Tampa Personal Injury & Family Lawyer

Here at Pawlowski//Mastrilli Law Group we fight for the injured and the accused. Whether you have been injured in a car accident, workplace accident, or for some other unfortunate reason, we are here to help. We are diligent and aggressive in our representation, and we understand what it takes to get results. What sets us apart is that we are not a high volume law firm. We focus on the quality of representation rather than the number of cases. We treat our clients with respect, and you will notice the difference. With us, you will get maximum value. We also represent professional athletes in contract negotiations and apply the same aggressive strategy. Contact our Tampa personal injury & family lawyers today.

If You Have Been Injured

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. We will go the extra mile for you. 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. We pride ourselves on the quality of our legal work to deliver the representation that you are entitled to.
We are based in Tampa but also serve the surrounding counties: Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Pasco and Manatee. We understand that mobility may be difficult when suffering from an injury, so we are available to meet you at your home or in the hospital and on weekends. Our Tampa personal injury lawyers treat you with respect from the moment you call our firm, and we pride ourselves on that.

Criminal Defense

If You Have Been Accused of a Crime

If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime, we will aggressively fight for you so that you get the justice that you deserve. We help clients defend against numerous types of charges, including DUI and drug offenses.
The Bill of Rights was designed to protect the individual from overreaching, and in order for the government to prosecute you, it must respect your constitutional rights. We opened our offices 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. We have a non-judgmental approach to defending the accused, so let us represent you. Let our Tampa criminal defense lawyers assist you today.

Sports Representation

We have experience representing professional athletes such as football players, baseball players, wrestlers, and others. We use our superior negotiation skills to get you a better contract. The firm is certified by the NFL as contract advisers and, over the years, we have developed a reputation for being successful contract negotiators. Contact our Tampa sports representation lawyers.

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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 personal injury lawyers at 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 cases 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 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 personal injury lawyers today.