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Tampa Car Accident Attorney: Your Trusted Legal Advocate After a Crash
Crashes happen in seconds, and the fallout lasts months. The Reyes Firm helps injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians in Tampa pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering under Florida law.
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Why The Reyes Firm
Why Injured Drivers in Tampa Choose Us
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Local Experience in Tampa Crash Cases
We handle car accident claims across Tampa Bay and know the local roads, courts, and insurers. That includes everything from rear-end collisions to catastrophic multi-vehicle crashes, each handled with personal attention.
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We Push Back on Insurers
Insurance companies have a playbook for minimizing payouts. We prepare every claim as if it is going to trial, so you are never pressured into a lowball settlement.
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A Strategy Built Around Your Case
No two crashes are alike. We tailor the approach to your injuries, your losses, and your circumstances, and keep you updated at every step so you always know your options.
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No Fee Unless We Win
Your consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
How crashes happen
Common Causes of Car Accidents in Tampa
Understanding what caused your crash is the starting point for a strong claim. We investigate the cause and identify every party who may be responsible.
Distracted Driving
Texting, calls, and GPS pull a driver’s attention off the road long enough to miss what matters.
Reckless Driving
Speeding, tailgating, and unsignaled lane changes put everyone around that driver at risk.
Drunk or Drugged Driving
Impairment slows reaction time and judgment, and it remains a serious problem on Tampa roads.
Weather Conditions
Sudden rain and fog mean slick pavement and poor visibility, a common factor in Florida crashes.
Failure to Yield
Rolling a stop sign or taking someone’s right of way causes some of the most severe intersection crashes.
Traffic Violations
Red-light running and illegal U-turns are frequent causes of collisions in busy urban areas.
Injuries we handle
Injuries You Can Suffer in a Tampa Car Accident
Some crash injuries appear immediately. Others surface days later, which is one reason to see a doctor even when you feel fine. We help make sure your injuries are properly documented and treated.
Whiplash and neck injuries
Common in rear-end collisions, and often the cause of lasting pain and limited mobility.
Back and spinal cord injuries
Can lead to paralysis, chronic pain, and long-term treatment.
Broken bones and fractures
A hard impact can fracture arms, legs, or ribs, often requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
Traumatic brain injuries
Head strikes can cause memory loss, cognitive problems, and emotional changes.
Internal injuries
Organ damage can be life-threatening and may not show symptoms right away.
Soft tissue injuries and sprains
Damage to muscles, ligaments, and tendons can mean months of restricted movement.
First 24 hours
What to Do After a Car Accident in Tampa
Step 1
Call the police
Report the crash so an official report exists. It becomes key evidence for your insurance claim and any legal action.
Step 2
Seek medical attention
See a doctor within 14 days. Florida PIP benefits require it, and injuries like whiplash or internal bleeding can take days to show.
Step 3
Gather evidence
Photograph the vehicles and the scene, collect witness contact details, and note the weather and road conditions.
Step 4
Talk to a car accident attorney
Before giving a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurer, get advice. Your consultation with us is free.
Claim value
How Much Is My Tampa Car Accident Case Worth?
There is no flat rate. The value of a claim depends on your injuries, your losses, and the insurance coverage available. We work with medical professionals, accident reconstruction experts, and financial experts to calculate what your claim is actually worth.
Keep in mind that Florida’s comparative fault rule can reduce or eliminate recovery, and a two-year deadline applies to most crash claims.
What we look at
- Severity of your injuries
- Property damage
- Lost wages and lost earning capacity
- Past and future medical expenses
- Pain and suffering
Answers
Car Accident Questions, Answered
Who pays my medical bills after a car accident in Florida?
Your own insurance pays first. Florida is a no-fault state, so your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays up to $10,000 of medical bills and lost wages regardless of who caused the crash. To use PIP, you must see a doctor within 14 days of the accident. Miss that window and you can lose the benefit entirely. If your injuries exceed PIP limits, you may be able to claim against the at-fault driver.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in Florida?
Two years from the date of the crash, under Florida Statute § 95.11 as amended by HB 837 in 2023. This is a hard deadline. Courts do not extend it because you were still negotiating with an insurer, still receiving treatment, or unaware of the rule.
What should I do in the first 24 hours after a Tampa car crash?
Call the police and get a report, photograph the vehicles and the scene, exchange insurance information, and see a doctor even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks injuries, and some symptoms take days to appear. Report the crash to your own insurer, but do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
What if the other driver had no insurance?
You may be able to claim under your own Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) coverage if you carry it. Florida does not require UM coverage, so many drivers do not have it. Check your policy. Florida has one of the highest uninsured driver rates in the country.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Not before you know what your claim is worth. Early offers usually arrive before the full cost of treatment is known, and accepting one means signing a release that permanently closes your claim. If your symptoms worsen later, you cannot reopen it.
Can I claim if I was partly responsible for the crash?
Yes, if you were 50% or less at fault. Under Fla. Stat. § 768.81, your compensation is reduced by your share of fault. At 51% or more, you recover nothing. Insurers know this, which is why they often push to assign as much blame as possible to the injured driver.
Other Cases We Handle
Injured another way? The Reyes Firm represents accident victims across Tampa Bay.
Hurt in a Tampa Car Accident? Let’s Make It Right.
Free consultation, no fee unless we win. Our office is at 4730 N. Habana Ave., Suite 201, Tampa, FL 33614.
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20+ Years Of Experience In Legal Cases Field
With over 20 years of experience, The Reyes Firm has proudly served the Tampa Bay community by fighting for accident victims and their families. From car crashes on I-275 and I-4 to truck accidents across Hillsborough County, we combine local knowledge with proven legal strategies to win results.
As a trusted personal injury law firm in Tampa, we’re committed to protecting our neighbors’ rights and securing the compensation they deserve.
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