Severe injuries caused by the negligent or reckless actions of other individuals can be devastating to the victims and the people who depend on them. Many people injured through no fault of their own in Tarpon Springs find themselves facing high medical bills, the inability to work and provide for themselves and their family, and a lengthy recovery process, or even permanent disability.
The Tarpon Springs personal injury attorneys at Zervos & Calta, PLLC have the skills and resources needed to stand up for your rights, take on the big insurance companies, and win. We focus solely on personal injury cases, so we know what it takes to pursue the full and fair compensation you need. We have earned our reputation as strong client advocates, and we take pride in our successes.
Call our office today to schedule a free consultation and learn about your case. We’re ready to fight for justice and help you seek the compensation that you deserve.
Common Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
We have experiencing handling a wide range of personal injury cases in Tarpon Springs and surrounding areas of Florida. If you’ve been injured in an accident due to the negligence or recklessness of someone else, we can help you, too.
Here are some examples of the most common types of personal injury cases we handle:
Car Accidents
Most car accidents are caused by impaired, negligent, reckless, or distracted drivers. In a single recent year, 100 people were killed and 10,415 people were injured in car crashes in Pinellas County. If you were injured in a car accident in Tarpon Springs, our firm can help you seek the compensation that you deserve.
Truck Accidents
Accidents involving heavy commercial trucks can be devastating to all involved – especially the occupants of smaller vehicles. The large size and weight of the truck can cause considerable damage to anything it hits. Severe injuries and even fatalities are not uncommon. Many truck accidents are caused by tired or distracted truck drivers.
Motorcycle Accident
Many motorists don’t take the time or effort to look for a motorcycle while on the road. These negligent car drivers can cause severe injuries to operators of motorcycles. In one recent year, there were 425 motorcycle accidents in Pinellas County, leading to the deaths of 19 people.
Bicycle Accident
Bicycle crashes are similar to motorcycle crashes because many motorists simply don’t look for cyclists. In addition, an astonishing number of bicycle accidents are caused by drivers suddenly opening the door of a parked car directly in front of a cyclist, causing the cyclist to crash or swerve into the road, only to be hit by another vehicle. In one recent year, there were 513 crashes involving bicycles, leading to the deaths of seven cyclists in Pinellas County.
Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians have the right of way, but many drivers fail to respect pedestrians’ rights or even take an extra moment to look for them. In one recent year, 72 pedestrian accidents led to 38 fatalities in Pinellas County.
Slip and Fall Accidents
Slips and falls are a surprisingly common cause of severe injuries. The CDC reports that 800,000 people suffer from severe injuries each year due to slips and falls. Property owners are responsible for ensuring their property is free from unreasonably hazardous conditions that may cause falls. Common conditions that can cause falls are wet floors, poor lighting, broken handrails, obstacles in hallways, and uneven surfaces underfoot.
Brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries can occur in many kinds of accidents. These injuries usually cause permanent disability and sometimes personality changes. Many victims of brain injuries are unable to go back to work after the injury. In addition to lost future wages, they have expensive medical bills and often require assistance and medical care for the rest of their life.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries can cause paralysis. These injuries are devastating because some victims can no longer walk and may require additional care at home. They may be able to work, but many victims of spinal cord injuries cannot resume working in the same job they had before the injury. Most victims of spinal cord injury will suffer from reduced incomes, the need to pay for personal assistance, and ongoing medical bills.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a legal term that means someone died because someone else was negligent or reckless. Companies and employers can also be responsible for wrongful deaths. In wrongful death cases, it is vital to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. The party who caused the death may be endangering other people through their ongoing negligent actions. In addition, the family of the person killed is entitled to compensation for the death of their loved one.
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