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TAMPA & ST. PETERSBURG PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER & ATTORNEY

Personal Injury Law - Medical Malpractice Law - Accidents Law
Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip and Fall, Car Accidents

Providing legal services in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida

Silver and Agacinski
Attorneys at Law

Experienced personal injury law firm providing legal services in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Legal advice and help in accident and personal injury legal matters including but not limited to:

» Wrongful Death
» Medical Malpractice
» Auto/Car, Motorcycle & Boating Accidents
» Nursing Home Abuse
» Slip & Fall
» Brain & Head Injuries
» Products Liability

PERSONAL INJURY LAW EXPERIENCE

At present, Mr. Silver is Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar, Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Civil Mediator, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. His trial practice is limited to the representation of persons injured by the actions of others. He has been called upon to conduct seminars on numerous topics pertaining to civil litigation and, more particularly, personal injury litigation.

He handles medical malpractice claims, claims arising out of motor vehicle accidents, products liability, wrongful death, dog bites, closed head injuries and traumatic brain injuries as well as all other matters involving personal injury and wrongful death.

Mr. Silver has tried cases ranging from simple car accidents to the most complex medical malpractice claims. He has recovered verdicts for his clients in excess of a million dollars. Rest assured that each case will be individually handled by him to achieve a maximum recovery for each client.

AUTO ACCIDENTS

There are different insurance coverages that pay benefits if you are injured in an automobile accident in Florida.

1. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits:

Florida is a "no-fault" state. If you have this coverage, under Florida's "no fault" system, you are entitled to 80% of your medical expenses and 60% of your lost wages. PIP coverage is usually $10,000. It can be sold with a “deductible” that can decrease your coverage. If you are in another person’s car and have no insurance, you may recover PIP benefits from the insurance company for the car you are in.

2. Liability Coverage:

This is insurance on the car (or driver of the car) that caused the accident. This coverage pays for your medical bills and lost wages over and above your PIP coverage. This is also the coverage that pays for your mental anguish, pain, suffering, scarring, the loss of enjoyment of life and any related damages.

3. Uninsured Motorist Coverage:

This is coverage you purchase. If you have UM coverage and the value of your case exceeds the coverage available from the person that hurt you, you can make a claim against your own insurance company.

What should you do after an auto accident?

1. Florida law requires that you exchange certain information and/or provide certain information to the police investigating the accident. When exchanging information with the other driver, do not discuss the facts or your opinions about what happened.
2. Get the names and addresses of any witnesses to the accident.
3. You should see a doctor to be checked for injuries.
4. Report the accident to your insurance company.
5. Take photos of your car.

FOR A CONSULTATION WITH AN EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER IN FLORIDA CALL (813) 259-9863 NOW!