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Tampa Injury & Accident Lawyers

The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group is a full-service law firm, that has been fighting for the injured and accused for over 25 years. The largest area of our practice is personal injury, specializing in car accidents. We are diligent and aggressive in our representation of you, and we understand what it takes to get results. We focus on providing quality legal representation and recognize your case as a unique and personal experience for you. Regardless of the type of charges you may be facing or circumstances of your injuries; you will be treated with respect, compassion, and receive high caliber legal representation. We are relentless in our pursuit for you to be awarded the full value of your case.

Contact our experienced Tampa lawyers today. Our experienced legal team offers free initial consultations on any legal matter.

Personal Injury & Auto Accidents

If you or a loved one was injured due to another party’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongdoing, we will fight aggressively to get you the compensation that you are entitled to. The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group has attorneys and legal staff that are experienced in a wide range of personal injury cases including physical and psychological injury resulting from dog bites, workplace injury, medical malpractice, intentional tort (assault), public liability (slip and fall), and product liability. We have a policy never to settle a case for less than what you deserve, and we are prepared to go to trial for you if necessary. In fact, our motto is that, as an injury victim, you should only settle for more, not less. Our Tampa injury & accident lawyers pride ourselves on the quality of our legal work to deliver the representation that you are entitled to.

There are dozens of ways that injuries occur in our state. No matter the cause of your accident or the type of injury from which you are suffering, we can help. Our personal injury practice areas include:

  • Dog bite claims. A dog bite can leave you with serious injuries, both physical and psychological, as well as questions about liability and how you will recover financially from your losses. We can help you to understand Florida’s dog bite laws, and recover the money you deserve.
  • Medical malpractice. Doctors and other medical professionals in our state have a duty to exercise a high degree of care when treating patients. If this duty of care is breached and you suffer harm, you can hold your doctor liable for all of your damages.
  • Car accidents. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries in the city of Tampa. If you are in a car accident, we can assist you in navigating Florida’s no-fault system, as well as stepping outside of that system in the event that your injuries are severe.
  • Pedestrian, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents. When a car hits a cyclists, pedestrian, or bicycle, the injuries that are sustained are usually very serious, and may even be fatal. We believe that those hit by cars should recover every penny that they deserve, and work hard to achieve this goal.
  • Boating accidents. Boating is a common pastime in Florida, but also poses a risk of injuries, including drowning. If negligence plays a role in a boating accident, we will advocate for your rights to compensation.
  • Premises liability cases. All property owners in the state of Florida have a duty to ensure that their properties are safe for others; if this duty is neglected and someone gets hurt – i.e. a slip and fall accident caused by broken stairs – the property owner can be held liable.
  • Product liability cases. Just like proper owners, manufacturers of products also have a duty to ensure that their products are safe for use. If a product is defectively designed or manufactured, such as a toaster with an electrical short, a consumer can get injured. The manufacturer of the defective product is responsible for ensuring that a consumer is compensated for their injuries and losses.

Damages Recoverable in a Tampa Injury Claim

At The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group, an experienced Tampa injury lawyer will make sure that you get your full compensation amount when you choose to work with us. We investigate all aspects of your accident, ranging from what happened and who is to blame, to the extent of damages you have suffered and may suffer in the future. Then, we build a claim and negotiate for a settlement amount that addresses your losses. We work hard to get you compensation for the following types of damages:

  • Medical expenses;
  • Future medical expenses or costs of treatment or care;
  • Lost wages and future lost wages;
  • Pain;
  • Suffering;
  • Emotional anguish;
  • Diminished quality of life; and
  • Disability and disfigurement.

If you have suffered another loss types in addition to those listed above, such as property damage, we will help to you recover these, too.

Understanding that mobility may be difficult when suffering or recovering from an injury, we are able to meet you in your home and hospital any day of the week. We have the ability to serve the following counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Sumter. Our Tampa accident lawyers and legal team treat you with respect and your case with a sense of urgency from the moment you call our firm, and we pride ourselves on that.

Criminal Defense

If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime, we will do everything in our power to protect your rights and, when possible, get the charges against you dismissed or reduced. We will aggressively fight for you and ensure you get the justice and representation you deserve. We help clients defend against any type of arrest or charge, with specialization in DUI and drug offenses. We opened our offices more than 20 years ago because we wanted to dedicate our practice to helping people seek justice. We take pride in treating our clients with compassion and respect. Regardless of the type of charges you may be facing or circumstances; you will be treated with respect, with a non-judgmental approach. Through the progression of your case you will benefit from high caliber legal representation. We are relentless in our pursuit of the best possible outcome for our clients. Call The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group’s criminal defense attorneys to represent you.

Fighting for the accused

The Pawlowski // Mastrilli criminal defense attorneys provide a thorough, vigorous defense to clients accused of DUI and DWI, drug charges and all other felonies and misdemeanors. We have attorneys at our firm that are former public defenders and all are exceptionally experienced negotiators and litigators. We will not judge you. We will simply use all of our experience, resources and knowledge of the criminal justice system to provide you with the best possible defense.

The Bill of Rights was designed to protect the individual from overreaching law enforcement. In order for the government to prosecute you, it must respect your constitutional rights. Don’t delay calling us, initial case consultations are always free, we are here to fight for you.

Family Law

The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group has been supporting families with legal matters for over 20 years. Most of the family law cases our firm is retained for are divorce. We understand this can be a heightened emotional time in life, and work for your best interest. Our clients also call on us to handle family law matters that range from drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, modifications to a finalized divorce, domestic violence, adoption, paternity, and drafting of living wills, and last will and testaments. At The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group, our family lawyers have a wide range of skills in order to draft and negotiate contracts, pleadings, and other legal documents in addition to litigating contested matters, counseling clients, and resolving disputes. Contact the experienced Tampa family lawyers of The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group, we can help.

Experienced Tampa Injury Lawyers

When in doubt, get checked out; don’t risk losing the insurance coverage you have paid into! Navigating the rules and laws around insurance and auto accidents can be overwhelming, especially if you or a loved one are injured or have suffered a loss. The Tampa injury & accident lawyers at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group are highly experienced in this area of law and are here to be on your side and ensure your vehicle accident claim is paid at the full value it is entitled to. Florida drivers, during 2018 experienced 401,592 car accidents; more than half of those resulted in injuries. In this one year there were over 3,000 fatalities due to Florida auto accidents. Chances are that if you have not been involved in a vehicle accident yet, it is likely you will in the future. It is always better to have a plan in mind before there is a crisis at hand. When you or a loved one are involved in a Florida car accident you need to be aware of the Florida laws that limit the timeframe you have to seek medical attention and be covered by the PIP insurance you are required to carry. Many soft tissue and spinal misalignments from a vehicle crash don’t present the severity of reduced range of motion, discomfort or pain till several days, even weeks after the impact from the car crash. Florida law only permits 14 days to pass from the date of an accident for you to seek medical care and your PIP insurance to cover the medical cost otherwise the insurance company can deny your claim even if you are suffering injuries resulting from the car accident. The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group will put the pressure on the insurance companies to do the right thing for you. We protect and fight for the rights of the injured, call the Tampa car accident attorneys at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group for your free case consultation.

What to Expect as a Tampa Personal Injury Victim

Injuries and Compensation

In general, an individual injured in an accident in the state of Florida may bring a claim or lawsuit to recover the actual expenses associated with property damage and medical costs, economic damages, and emotional and physical pain and suffering. Often, litigation involving motor vehicle accidents is extremely complicated. Retaining the Tampa injury lawyers at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group will put you in a strong position to receive the recovery you deserve, no matter how complicated or contentious.

Damages

The injured party in an accident case may recover for physical pain and suffering, mental pain and suffering, medical and rehabilitative expenses, past and future lost income, permanent impairment and permanent disfigurement. Typical damages include future medical bills that are reasonably certain, loss of enjoyment of life, and physical property damage. The injured party may also recover damages for re-injuring or aggravating an earlier injury. In order to document the damages, a person injured in an accident should keep a daily diary describing how the injury affects him or her and if appropriate, his or her immediate family.

Family Member's Damages

The spouse of the accident victim may also be able to recover for damage or loss to the marital relationship. The claim is typically brought by both the husband and wife, and is known as "loss of consortium." Loss of consortium generally refers to any negative effect on the marital relationship caused by the accident, and includes loss of the spouse's love, companionship, comfort, affection, solace, moral support, sexual relations, ability to have children and physical assistance in the operating and maintaining a home. Loss of consortium can be either temporary or permanent.

Insurance

Usually, an insurance company will compensate the victim for his or her damages but they may not always do so to the full extent willingly. If the other driver has insufficient insurance or is not insured at all, the victim may be entitled to compensation from his or her own insurance company under an uninsured or underinsured motorist provision. Also, other insurance policies, such as the policies of other family members or employers, may provide certain benefits to the injured person. Even if the injured person was partially at fault, the law may permit a recovery.

Recovery Amount

There are many factors which affect the value of an accident. These include who is at fault, how easily the other party's fault can be established, the type and seriousness of the injuries, the type of medical treatment required, and the amount of insurance coverage available. Other relevant factors may include how the accident happened, the extent of vehicle damage involved, whether the injuries are permanent or involve significant scarring, the amount of your past and expected future medical bills, and the effect of the accident on your income. It is important to remember that every personal injury case is different so even an estimate of the recovery amount is not possible without knowing all the details. Contact our Tampa personal injury attorneys for more information.

Contingency Fee Agreement

Unless we collect for you, our service is FREE

People with an injury claim may think they cannot afford quality legal representation because people typically think of attorneys charging clients on an hourly fee basis for working on their case or charging an up-front retainer. At The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group we stand behind a strong contingency fee agreement, wherein the client is not charged an up front fee but agrees to give us a certain percentage of the money received if we win or settle the case out of court. If you lose, our team does not receive a fee.

We represent clients for personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. In a contingency fee arrangement the attorney is only paid for the representation if there is a recovery for the client, either through settlement or a judgment. In other words, under a contingency fee agreement if the client gets nothing the lawyer gets nothing…no matter how much time and energy was expended on the case. Contact our Tampa accident lawyers today.

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Get to know The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group from the mouths of former clients. You'll hear about attorneys who are viewed as trusted professionals who help after a bad situation, who handle your case with care and get you the settlement you deserve. You'll hear about lawyers who work tirelessly to get you a fair and just settlement and are committed to being the best firm they can be.

Our clients care about us because we care about them. Our commitment to our clients shows in everything we do and the way we handle every case.

Meet our Experienced Team Of Dedicated Tampa Injury Lawyers

The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group was founded in Tampa in 1995 by exceptionally experienced injury lawyers who saw a need for a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of injured people and the accused. We realized that for many of the people we seek to serve, just getting some small measure of justice is not enough.

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The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group looks to make a positive impact in the lives of our clients and also to contribute in a meaningful way to our community. Over the years the employees at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group have found many ways to express compassion for others through donating their time to charitable organizations to holding supply collections for school children and hurricane victims. Our Tampa injury & accident lawyers make charitable donations to organizations that provide essential life services and resources to members of our community that are in need. We also see great value in supporting people that have limited financial resources and are pursuing higher education.

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Our Reviews
Junior A
Junior A
2024-03-13
I had a great experience with Pawlowski Mastrilli law firm after my auto accident. They answered my calls, and helped fix my car. I am happy with all results in my case! Katie was my case manager, she was great! Thank you!!
Ismael Rivera
Ismael Rivera
2024-02-28
The Pawlowski Mastrilli Law Group Have an outstanding, consistent and on point work ethic… They went pass and beyond the limits on helping us with both our cases for the past 2 years. Communication was there at all times throughout this season in our lives. Weather it was via email, post mail, phone calls and even text messages. They were there…
Becky and Manny
Becky and Manny
2024-02-15
I have had Lance and his other associates work with me Multiple Times regarding any issue I’ve ever had and with Both cases I’ve had I have always gone to them with any questions and they always deliver! Truly a caring team and have always been quick to get back to me regarding updates appointments and paperwork he has helped me with Two car accidents now and both of which This law firm has been phenomenal to work with I will always come back to them if anything happens in the future it’s been a pleasure to have Lance and his Team to have my back and I’ll always have full trust in them especially when it comes down to them having what’s best for me at heart if anybody knows car accident cases you know that they’re lengthy and always drug out and this team has been here to help every step of the way through holidays and all I couldn’t ask for a better group to have my back at my worst times! Thanks so much to Lance and everybody else that remains working with me through all of this you guys truly are hard workers and amazing ❤️
Bernice Nieves
Bernice Nieves
2023-12-07
I had never been in an accident and no clue what to do. Pawlowski Mastrilli was a godsend. They took care of everything and answered any questions they entire time they had my case. Extremely knowledgeable, professional, and most of all compassionate. I highly highly recommend their stellar services.
landiiuc
landiiuc
2023-12-06
They are always available to answer any question
alisha ladha
alisha ladha
2023-11-13
Katie Petrosky (Case manager) was amazing with my case. From start to finish, she was communicative and although there were some challeges, overall it was a great outcome. Thank you so much for all your help. highly recommend.
Monet Smith
Monet Smith
2023-10-26
I love this lawfirm hands down !!!! I’ve used them in 3 of my cases with 2 being Car Accidents. They get back with you with any questions you have immediately if not within one business days. I love Katie she was so helpful and determined on my case. I wouldn’t dare to go to the other guys!!!!!
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Hype gaming Cloud
2023-08-30
If you were involved in a car accident Bruce is the guy to go to! He will definitely get the job done :) Rick also, the whole staff is just absolutely amazing!
calesian harris
calesian harris
2023-08-18
Pawlowski Mastrilli have been my attorneys TWICE for my cases and never skipped a beat. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them for your auto or etc needs . Katie and Sean are AWESOME 🤩
Contact Us Today Tampa Injury Lawyers

Finding a good personal injury or car accident attorney can be challenging, at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group you will notice the difference from the moment you call us to the time your case is complete. We understand that this may be a stressful time for you, and we are here to help. Call the experienced Tampa injury lawyers at The Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group today at 813-242-4404 for a free consultation to help evaluate your case.

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