Pasco County Personal Injury Attorneys
Farah & Farah Serves Clients in Pasco County
Pasco County is located in Florida’s central west coast and had a population of 462,715 in 2007, according to the U.S. Census. The county seat is Dade City and there are duplicate county government offices in New Port Richey. Pasco is the 38th fastest growing county in the country and is part of the Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando, St. Petersburg, Tampa, and Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Interstate 75 runs north and south in the eastern portion of the county, and U.S. routes 19, 41, 98, 301, and County Roads 41 and 587, and State Roads 39,52,54,56 and 575 all run through Pasco County. Next to the popular boating and fishing industry, the Gulf Coast community is also known for nudist parks and resorts which represent a significant source of tax revenue for the county. Cities include Port Richey, New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, San Antonio, and St. Leo.
Let our Attorneys Help You in Pasco County
1. Nursing Home Abuse
It is difficult to imagine that some people choose to mistreat an elderly person, whether through intentional misconduct or neglect. Any caregiver who harms a vulnerable adult is violating the law. The law recognizes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment as causes for action. Anyone of any social standing or ethnic group can be the victim of elder abuse. Family members need to look for signs such as bruises and broken bones, pressure marks, unexplained changes in attitude such as acting out in anger, or displaying anxiety. Even bedsores can be a sign that medical conditions are being neglected. Abuse can also take the form of financial abuse, threats, and keeping the person isolated. Regardless, a loved one must act immediately if he or she suspects a caregiver has been abusing someone in a nursing home or assisted living facility. Call Farah & Farah’s Pasco County nursing home attorneys immediately so the abuse can be stopped at 1- 800-533-3555 or click on the links on our Web site at Farah & Farah.
2. Workers’ Compensation
You employer has the responsibility of keeping the workplace as free of hazards and as safe as possible. But unfortunately, injuries on-the-job happen often. It’s estimated that three out of 10 workers will experience a workplace injury during their lifetime. If you are injured on-the-job you can expect to receive a bi-weekly benefit check totaling two-thirds of your average weekly wage. However, it does not always work that easily. An injured worker can encounter delays and denials at a time when he is least able to fend for himself. Farah & Farah’s Pasco County workers’ compensation attorneys continue to tackle these cases, even though the state legislature limited the recovery for lawyers. We are committed to helping Pasco County workers and can provide you with the information you need to file papers in a timely manner. If necessary, we will face the insurance companies and make sure you receive the compensation you are entitled to receive. Farah & Farah will make time for your case which starts with a complimentary and comprehensive meeting.
3. Motorcycle Accidents
There were 7 motorcycle fatalities in 2009 in Pasco County along with 215 motorcycle injuries. In the entire state there were 8,313 motorcycle crashes and 376 bikers killed, along with 7,435 injured. These motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable to serious injury from roadside crashes or collisions with other vehicles and even a minor accident can result in potentially life-threatening traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. Farah & Farah’s motorcycle accident attorneys in Pasco County would like you to know if you or a loved one have been injured in a motorcycle accident, our law firm will advocate for you with the insurance company that may be denying or minimizing your claim and assist you in obtaining the necessary compensation so you can focus on your recovery. Call us for a complimentary consultation at 1- 800-533-3555.
4. Premises Liability
Let’s assume for a moment that you fell in a hotel or in a convenience store in Pasco County. Maybe you slipped in a restaurant in New Port Richey or got food poisoning. The injured person may be able to hold the property owner responsible for his medical bills, lost wages, cost of rehabilitation, and other related costs. The threshold to prove a premises liability or a slip and fall case was made more difficult in the spring of 2010 when Gov. Crist signed House Bill 689 into law. It requires the injured person to prove the business establishment had knowledge of the dangerous condition and that the condition existed for some time and with some regularity. Even with the higher burden on the plaintiff, Farah & Farah’s Pasco County FL premises liability attorneys will discuss your rights during a review of your case. Call us at 800-533-3555.
Pasco County Accident Statistics
- Pasco County had 5,780 crashes in 2009, with 477 alcohol-related.
- There were 79 fatalities in the county last year with 28 related to alcohol use.
- There were 6,604 injuries in 2009, an increase from 6,420 the previous year (2008), and 412 were alcohol-related injuries.
- Pasco County had 2,095 incidents of vehicle and/or property damage.
- There were 7 motorcycle fatalities in 2009 in Pasco County along with 215 motorcycle injuries.
- Pasco County had 4 bicycle fatalities and 124 bicycle injuries in 2009.
- The county saw 13 pedestrian fatalities and 146 pedestrian injuries in 2009.
- Pasco County had 257 commercial motor vehicle-related crashes that led to 8 fatalities, and 276 injuries.
Pasco County Personal Injury Attorneys
Our Pasco County FL personal injury attorneys will consult with you on your auto accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle, or pedestrian accident case as well as premises liability, product liability, or any other type of personal injury case that has caused injury or a wrongful death in your family. If an at-fault party can be determined from our careful and thorough investigation, we will represent you with the highest ethical standards and stay with you the distance. If you would like a free consultation, our experienced Pasco County attorneys are available at any time for immediate assistance. Call 800-533-3555 or click on the links below that represent the type of injury you have suffered. You can always visit our Web site at Farah & Farah.
Central West Florida Counties Personal Injury Resources
- Citrus County Personal Injury
- Hernando County Personal Injury
- Hillsborough County Personal Injury
- Manatee County Personal Injury
- Pasco County Personal Injury
- Pinellas County Personal Injury
- Sarasota County Personal Injury
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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Our fee is a percentage of the money awarded payable only when your case is successfully concluded. No matter how many times you call and how long we talk, there is NO CHARGE or cost until your case settles. Do not sign any releases, agreements or give any statements until you have spoken with us about your legal rights. When it comes to getting you more, we won't settle for less!
We personally promise that you will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve. We promise to keep you up to date and informed as to developments in your case. Your case is important to us, regardless of size.
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