North Tampa isn’t the safest place to walk, jog, or run. With all of the traffic surrounding the University of South Florida and Busch Gardens, and because of the way North Tampa drivers frequently drive distracted or without giving the right of way to pedestrians, pedestrian crashes tragically occur all too often. Tampa consistently ranks high in the U.S. for being a dangerous city for pedestrians. If you were injured as a pedestrian in a collision that wasn’t your fault, you need to enlist the help of our aggressive North Tampa pedestrian accident injury lawyers! We’re dedicated to winning. Our talented team has won over $1 billion for our clients, and we can win a sizable settlement for you! You don’t pay our legal fee until we win your case. Call now to schedule your FREE consultation and learn more!
You Deserve Justice For Your Injuries. The Experienced North Tampa Pedestrian Accident Lawyers At The Florida Law Group Can Help!
Being injured in a pedestrian accident is a devastating life experience – if you are lucky enough to live, you will likely suffer from serious injuries and pain, potentially for the rest of your life. You deserve monetary compensation for your medical bills, for all of the pain and suffering you endured as a result of the crash, and for the lost wages you incurred during the time you took off work to recover. The insurance company of the driver responsible, or your own insurance company, should pay you fairly. Unfortunately, most insurance companies are more concerned with their bottom lines than your best interests, and they will do everything in their power to avoid giving you the settlement you deserve. That’s why you need an aggressive advocate on your side who can stand up to them on your behalf! Our North Tampa attorney team will take the time to listen to your story, investigate your accident, set realistic expectations, ensure you clearly understand your legal options, and work to settle with the insurance company or take them to court, if necessary, for the amount your injuries are worth. We will do everything in our power to get you paid.
Common Types Of Pedestrian Accident Injuries In North Tampa
Because pedestrians are completely unprotected, any collision involving a vehicle (an object much larger than they are) can result in catastrophic injuries. If you were hit by a car, you may be hospitalized for a long time. Some injuries (particularly brain and spine injuries) may never fully heal, and may negatively affect your quality of life forever, requiring expensive and lifelong care. If you were injured and an irresponsible driver was to blame, you shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of the costs from the accident alone. Below are some of the most common injuries that we’ve encountered as attorneys representing injured pedestrians in North Tampa and beyond:
- Fractures
- Torn ligaments
- Lacerations
- Trauma to the chest
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Abdominal injuries
- Disfigurement
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Musculoskeletal injuries (TBIs)
- And more.
How Much Can Injured Pedestrians Recover In Damages?
How much pedestrian accident victims can recover in an injury settlement depends on the specific circumstances of their case. There are many factors that could affect the amount you could win, including whether or not you shared any legal fault for the accident, how extensive and permanent your injuries were, how much evidence exists regarding the accident and your medical treatment, how much insurance the driver had, and more. Some of the most common injuries our clients are able to seek damages for include:
- ambulatory transport/air transport (if applicable)
- surgery/surgeries (if applicable)
- hospitalization (if applicable)
- medical devices (if applicable)
- medications (if applicable)
- physical therapy (if applicable)
- chiropractic care (if applicable)
- mental health counseling (if applicable)
- copays (if applicable)
- deductibles (if applicable)
- rehabilitation (if applicable)
- lost wages from time missed recovering out of work (if applicable)
When you add up all of these costs, they could amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars that you face paying out of pocket, even if you have great health insurance. Depending on how strong your case is, our North Tampa pedestrian accident lawyers could potentially recover all of the money you spent on treatment and incurred in lost wages plus damages for the pain and suffering you endured. If reckless driving such as racing or drunk driving was a factor in your case, as is often the case with pedestrian accidents, you may be able to win punitive damages (special compensation designed to punish the defendant). You may be entitled to more than you expect (or more than the insurance adjuster has led you to believe), but it is nearly impossible to determine this amount before speaking with a local, experienced attorney about the specifics of your case.
Why Choose Our Firm To Represent You?
Our skilled, compassionate North Florida pedestrian accident lawyers have over a century of combined legal experience. As a firm, we have 38 years on our side; The Florida Law Group has been fighting for the rights of injured pedestrians in Tampa since 1984. Our lead attorney, Chris Limberopoulos, is a board certified civil trial specialist, a rare expert distinction that not many attorneys in the state of Florida have achieved. We have been recognized for excellence by many prestigious legal groups (such as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Trial Lawyer Board of Regents, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Avvo, Super Lawyers, and others), who have named us in the top percentage of law firms in the nation for our ability to secure sizable verdicts for our clients!
However, clients trust our firm to represent them based on more than just accolades. Our reputation for client care and support sets us apart from other firms. We always treat our clients like we would want our own families to be treated if they were injured due to a driver’s negligence, so we always go the extra mile to make a positive impact on your life. We’re not afraid to go to trial for you if necessary; we can also connect you to quality medical care and financial aid opportunities. Our firm is passionate about serving the North Tampa community and making it a safer place for pedestrians by holding irresponsible drivers accountable for their actions. Because we believe that every injured pedestrian deserves justice, regardless of their ability to pay us, we proudly offer all of our legal services to North Tampa residents on a contingency fee basis. This means that in the unlikely event that we don’t win your case, you will not have to pay our legal fees. If and when we do win, our fee will be paid as a percentage of your settlement, so you pay nothing out of your own pocket and can have peace of mind that we are incentivized to win the highest amount possible!!
Call Our North Tampa Office Today To Schedule A Free Consultation.
There is a statute of limitations on pedestrian accident cases, which means that you only have a certain amount of time to file a claim, or you potentially lose your legal right to do so at all. Don’t wait to call our North Tampa pedestrian accident lawyers and learn what we can do to get you maximum compensation for your injuries! Contact our North Tampa office location today at 813-544-4866 and book your free consultation.
