Free Consultation
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers
Experienced help when you are injured due to someone’s negligence in Florida
When you’ve been injured through no fault of your own, you need legal help – help in holding the right people responsible and helping you secure compensation for your injuries and losses. At MattLaw, we have over 35 years of experience helping people just like you. If you were in an accident that caused you injury, contact the dedicated lawyers at MattLaw today for a free consultation.
Free Consultation
How we can help you
- What is a personal injury?
- What types of personal injury cases does your Tampa firm handle?
- What is the statute of limitations on Tampa personal injury cases?
- What is the value of my Tampa personal injury claim?
- How can your Tampa personal injury attorneys help with my case?
- Do you have a Tampa personal injury attorney near me?
What is a personal injury?
Personal injury is a legal term referring to the physical, mental, or emotional harm caused by another party’s negligence or intentional actions. You file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party to seek financial compensation for your losses.
Personal injuries can happen from a variety of situations, including:
- Accidents, like car, bicycle, truck, motorcycle, bus, or pedestrian accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Nursing home abuse
- Premises liability accidents
Compensation for a personal injury case can include your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, and a diminished quality of life.
What types of personal injury cases does your Tampa firm handle?
At MattLaw, we handle a wide variety of personal injury cases, including the following:
- Medical malpractice
- Birth injuries
- Sepsis malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Personal injury claims
- Vehicle accident injuries
- Slip and falls
- Wrongful death claims
You can count on us to handle your legal matter with dedication and skill – we want to help you understand your personal injury case in terms you can easily understand.
What is the statute of limitations on Tampa personal injury cases?
The statute of limitations, which is the window of time in which you can file a claim for personal injury cases in Florida, is two years. Typically, a court of law will not hear your claim if you miss this period. Here are the statutes of limitations for other common personal injury legal actions:
- For wrongful death, the estate’s representative has two years from the date of the victim’s death to file a lawsuit.
- For medical malpractice, you have two years from the date of the injury or the date on which it should have been reasonably discovered.
Our Tampa personal injury attorneys can help determine the statute of limitations for your particular case and work to meet all relevant deadlines so that you don’t lose your right to compensation.
What is the value of my Tampa personal injury claim?
The amount of compensation to which you’re entitled for your injuries depends on your case details. However, in general, Tampa personal injury claims are eligible for the following types of compensation:
- Medical expenses. Compensation includes hospitalization, surgeries, doctor visits, prescription medication, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and more.
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity. If your injuries caused you to miss work, you can be compensated for your lost wages. If your injuries prevent you from going back to your job, you can also claim reduced earning capacity and future lost wages.
- Pain and suffering. These damages encompass your daily aches and pains, emotional and mental trauma, and lost enjoyment of life.
- Permanent disfigurement and disability. If your injuries result in long-term disability or permanent disfigurement, you may be eligible for further compensation.
The Tampa personal injury attorneys at MattLaw can give you more details on the compensation to which you’re entitled.
How can your Tampa personal injury attorneys help with my case?
At MattLaw, we are uniquely qualified to handle your case. Our founder, Matt Powell, is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Board Certified in Civil Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, and Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Civil Trial Law.
We also help with your personal injury case by:
- Evaluating your case. We review every detail of your accident to determine liability, your potential compensation and the best course of action moving forward.
- Handling insurance companies. We negotiate with the insurance companies on your behalf, fighting for you to receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses. We also protect you from unfair settlement offers.
- Gathering evidence. Our Tampa personal injury attorneys collect and preserve important evidence, like medical records, witness statements, and accident reports, to build a strong case for you.
- Calculating damages. We can also help you understand the full extent of your losses, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and future medical needs.
- Filing a lawsuit. If a fair settlement can’t be reached, we are always prepared to take your personal injury case to court and represent you, fighting for the compensation you deserve.
- Ongoing guidance. Our lawyers keep you informed during every stage of your case, explaining your options and answering all your questions.
Our goal is simple – we want to relieve the stress of handling your personal injury claim so that you can focus on your recovery while we pursue justice on your behalf.
Do you have a Tampa personal injury attorney near me?
MattLaw is located at 304 S Plant Avenue in Tampa, Florida. Contact us for a free consultation. If you are too injured to come to us, we can come to you. Videoconferences are also available.
Dedicated Tampa personal injury lawyers working for you
Were you or a loved one injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault? Talk to the Tampa personal injury attorneys at MattLaw today. We are here to help you secure the compensation to which you’re entitled for your injuries and losses. Simply call our offices or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation today.