You could be seriously injured in an accident in St. Petersburg. If someone else caused your accident and injuries, you may be able to get compensation for the losses you sustained.
Distasio Law Firm may be able to offer you legal help after your personal injury accident. Reach out to one of our attorneys today. Get personal attention and file a personal injury claim by working with a dedicated St. Petersburg, FL personal injury lawyer from Distasio Personal Injury Law Firm.
We may be able to represent your case on a contingency-fee basis with no up-front payment required.
A Personal Injury Lawyer Who Puts You First
If you or a loved one has been a victim of abuse, or injured due to neglect in a Florida Nursing Home, call Distasio Law Firm today.
After a serious accident, you do not need to face the responsible parties alone. An experienced personal injury lawyer in St. Petersburg may be able to help with all aspects of your case.
Distasio Law Firm represents accident victims in St. Petersburg. We know we cannot undo your accident, but we may be able to:
- Utilize our time and resources to investigate your claim
- Discuss the facts of your case in clear detail
- Put your needs first
- Handle communication with insurance agents
- Negotiate for a settlement
- Take your claim to trial, if necessary
Our team believes that the individual responsible for your accident should be held accountable for their actions. Contact us to learn more about the services we can offer when we represent you.
Causes of Personal Injuries in St. Petersburg
Accidents occur in St. Petersburg for many different reasons. You could suffer a personal injury if you are involved in a:
Motor Vehicle Collision
Car accidents cause many injuries every year in the St. Petersburg area. In fact, there were more than 17,000 motor vehicle crashes in Pinellas County in the year 2018, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). You may want to contact a lawyer if you were hurt in a:
Medical Malpractice Accident
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare professional fails to uphold their duty of care for you. Instances of medical malpractice can result in serious injuries, instead of helping you heal from an illness or injury.
Slip and Fall Accident
Slipping and falling while on someone else’s property can result in serious injuries. The property owner may be held responsible for your injuries in some cases. Speak to a lawyer to find out if the property owner could be at-fault for your slip and fall accident due to premises liability.
Workplace Accident
Many job sites in St. Petersburg can be dangerous. Construction workers may be especially at risk of experiencing an on-the-job injury.
These are not the only types of personal injury accidents that can trigger a personal injury lawsuit. From dog bites to boating accidents, or nursing home abuse, if someone’s negligence caused you harm in St. Petersburg, we invite you to call our skilled legal team and attorneys for a free consultation.
Working with a Lawyer to Establish Fault for Your Accident
You may be able to get compensation for your losses if you were hurt in an accident in St. Petersburg. However, in order to secure damages for your medical expenses and other losses, it must be shown that someone else caused your accident.
Your lawyer may be able to hold the individual who caused your accident accountable for their actions by:
- Thoroughly investigating the scene of the accident
- Going over police reports related to your accident
- Speaking with any witnesses
Note that the other individual involved in the accident may try to blame you for your injuries. You should be careful when speaking about your accident and your injuries to any involved parties or insurance companies.
A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer in St. Petersburg from Distasio Law Firm may be able to protect you from allegations of fault after an accident. If you hire us to represent you, we can handle the communications and negotiations in your case.
Compensation for Your Personal Injury Claim in St. Petersburg
A lawyer may be able to help you seek compensation for your losses after you are hurt accidentally in St. Petersburg. In many cases, you may be able to secure damages for your medical expenses after an accident. Depending upon your situation, Distasio Law Firm may help you get compensation for your:
- Stay in the hospital
- Medication costs
- Surgeries and other procedures
- Tests and assessments
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
We understand that you may be unable to return to work after an accident in St. Petersburg. In this situation, the individual responsible for your accident may be required to cover your lost wages and lost earning potential.
Furthermore, here at Distasio Law Firm, we know that accidents can have psychological as well as physical effects on your well-being. You may be able to get damages to address your pain and suffering after an accident.
Your case may be resolved through negotiations with insurance agents. This may allow Distasio Law Firm to secure you a settlement offer. However, we are not afraid to take your case to trial if insurance agents refuse to treat you fairly.
Call a St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney Today
You have options to get legal help on your side after an accident in St. Petersburg. You may reach out to Distasio Law Firm any time after your accident. We may be able to represent you and pursue compensation on your behalf while you concentrate on recovering from your injuries.
For a free consultation with a St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer, call today. We are standing by to discuss your legal options.
Distasio Law Firm may be able to take your case on a contingency-fee basis, where you do not pay us lawyer fees unless and until you recover compensation at the end of your case.
