St. Petersburg Car Crash Attorneys
A muscle or ligament injury is among the most common type of injury suffered in a car accident. Upon impact, the body subconsciously tenses up and muscles contract tightly, often placing a damaging amount of tension on ligaments and tendons. It is not uncommon for people in car accidents to walk away from the scene, apparently without injury, until the following day, when the painful symptoms of serious muscle and ligament damage start to surface.
It is a mistake to think that muscle, ligament and joint injuries will mend themselves, given enough time. Even if the pain subsides, long-term damage can result, restricting mobility and causing serious pain with each subsequent injury near the damage. If you were recently in an accident and suffered muscle, ligament or tendon pain, make sure you get a complete medical exam by a qualified medical specialist. Then talk to a Clearwater personal injury lawyer about protecting your rights.
We are the personal injury litigation attorneys of Hale & Paulsen, P.A., in Clearwater, Florida. We have more than 30 years of insurance claims experience, fighting on behalf of victims of negligence in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area. We have represented plaintiffs in insurance settlements and jury verdicts totaling millions of dollars. Don't take your muscle injury lightly. Get medical help and then see us about getting effective legal representation to protect your rights.
Contact us if you have a claim for muscle or ligament injury resulting from any type of accident, including:
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Pedestrian crosswalk accident, bicycle accident
- Boat or Jet Ski accident, watercraft injury
- Slip-and-fall accident
- Dog bites
- Surgical mistake
- Injured on the job, repetitive stress injuries
Dog Bite Injuries to Muscles
Dog bites often penetrate deep into the flesh, causing serious damage to muscles, ligaments and tendons. We are a prominent dog bite injury insurance litigation team. We handle your dog bite injury claim with discretion and efficiency, always remembering that many dog bite victims know the dog's owner and do not wish to sever friendly or family relationships while pursuing fair damages for their serious injury. In most cases, dog bite injury claims are filed against the homeowner's insurance with little or no financial harm to the pet owner.
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Our Clearwater auto accident attorneys advise and represent clients in insurance litigation matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
