Experienced Tampa Car Accident Attorneys Fighting for Maximum Compensation
At Williams Law Association, P.A., we represent auto accident victims across Tampa, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Clearwater, and throughout Hillsborough County. We’re not a billboard firm that churns through cases. We’re experienced trial attorneys who treat every client like family because in Tampa Bay, that’s exactly what you are.
When you’re injured in a car accident in Tampa, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Medical bills accumulate, insurance companies pressure you to settle quickly, and you’re left wondering how you’ll support your family while recovering from your injuries. At Williams Law Association, P.A., our Tampa car accident lawyers have one job: to fight to get you every dollar you deserve.
If you’ve been hurt in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault, call us now at 1-800-451-6786 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Why Tampa Auto Accident Cases Require Specialized Legal Experience
Uninsured driver rate: Nearly 20% of Florida drivers lack insurance
Fatal crash rate: Tampa’s rate exceeds the national average
Our Tampa auto accident lawyers understand the local factors that contribute to these crashes, including dangerous intersections such as Dale Mabry and Kennedy Boulevard, as well as the seasonal increase in accidents during spring break and the winter tourist season.
Common Causes of Tampa Auto Accidents We Handle
Our Tampa auto accident lawyers have successfully litigated claims involving:
Distracted Driving Accidents: Florida law prohibits texting while driving, but distraction remains the #1 cause of Tampa accidents. We prove distraction through cell phone records, traffic camera footage, and witness testimony.
Drunk Driving (DUI) Crashes: When an intoxicated driver causes your injuries, you may be entitled to punitive damages beyond standard compensation. We pursue all available remedies, including dram shop claims against bars that overserved.
Speeding and Reckless Driving: Excessive speed increases the severity of accidents. We collaborate with accident reconstruction experts to establish that speed was a factor and demonstrate the driver’s disregard for safety.
Rear-End Collisions: These are the most common Tampa auto accidents. While rear-end crashes often seem straightforward, insurance companies still dispute who is at fault. We prove the rear driver’s negligence and overcome comparative fault allegations.
Lane Change and Merge Accidents: I-275, I-4, and the Selmon Expressway see daily merge-related crashes. We analyze traffic patterns and surveillance footage to establish which driver violated right-of-way laws.
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims: With Florida’s high rate of uninsured drivers, we frequently help clients recover through their own UM/UIM coverage, even when their own insurance company denies the claim.
Commercial Vehicle and Truck Accidents: Accidents involving delivery trucks, 18-wheelers, and commercial vehicles require different legal strategies. We pursue corporate entities and their commercial insurance policies.
Rideshare Accidents: With Tampa’s growing presence of Uber and Lyft, especially around the airport and downtown, the number of rideshare accidents has increased significantly.
Understanding Florida’s PIP Coverage and Serious Injury Threshold
Florida is a no-fault state, meaning drivers must first file injury claims under their PIP insurance, regardless of who caused the accident. PIP covers:
Up to 80% of medical expenses
Up to 60% of lost wages
Death benefits (up to $5,000)
However, PIP limits are typically low ($10,000) and do not fully cover the costs of serious injuries. Once your injuries are deemed “serious” under Florida law, you may file a claim against the at-fault driver for full compensation.
Florida’s Modified Comparative Negligence
Florida follows a modified comparative fault rule. You cannot recover damages if you are found more than 50% at fault. If your fault is less than 50%, your recovery is reduced by the same percentage.
Our Tampa car accident attorneys work to prove the other party’s liability and minimize any allegations against you, protecting the full value of your claim.
Common Injuries in Tampa Car Accidents
Our Tampa auto accident attorneys have represented clients with a full spectrum of auto accident injuries:
Severe Injuries:
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
Amputations
Severe burns
Multiple fractures requiring surgery
Moderate Injuries:
Herniated or bulging discs
Broken bones
Torn ligaments and tendons
Internal injuries
Common Injuries:
Whiplash and soft tissue injuries
Sprains and strains
Contusions and lacerations
We work with top medical experts in Tampa, including orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and physical therapists, to document the full extent of your injuries and future medical needs.
What Your Tampa Auto Accident Case Is Worth
One of the first questions we hear is, “What is my case worth?” While every case is unique, understanding what you’re entitled to recover helps set realistic expectations and prevents you from accepting an inadequate settlement.
Economic Damages (Tangible Financial Losses)
Medical Expenses
Emergency room treatment
Ambulance transport
Hospital stays and surgery
Diagnostic tests (X-rays, MRIs, CT scans)
Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Prescription medications
Medical equipment and mobility devices
Future medical care needs
Lost Income
Wages missed during recovery
Lost earning capacity if you can’t return to your previous job
Loss of benefits, bonuses, and promotions
Impact on your career trajectory
Property Damage
Vehicle repair or total loss replacement value
Diminished value of your vehicle after repairs
Rental car expenses
Personal property damaged in the crash
Non-Economic Damages (Subjective Losses)
Pain and Suffering: Physical pain, discomfort, and the loss of enjoyment of activities you once loved. More severe and permanent injuries warrant substantially higher awards for pain and suffering.
Emotional Distress: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disturbances, fear of driving, and the psychological toll of living with permanent injuries.
Loss of Consortium: Compensation for your spouse when your injuries affect your relationship, including loss of companionship, intimacy, and household contributions.
Disfigurement and Scarring: Additional compensation when injuries result in visible, permanent scarring or disfigurement that affects your appearance, self-confidence, and how others perceive you.
Punitive Damages (Rare but Possible)
In cases involving particularly reckless conduct such as drunk driving, excessive speeding, or intentional misconduct, Florida law allows punitive damages designed to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior by others.
Factors That Affect Settlement Value
Severity and permanence of injuries: Catastrophic injuries result in higher compensation
Clear liability: The more obvious the other driver’s fault, the stronger your case
Quality of evidence: Comprehensive documentation increases settlement value
Policy limits: Available insurance coverage can cap recovery
Your credibility: Honest, consistent statements strengthen your case
Impact on daily life: How injuries affect your ability to work, care for family, and enjoy life
At Williams Law Association, P.A., we don’t guess at your case value. We thoroughly evaluate every aspect of your damages, consult with economic and medical experts, and fight for maximum compensation.
Why Insurance Companies Don’t Play Fair and How We Fight Back
After an auto accident, you expect your insurance company to help. After all, you’ve paid premiums faithfully for years. But insurance is a business, and their profits depend on paying out as little as possible on claims.
Tactics Insurance Companies Use Against You
Quick, Lowball Settlement Offers
Within days of your accident, an adjuster might offer a settlement that sounds reasonable. This is a trap. They’re betting you’ll accept before understanding the full extent of your injuries. Once you sign that release, you can never come back for more, even when you discover serious injuries later.
Recorded Statements Designed to Trap You
Adjusters ask for recorded statements, claiming it’s “routine.” What they don’t tell you: they’re trained to ask leading questions that get you to minimize injuries, admit partial fault, or contradict yourself. These recordings become weapons used against you.
Blaming You for the Accident
Florida’s comparative negligence law means they can reduce your compensation by claiming you share fault. They’ll say you were speeding, distracted, or should have braked sooner, anything to shift blame and reduce their payout.
Disputing Medical Treatment
Insurers routinely claim your treatment is “excessive,” “unnecessary,” or “unrelated to the accident.” They’ll argue you’re seeing doctors too frequently or that your injuries are pre-existing.
Delaying Your Claim
They know financial pressure mounts as bills accumulate. By dragging out the process, they hope you’ll become desperate enough to accept whatever they offer to get some money.
Social Media Surveillance
Insurance investigators scour Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms looking for posts to use against you. A photo of you smiling at a birthday party becomes “proof” you’re exaggerating injuries.
Former insurance defense experience – We know how insurance companies think because we used to defend them
Insurance law specialists – Auto accidents intersect with complex insurance coverage issues (PIP, UM/UIM, bad faith)
Trial-ready approach – We prepare every case for trial from day one, which pressures insurance companies to settle fairly
Medical network – We work with leading Tampa medical providers who treat on liens (no upfront cost to you)
Accident reconstruction experts – We hire engineers and crash analysts to prove liability and overcome comparative fault allegations
Selective caseload – Unlike high-volume “settlement mills,” we handle fewer cases and give each client personalized attention
Serving Clients Throughout Tampa and Surrounding Areas
While our office is based in Tampa, Williams Law Association, P.A. represents auto accident victims throughout the Tampa Bay area and across Florida, including:
Hillsborough County: Tampa, Brandon, Temple Terrace, Plant City, Riverview, Valrico, Carrollwood, Town ‘n’ Country, Egypt Lake-Leto
Pinellas County: St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs
Pasco County: Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey, Land O’ Lakes, Zephyrhills, Dade City
Polk County: Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, Auburndale
And throughout Florida: Orlando, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Fort Myers, and beyond
No matter where your accident occurred in Florida, we have the experience and resources to handle your case effectively. If you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you.
How Williams Law Association, P.A., Levels the Playing Field
When you hire us, we:
Handle all insurance communications so they can’t manipulate or trap you
Document injuries with independent medical experts who insurance companies can’t bully
Preserve critical evidence before it disappears
Counter bad faith tactics with aggressive legal action
Prepare for trial
Protect your social media by advising you on what not to post
We are familiar with their playbook because we fight these battles every day. And we win.
Our Commitment to Tampa Car Accident Victims
As lifelong Tampa residents and legal professionals, we understand that a car accident can change your life. Medical bills pile up, insurance companies delay payments, and you’re left wondering how to provide for your family while recovering from serious injuries.
Proven Results: $300+ Million Recovered
Our Tampa auto accident lawyers have recovered millions for injured clients through settlements and trial verdicts:
$2.3 million settlement for client who suffered spinal cord injury in I-275 truck accident
$1.8 million jury verdict for traumatic brain injury victim in South Tampa intersection collision
$1.5 million settlement for family after fatal drunk driving crash on Dale Mabry Highway
$975,000 settlement for rideshare passenger injured when Uber driver ran a red light near the airport
Hundreds of settlements ranging from $100,000 to $500,000+ for various Tampa car accident injuries
Call Williams Law Association, P.A. now at 1-800-451-6786for your free consultation.
Our Tampa auto accident lawyers are available 24/7 to discuss your case.
Answer all your questions about your legal rights and options
Explain how Florida auto accident laws apply to your situation
Calculate the potential value of your claim
Begin investigating your accident immediately
Deal with insurance companies so you can focus on recovery
Don’t Wait—Contact Williams Law Association, P.A. Today
If you or someone you love has been injured in an auto accident, time is critical. Evidence disappears. Witnesses move away. Insurance companies gain an advantage with every day you wait.
At Williams Law Association, P.A., we treat every client with the dignity, respect, and individual attention they deserve. We’re not interested in settling your case quickly so we can move on to the next one. We’re committed to helping you secure every dollar you’re entitled to, whether that takes weeks or years to achieve. You pay nothing unless we win your case. Get the legal help you deserve. Call us at or fill out our online contact form.
