Clearwater Car Accident Attorneys

Hale & Paulsen, P.A.

2450 Sunset Point Road
Clearwater, Florida 33765
USA

(727) 474-8767 or (888) 393-4158

(727) 797-3910

www.yourtrialattorneys.com

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The Hale and Paulsen, P.A. law firm believes that you need a more aggressive representation that will be your voice in seeking justice with an aim on successful results.

Our attorneys are devoted to protecting the rights of those who have been injured due to the negligence of another person or party. These injuries can be due to vehicular accidents (e.g. car, truck and motorcycle accidents), or due to medical negligence. Faulty or hazardous products can also end up in serious injury or wrongful death.

We stand up and fight for our injured clients and we seek equal compensation for the injuries incurred on them. We collaborate with experts in an array of professional fields when it is needed (e.g. accident reconstructions experts, economists and life care planners). They can give our firm a precise identification of an accident’s cause and its long term impacts.

There are no fees unless the case is won. If you or someone you know has been seriously injured in an accident, or is in a property damage dispute, please seek our help. If you are in Florida’s Gulf Region, call Hale & Paulsen, P.A., call us toll free at 888-393-4158 and speak to one of our attorneys today to let us know how we can help you. We represent clients in insurance litigation matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area and the Florida Gulf Coast Region We offer a complimentary, no-obligation consultation and evaluation of your case. You may also fill out a contact form and we will contact you right away.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Truck Accidents

The trucking industry is heavily regulated by state and federal trucking regulations. When a truck accident occurs, it is often found that a trucker or trucking company did not comply with these regulations. This negligence can result in serious injury and wrongful death. At Hale & Paulsen, P.A., we are experienced in identifying the causes of tractor-trailer accidents. We stand up for the rights of our injured clients and seek fair compensation on their behalf.

- Car Accident

The causes of an automobile crash can generally be divided into one of three categories: negligence, intentional misconduct or product liability. Our firm is experienced in addressing the various types of negligence and determining exactly how the negligence occurred.

- Motorcycle Accident

The Florida Gulf Coast region provides some of the most beautiful scenery and weather in America for motorcycle enthusiasts. Florida is one of the leading states in the nation for registered motorcycles and many thousands of bikers drive through the region every year, visiting from states all over the nation. Unfortunately, the large number of motorcycles on our roads means that Florida also places high on the national list of motorcycle accidents.

- Wrongful Death

Entire families are affected when a loved one dies because of the negligence, misconduct or illegal action of another person or corporate entity. As family members, you may be experiencing a range of emotions. You want to know who is responsible and how such an accident could have occurred. You are worried about how you will pay for the cost of emergency medical care resulting from the accident, as well as household expenses and the loss of income. We will protect your rights to seek full and fair damages from the party responsible for compensating you.

- Brain Injury

It is often said that a brain injury is the first serious injury that occurs in a motor vehicle accident, but is often the last injury to be diagnosed by a doctor. That is because the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can take days and even weeks to fully reveal themselves. In addition, the victim of a traumatic head wound may not even be aware of a brain injury until friends, family or co-workers begin noticing a change in cognitive abilities or personality.

- Auto Accident

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.

- Fracture Injury

Fractures can be among the most serious injuries. Even after the initial pain subsides and the healing begins, a compound fracture or crushed bone suffered in a car accident or other type of accident can leave the victim unable to ever gain full use and mobility of the injured limb. In addition, a serious fracture can result in serious medical problems to organs, as bone chips and other material enters the blood stream and affects other regions of the body.

- Amputation Injury

Few injuries will have more of an impact on your entire life than the loss of limb due to amputation. Lost work. Assistive devices for the home and car. Cost of prosthetics. Ongoing pain management and physical therapy. The truth is, the victim's entire family and social environment will be turned upside down to accommodate a life-changing injury like the loss of a limb.

- Spinal Cord Injury

Neck, back and spinal cord injuries are among the most common types of injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. The human neck and spinal column simply isn't designed to stand up to the amount of whipping force caused by sudden deceleration and acceleration that results when a body in motion comes to a sudden and unexpected stop. Even at low speeds, an auto collision can cause serious damage to the neck and back muscles, causing serious and prolonged pain and immobility. Any damage to the vertebrae or a spinal disk can result in herniation and possible paralysis.

- Medical Malpractice

Physicians, surgeons and other medical professionals undergo extensive training related to their particular fields of medicine. Patients expect that the medical care they receive will follow a standard of care and will not cause harm. When a person is injured through medical malpractice, patients and their families are often confused and angry about how such a mistake ever occurred. Hale & Paulsen, P.A., provides experienced legal help to people whose lives have been affected by medical malpractice.

- Misdiagnosis

Effective medical treatment all begins with a timely and proper diagnosis of the illness or condition. Doctors are trained to observe the symptoms and order the required tests to take into account all possibilities. A misdiagnosis of a potentially fatal condition like cancer, or a delay in a proper diagnosis can result in ineffective treatment and delays that can be serious, and even deadly.

- Surgical Errors

Hale & Paulsen, P.A., in Clearwater offers efficient, effective legal representation for plaintiffs in the Florida Gulf Coast region who have suffered an injury or medical harm because of an error committed by a surgeon, anesthesiologist or surgery team nurse during pre-op, surgery or post-operative procedures

- Waterway Jet Ski Accident

Beginning in early spring every year, many thousands of winter-weary visitors from northern states arrive in the Florida Gulf Coast region to take advantage of some of the most beautiful weather and watersport activities in the United States. Many of the visitors are unfamiliar with the Jet Skis and other personal watercraft they rent or tow along with them. Some people may let their guard down while having a good time and engage in negligent activity. What happens when this negligent activity puts innocent people in harm's way and results in a serious accident? Federal maritime law may govern the procedures of the resulting personal injury claim. If you have been injured in an accident involving a Jet Ski or personal watercraft, consider Hale & Paulsen, PA for legal representation. Our firm is experienced in boating and watercraft accidents relating to federal maritime law. We use this experience to help injured boaters obtain fair compensation for their injuries.

- Boating Accident

The Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay offer some of the most beautiful recreational boating spots in the country. On any day, thousands of powerboats, sailboats, yachts and fishing boats dot the surface of the water, making many popular areas crowded and dangerous. Too many boaters drink too much, or are negligent or inexperienced, putting everyone near them on the water in danger of a serious accident.

- Slip and Fall

Property owners have a responsibility to provide every reasonable protection against hazards that may result in a visitor tripping, slipping and falling while on their property. In Florida's climate, this usually means mopping up standing water as soon as possible, or placing adequate warning signs around a known hazard to caution the visitor about a potential hazard.

- Dog Bite Injury

Though dogs are often considered pets, many can be dangerous. Anyone who has ever suffered a dog bite injury knows how serious they can be. Even the teeth of a small dog can puncture deeply into the flesh and cause long-term damage to muscles and ligaments. Bites from large dogs can leave physical and emotional scars that may never heal.