TAMPA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS

Did you suffer injuries in an accident in Tampa? A catastrophic accident can have life altering consequences, including expensive medical bills, lost wages due to the inability to work, and long-term pain or suffering. A Tampa personal injury lawyer from Paul Trial Group can help you pursue compensation from those at fault for your injuries and losses.

Our attorneys have dedicated their careers to fighting injustice and helping clients move forward with their lives. We have a proven track record of success in some of the most complex personal injury cases.

If you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by someone else, you deserve to seek financial relief and accountability from those at fault. Contact Paul Trial Group today for a free initial case review and learn how our firm will fight to obtain compensation and justice for you.

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How to Tell if You Have a Personal Injury Claim

You may have a personal injury claim if you’ve gotten hurt in an accident or incident due to someone else’s actions or omissions and you have suffered financial or personal loss because of your injuries. After an accident or incident that injured you, talk to a personal injury lawyer in Tampa about your injuries. An attorney can advise you whether you may have a viable personal injury claim.

What Must Be Proven in a Personal Injury Claim?

Successfully recovering compensation in a personal injury claim requires proving that someone injured you willfully, recklessly, or negligently. Willful injury means that another party intended their actions to cause you injury. Recklessness occurs when a party knowingly disregards a substantial risk that their actions or omissions will injure others.

Most personal injury claims arise from negligence. To prove that another party was negligent and consequently responsible for your injuries, you’ll need to show that they acted carelessly given the circumstances, causing an accident that led to your injuries.

Negligence involves two forms of causation – direct and proximate causation. You can prove direct causation by showing that your injuries would not have occurred but for the other party’s actions or omissions. Proving proximate causation requires showing that the other party’s actions represent the most direct cause of your injuries and that no other superseding or intervening causes bear a greater responsibility for causing your injuries.

Finally, recovering compensation in a negligence claim requires proving that you have suffered financial or personal loss for which the negligent party can compensate you.

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Paul Trial Group was there when my family needed them most. They are simply a wonderful law firm that actually cares about you and your situation. I am so thankful that their team was both knowledgeable and personable when it came to discussing the options with us and proceeding with our case. If you want a team that will be there every step of the way and fight to give you the best outcome, Paul Trial Group is the law firm for you. I can’t thank them enough for helping me through the worst time of my life and I definitely will never forget the closure they gave me.

– Kristen W.

Mr. Murphy provided excellent service. With his assistance, I finally got the closure I needed for an otherwise emotionally stressful event. I highly recommend this firm and Mr. Murphy.

– D. (Former client)

I have personally co-counseled with Olivia Kronenberg on several cases and on each of those cases her professionalism, strategy, and follow through were out of this world. I could not ask for a better attorney to work on a case with. Additionally, the passion she exhibits for her clients, their cases, and justice is unmatched. She is an absolute blessing to the legal field.

I would like to say that I am extremely greatful to the malpractice law firm and my attorneys that represented me in this case Mr. Scott Murphy and Scott Mcmillen. This was the most difficult time in my life and the law firm made it to where I felt like someone really was listening to me and cared about my situation . From the beginning to end they stood by my side . The office staff was phenomenal very sweet and friendly. Anytime I had a question and asked it was addressed . I would definitely recommend this firm and the attorneys Scott Murphy and Scott Mcmillen. If you need a medical malpractice lawyer this is the law firm to call.

I really appreciated all the assistance lawyer Olivia Kronenberg gave to me. She was professional and so very kind during the most difficult time of my life. When explaining details to me, she was always patient and then answered all my questions. I was blessed to have Olivia’s help and I’m very thankful I was referred to her.

I met Olivia Kronenberg and David Paul after being referred by another attorney. Being Canadian and needing to find a lawyer in Orlando to represent us was not easy but we had the good fortune to have these people on our side. Olivia guided us through every aspect of the process with patience, kindness, understanding and a tenacity to fight for justice. Even after our case settled, Olivia has been there to help me handle the Canadian system when need be. She was and always will be a very special lady in the eyes of our entire family. We will be forever grateful to Olivia and the firm and would not hesitate if we needed help in the future!

Highly professional firm. Anna was very helpful, returned calls and emails quickly and answered all of my questions patiently and thoroughly. Would definitely recommend.

Mr. Scott Murphy and his legal assistant Leslie Glenn were instrumental in resolving my Medical Malpractice suit. They were thorough and professional in guiding me through this very difficult time in my life. I would recommend them to anyone who finds themself facing a Medical tragedy.

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Common Personal Injury Cases in Tampa

Among the more frequent personal injury cases our attorneys see in Tampa include the following:

Car accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Defective product/product liability accidents
Workplace accidents

Slip and fall/premises liability accidents
Medical malpractice/birth injuries
Catastrophic injuries
Wrongful death

Typical Injuries in Personal Injury Accidents

Our firm works hard to help clients recover from catastrophic, life-altering injuries, including:

Severe lacerations and burns
Broken bones
Torn ligaments, tendons, and muscles
Whiplash
Nerve damage
Puncture wounds

Internal injuries and bleeding
Neck and back injuries, including herniated spinal discs or spinal cord injury/paralysis
Traumatic brain injuries
Amputation
Dismemberment or disfigurement

Our Case Results

$2.25

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Wrongful Death

$3

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Birth Injury

$4.75

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Medical Malpractice

$10

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Medical Malpractice

$12

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Birth Injury

$15

million

Medical Malpractice

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Damages You Could Recover in a Tampa Personal Injury Case

In a personal injury case, you may have the right to seek compensation for losses you suffer due to your injuries. Examples of financial relief available in a personal injury claim include:

Reimbursement of your medical treatment and rehabilitation expenses

Compensation for costs of long-term care or support for permanent disabilities that result from your injuries

Reimbursement of lost wages/income from missed work or due to a reduction in earnings because of injuries

Compensation for future earning capacity and lost job benefits if you develop a disability that prevents you from working

Compensation for physical pain and emotional distress, including due to lost quality or enjoyment of life caused by disabilities or disfigurement

Could You Recover Compensation if You’re Partly to Blame for the Accident?

Even if you share some blame for the accident that injured you, you may still have the right to pursue compensation for the losses you suffer. Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system, under which an accident victim can seek compensation if their share of fault for the accident doesn’t exceed that of the other party or parties. However, an accident victim is barred from seeking compensation if they are more than 50 percent to blame for their injuries.

Under the comparative negligence system, any fault you share for your injuries may affect the award you receive. A judge or jury could reduce your compensation according to your percentage of fault. For instance, if you suffer $100,000 losses, but a judge or jury finds you 20 percent at fault, you could only be awarded $80,000 in compensation.

How Long Does a Common Personal Injury Case Last?

Personal injury cases can last anywhere from a few months to a few years. Although we cannot predict precisely how long it will take you to recover personal injury compensation, various factors will affect the duration or timeline of a personal injury case. These include the following:

The kind and severity of injuries you suffered in the accident

How long your medical treatment and rehabilitation lasts

Whether you suffer permanent disabilities due to your injuries

Whether you miss any time from work or cannot return to work

The number of parties liable for your injuries and losses

Whether other people also got hurt in the same accident that injured you

Whether you share any fault for your injuries

The availability of insurance coverage or other financial resources for compensation

The complexity of the evidence in your case

How quickly the insurance companies investigate and process your claims

Whether you need to go to court to pursue your personal injury claims

Whether your case ends up at trial

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tampa?

Why You Need to Get Started Immediately on a Personal Injury Claim

Under Florida’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims , you typically have only two years to file a lawsuit against those who caused your injuries or bear liability for your losses. Certain circumstances may extend or “toll” this deadline.

However, you should speak with a Tampa personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to determine how long you have to file your personal injury lawsuit. Filing a lawsuit after the deadline means the court can dismiss your case, and you may lose the opportunity to recover compensation in civil court for your injuries and losses.

Why You Need to Get Started Immediately on a Personal Injury Claim

How Long Do You Have to File A Personal Injury Lawsuit in Tampa?

For several reasons, starting a personal injury claim immediately after an accident is critical. First, an early start to your personal injury claim can ensure that if you need to file a lawsuit, you can do so before the statutory deadline.

Getting started immediately on your personal injury claim will also enable you to gather all available evidence from the accident. Accident scenes get cleaned up, damage is repaired, photos and videos are lost, and witnesses’ memories fade. The longer you wait to start your claim, the more evidence you may lose.

Finally, getting a prompt start on your personal injury claim means you’ll have the full scope of options for financial relief, including filing insurance claims or pursuing lawsuits against at-fault parties.

How a Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer Handles Your Case

If you suffered injuries in an accident, you must focus on healing and moving forward with your life. However, you also deserve to pursue financial relief from those responsible for your injuries and losses.

A Tampa personal injury lawyer from Paul Trial Group can handle all the details of your case so you can devote your time and energy to your physical and emotional recovery. Let our firm give you peace of mind and handle your case by:

Investigating the facts and circumstances of the accident or incident that caused your injuries to secure evidence for your claim

Identifying liable parties and options for compensation, such as available insurance coverage

Documenting your injuries and losses, including working with medical, vocational, or financial experts to determine your future anticipated losses

Organizing the evidence to develop a compelling personal injury claim

Filing insurance claims or demand letters on your behalf and communicating with insurance adjusters or defense attorneys to pursue a settlement

Fighting for your rights in court or at trial when litigation becomes necessary to hold those responsible for your injuries accountable and seek maximum compensation

Contact a Tampa Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you’ve suffered injuries in an accident in Tampa due to the negligence or fault of others, get legal help to pursue compensation and justice for your harm and loss. Contact Paul Trial Group today for a free no obligation consultation with our Tampa personal injury attorney. Let our firm advocate for your rights and help you seek financial relief for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses.

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