Hillsborough County Personal Injury Attorneys
Farah & Farah Serves Clients in Hillsborough County
More than 1.2 million people live in Hillsborough County in Florida’s central west coast. The county seat is Tampa and Tampa is the largest county in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area. Created in 1834 and named for the Earl of Hillsborough, the western portion of Hillsborough County was divided into Pinellas County in 1911. Hillsborough is one of the wealthier counties in Florida with a median household income of more than $40,000. Interstates 4, 75, 275, U.S. Route 41, 92, and 301 all run through Hillsborough County, as do many roadways that connect Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. Tampa International Airport serves the area. Tampa Bay is famous for a pirate parade every year, Busch Gardens, its cruise industry, aquarium, and the historic Ybor City.
Let our Attorneys Help You in Hillsborough County
1. Workers’ Compensation
For employees who are injured on-the-job, they will have to show their injury is work-related to obtain workers' compensation benefits. Even if you were not in the workplace but were performing some duty for the benefit of your employer, your injury could be considered work-related and you may be eligible for benefits as long as you meet the other eligibility requirements such as a) your employer must carry workers’ compensation insurance, and b) you must be an employee of that company.
Not all states require every employer to carry workers’ compensation coverage and not all workers are covered, for example volunteers are not employees. If your employer says he does not have to carry workers’ compensation, you may want to check with an experienced Hillsborough County workers’ compensation attorney. As you try to recover from a workplace injury, Farah & Farah will be able to answer the many questions you have. It all starts with an initial complimentary consultation. Call 800-533-3555 or contact the attorneys on our Web site at www.farahandfarah.com.
2. Motorcycle Accidents
In Hillsborough County in 2009, there were 27 motorcycle fatalities and 482 injuries. The good news is that motorcycle fatalities declined 24% in Florida last year after more than a decade of steep increases. Nationally in 2009, motorcycle fatalities declined 10% after 11 years of increases.
The Hillsborough County motorcycle accident attorneys at Farah & Farah have seen how traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries can change a life and a family. With mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the cost of rehabilitation, Farah & Farah can intervene on your behalf and aggressively seek compensation from the insurance company representing the negligent driver. Let us fight for you so you can concentrate on getting better.
3. Truck Accidents
The truck accident statistics are shocking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that in 2008, 11,674 lives were lost in speeding-related crashes and nearly 25% of all large-truck drivers involved in fatal crashes had at least one prior speeding conviction.
In Florida that year, 263 people lost their lives in collisions with a large truck. A fully loaded tractor-trailer weighs in at up to 80,000 pounds. In a collision with an automobile, which weighs about 3,000 pounds, 98% of fatalities will occur to motorists, and many of those injuries are catastrophic. That may be the moment you realize that you need the help of an experienced Hillsborough truck accident attorney to seek the compensation you will need to live the rest of your life. Farah & Farah will aggressively and thoroughly conduct the necessary investigation to identify the at-fault party and seek the compensation you deserve.
4. Hit-and-Run Auto Accidents
Florida law states that the driver of any vehicle involved in a crash that results in injuries must stop immediately at the scene to give information and render aid. Anyone who leaves the scene, for whatever reason, will face a criminal charge under Florida law.
A failure to stop and exchange information after an accident involving property damage could result in a second degree misdemeanor charge and up to 60 days in jail. When there is an injury, the driver could face a third degree felony charge that carries up to $10,000 in fines and 5 years in prison. However, if there is a death involved and the driver opts to leave the scene, he can be charged with a felony in the first degree which can result in a sentence not to exceed 30 years in prison, and a fine of $10,000.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a hit-and-run driver you would be well-advised to contact the Hillsborough County traffic accident attorneys at Farah & Farah who have experience in investigating auto accidents in order to hold the negligent party responsible so you and your family can get back on your feet.
Hillsborough County Accident Statistics
- There were 18,168 crashes in Hillsborough County in 2009 with 1,422 of those crashes alcohol-related.
- 141 fatalities resulted from those crashes in Hillsborough County and there were 62 alcohol-related fatalities, down from 77 the year before.
- In Hillsborough County in 2009 there were 17,582 injuries county wide with 1,031 alcohol-related.
- There were 7,240 vehicle and/or property damage-only crashes in the county in 2009.
- In Hillsborough County in 1009, there were 27 motorcycle fatalities and 482 injuries.
- The county had 6 bicycle fatalities and 346 bicycle injuries in 2009.
- Hillsborough County had 32 pedestrian fatalities and 579 pedestrian injuries in 2009.
- There were 1,092 commercial motor vehicle-related crashes that resulted in 15 fatalities and 987 injuries in Hillsborough County in 2009.
Hillsborough County Personal Injury Attorneys
Whether you or a loved one have suffered a personal injury or worse from a car accident, nursing home abuse, maritime or motorcycle accident, let the experienced Hillsborough County personal injury attorneys at Farah & Farah investigate your case and offer options you may not realize exist. For nearly 30 years we have been helping thousands of injured consumers stand up for their rights after they are injured by a defective product or dangerous workplace.
By calling the experienced Hillsborough County Florida personal injury attorneys at Farah & Farah at 1-800-533-3555, you will be able to meet with our staff members many of who are members of the American Association of Justice and the Florida Justice Association, and are accredited with the Better Business Bureau (A+ rating). Visit our Web site at www.farahandfarah.com to see if we can answer your questions. You can always make an appointment for a complimentary consultation on your individual case.
Central West Florida Counties Personal Injury Resources
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Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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