Tampa Car Accident Lawyer | Merricks Law Group

Tampa Car Accident Lawyer

Aggressive for you. Personal with you.

A car accident can flip your life in seconds. One minute you’re driving down I-275 or Dale Mabry Highway; the next you’re hurt, your car is wrecked, and an insurance company is already working to pay you as little as possible. The medical bills start before you’ve even had a chance to catch your breath.

You don’t have to face it alone. Merricks Law Group fights for people injured in crashes across the Tampa Bay area. We’re aggressive with the insurance companies and personal with you — real people who answer the phone, keep you informed, and explain every step in plain English.

We see you as more than a case number

Insurance companies handle claims by the thousands, and to them your crash is just another file to close cheaply. To us, you’re a person whose life was disrupted by someone else’s carelessness — and who deserves to be made whole. Every case gets real attention from experienced attorneys, not a call-center runaround. We’re big enough to take on the largest insurers and small enough to genuinely care how your recovery is going.

Car accident cases we handle in Tampa

Crashes come in every form, and we handle the full range, including:

• Rear-end and T-bone collisions
• Head-on and high-speed highway crashes
• Hit-and-run and uninsured or underinsured drivers
• Drunk, distracted, and reckless driving
• Truck, motorcycle, and rideshare (Uber/Lyft) accidents
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents

If you’re not sure whether you have a case, that’s exactly what a free consultation is for.

Why injured drivers in Tampa choose Merricks Law Group

• 150+ years of combined experience. Our attorneys have handled thousands of injury cases.
• No fees or costs unless we win. We work on contingency — you pay nothing up front, and nothing at all unless we recover for you.
• Free consultation, available 24/7. No pressure and no obligation.
• Real people, every step. You’ll always know where your case stands and why.

How your case works, step by step

1. Free consultation. Tell us what happened. We’ll listen and give you straight answers about your options.
2. Investigation. We gather the crash report, photos, medical records, and details that build a strong claim.
3. Handling the insurance company. We take over the calls and negotiations — including your own PIP claim and the at-fault driver’s insurer — so you don’t have to.
4. Pursuing full compensation. We push for everything your case is worth: medical costs, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
5. You focus on healing. While we handle the legal side, you get to focus on your recovery and your family.

Serving Tampa Bay and beyond

From our Land O’ Lakes office, we represent people injured in crashes throughout Tampa, Land O’ Lakes, and the surrounding Tampa Bay communities, as well as clients statewide across Florida. Local roots, real accountability, and attorneys who know the roads you drive every day.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Tampa car accident lawyer cost? Nothing up front. We work on contingency, which means no fees or costs unless we win your case. Your first consultation is free.

Do I even need a lawyer if Florida is a no-fault state? Often, yes. Your own PIP coverage pays only your initial medical bills up to a limit — it doesn’t cover everything, especially with a serious injury. When your losses go beyond PIP or fault is disputed, a lawyer can pursue the full value of your claim from the at-fault driver.

How long do I have to file a claim after a crash in Florida? Florida has a strict filing deadline, and it changed in 2023. Because the exact limit depends on your situation, contact an attorney promptly so you don’t lose your right to file.

What if the driver who hit me had no insurance? Your own PIP pays first, and uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage — if it’s on your policy — can help fill the gap. We can review your coverage and walk you through the options.

You don’t have to figure this out alone

If you were hurt in a crash in the Tampa area, Merricks Law Group is ready to fight for you — with the personal service you deserve and no fees or costs unless we win.

Call (813) 226-3800 for your free consultation, available 24/7.

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This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Contacting Merricks Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Please speak with a licensed Florida attorney about your specific situation.