As lifelong residents of Carrollwood, Mike and Claire Hancock with Hancock Injury Attorneys are the neighbors and attorneys you want representing you after a car accident in Carrollwood or the surrounding North Tampa area. Located right on Fletcher Avenue, our firm is embedded in the Carrollwood community. With over 30 years of experience, insurance defense experience, and millions won for our clients, you can be assured that you don’t have to make a drive to downtown for top-notch legal help.
If you were injured in a crash on Dale Mabry Highway, Gunn Highway, Ehrlich Road, Linebaugh Avenue, Veterans Expressway, or a neighborhood road in Carrollwood, our team can help you understand your options and deal with the insurance companies while you focus on recovering.
- Seek medical attention. Even if you initially feel okay, some car accident injuries may not become apparent until hours or days later.
- Document the accident scene and exchange information. If it is safe to do so, photograph the vehicles, roadway, traffic signals, visible injuries and surrounding area. Exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver.
- Notify your insurance company, but keep it brief for now. You generally should report the accident as required by your policy, but you do not need to provide a detailed account of your injuries or accept an insurer's characterization of what happened before you understand the full circumstances.
- Do not give a recorded statement without understanding your rights. If an insurance company asks for a recorded statement, consider speaking with a car accident attorney first.
- Talk with an attorney when appropriate. Hancock Injury Attorneys can help from the beginning by communicating with insurers, evaluating the circumstances of the crash and helping you understand what steps to take next.
For a more detailed checklist, see our guide on What to Do After a Tampa Car Accident.
Car Accident Claims in Carrollwood
Carrollwood is a large, established community in North Tampa with a mix of residential streets, busy commercial areas and major roads connecting residents to other parts of Tampa. That means car accidents can happen in many different circumstances, from a rear-end collision at a busy intersection to a crash involving vehicles traveling at highway speeds.
Some of the major roads and corridors Carrollwood drivers use include:
- Dale Mabry Highway, which runs north and south through the Carrollwood area and includes numerous commercial intersections and access points.
- Gunn Highway, an important east-west route through the Carrollwood area.
- Ehrlich Road, which connects Carrollwood with surrounding North Tampa communities and includes busy commercial and residential areas.
- Linebaugh Avenue, another major east-west corridor serving Carrollwood and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Veterans Expressway, which carries higher-speed traffic through the western side of the Tampa area.
The location of a crash may matter when investigating what happened. Traffic signals, lane configurations, roadway design, vehicle positioning, available surveillance footage and witnesses may all become relevant when determining how a collision occurred.
Hancock Injury Attorneys can help investigate the circumstances of a crash and determine what evidence may be important to a Florida Car Accident Claim.
What Can a Carrollwood Car Accident Claim Include?
The damages available in a car accident case depend on the facts of the accident, the injuries involved, available insurance coverage and other circumstances.
Depending on the claim, potentially recoverable damages may include:
- Medical expenses
- Future medical treatment related to the accident
- Lost wages or income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
- Other losses resulting from the injury
Florida law also recognizes comparative fault. In a negligence action, the amount of damages allocated to a party can be affected by that party's percentage of fault under Florida's comparative-fault statute.
That means an injured person should not necessarily assume that being accused of contributing to an accident ends a potential claim. The circumstances and evidence matter.
Learn more about How Much Is My Car Accident Case Worth?
When Should I Talk to a Carrollwood Car Accident Lawyer?
You do not necessarily need an attorney for every minor fender-bender. However, speaking with a car accident lawyer can be particularly useful when an accident involves:
- Significant or ongoing injuries
- Hospitalization or surgery
- A disputed version of what happened
- Multiple vehicles
- A commercial vehicle
- A serious or potentially permanent injury
- An uninsured or underinsured driver
- A dispute with an insurance company
- Significant medical bills or lost income
- A question about available insurance coverage
- A potential claim involving substantial damages
An early conversation with our attorneys can also help you understand what evidence should be preserved and what communications with insurance companies may affect your claim.
You do not have to wait until you know exactly how serious your case is to ask questions.
Why Hancock Injury Attorneys Serves Carrollwood
Carrollwood is not simply a geographic keyword for Hancock Injury Attorneys. Mike and Claire Hancock have deep roots in the community and have lived in Carrollwood for decades.
Our Tampa office is located on Fletcher Avenue, making it convenient for clients in Carrollwood and throughout North Tampa.
That local connection is paired with extensive personal injury law experience and Mike Hancock's background representing insurance companies as an insurance defense attorney.
When you work with Hancock Injury Attorneys after a car accident, you have a local law firm that understands the community while also bringing decades of experience handling injury and insurance matters.
You can learn more about our firm and attorneys on our About Us page.
Carrollwood Car Accident FAQs
What if the driver who caused my Carrollwood accident was uninsured?
You may still have options for pursuing compensation. Depending on the circumstances, your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may provide benefits when the at-fault driver does not have sufficient insurance. Florida law provides for uninsured motorist coverage in many automobile policies, although an insured may reject or select lower limits in accordance with the law.
Our attorneys can review the applicable insurance policies and determine what coverage may be available.
Do I need personal injury lawyers for a minor Carrollwood car accident?
Not necessarily. A minor accident with no injuries and straightforward property damage may be handled directly through the insurance companies.
However, if pain or other symptoms develop, medical treatment becomes necessary, fault is disputed or an insurance company is questioning your claim, it can be useful to speak with our attorneys before making decisions about your claim.
What if I was partially at fault for a Carrollwood car accident?
Being accused of partial fault does not automatically mean you have no claim. Florida uses a comparative-fault system in negligence actions, under which fault can be apportioned among the parties. The amount recoverable can therefore depend in part on the percentage of fault attributed to each party.
The specific facts and evidence surrounding the collision matter.
How does PIP work after a Carrollwood car accident?
Florida PIP generally provides coverage for certain medical expenses and lost income following a covered automobile accident. Under current Florida law, required PIP benefits include up to $10,000 in medical and disability benefits, with medical benefits generally covering 80% of reasonable medical expenses and disability benefits generally covering 60% of lost gross income and lost earning capacity, subject to statutory requirements and limitations.
One important requirement is that initial medical services and care generally must be received within 14 days of the accident to qualify for PIP medical benefits.
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Talk to a Carrollwood Car Accident Lawyer
If you or a family member was injured in a car accident in Carrollwood or elsewhere in North Tampa, Hancock Injury Attorneys can help you understand your options and make sure you recieve fair compensation.
From crashes on Dale Mabry Highway and Gunn Highway to collisions on neighborhood streets and the Veterans Expressway, our team is here to help injured people navigate the insurance and legal process.
Contact Hancock Injury Attorneys today to schedule a free consultation.