Kemp Law has recovered millions of dollars for injured people and families. Representative results include:
- $2,300,040 — Motorcycle Accident: Right-of-way violation; multiple surgeries; maximum policy limits recovered.
- $2,000,000 — Pedestrian Accident: Multiple surgeries required.
- $1,150,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident: Rear-ended at a stoplight and spun into oncoming traffic in an eight-vehicle crash; litigated and resolved.
- $1,100,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident: Rear-end collision resulting in significant injuries and lasting impairment.
Cases We Handle
We represent clients in a wide range of claims, including:
- Car accidents and other serious motor vehicle crashes
- Truck accidents and commercial vehicle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents and pedestrian injuries
- Bicycle crashes
- Rideshare collisions (Uber/Lyft)
- Premises liability (slip and fall, unsafe property conditions)
- Negligent security (assault-related claims involving inadequate safety measures)
- Catastrophic injury claims
- Wrongful death lawsuits
Kemp Law’s attorneys are licensed in Florida and Georgia and can assist in complex cases involving cross-state defendants or insurance policies.
What a Personal Injury Claim Is Designed to Do
A personal injury claim is a legal demand for compensation when negligence or misconduct causes harm. The purpose is financial accountability—recovering money that reflects what the injury has taken from you and what it will likely cost you in the future.
After an injury, people usually have practical questions:
- “How do I cover what this has done to my life?”
- “What happens if I can’t work the same way again?”
- “Who is actually responsible?”
- “Why is the insurance company treating this like routine?”
A well-built injury claim answers those questions with evidence.
The Legal Foundation: Negligence
Most personal injury cases are negligence cases. Negligence typically requires four elements:
- Duty of Care: The defendant had a legal responsibility to act reasonably.
- Breach: The defendant failed to meet that responsibility through carelessness, unsafe practices, or ignoring known risks.
- Causation: The breach caused the injury.
- Damages: The injury caused measurable losses—medical costs, lost income, and the human impact of a changed life.
Insurers often dispute more than one element at once, especially when the claim involves substantial damages.
Liability: Determining Who Is Legally Responsible
Liability means legal responsibility. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:
- An individual who caused the injury
- An employer (when negligence occurs in the scope of work)
- A vehicle owner (separate from the driver)
- A business entity that created or ignored a dangerous condition
- A contractor responsible for safety or maintenance
- A property owner or management company
- A manufacturer (in defect-related cases)
Florida applies a modified comparative negligence framework. If fault is allocated to the injured person, compensation can be reduced by that percentage. In contested cases, the defense often tries to shift blame to reduce what they owe.
What Compensation May Include
Every case is unique, but serious injury claims may seek compensation for:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Costs tied to disability or permanent impairment
- Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life (when legally available)
- Out-of-pocket costs tied to recovery
- Wrongful death damages when negligence results in a fatality
Serious cases often require proving future needs and long-term impact, not just current bills.
How the Injury Claim Process Typically Works
A personal injury case tends to follow a disciplined progression:
- Case evaluation and coverage analysis
- Evidence development
- Damages documentation
- Demand and negotiation supported by a defensible claim file
- Litigation when necessary to pursue the value the claim justifies
Tampa Personal Injury FAQ
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Florida?
Deadlines vary by case type and facts, but Florida has strict time limits for filing many claims. In many negligence-based matters, the limitations period is two years, and missing the deadline can bar recovery. A consultation can confirm the deadline that applies to your situation and whether any exceptions may apply.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Kemp Law?
Our Tampa personal injury lawyers handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there are no upfront attorney’s fees, and our firm is paid only if compensation is recovered. During your consultation, the fee structure and any case-related costs are explained in plain terms so you know what to expect.
What Happens After I Contact Your Firm?
The process typically starts with a consultation focused on liability, damages, and available insurance coverage. If the firm takes the case, our team moves into evidence development and damages documentation—building a claim designed to support a fair settlement demand and, if necessary, litigation.
Do I Have a Case If the Other Side Denies Responsibility?
A denial does not mean there is no case. Liability disputes are common, especially in higher-value matters. The strength of a claim depends on the evidence and whether it supports negligence and causation.
Call for a FREE Consultation: (727) 788-6792
If you were injured in Tampa or anywhere in Hillsborough County, our award-winning attorneys at Kemp Law are ready to discuss your case and your options.
Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
