Tampa Car Crashes
At Williams and Trayner, Attorneys at Law, we assist clients involved in Tampa car crashes. Each year, out-of-state tourists and Florida residents crowd onto our freeways and thoroughfares. With increased traffic comes the risk of accidents. Many people are oblivious to dangers as they chat with family or friends, talk on their cell phones, or drive long hours to reach their vacation destination. Numerous distractions can draw attention away from driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted drivers are the leading cause of motor vehicle accidents in the United States today.
Tampa car wrecks
The state of Florida had 235,778 car crashes in 2009, and Hillsborough County saw the third highest number of car crashes, surpassed only by Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Types of car crashes
Various types of car crashes cause serious injury or death, such as:
- Motorcycle accidents
- Tractor-trailer accidents
- ATV accidents
- Drunk driving
- Defective auto parts—seat belts, tires, or air bags
- Dangerous or poorly maintained roads
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
A seasoned lawyer can make a difference
Car accidents often create considerable physical harm and emotional instability for persons injured in the accident. They also create hardship for the injured person’s family. Seeing your loved one suffer is a traumatic experience, and one that is often compounded by mounting medical bills, lost wages, and other financial stress. The main purpose of filing a personal injury claim is to relieve the injured person and his or her family of current financial burden and provide for future medical care and income loss.
Many people have no idea what their case is worth nor can they recognize whether an insurance company’s offer to settle is fair. An experienced car accident lawyer in Tampa can accurately estimate damages from car wrecks in Tampa, confer with medical professionals about treatment and therapy, and skillfully represent a client during insurance company negotiations. A knowledgeable Tampa car crash attorney can gauge when to file a lawsuit, how to meet required deadlines, and whether a trial is necessary for a favorable outcome.
Discuss your accident with an experienced attorney
We discuss accident and injury cases in a free initial consultation and represent clients on a contingency fee basis—which means fees are due only if we recover through settlement or verdict.
Find out how we can help. Call 813-229-1912 today or contact Williams and Trayner, Attorneys at Law online.