Few people walk away from a motorcycle accident – the motorcyclist or a passenger suffers significant injury in four out of five crashes. In Hillsborough County alone, some 500 motorcycle riders are injured each year in traffic accidents. You can count on the Hancock Law Firm to vigorously pursue full compensation if you or a loved one was… Read More
Your Arm and Shoulder Injuries Could be More Serious Than You Think
Arm and shoulder injuries can result from many different types of car accidents. It’s perfectly natural to brace yourself in a car crash or to stick out your arm to break a fall. As a result, your wrist, elbow or shoulder can bear the brunt of the injury. There are many different types of arm… Read More
When to Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney
According to Ride Smart Florida, more than 7,000 people were injured in motorcycle crashes during 2011 on Florida roadways. Overall, there are more than 625,000 motorcycles registered in Florida accounting for nearly 4% of all roadway traffic. More frightening statistics Unfortunately, the statistics on the number of accidents is only the beginning of the tale… Read More
Important Considerations When Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer
Experiencing an injury is painful and traumatic. Many times, in addition to the injury, you are also forced to deal with medical bills and lost wages. The decision to hire a personal injury lawyer can be complicated, but hiring the right lawyer will ensure your case is handled smoothly and efficiently. A few simple tips can… Read More
Advantages of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer in Tampa- Part 2
Personal injury cases are very common nowadays. While some people choose to be legally represented, many others hesitate because of various misconceptions such as the length of the litigation process. In this article, we’ll address two of those misconceptions and explain why it’s in your best interest to hire a personal injury lawyer. The danger… Read More
Advantages of Hiring a Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer – Part 1
Many people equate legal representation with the filing of lawsuits. This is the primary reason many people chose to handle their injury case on their own. However, in the vast majority of personal injury cases, this is simply not what happens. In fact, only about 5-10 percent of all personal injury matters ever go to trial. You… Read More
How Do I Handle My Medical Bills After a Car Accident?
Typically when someone needs to seek medical treatment they either pay for the services directly or their health insurance policy pays. If you have been in a car accident you may be wondering how to handle your medical bills though. Neither of the normal options make sense. You shouldn’t have to use your own money… Read More
What Your Car Accident Attorney Needs You to Do After an Accident
What to do after a Car Accident Once the deafening crash subsides and any injuries are dealt with, your car accident is over, right? Not so fast — the things you do in the minutes, hours and days following a collision can have a big impact on your future health and finances. Here’s what you… Read More
Tampa Car Accident Attorney Helps You Pay for Medical Costs
At some point in your life you’re bound to be in a car accident. In Florida alone, there were 281,340 in 2012. That’s an average of 770 traffic accidents a day! Out of all of those car accidents 198,032 had reported injuries. With rising medical costs, the price for getting in a car accident can be astronomical. If you weren’t… Read More
Hancock Injury Attorneys Settles Car Accident Case for Injured Driver
Jennifer Hykes was rear-ended by a distracted driver while sitting at a full stop at a red light. “I got into a car accident that supposedly was not that bad… I was actually just at a red light and someone slammed in behind me. I wasn’t really the type of person to get lawyers. I… Read More
