differ from car accidents in a variety of ways, both physically and legally speaking. The sheer size of a truck can cause severe damage, making many truck accidents extremely dangerous or downright tragic. From a legal standpoint, there are also more factors at play. Though this complicates these cases, it also means there are more avenues when it comes to securing personal injury compensation.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents in Tampa can be so dangerous because the motorcyclist does not have the added protection of a steel frame airbags for other safety features that you would find in a car. To make matters worse, insurance companies tend to stereotype bikers as being more reckless due to the higher risk involved. Unfortunately, even the motorcyclist that obey traffic laws and drive carefully and still be involved in a serious accident.
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