- Who we help: Hancock Injury Attorneys serves clients injured by someone else's negligence in Carrollwood, Northdale, and surrounding North Tampa communities. Cases include car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, and wrongful death accidents.
- Who we are: Mike and Claire Hancock are lifelong Tampa residents. The firm has represented injured clients in Florida since 1996, and Mike has more than 30 years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Deadline to file: In Florida, a lawsuit based on negligence generally must be filed within two years.
- Fault matters: Florida follows comparative fault rules, so your own share of fault can affect what you may recover.
- When to call a lawyer: It helps to speak with an attorney if your injury is serious, your treatment is ongoing, fault is disputed, the insurer denies your claim or asks for a recorded statement, a commercial truck was involved, or a family member died.
- What it costs to start: Consultations are free, and we handle injury cases on a contingent fee basis, so you pay no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.
- Next step: Call or schedule a free consultation (in person or virtual) to review what happened, what insurance may apply, and your next steps.
- Who we help: Lake Magdalene, Carrollwood, Lutz and North Tampa residents injured by another person's negligence
- Our Location: 1317 W. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33612 · (813) 915-1110
- Over 30 Years of Experience: Founded in 1996; Mike Hancock has been fighting for his clients for over three decades.
- We offer Free Consultations: No fee unless we win
- Important Deadline: Most Florida negligence claims must be filed within 2 years of the injury
- Car accidents on Dale Mabry Highway, Fletcher Avenue, Bearss Avenue, Florida Avenue and I-275. See our guide to the most dangerous intersections along Dale Mabry Highway.
- Truck and 18-wheeler crashes on I-275 and the commercial stretches of Dale Mabry. Our I-275 crash guide for local drivers covers what to do after an interstate collision.
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents near schools, shopping centers and neighborhood crossings
- Slip and fall injuries and other premises liability claims at stores, restaurants and apartment complexes
- Dog bites, where Florida generally holds owners strictly liable
- Boating and jet ski accidents and golf cart accidents
- Catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord, amputation and burn injuries
- Wrongful death claims for families who lost a loved one
Key overview
Hancock Injury Attorneys is a personal injury law firm on West Fletcher Avenue in Lake Magdalene. Since 1996, attorney Mike Hancock, a former insurance defense lawyer, has represented people hurt in car crashes, falls, dog bites and other accidents caused by someone else's negligence. Consultations are free, and the firm works on a contingency fee: you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you.
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer in Carrollwood or Northdale Handle?
A personal injury lawyer represents people who have been injured because of another person's negligence or wrongful actions. In Carrollwood and Northdale, that can include injuries resulting from car and truck accidents, motorcycle and pedestrian crashes, slip and fall accidents, unsafe property conditions, and other situations.
At Hancock Injury Attorneys, we investigate what happened, identify the parties and insurance coverage involved, document our client's injuries and losses, and pursue compensation when another party is legally responsible.
Not every accident requires a lawsuit or even an attorney. But when an injury is serious, fault is disputed, insurance coverage is complicated, or the insurance company is not treating your claim fairly, getting legal advice early can help you understand your options.
Personal injury help, close to home in Lake Magdalene
Lake Magdalene is a long-established unincorporated community of about 30,700 people in northwest Hillsborough County. It sits between Dale Mabry Highway to the west and I-275 to the east, with Fletcher Avenue, Bearss Avenue and Florida Avenue carrying heavy daily traffic across the Tampa Bay area.
Our office is on the same Fletcher Avenue corridor many Lake Magdalene residents drive every day, and our Tampa personal injury lawyers have served North Tampa since 1996. We also represent neighbors just west of Dale Mabry through our Carrollwood and Northdale personal injury practice. In-person and virtual consultations are available.
Accidents we handle for Lake Magdalene residents
We handle every major type of personal injury case, including:
Why Lake Magdalene residents choose Hancock Injury Attorneys
We know how insurance companies think. Before founding Hancock Injury Attorneys, Mike Hancock worked in insurance defense. He saw firsthand how adjusters and defense lawyers evaluate, delay and discount claims. Read why a former insurance defense lawyer matters after a Florida crash.
Big firm experience, small firm attention. You work directly with our attorneys, who know your name and your case, not a call center.
Rooted in North Tampa. Mike Hancock is a second-generation Tampa native and a past president of the North Tampa Bar Association. He grew up in the Lake Magdalene area and now lives in Carrollwood. Learn more about Hancock Injury Attorneys.
Recognized by peers. Our attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent) and Super Lawyers.
→ See our case results. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What Florida law means for your Lake Magdalene injury claim
Florida changed its injury laws in 2023, and several rules can affect how much you recover:
- Two-year filing deadline. For negligence injuries on or after March 24, 2023, Florida generally gives you 2 years to file a lawsuit, down from 4. Wrongful death claims also carry a 2-year deadline. Learn how long you have to file a personal injury claim in Florida and the wrongful death statute of limitations.
- Florida now uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. At 50% or less, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. See what modified comparative negligence means for your claim.
- The 14-day PIP rule. After a car crash, you must get initial medical care within 14 days to use your Personal Injury Protection benefits. PIP pays up to $10,000 only if a qualified provider finds an emergency medical condition; otherwise benefits are capped at $2,500. Here's how Florida PIP checks are paid.
- Medical damages based on amounts paid. Juries now generally see what was actually paid for treatment, not just what was billed. Read how personal injury settlements are calculated in Florida.
What to do after an accident in Lake Magdalene
- Call 911 and report the crash. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office or Tampa Police may respond, depending on the exact location.
- Get medical care right away. Nearby emergency rooms include AdventHealth Carrollwood on North Dale Mabry Highway and AdventHealth Tampa on East Fletcher Avenue. Our Tampa hospital and ER guide lists more options.
- Photograph the scene, vehicles, injuries, and any hazard that caused a fall.
- Get names and contact details of witnesses.
- Don't give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before talking to a lawyer. Here's why a recorded statement can hurt your claim.
- Call Hancock Injury Attorneys for a free consultation and to take the stress of a claim off of your shoulders.
HERE FOR YOU WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
Talk to a Lake Magdalene personal injury lawyer today
If you or a loved one was hurt in Lake Magdalene or anywhere in North Tampa, we're here to help. Your consultation is free, and you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Call (813) 915-1110 or schedule an in-person or virtual consultation.
Lake Magdalene personal injury FAQs
Is there a personal injury lawyer near Lake Magdalene?
Yes. Hancock Injury Attorneys is located at 1317 W. Fletcher Ave. in Tampa, along the Fletcher Avenue corridor that runs through the Lake Magdalene area. Lake Magdalene residents can meet with an attorney with downtown-level experience in person without driving downtown or schedule a virtual consultation.
Is Lake Magdalene part of the City of Tampa?
No. Lake Magdalene is an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, even though most addresses use "Tampa." Depending on where an accident happens, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Tampa Police or Florida Highway Patrol may write the crash report. If the report gets the facts wrong, you can still protect your claim when the police report is wrong.
Where would a Lake Magdalene injury lawsuit be filed?
Most personal injury cases in Lake Magdalene are filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, which covers Hillsborough County, at the courthouse in downtown Tampa. Where a case is filed can also depend on where the defendant lives or does business.
What should I do after a car accident on Dale Mabry Highway or Fletcher Avenue?
Call 911, get medical care, and photograph the vehicles and scene. Collect witness contact information and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. Then call a personal injury lawyer before you sign anything. Don't miss the most overlooked evidence after a Florida car accident.
How much does a Lake Magdalene personal injury lawyer cost?
Hancock Injury Attorneys handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Your fee agreement will explain how case costs are handled.
What if I was hurt in a fall at a store or apartment complex in Lake Magdalene?
Florida property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. For falls in businesses, Florida law generally requires proof that the business knew or should have known about the hazard. Learn what grocery store slip and fall victims need to prove.
Will my case go to trial?
Most personal injury cases settle without a trial, but we prepare every case as if it may go to court. Insurers tend to take a claim more seriously when they know the attorney is ready to litigate. Read the difference between a settlement and a trial.
Does Hancock Injury Attorneys serve areas outside Lake Magdalene?
Yes. We represent clients in Carrollwood and Northdale, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Spring Hill and throughout Florida.