Personal Injury Attorney in Hillsborough County, FL

Two years from the date of the injury for most negligence claims in Florida. The deadline was shortened from four years to two on March 24, 2023 under HB 837, and claims involving a government entity carry shorter notice requirements. Evidence disappears long before any deadline, so waiting costs more than people expect.

Florida uses modified comparative fault. Your recovery is reduced by your share of responsibility, and if you are found more than 50% at fault you recover nothing. Insurers often argue for a bigger share of blame than the evidence supports, which is why the crash report, photographs, and witness accounts matter.

It depends on your injuries, the treatment you need, the income you lose, the coverage available, and how the crash happened. Anyone quoting a figure before reviewing the medical picture is guessing. We will tell you what we can see from the facts and what would change the picture.

Straightforward claims often resolve in a few months. Serious injuries or disputed liability can take a year or longer, particularly if suit is filed. Settling before treatment stabilizes usually costs more than the wait.

Your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may apply. Florida does not require UM coverage and has a high rate of uninsured drivers, so it is worth checking your policy carefully. We look at every policy that could respond.

No. We can start by phone or video, and we come to you when that is easier, including at the hospital or at home. Our office is at 4730 N. Habana Ave., Suite 201 in Tampa if you prefer to meet in person.