Hurt in Tampa? Don't Face the Insurance Company Alone.
Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Tampa & Hillsborough County
When someone else's carelessness leaves you hurt, the bills don't wait. Neither should you. Attorney Anna Katherine Stone has represented injured victims in Tampa and Hillsborough County for more than 20 years, handling every case personally from the first call through final resolution. No handoffs to associates. No call centers. One attorney who knows your name and your case.
Why Tampa Injury Victims Choose Injury Florida Law Firm Over the Big Firms
The billboard firms are everywhere in Tampa. They run high-volume operations where your case gets assigned to whoever has capacity that week. You call and reach a paralegal. You get updates when the system generates them.
That's not how this firm works.
Anna Katherine Stone is a solo practitioner with an Avvo rating of 8.4 and more than two decades of personal injury experience in Florida. When you hire Injury Florida Law Firm, she is your attorney. She reviews your file, negotiates with the insurance carrier, and appears at hearings — not a junior associate you've never met. Tampa and Hillsborough County clients get direct access to their attorney throughout the entire case.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Tampa & Hillsborough County
If you were hurt because someone else was negligent — on the road, on someone's property, or on the job — you may have a right to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We represent Tampa-area clients in a wide range of personal injury cases.
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents on Tampa's roads and highways, including I-275, I-4, and the Selmon Expressway
- Slip and fall and premises liability injuries at retail stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, and other properties in Hillsborough County
- Pedestrian and cycling accidents involving distracted or negligent drivers
- Boating accidents on Tampa Bay and surrounding waterways
- Workplace injuries that fall outside the workers' compensation system, including employer negligence and third-party liability claims
- Catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, burn injuries, and spinal cord damage
If your situation isn't on this list, call us anyway. Florida personal injury law covers a broad range of circumstances, and a free consultation costs you nothing.
What to Do After an Accident in Tampa — Before You Talk to Anyone
The first hours and days after an injury are the most important for your case, and the most dangerous if you handle them wrong. Here's what matters most.
Step 1:
Get Medical Attention Immediately
Even if you feel okay, see a doctor as soon as possible. Delayed treatment is one of the most common reasons insurance carriers reduce or deny injury claims. A medical record from the day of or day after the accident establishes the connection between the incident and your injuries.
Step 2:
Document Everything You Can
Photographs of the scene, the vehicles, your injuries, and any visible hazards. Names and contact information for witnesses. A written account of what happened while the details are fresh. This documentation becomes evidence.
Step 3:
Do Not Speak to the Other Driver's Insurance
Insurance adjusters are trained to get statements they can use to reduce your payout or shift fault onto you. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other party's carrier. Before you say anything, talk to an attorney.
Step 4:
Contact a Tampa Personal Injury Attorney
Florida has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims. That sounds like a long time — until you're dealing with a recovery and the deadline is closer than you think. The sooner you have legal representation, the more time your attorney has to build a strong case.
What Compensation Can You Recover in a Tampa Personal Injury Case?
Florida law allows injury victims to pursue compensation for the full impact of their losses, not just immediate medical bills. Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to recover:
- Past and future medical expenses, including emergency treatment, surgery, rehabilitation, and ongoing care
- Lost wages for time missed from work during your recovery
- Reduced earning capacity if your injury affects your ability to work long-term
- Pain and suffering, including physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Property damage in accidents involving vehicles or personal property
Florida operates under a modified comparative fault rule. If you were partially at fault for the accident, your recovery may be reduced proportionally — but you can still recover as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. This is one reason having an attorney matters: insurers will try to assign as much fault to you as possible to reduce what they owe.
Don't Talk to Their Insurance Company Until You've Talked to Ours
One of the most common mistakes Tampa injury victims make is speaking with the other driver's or property owner's insurance carrier before consulting an attorney. Adjusters are skilled at obtaining statements that minimize your claim. Even a casual remark about how you're feeling can be used against you.
You have no legal obligation to give a recorded statement to the opposing carrier. If an adjuster has already contacted you — or is pressuring you to respond quickly — call us before you say anything else. Attorney Stone can handle all carrier communications on your behalf so nothing you say is used to reduce what you're owed.
Testimonials
What Tampa Personal Injury Clients Say About Working With Us
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"Katherine Stone is easily one of the best attorneys in the area. Her vast knowledge, communication & resources are unmatched. HIGHLY recommend!!"
-Sara Poppleton
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"Katherine works hard for her clients and helps her clients understand the process and explains the law in a way the client can understand. Her staff is very helpful too.."
-Robert Stucky
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"Katherine helped me when I was feeling hopeless with my disability case. I could never thank her enough for her representation."
-Deborah Wilson
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"Thank you Ms. Stone. She is a wonderful lawyer who always keeps you inform. She represented me twice and won twice. If you are looking for a good lawyer make sure you call her."
-John Velazquez
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Tampa Personal Injury Questions, Answered
How do I find a good personal injury lawyer in Tampa?
Look for an attorney who focuses on personal injury, has verifiable credentials, and will personally handle your case. Ask directly whether the attorney you meet with will be the one working your file — or whether it gets assigned to someone else after the intake call. Anna Katherine Stone personally handles every case at Injury Florida Law Firm, and consultations are free.
What does a personal injury attorney in Tampa charge?
Most Tampa personal injury attorneys, including Injury Florida Law Firm, work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Your initial consultation is also free.
How long does a personal injury case take in Tampa, FL?
It depends on the complexity of the case, the severity of your injuries, and whether the insurance carrier disputes liability. Straightforward cases with cooperative insurers can resolve in a few months. Cases involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or litigation can take a year or more. We give our clients realistic timelines at the outset — not optimistic estimates designed to get you to sign.
Do I have to go to court for a personal injury case in Tampa?
Most personal injury cases settle before trial. However, some cases do proceed to litigation, particularly when the insurance carrier disputes liability or undervalues the claim. We prepare every case as though it will go to trial — because that preparation is what puts leverage on the other side during settlement negotiations.
What if I was partially at fault for my accident in Tampa?
Florida's modified comparative fault rule means you can still recover compensation even if you share some responsibility for the accident, as long as you were not more than 50 percent at fault. Your recovery would be reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurance carriers will try to inflate that percentage to reduce their payout — having an attorney pushing back on fault allocation matters.
Is there a deadline to file a personal injury claim in Florida?
Yes. Florida's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is two years from the date of the injury. Missing that deadline typically means losing your right to recover compensation entirely. Don't wait until you're close to the deadline to get legal advice.