Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer

When you’re trying to recover from an injury or a loss, it may take everything you’ve got to cope. The last thing you need is to deal with the stress that comes with a lawsuit. Our personal injury lawyers in Tampa understand what you’re going through, and we are here to help you through this difficult time.

At the Distasio Law Firm, we’ve built our Tampa personal injury practice on a single principle: We put you first. All of our clients deserve the best representation, and we are proud to offer the highest standard of representation to you while we fight for justice on your behalf.

Our Tampa, FL Personal Injury Practice Areas

Our personal injury attorneys in Tampa are licensed to practice law in the state of Florida, and we represent the following type of cases:

• Car accidents
• Bodily injuries
• Truck accidents
• Wrongful death
• Nursing home abuse
• Medical malpractice
• Pharmacy malpractice
• Premises liability

For a free legal consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving Tampa, call (813) 259-0022

Tampa Personal Injury FAQs

We provide resources that make the process of filing a personal injury claim in Tampa easier for you, including this list of our most frequently asked questions.

• What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
• What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
• How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
• What Percentage Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Take?
• When to Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?
• Our Tampa, FL Personal Injury Practice Areas
• Why Our Tampa, FL Personal Injury Clients Choose Us

When to Get a Personal Injury Lawyer?

You should call the Distasio Law Firm as soon as you are physically able. Our firm will commit the time and resources to your case that your family deserves. When we work together:

• We will advise you of the good and the bad so you fully understand all the possibilities of your case.
• We will act as your advocates throughout every stage of your case.
• We will always be available to speak with you.
• We will always put your interests ahead of our own.

Most cases will resolve through a settlement before the trial phase, but if an insurer can’t or won’t offer a fair settlement, we’re prepared.

In this video, Tampa attorney Scott Distasio explains how we decide if it’s worth pursuing a legal case.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

The Tampa personal injury attorneys at Distasio work on a contingency basis. We receive our fees after your case has successfully concluded. If you don’t get a settlement or an award in a court case, you don’t owe us anything.

What Percentage Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Take?

On average, most personal injury lawyers in Tampa take approximately one-third of your financial award as their payment. In most cases, even after the attorney’s fees, you will still be left with a larger settlement amount than you would have if you’d negotiated with the insurers directly.

Why Our Tampa, FL Personal Injury Clients Choose Us

You deserve capable, knowledgeable representation for your Tampa personal injury claim. That is what you’ll get when you work with the Distasio Law Firm.

Our Case Results

Here are some examples of successes we have had in some of our recent cases. We have provided these so you can see some examples of what we can do on behalf of our personal injury clients in Florida and their loved ones.

• More than $13 million for a medication error that resulted in a coma and permanent brain damage
• $1.7 million for the family of an elderly woman who choked to death as a result of nursing home neglect
• More than $7 million for a boating accident that resulted in quadriplegia.
• More than $1,49 million for a bicyclist who was struck by a car, resulting in serious injuries and a lifetime of chronic pain

Our client testimonials also demonstrate how our personal injury attorneys in Tampa go the extra mile for those who have been harmed in Florida.

Personal Injury Knowledge and Experience

Not all Tampa personal injury attorneys are the same. It’s vital that your lawyer has a deep knowledge of Tampa personal injury law. Attorney Scott Distasio earned a  Board Certified in Trial Law by passing the Florida Bar Association’s competency exam in trial law, an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of all Florida attorneys.

Additionally, Mr. Distasio has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and a 10 rating by AVVO.

Endorsements From Clients & Other Lawyers

We are proud of the endorsements we’ve received because it shows that we’ve truly made a difference in other people’s lives. You can learn what other lawyers and former clients have to say via Google reviews and our Facebook page.

Ability to Go to Trial

When an insurance company is deciding whether to settle or go to trial, the plaintiff’s lawyer is one factor they take into consideration. Insurers know that the Distasio Firm has the resources to take them on in court. This is an incentive for them to offer you a fair settlement rather than waste their time and resources going up against us.

What Is a Personal Injury Lawyer?

When you work with one of our Tampa personal injury attorneys, you will understand what we mean by the “Distasio difference.” We specialize in helping clients and their loved ones who are suffering after an accident that was the result of another party’s negligence. We are experts on Florida law whose focus is on getting our clients’ lives back on track.

What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?

While life may never be exactly the same, A personal injury lawyer in Tampa will work to ensure that the negligent party is held accountable. Here’s how:

• We will help you to receive compensation for lost wages both now and in the future if you are unable to work at the same level.
• We will make sure you are able to get the necessary medical treatment by getting compensation that will cover your current and future medical treatments.
• We will fight to get you compensation for your pain and suffering.
• We will make sure that you are able to move forward from this incident with the resources you need to build your life back.

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The Distasio Law Firm Difference

How do you know if you have hired the best Tampa bodily injury lawyer? The simplest way to know is to find a lawyer that has all the below characteristics.

• Knowledge and Experience Handling Bodily Injury Cases
  Your lawyer should not only know Florida injury law. That lawyer should also have years of experience handling bodily injury cases. Scott Distasio has been handling bodily injury cases for over 27 years. His years of experience investigating, negotiating, settling, filing lawsuits, taking depositions, and going to trial will absolutely make a difference in your case.
• Independent Verification of the Lawyers Ability
  All attorneys claim they know what they are doing. Their marketing materials may also be persuasive. But you will only know the truth about that lawyer if the lawyer is rated by respected independent non-biased rating systems. Scott Distasio has an “AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell law Directory. This is the highest rating an attorney can receive for both ability and ethics. Scott Distasio is also Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Trial law. To achieve this accomplishment a lawyer must have tried a minimum number of cases to a jury and pass a competency exam. Less than 1% of all Florida lawyers are Board Certified.
• Willingness and Ability to Go to Trial
  Not all personal injury cases go to trial. The truth is most cases settle. But if your case does need to go to trial it’s important to hire a law firm that has the experience, resources and ability to try your case. Scott Distasio is a board certified civil trial lawyer. This gives him the right to call himself an expert trial lawyer.

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Amputation

One of the most devastating injuries you could be left dealing with is amputation. Losing a limb can affect the rest of your life permanently and so it is important that you get the compensation you need concerning these types of cases. At the Distasio Law Firm, we are committed to doing everything in our power to get you the compensation you deserve. We could get you the necessary compensation to cover medical expenses as well as any further care you will need. Contact our office to learn more.

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Catastrophic Injuries

What exactly is a catastrophic injury? This is a category of injuries which either leave the victim with a permanent disability or pose a serious threat to their life. Examples of catastrophic injuries include amputations, head injuries, serious burns, spinal cord injuries, and more. As you could need ongoing medical care after suffering from a catastrophic injury, it is very important that you receive a sufficient settlement or verdict.

Burn Injuries

Were you the victim of a burn injury following an accident? Burns are painful injuries that can lead to further complications if not treated correctly. Burns can not only be caused by open flames, but by chemicals, radiation, electricity, heat, steam, and more. Whether you suffered from a burn because of an accident or due to a workplace incident, it is important that you have adequate funds to cover the medical treatment you need.

Brain Injuries

Known as traumatic brain injuries, this is a condition can lead to permanent disabilities. As the brain is the main control panel of the body, any damage to the brain can result in dizziness, mood swings, memory problems, headaches, issues with muscle movement, and much more. As your life could be altered because of a brain injury, it is important that you have the compensation necessary to ensure that you are able to deal with the consequences of your injury.

Birth Injuries

The time surrounding the birth of a child is supposed to be one of the most joyous in a family’s life. What happens when a child or their mother is injured during labor or delivery? If the injury could and should have been prevented, it could be a case of medical malpractice. Birth injuries range from brachial plexus injuries to cerebral palsy to kernicterus to brain damage. The doctor should be held responsible for what they have done if your child was the victim of malpractice. Ensuring that you have the proper compensation means that the victim will get the medical treatment they need.

Head Trauma

Have you suffered from some type of head trauma? A head injury could result from blunt force trauma such as from a fall or a car accident. If you think that you were the victim of a head injury, there are certain symptoms which you should be on the lookout for. For example, if you have been suffering from vomiting, seizures, dilated pupils, or confusion, this could be pointing to possible head trauma. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with our firm to see if you have a case.

Loss of Eyesight

In the aftermath of an accident, the victim could be left dealing with various types of injuries. One devastating type of injury is the loss of their eyesight. If this has happened to you or to a loved one, the first thing you should do is get in touch with a member of our team. An injury like loss of eyesight could result the victim’s inability to keep their job and could mean expensive therapy and medical care. Please talk to our team about your case to see how we could help you!

Loss of Hearing

Did you suffer from hearing problems because of the negligence of another? Hearing loss could result from an accident, a medical error, a defective product, and more. If the hearing loss was permanent, it is important that you get the compensation you deserve. By filing a personal injury lawsuit, you could get the funds necessary to cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. You should not have to deal the financial consequences of an accident if it was not your fault.

Paralysis

If you were injured in an accident to such as an extent that you were left permanently paralyzed, you need to contact our team as soon as possible so that we can get you the compensation you deserve. There are several different ways that a person could suffer from this type of injury, including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and more. If you have more questions about filing a lawsuit because of suffering from paralysis, please do not hesitate to contact our firm today!

Road Rash

Road rash is the term used to describe skin abrasions and soft tissue damage. These injuries are commonly occur during motorcycle accidents and can produce extensive physical harm that require serious medical procedures and care. Our firm works to recover the compensation road rash victims require.

Spinal Cord Injuries

Did you or a loved one suffer from a spinal cord injury? Spinal cord injuries are serious because of the effects they can have on different functions of the body. For example, it could result in issues with mobility, sexual function, breathing, the heart, or muscle coordination. Spinal cord injuries could result from accidents, surgical injuries, and much more. To learn more, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our legal team. Call today!

Wrongful Death

One of the most difficult situations that could face an individual is the death of a loved one. When that death is the result of the negligence of another and could have been prevented, this makes the situation even more heartbreaking. If you lost a loved one, our team at the Distasio Law Firm could help ensure that the person responsible is held accountable for what they have done.

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