Personal Injury Representation Backed By Decades Of Experience

Personal injury law helps those injured or harmed due to the wrongdoing of others, including negligence, carelessness and recklessness. In a successful personal injury claim, injured parties receive compensation for their damages and losses from the at-fault party or parties.

Those parties may be other persons, businesses or corporations, or governmental agencies. This is generally done through settlement negotiation outside of court, but may also involve courtroom litigation wherein both sides present their case to a judge and jury for a verdict.

When you bring your personal injury case to Weston Smith Law, PLLC, you can rest assured that your claim will receive the time and attention it deserves from an attorney who has been in practice since 1992. Our firm does not practice in any other field of law. Therefore, we have developed the insight, skills and resources needed to build thoroughly prepared cases.

We also limit the number of cases we take on so that our clients get our full attention. Furthermore, we operate on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only receive payment if we help you recover money.

Ready To Assist You With A Wide Variety Of Injury Claims

In a personal injury claim, you will generally be asserting that the other party was partly or wholly responsible for your injuries and thus can be held financially accountable for the resulting damages. Besides negligence, these claims can also include situations where intentional acts also caused your injuries, such as criminal attacks.

These claims can arise from:

• Car accidents: These can range from minor fender benders to severe collisions, potentially causing whiplash, broken bones or traumatic brain injuries.
• Truck accidents: Often more devastating than car accidents due to the size and weight of trucks, these can result in catastrophic injuries or deaths.
• Motorcycle accidents: Riders are particularly vulnerable, often suffering severe road rash, broken bones or head injuries even in relatively minor collisions.
• Pedestrian accidents: When vehicles strike pedestrians, the results can be tragic. These accidents often lead to severe injuries or death due to the pedestrian’s lack of protection.
• Bicycle accidents: Similar to pedestrian accidents, cyclists are at high risk of serious injury when involved in collisions with motor vehicles.
• Medical malpractice: These cases involve health care professionals failing to provide proper care, potentially leading to worsened conditions, unnecessary procedures or even death.
• Sporting event accidents: Injuries at sports venues can result from poorly maintained facilities, inadequate security or flying objects from the field of play.
• Dog bite incidents: These can cause serious physical injuries and emotional trauma, especially in children.
• Nursing home abuse: This can include physical abuse, emotional mistreatment or failure to provide proper care. Abuse and neglect often lead to injuries or declining health in elderly residents.
• Dangerous or defective consumer products: Faulty products can cause a wide range of injuries, from minor cuts to severe burns or electrocution.
• Accidents on private or public premises: These “slip-and-fall” events can result in broken bones, head injuries or back problems, especially in older individuals.
• Fatal accident: When negligence leads to death, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim for their loss.

Injuries in such cases can range from cuts, bruises and sprains to more serious ones such as broken bones, organ damage and internal bleeding. We also handle cases involving catastrophic injuries, including neck and spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and other injuries leading to permanent disability.

How We Approach Personal Injury Cases

At Weston Smith Law, PLLC, we understand that facing a personal injury claim can be overwhelming. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve developed a straightforward approach to help our clients navigate this complex process. Here’s how we handle your case:

1. Identifying responsibility: We begin by determining who was at fault. Everyone has a duty of care in certain situations. For example, drivers must operate their vehicles safely. If someone breaches this duty, like driving while drunk, they can be held liable for resulting injuries.
2. Making your claim: Once we’ve identified the responsible party, we file a claim. This asserts that the at-fault party failed in their duty of care, directly leading to your injuries and losses.
3. Negotiating a settlement: After establishing fault, we start negotiations. Our experienced team works diligently to secure fair compensation for your injuries and other damages.
4. Going to court (if necessary): While most cases settle out of court, we’re always prepared for trial. If negotiations don’t yield a satisfactory result, we’ll present your case before a judge and jury to fight for the compensation you deserve.

Our boutique approach means we take on only a select number of cases, ensuring that your story receives the dedicated attention it deserves. We’re committed to guiding you through each step of this process, from your free initial consultation to the resolution of your case.

Available Compensation In Personal Injury Matters

Compensation will depend on the severity of your injury and the extent of your losses. Compensation can involve:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of wages or income
• Property damage
• Mental anguish
• Other losses and out-of-pocket expenses

Throughout the phases of your claim, you will generally be dealing with an insurance company that will do everything in its power to reduce the liability of its insured. These companies commonly have legal teams and representatives of their own, whose main job is to fight your claim. They typically engage in pressuring accident victims to accept lowball settlement offers, which is why you need a lawyer of your own.

Work With A Proven Personal Injury Attorney – Contact Us Today

Trust your case to an attorney with a strong track record of success. To discuss your options in a free initial consultation, phone our office at 727-866-4103 or reach out online. Weston Smith Law, PLLC, is based in St. Petersburg, and we serve clients throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond.