Mere involvement in an accident does not necessarily translate into having a strong personal injury claim. We consider many factors during your free case evaluation. These include the following:
If the person responsible for the accident can be proved negligent, your case is more likely to be successful. Examples of negligence include distracted drivers, drivers who ignore the rules of the road or boaters who drink while operating their watercraft.
Another important aspect of a successful personal injury claim is evidence that the actions of a negligent individual caused you or a loved one serious, even fatal, harm. Examples of grave injuries include traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), nerve damage, spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis, burns and amputation.
One of the main ways to prove your case is by demonstrating your injury has caused you economic and psychological hardship. For example, you may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
At Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP, we always prepare for trial in case we cannot reach a fair settlement. We prioritize reaching the best possible results fast, given your unique circumstance.
Being involved in an injury accident is tremendously stressful. While you are busy physically, mentally and emotionally recovering from the accident, the last thing you may want to think about is how to recover full compensation for your injuries. And without an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf, you almost certainly will not obtain the maximum compensation you deserve. That is where we step in.
At Phillips, Hayden & Labbee, LLP, we have handled countless personal injury claims involving all types of accidents. And we have counseled clients suffering everything from minor soft tissue damage to catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries. From our offices in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, we’re positioned to service clients not only throughout Tampa Bay but through the use of the latest legal technology we can, and do, advocate for injury victims throughout the State of Florida. Our detailed, client-centric approach helps to secure maximum compensation as efficiently as possible while maintaining constant communication with our clients. We don’t just fight to get you paid, we fight to get you that paid now.
“I wake up every day fighting to ease the burdens my clients suffer, so they can focus on recovering from their injuries and return to a normal life.” – Tyler A. Hayden
These cases can be extremely complicated. From proving who was at fault to demanding payment for your injuries, it is important to have a knowledgeable attorney by your side. Our firm uses modern technology to prepare every case for trial. From checking dashcam footage to nearby surveillance video, we can find evidence to build our case. We also examine police reports, check the accident scene and get necessary witness statements. We have worked with clients who have been involved in the types of accidents displayed below.
Our goal is to get you the maximum amount of compensation. This can be used to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. It also can be used to pay for necessary rehabilitation treatment. While your pain and suffering does not have a price, we will do everything we can to get you what you deserve.
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If you’ve been injured in an accident, your first thought likely will be on your physical recovery. Although it may be the last thing that you want to think about during this stressful time, you should also consider whether you have the right to take legal action. The growing cost of medical expenses, lost income from time off work and other unforeseen expenditures may result in a different – but no less real – injury.
In the aftermath of an accident, you may not be thinking about how a small amount of time may impact your legal rights. That is exactly what the insurance company is counting on. For example, if you don’t seek medical treatment immediately after an accident the insurance company may deny your claim. There are countless other reasons why insurance companies may deny your legal standing to seek financial compensation for your injuries.
The value of an accident claim is a highly complex determination that is dependent on a number of factors. These include the legal liability of the at-fault party and their ability to pay the judgment (through insurance or otherwise). Also, an accident victim may suffer a variety of different damages, including physical pain, mental anguish, loss of earning capacity, disfigurement, physical impairment and medical expenses.
Yes, there are risks. The time period for asserting a legal claim begins to run immediately after an accident. You should also be aware of other important deadlines (such as when you need to begin seeking medical attention) that may impact your ability to obtain financial recovery from the insurance company. In the aftermath of an accident, intricate legal issues likely won’t be front of mind.
Correct: There are no fees or costs unless we secure a financial recovery for you. Our “no fees or costs unless we win” promise begins when you first contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. In that initial meeting, we will provide you with a candid analysis of your potential legal claim at no cost to you. Then, if we take on your case, we will advance all costs associated with your representation and perform the work on a contingency fee basis. If we do not achieve a financial recovery, then our fee is $0 and you are not responsible for the costs that we advanced for your claim. This is why we only take on cases in which we sincerely believe.
We understand that the litigation process is foreign to most people, but don’t worry – it’s what we do every day. The process begins by preparing a demand, which requires us to gather as much information as possible to ensure that you get the recovery that you deserve. Once a demand is made, the insurance company can pay the demand, or it can deny your claim, in which case, a lawsuit will be filed. From there, we immediately begin preparing your case for trial. Even though a majority of cases settle before a trial occurs, in our experience, preparing each case as if it will go to trial helps ensure maximum recovery for a claim. After settlement or a successful trial verdict, we continue to work alongside you to get the insurance company to pay as soon as possible.
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