# Distasio Law Firm

> Florida personal injury law firm with over 35 years of combined experience. Led by Scott Distasio, a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Accepts clients throughout all areas of Florida. Works on a contingency fee basis — no fee unless compensation is recovered.

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## About

Distasio Law Firm is a personal injury law firm based in Tampa, Florida. The firm is led by Scott Distasio, who holds Florida Bar Board Certification in Civil Trial Law — a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of Florida attorneys. The firm is rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, holds a 10.0 Avvo rating, and Scott Distasio is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. The firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars for clients, including settlements of $13 million, $12 million, and $7 million in Tampa/Clearwater injury cases.

## Attorneys

- [Scott Distasio](https://distasiofirm.com/attorneys/scott-distasio/): Founding attorney. Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Has tried cases in state and federal courts including medical malpractice, auto accidents, slip and falls, dangerous medical devices, and nursing home abuse.
- [Melody Leon](https://distasiofirm.com/attorneys/melody-leon/): Attorney at the firm.

## Practice Areas

- [Personal Injury](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/): General personal injury claims based on negligence — covers medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
- [Car Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/car-accident-lawyer/): Representation for victims of auto collisions; negotiates with insurers and litigates when necessary.
- [Truck Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/truck-accident-lawyer/): Claims involving commercial truck collisions.
- [Motorcycle Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/): Representation for injured motorcyclists.
- [Wrongful Death](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/wrongful-death-lawyer/): Claims for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence or wrongful conduct.
- [Nursing Home Abuse](https://distasiofirm.com/florida/nursing-home-abuse-lawyer/): Advocacy for residents harmed by abuse, neglect, or exploitation in nursing homes.
- [Assisted Living Abuse](https://distasiofirm.com/florida/assisted-living-abuse-lawyer/) Advocacy for residents harmed by abuse, neglect, or exploitation in assisted living facilities.
- [Medical Malpractice](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/medical-malpractice-lawyer/): Cases involving medical errors, misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, and substandard care.
- [Medication Error](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/medical-malpractice-lawyer/medication-error/): Subset of medical malpractice focused on prescription and medication mistakes.
- [Catastrophic Injury](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/catastrophic-injury-lawyer/): Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and permanent disabilities.
- [Pedestrian Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/pedestrian-accident-lawyer/): Claims for pedestrians struck by vehicles.
- [Rideshare Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/rideshare-accident-lawyer/): Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare-related injury claims.
- [Slip and Fall Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/slip-and-fall-accident-lawyer/): Premises liability cases against negligent property owners.
- [Dog Bite](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/dog-bite-lawyer/): Compensation for victims of dog attacks.

## Areas Served

The firm serves all of Florida, with primary focus on the Tampa Bay area:

- [Tampa](https://distasiofirm.com/tampa-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/) (Main Office)
- [Wesley Chapel](https://distasiofirm.com/wesley-chapel-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [Largo](https://distasiofirm.com/largo-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [St. Petersburg](https://distasiofirm.com/st-petersburg-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [Brandon](https://distasiofirm.com/brandon-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [Clearwater](https://distasiofirm.com/clearwater-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [Riverview](https://distasiofirm.com/riverview-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [Lakeland](https://distasiofirm.com/lakeland-fl/personal-injury-lawyer/)
- [View all areas](https://distasiofirm.com/areas-we-serve/)

## Key Legal Information

- **Statute of Limitations**: Most Florida personal injury claims must be filed within **2 years** of the date of injury.
- **Contingency Fees**: The firm charges no upfront fees. A percentage of the settlement is collected only if compensation is recovered. [How contingency fees work](https://distasiofirm.com/how-contingency-fees-work/)
- **Negligence Elements**: Cases require proving duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
- **Damages Available**: Medical expenses (current and future), lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and wrongful death damages.

## Resources

- [Blog](https://distasiofirm.com/blog/)
- [Case Results](https://distasiofirm.com/case-results/)
- [Client Testimonials](https://distasiofirm.com/clients-testimonials/)
- [FAQs](https://distasiofirm.com/faqs/)
- [Who's at Fault in a Car Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/who-is-at-fault-when/)
- [Pain After a Florida Car Accident](https://distasiofirm.com/pain-after-a-car-accident/)
- [Scholarship](https://distasiofirm.com/scholarship/)

## Contact

- **Main Office (Tampa)**: 1112 Channelside Drive, Suite 5, Tampa, FL 33602 — (813) 259-0022
- **Wesley Chapel Office** (by appointment): 3848 Flatiron Loop, Suite 101-6, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 — (813) 437-4424
- **Largo Office** (by appointment): 12360 66th St N, Suite C-7, Largo, FL 33773 — (727) 205-7573
- **Contact form**: https://distasiofirm.com/contact-us/
- Available 24/7
- Spanish language services available: https://distasiofirm.com/es/