RNC Legal represents injury victims in Tampa and throughout Hillsborough County. Tampa cases are generally heard in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Our attorneys work with Tampa clients remotely and by appointment from our Fort Lauderdale office, and injury matters are handled on a contingency fee.
Representing Injured People in Tampa
Tampa is one of Florida's largest and fastest-growing metropolitan areas, and its growth has outpaced its road infrastructure. Heavy freight movement tied to Port Tampa Bay, a dense network of surface arterials, and interstate traffic funneling through a compact urban core combine to produce frequent and severe collisions.
We represent people hurt in Tampa car and truck crashes, motorcycle collisions, pedestrian strikes, slip and fall incidents, and negligent security cases, along with families pursuing wrongful death claims.
Where Serious Crashes Happen in Tampa
Tampa combines interstate through-traffic, port and freight activity, and dense urban arterials. Certain corridors generate collisions repeatedly:
- I-275 through downtown and across the Howard Frankland Bridge — chronic congestion and high-speed merging
- I-4 at its western terminus, feeding the Orlando corridor
- I-75 along the eastern edge through Brandon and Riverview
- Lee Roy Selmon Expressway — elevated sections with limited shoulder recovery room
- Dale Mabry Highway — a wide commercial arterial with heavy turning traffic
- Gandy Boulevard and the causeways connecting to Pinellas County
- Ybor City and Channelside — nightlife districts with substantial pedestrian activity
Which Court Would Hear a Tampa Injury Case?
Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, which is served by the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Most civil injury lawsuits arising from incidents in Tampa are filed there, with the specific division depending on the amount in controversy and the nature of the claim. Practical differences in local scheduling and procedure matter once a case moves toward trial.
Hillsborough County's court system handles a substantial civil docket, and the practical realities of scheduling and local procedure differ from county to county. Knowing how a venue operates matters when a case does not settle.
Tampa Communities We Serve
- Downtown Tampa
- Ybor City
- Hyde Park
- Westshore
- Channelside
- Seminole Heights
- Brandon
- Riverview
- Carrollwood
Florida Deadlines That Apply Everywhere in the State
Hillsborough County juries and courts apply the same Florida deadlines as anywhere else in the state, and Tampa's heavy interstate traffic makes prompt evidence preservation especially important:
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 14-day PIP rule | Get medical care within 14 days of a crash or PIP benefits are generally forfeited |
| 2-year limitations period | Most negligence claims must be filed within two years of the injury |
| 51% comparative fault bar | More than 50% at fault means no recovery at all |
Evidence tends to disappear faster than those deadlines suggest — surveillance video often cycles within days or weeks. Acting early matters more than the calendar implies.
Injury Claims We Handle for Tampa Clients
Frequently Asked Questions — Tampa
Do I need a lawyer with a Tampa office?
No. Florida attorneys are licensed statewide, and RNC Legal represents clients throughout Florida from our Fort Lauderdale office, working remotely and meeting by appointment. What matters far more than an office address is experience with Florida injury law and willingness to try the case.
Where would my Tampa injury lawsuit be filed?
Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, served by the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Most civil injury suits arising there are filed in that circuit, though the proper court and division depend on the amount in controversy and the nature of the claim.
I was hurt on I-275 or the Selmon Expressway. What should I do first?
Seek medical care within 14 days to preserve PIP benefits, obtain the crash report exchange information, photograph the scene and vehicle damage, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer before speaking with an attorney.
Consultations are free and confidential. Injury matters are handled on a contingency fee — no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
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