Personal Injury Accident FAQs Tampa, FL

Under Florida law, personal injury is a physical injury caused by the negligent, careless, reckless, or willful conduct of another. The following types of accidents and other wrongful conduct may result in personal injuries and also wrongful death:

Auto accidents
Aviation, bicycle, boat, motorcycle, train, truck, and other vehicle accidents
Construction and other workplace accidents
Defective products (including tires, seatbelts, vaccines, and prescription drugs)
Dog and other animal bites
Employment discrimination
Medical malpractice by hospitals, doctors, and staff
Misfilled prescriptions
Nursing home abuse and neglect
Slip and fall (premises liability) incidents

If you have suffered physical injuries because of an accident or other harmful conduct caused by the negligent or careless actions of someone else then you may qualify to file a person injury lawsuit and be entitled to compensation.

Your personal injury damages may include past and future medical expenses, lost wages, disability,
emotional trauma, property damage, and the monetary value of your pain and suffering. In addition,
when calculating personal injury damages, your spouse may be entitled to recover the value of loss
of support as a result of your injuries.

Injuries that you sustained before your accident will not necessarily keep you from recovering
damages. You may still recover to the extent that the current accident aggravated your pre-existing injuries.

In Florida, you may recover compensation from another even if you contributed to the accident or your injuries. However, the amount you may be entitled to will be reduced by the percentage of your own fault.

Personal injury protection (PIP) is auto insurance coverage that pays a percentage of your medical expenses, lost wages, and the value of lost services if you have been injured in an auto accident, regardless of fault. Depending on the amount of your deductible, PIP may cover only a portion of these damages.

The personal injury lawyers at PERENICH The Law Firm handle personal injury cases on a
contingency fee basis only. This means you don’t pay our attorney’s fees unless your case is settled
or won in court.

In some cases, your health insurance provider may be entitled to subrogation for any amount you recover in settlement or in court for your personal injury case. This means the health insurer may be paid back a portion of that recovery for the medical expenses they covered.

Yes. In Florida, the time limit (statute of limitations) for filing an action in court for negligence and other wrongful conduct that causes personal injuries is generally 4 years from the time the injury occurs or should have been discovered. If the case involves wrongful death, medical malpractice, or nursing home neglect, a 2-year statute of limitations will apply.

The personal injury claims process, including attempts to settle your case before going to court, can take several years, so it is important to contact our experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.