Palm Harbor Personal Injury Lawyers

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Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers Serving Palm Harbor, Florida

“It was a pleasure dealing with the staff at Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Firm in assisting me with my case. A special thanks to Sommer who pretty much held my hand throughout this ordeal. She was concerned for my well being and always communicated with me to check up on my condition as well as kept me informed on the process of my case.”

-Elisabeth D., client review

Why Would I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer in Palm Harbor?

At Kemp, Ruge & Green, we are uniquely committed to the Palm Harbor community and our clients. We combine a genuine spirit of caring with a level of legal expertise that is among the highest in the area. In fact, our firm includes acclaimed attorneys who rank among the top one percent of all attorneys nationwide. We look forward to helping you make the best of your situation and we’re right here in the Palm Harbor area, ready to help.

Key Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

• Investigation of the accident
• Communication and negotiation with insurance companies
• Prove negligence
• Maximize the effort to get fair compensation

Personal Injury Cases We Specialize In

We represent people who have been injured in the following types of situations:

• Car accidents
• Semi-truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Boat accidents
• Bus accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Dog bite accidents
• Negligent security
• Wrongful death

Call us at 1-877-941-4878 or submit a contact form for a free consultation.

Why Should I Hire Kemp, Ruge & Green?

It is very easy to describe what Kemp, Ruge & Green Law Group does. Our mission statement says it all. We strive to “relentlessly pursue protecting our clients and improving our community through respect, communication and service.” Put more simply, we help people.

Everything we do is with that singular purpose in mind. If a client has been injured by someone else, we will do everything we can to make sure they get the best possible medical care at little or no expense to them. If a client is going through a divorce, we will vigorously work to help them get everything they need to put the pieces of their life back together and to make sure their rights are protected.

Our firm is unique; we are committed to our community and our clients with a level of legal expertise that is among the highest in the area. In fact, we were featured in Positively Tampa for our efforts.

Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national group that provides a network for information exchange, local assistance and case referrals to top trial lawyers in America who have won large, complex cases. Fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide earn this high distinction. We always provide legal representation in your best interests, maintaining open communication lines, and keeping you updated about your case every step of the way.

Regardless of where you live in the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando Counties, we look forward to helping you make the best of your situation. Many of our attorneys have been acclaimed as among the 1% of all attorneys in the country, and they’re right here in our area, ready to help you.

Common Questions About Personal Injuries in Palm Harbor, FL

• Who Will Pay for the Damage to My Vehicle in an Accident?
• It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.

• What is Non-Binding Arbitration?
• Non-binding arbitration is another form of what we call in Florida, Alternative dispute resolution. Mediation is when you bring together parties with a mediator and you basically have the parties decide what the value of your case is. Non-binding arbitration is when you go in front of what’s called an arbitrator. Usually this is a former judge or an attorney that practices in trials and has a great amount of experience. During the arbitration process, both sides are able to put forward what we call evidence. That can be in the form of sworn testimony, it can be in the form of documents, it can be photographs. The arbitrator pulls all of this information together. He listens to statements from both sides and then ultimately comes up with a decision. In that decision they field the issue of liability. Who caused the injuries as well as what the injuries are and what they are worth. Both sides get an opportunity to review that opinion and if they agree and they accept it then the case is resolved and basically it’s over. If one side says “I don’t agree with that” They notice the case for trial and we just continue along in the litigation process.

• What is a Proposal for Settlement?
• A proposal for settlement is just another chance to try to resolve your case. What happens is you sit down with your attorneys or the other side sits down with theirs and they come up with a number that they view that the case is worth. They put it down on what is called a proposal and it is sent to the other side. Once that proposal is served, the side that receives it has 30 days to decide what they want to do with their case. If the proposal is accepted, the case is over. That means that it’s resolved and basically you will move through with the final documents. If the proposal is not accepted, you ultimately go to a trial because your case will continue on and we end up getting a verdict or the other side gets a verdict. If it’s 25% greater than the offer we made to the defense, we would be entitled to all of our attorney fees and costs from the date that was served. If it’s on the other side where the defense served the proposal, and we reject it and they get 25% less than their offer then we would be responsible for their attorney fees and costs.

Living in Palm Harbor

North of Clearwater and northwest of Tampa, the city of Palm Harbor has about 61,000 people and sits within Pinellas County. It attracts a high volume of retirees as well as families that enjoy living in a seaside suburban area surrounded by parks and trees.

Palm Harbor, Florida

Palm Harbor has a thriving marina and restaurant zone, plus a downtown area with a variety of annual events and celebrations. The city has a low crime rate, highly-rated schools, and many miles of bike and walking paths. For all of these reasons, Palm Harbor is attractive to both residents and tourists.

Submit a contact form for a free consultation or call us at 1-877-941-4878 to discuss your case with a Florida personal injury lawyer.

Directions to Our Nearest Office

Palm Harbor Local Services & Emergency Contact Information

In an emergency, always call 911.

After a motor vehicle crash:

• Florida Highway Patrol – (305) 234-2240
• Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911; Non Emergency (727) 582-6200
• Palm Harbor Car Accident Lawyer – (877) 941-4878

Fire Department

• Palm Harbor Fire Rescue – Dial 911

Police/Sheriff Departments

• Florida Highway Patrol – (305) 234-2240
• Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911; Non Emergency (727) 582-6200

Hospitals

• Advent Health Palm Harbor – (727) 401-3900
• Advent Health North Pinellas ER – (727) 942-5000
• BayCare Outpatient Center – 1-800-229-2273