Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer

Injured and overwhelmed with pain, bills, and nonstop calls? Let our personal injury attorney in Tampa step in today. We coordinate care, preserve evidence, and handle the insurer from the first call. No fee unless we win, and our local team is on-call 24/7. You get clear answers, fast help, and a path to recovery.

Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Tampa Makes Sense

After a crash, you’re hit with pain, bills, and insurer pressure, often all at once. A personal injury lawyer in Tampa does this:

• Takes the pressure off: An attorney handles adjuster calls, forms, and deadlines so recovery stays first.
• Protects evidence early: Footage, 911 audio, black-box data, and witnesses get preserved before they’re lost.
• Maximizes coverage: PIP is coordinated with UM/UIM and the at-fault policy so benefits aren’t left on the table.
• Builds medical proof: Proper diagnostics and treatment records connect injuries to the crash for value.
• Values the claim correctly: Lost wages, future care, pain and suffering, and property damage are documented and pursued.
• Levels the playing field: Insurers negotiate daily; a lawyer brings leverage and litigation readiness if needed.

Choose us for a same-day start on your claim:

• Same-day start: Our team opens the claim and notifies the insurer right away.
• Medical coordination: Appointments and diagnostics are scheduled quickly for you.
• Property damage help: We help with repair/total-loss guidance and rental support.
• Coverage strategy: Our lawyers analyse your PIP and UM/UIM to your advantage.
• Evidence preserved: Police reports, camera footage, and witness follow-up.
• No fee unless we win: $0 upfront, ever.

Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle

Since our founding in 1997, we’ve helped more than 32,000 accident victims obtain justice and compensation for the damages and suffering they sustained. Along the way, we’ve developed the knowledge and experience needed to handle all types of personal injury cases.

Our team includes Tampa car accident lawyers, trucking and motorcycle attorneys, premises liability lawyers, medical malpractice counsel, and more, so your case is handled by people who focus on cases like yours every day. We can take on any of the following cases:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Boating accidents
• Slip & fall
• Brain Injury
• Spinal Injury
• Dog bites
• Medical malpractice
• Defective products
• Child Sexual Abuse
• Drug Injury
• Workers’ compensation
• Wrongful death
• Birth Injury
• Social Security Disability

Not sure which category your situation fits? Call us or start a free case review. We’ll listen, explain your options, and map the next steps today.

What To Do After Injury Accident in Tampa

1. Get safe & call 911
   Move out of danger. Request police/EMS if anyone is hurt or the scene is unsafe.
2. Get a same-day medical exam
   Even mild pain can mask serious injuries. Tell providers it was accident-related.
3. Report the incident to the relevant authorities:
   Car: police report/driver exchange.
   Slip/Trip: property/manager incident report.
   Work: notify your employer (follow company policy).
4. Photograph everything
   Scene, hazards/vehicles/equipment, your injuries, safety warnings (or lack of), weather/lighting, shoes or tools involved.
5. Collect names & info
   Witness contacts, employee names, driver and insurance details, property owner/manager info.
6. Save the evidence
   Keep damaged items (shoes, clothing, helmet), receipts, estimates, pay stubs, and any correspondence. Don’t repair or discard key items yet.
7. Keep a simple recovery log
   Dates of appointments, symptoms, missed work, mileage, and how injuries affect daily life.
8. Notify when required. Stick to basics. Don’t admit fault. Avoid recorded statements or broad medical authorizations until you understand your rights.
   • Auto: tell your insurer promptly (PIP/MedPay may apply).
   • Work: follow workers’ comp deadlines and forms.
9. Talk to a Tampa personal injury attorney early
   A lawyer can preserve video/records, coordinate care, guide benefits (PIP/UM or workers’ comp), and handle negotiations while you focus on healing.

Need help now? Call us or start a free case review. We’ll protect the evidence, line up treatment, and map your next steps today.

What to Know About Personal Injury Claims

The legal system is complex, and a personal injury claim is the path to recover medical costs, lost income, and compensation for what you’ve been through. In Florida, most claims come from careless behavior (negligence). An attorney’s job is to protect evidence early, coordinate your care, and build a clear case for full value while you focus on recovery.

What a strong claim includes:

• Clear proof of fault (reports, video, witnesses, black-box data)
• Documented injuries and treatment (diagnostics, specialist notes)
• Financial impact (lost wages, mileage, out-of-pocket costs)
• Pain, suffering, and life impact (sleep, mobility, daily activities).

Compensation in Personal Injury Cases

Every case is different. Your recovery depends on the type of injury, how it affects daily life, and the medical treatment you need now and in the future. A lawyer can help injury victims pull together the full picture, including medical records, wage losses, and life impact, so nothing is left out of your claim.

Two main categories of compensation:

• Economic damages (the bills you can count):
  ER and hospital charges, doctor visits, therapy/rehab, prescriptions, medical devices, and future medical treatment. Add in property damage, lost wages, and reduced future earning capacity when injuries affect work.
• Non-economic damages (the human impact):
  Pain and suffering, mental anguish, anxiety or sleep issues, scarring or disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of companionship/consortium. These recognize how the type of injury changes day-to-day life beyond receipts.

A Tampa injury attorney documents your injuries, calculates both economic and non-economic losses, and negotiates with insurers to pursue full value, so you can focus on healing while the claim is built the right way.

In Florida, compensation also intersects with state rules, like no-fault (PIP) benefits and the two-year statute of limitations for most negligence claims.

Florida Personal Injury Laws

Florida’s No-Fault (PIP) and What It Covers

Florida is a no-fault state. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) pays a portion of your medical bills and lost wages after a crash, regardless of fault. It’s designed to get treatment for injury victims started quickly and reduce early insurer disputes.

• PIP activates first for crash-related treatment and income loss.
• It won’t cover everything; co-pays, deductibles, and non-economic losses aren’t fully addressed.
• You may pursue the at-fault driver (and your UM/UIM) for anything PIP doesn’t make right when your injuries qualify.

When Claims Go Beyond PIP

You can step outside PIP and seek full damages (pain and suffering, future care, etc.) when injuries cross Florida’s serious injury threshold, for example, permanent injury, significant scarring/disfigurement, or significant and permanent loss of an important bodily function. Severe fractures or traumatic brain injuries often meet this bar. Each case is fact-specific.

Statute of Limitations

Florida law generally gives two years to file most negligence-based injury lawsuits (for accidents on or after March 24, 2023). Some deadlines differ (e.g., medical malpractice, claims against government entities), and evidence is easier to secure early—so quicker action helps.

Proving Negligence 

Establishing liability in a Tampa personal injury case is centered on the principle of negligence. This legal concept encompasses four key parts:

Duty of care: People and businesses must act reasonably (drivers obey traffic laws; property owners address hazards; providers meet standards).

Breach: Someone failed to act reasonably, for example, because of speeding, texting, ignoring a spill, or skipping safety steps.

Causation: That breach led to the injury, e.g., running a red light caused the T-bone crash and your neck/back harm.

Damages: Real losses exist such as medical bills, missed work, property damage, and human impact (pain, limits, daily life changes).

Our Legal Process

At our personal injury law firm in Tampa, we move fast to reduce stress, coordinate care, and build the strongest case possible. Whether you’re ready to file a personal injury claim now or just need guidance on next steps, our process is clear and hands-on from day one.

Our job is to take the weight off quickly, line up your care, and position your case for full value through negotiation or, if needed, personal injury litigation with a seasoned trial attorney. Here’s how we move your claim forward, step by step.

1. Step 1: Free Call & Game Plan
   We listen to what happened, answer your first questions, and map the best path for your case. You’ll leave this call knowing next steps, timelines, and how fees work (you don’t pay unless we win).
2. Step 2: First 72 Hours — Get You Help Fast
   We open your claim, notify insurers, and protect evidence. We also help set medical appointments and sort out your car situation (repair, total loss, or rental). You focus on care; we handle the calls and forms. Quick tip: Don’t give a recorded statement or sign anything from the insurer before you talk to us.
3. Step 3: Investigation & Evidence
   We gather the proof that moves the needle: police reports, body-cam/traffic video, photos, 911 audio, witness statements, black-box data (when applicable), scene inspections, and business/residential camera footage.
4. Step 4: Document Injuries & Losses
   Your medical story matters. We coordinate diagnostics and specialist visits so injuries are clearly documented. We also track lost wages, out-of-pocket costs, and how the crash changed daily life (sleep, mobility, activities).
5. Step 5: Demand & Negotiation
   When treatment and evidence are developed, we craft a demand that lays out liability, injuries, and damages. Then we negotiate hard. Insurers often start low—our job is to push for real value and refuse quick, unfair offers.
6. Step 6: Personal Injury Lawsuit if Needed
   If the carrier won’t deal fairly, we file a personal injury lawsuit. That begins personal injury litigation: discovery (document exchanges, depositions, experts) and strategic motion practice. A Tampa trial attorney on our team prepares you for each step and handles the courtroom work.
7. Step 7: Resolution & Payout
   Most cases resolve in negotiation or mediation; some go to trial. When your case settles or wins, we finalize paperwork, address medical liens, and get your compensation to you as quickly as possible.
8. Step 8: Aftercare & Next Steps
   We don’t disappear at the check. We help wrap up loose ends—provider billing questions, lien reductions, and guidance on what to expect post-case.

From the first call to the final check, our Tampa team handles insurers, builds the evidence, and fights for full value, so you can focus on getting better. Call now to speak with our injury attorney.

We Serve the Following Areas

• Historic Ybor
• East Tampa
• Tampa Heights
• North West Tampa
• Pinecrest West Park
• Armenia Gardens Estates
• Old Seminole Heights
• Jackson Heights
• North East Tampa
• Grant Park
• Town ‘N’ Country
• Del Rio
• Sulphur Springs
• North Tampa
• South Tampa
• Rocky Point

You Only Pay If We Win Money For You

Your case is on a contingency fee with no upfront costs, no hourly bills. Our fee comes from the recovery only if we win money for you. That lets you focus on care while we handle the insurers, the evidence, and the negotiations.

You get a seasoned team (30+ attorneys, 140+ legal staff), trial-ready experience in Florida courts (including federal), and a results-driven approach with $2B+ recovered for clients.

Our efforts have resulted in many successful past outcomes for our clients, including:

• $7.5 MILLION Bicycle Accident Outcome for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle that drifted into their bicycle lane.
• $11.1 MILLION Dram Shop Verdict for a client seriously injured on their motorcycle by a patron who had been over-served and allowed to leave of his own accord.
• $8.1 MILLION Truck Accident Verdict for a client rendered unable to work following a rear-end collision caused by a wrecker truck.

So, why choose Steinger, Greene & Feiner? We’ll let our clients answer that question for you. See what they are saying about their experience working with us.

Hear from our clients across the Tampa area who trusted us during the toughest moments of their lives. Their stories say more than we ever could about our commitment, communication, and results.

Contact Us for a Free Consultation with a Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer

The sooner you secure legal help following an accident, the greater the chance of receiving maximum compensation and justice. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Steinger, Greene & Feiner know how to navigate local and state laws for you, and we’re intimately familiar with Tampa’s local court systems. 

If you’ve been injured and are wondering how you’re going to pay for all your medical expenses, we can help. We’ll put an end to the stress of uncertainty and get you started on the road to recovery.

Call us at (813) 553-5352 or contact us online, or visit us at our law office at 5440 Mariner St, Unit 211, Tampa, FL 33609. Your consultation is free, confidential, and with no obligation. We’ll explain your options, map next steps, and get you moving toward recovery.

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