Personal Injury Law Firm in Kentucky and Florida

Winters & Yonker PA

601 W Swann Avenue Tampa, Florida 33606-2727 USA

 (813) 223-6200 or (888) 373-7770
 (813) 223-6900

www.wintersandyonker.com
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At Winters & Yonker we have experienced, dedicated, and proven-effective personal injury attorneys. Once we become your personal injury law firm, we will obtain and evaluate your medical records right away, and assist you if you need help identifying and gaining access to high-quality doctors.

We know that the quality of the care that you receive early on can make a huge difference in your recovery. At the same time, we understand the importance of clear communication between the injured client, health care providers, and lawyers.

Our processes for helping clients obtain the maximum available compensation after an accidental injury are well refined, allowing us to provide highly efficient representation. For example, we assist clients in recovering damages for lost wages through PIP and all other available sources of such compensation.

The quality of the care that you receive from the outset can make a significant difference in the overall success of your case. Discuss your injuries with an experienced, knowledgeable and attentive personal injury attorney as soon as possible after a serious accident.

Languages: Spanish & English

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Hit & Run Accidents, Underinsured and Uninsured Motorists, Jet Ski Accidents, Electrocutions, Whiplash

Practice Areas Description

We at Winters & Yonker provide zealous representation in the following areas of practice:

- Aviation Accidents

Our aggressive lawyers pursue justice for injury victims (and surviving family members of fatal accident victims) in commercial plane crashes and accidents involving small private airplanes. When a commercial airplane accident occurs, each victim has a different legal case, depending on factors including:

• The victim's location in the plane
• The victim's unique experience in the accident
• The particular losses to the victim's family

- Bicycle Accidents/Pedestrian Accidents

At Winters & Yonker, PA, we are very aware of the faces and lives behind each of the items on the statistical charts put together by such agencies as the National Highway Safety Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation. We are there to help the injured victim and/or surviving family members after catastrophic injuries or fatalities brought on by a hit and run bicycle accident or pedestrian injury.

- Boating Accidents

Florida's many water recreational areas all too often become locations of boating accidents as well as accidental injuries involving watercraft such as Jet Skis. Sometimes alcohol or boat engine malfunction is a factor. Serious injuries and accidental deaths frequently result from boating accidents. We are said to be aggressive injury lawyers, and we accept that label proudly. We aggressively pursue all avenues of available compensation for injury victims and surviving family members. We want to know who was responsible for a boating accident, and what all the available sources of compensation are.

- Brain Injury

People with closed head injuries often have to deal with the fact that observers who see nothing wrong assume that healing is complete and all is well. Insurance adjusters in particular often seem to imply that once acute amnesia, concussion, or coma is past, the injured person is now well enough to go back to work, or back to a normal life. In fact, brain injury victims and their spouses, children and coworkers know differently. Sometimes, memory loss and personality change do not go away, and the victim has trouble concentrating or carrying on a logical conversation.

Our clients' best interests are our top priority. We are not simply out to "get money for victims." The whole point of compensation is to provide a victim with access to the best treatment, therapy, and rehabilitation that money can buy.

- Burns

On the basis of our past experience representing burn injury victims, we know that the quality of care that a burn injury victim receives — both initially and long-term — is crucial. Pain control comes first, along with a close watch for signs of infection. Prevention or correction of scarring and disfigurement is also a concern. Skin grafts may be done to repair seriously burned parts of the body.

For young women and children in particular, the psychological and cosmetic aspects of a burn injury are as important to long-term health as is the risk of infection. Disfigurement can result in social isolation, depression, and lowered self esteem. Long term, limited prospects for socialization in school, career, and friendships take their toll on a victim's overall well-being. Early intervention through top-quality plastic surgery is not a luxury in our book. It is essential, and we will fight to make sure that our clients have the greatest available opportunity for a smooth recovery through access to the best plastic surgery available.

- Bus and Taxi Cab Accidents

People choose to take buses, taxis, and other transportation for a variety of reasons: they don't have a car; they have been drinking; they want to save money. The list goes on and on. Unfortunately, these innocent passengers are put in danger by the following:

• Intoxicated bus drivers and taxi cab drivers
• Speeding
• Drivers who take unnecessary risks
• Cab, bus and transportation companies that fail to inspect and maintain their vehicles and equipment

At Winters & Yonker, P.A., we have handled taxi and bus accident cases resulting in a variety of injuries: broken bones, back pain, whiplash, back injuries, neck injuries, head injuries, and more. These unexpected accidents also come with unexpected expenses. We seek compensation that will allow accident victims to make a full financial recovery, so they can concentrate on healing emotionally and physically.

- Car Accidents

We are concerned about your case. Our law practice exists to resolve cases for our clients who have suffered serious injury or lost loved ones in car accidents, motorcycle and motor scooter accidents, big rig accidents, dog bites, construction site injuries, medical errors, or boating accidents.

At our Florida personal injury law firm, clients expect and receive one-on-one counsel with experienced attorneys. A free initial consultation is the first step.

Often, our advocacy in personal injury cases includes ensuring that our clients receive top-notch medical treatment. Evaluation and treatment that occurs in a timely manner can help your physical recovery and your financial recovery, too. Insurers typically want to see evidence that you have done all you can to get better.

- Construction Accidents

Uncovering the truth of the matter behind a construction accident is our first order of business when a scaffolding, ladder or forklift accident victim contacts the attorneys of Winters & Yonker, PA.

• Workers' Compensation: Your construction accident may be a straightforward workers' compensation case. If so, we will gladly put you in touch with a trustworthy Florida workers' compensation law firm.
• Third-Party Liability: Our construction accident attorneys are prepared to investigate whether a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer bears liability in your construction accident case. Did OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) violations contribute to your accidental injury?
• Scaffolding or Ladder Accidents: There may be a products liability case if a manufacturer, vendor, or installer was at fault. Was scaffolding erected incorrectly? Was a ladder or forklift improperly put together? Was a power tool such as a nail gun not labeled so as to notify users of known risks?

- Dog Bites

One of our main priorities in any personal injury case, including animal attack cases, is to ensure that our clients have immediate access to well-respected medical treatment.

A dog or other animal may cause a serious injury without biting, as when a bicyclist falls and breaks a bone or a tooth while being chased by a vicious animal. If cattle, horses, deer, or moose collide with automobiles, an injured victim ought to talk to a personal injury attorney to discuss how to obtain maximum available compensation through car insurance.

- Drunk Driver Accidents and Liability

At Winters & Yonker, P.A., we have helped numerous clients who have been in an accident involving an intoxicated driver. Some common injuries resulting from these accidents are:

• Whiplash
• Soft tissue injuries
• Neck injuries
• Back injuries
• Dislocated joints
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Wrongful death

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident involving a drunk driver, let us help you. We can begin the process of seeking compensation for you, and holding the careless drunk driver responsible.

- Electrocutions

In an electrocution case, as in any personal injury case, we will concentrate on the following key aspects:

• We will investigate the circumstances behind the accident.
• We will work to find all available sources of compensation for surviving next of kin.
• We will seek medical opinion as to the nature and degree of pain and suffering that the victim experienced before death.
• We will evaluate the financial loss to the family, including medical bills, funeral expenses and loss of income.
• We will evaluate the intangible loss of companionship that leaves a family changed forever.
• We will help families handle practical details such as finding a trustworthy probate and estate administration lawyer if necessary.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Brain injury, spinal cord injury, skin burns (road rash), leg or foot fractures (which often involve the tibia, fibula, or femur bones), and serious back and neck injuries are common results of serious motorcycle crashes. After a serious injury, a motorcycle accident victim is likely to be unable to work for some time. He or she will likely require extensive medical care and physical therapy. Special adaptive equipment such as a cane, walker, or a wheelchair may become necessities. Getting to doctors' appointments may result in significant expenses. If a brain injury or spinal cord injury is severe, the person may never be able to work as before.

An experienced, aggressive lawyer can make a difference in your motorcycle case. At Winters & Yonker, PA, in Tampa, Florida, we are aggressive in our pursuit of maximum compensation for our clients who have suffered serious injury in a motorcycle accident.

- Rear-End Car Collisions

At Winters & Yonker, P.A., we handle all types of vehicle accident cases, aiming to seek maximum compensation for injury victims. We have handled crash cases caused by:

• Drivers using cell phones
• Drivers failing to slow down or stop when the driver in front of them brakes
• Drivers failing to drive responsibly in dangerous weather conditions
• Drivers failing to slow down in heavy traffic
• Drivers failing to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them

Our attorneys understand the unique nature of a rear-end car accident injury case. Many of the resulting injuries are internal, and may not be visible externally. In order to seek optimal results for clients, we gather all evidence - witness testimony, medical records, x-rays, and more - to solidify our case.

- Slip and Fall Accidents

At the Tampa law offices of Winters & Yonker, PA, we are said to be aggressive lawyers. We aggressively pursue full and fair compensation for our clients who have slipped and fallen at a construction site. We present compelling cases before claims adjusters who say victims were at fault, when in fact the property owner's negligence caused the accident.

- Soft Tissue Injuries

At Winters & Yonker, P.A., we pursue compensation on behalf of clients who have suffered the following types of soft tissue injuries and related conditions:

• Torn tendons and ligaments
• Sprains or strains
• Contusions (bruises)
• Whiplash, which can cause a number of other conditions, including herniated disks, joint dysfunction, and more.

Soft tissue injuries are unique in that they can cause chronic, lasting pain. As personal injury attorneys, we understand the importance of assessing the long-term affects of a soft tissue injury. If your injury is projected to produce lasting effects, you can be assured we will pursue compensation accordingly.

- Spinal Cord Injury

The lifetime costs of round-the-clock care for spinal cord injury victims are tremendously high. A victim may require a ventilator at home for life. Even with state-of-the-art medical and nursing care, spinal cord victims are likely to have shortened life spans as did Christopher Reeve, who died at the age of 52, just ten years after he was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident.

We are "the Aggressive Attorneys" for Good Reason. At Winters & Yonker, PA, we appreciate being labeled "the aggressive attorneys." In fact, we aggressively prepare as if for trial to present a strong case for compensation for the losses and future needs of the spinal cord injury victim.

- SUV and Other Vehicle - Rollover Accidents

Many consumers purchase sports utility vehicles (SUV's) because of perceived safety considerations. The fact that an SUV is heavier and larger than a passenger car suggests that it is safer. However, an SUV is much more likely to roll over in an accident than other passenger vehicles. SUV rollovers cause thousands of injuries and deaths every year in the United States.

Have you been injured in an SUV or Jeep rollover accident? Our attorneys can help you determine if the accident causing your injuries was due to a vehicle defect. If so, we will work to hold the manufacturer liable by pursuing a defective product liability claim and seeking maximum compensation on your behalf.

- Truck Accidents

Truck accidents very often cause catastrophic injuries or death for pedestrians, bicyclists, truck drivers and/or occupants of other vehicles. It is important for a victim or surviving family members to seek out qualified counsel and representation. A lawyer can help you recover compensation for damages, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

To get to the bottom of the causes of a big rig accident such as a jackknifing, a rollover, or a collision, our aggressive injury attorneys initiate a detailed investigation of a crash. We are efficient at the urgent job of gathering and analyzing all available evidence such as the truck's "black box," the driver's hour log, and any reports by eyewitnesses of illegal lane changes or other traffic rule violations.

- Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists

Most vehicle accidents come with legal ramifications. However, an accident involving an uninsured or underinsured motorist can be accompanied by a number of issues which the average person has no idea how to handle.

At Winters & Yonker, P.A., we are experienced in handling vehicle accident cases when the at-fault driver has no insurance (is uninsured) or has insufficient insurance coverage to pay for all the damages (is underinsured). If you have been hurt in a hit-and-run accident or one caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver, we can help you explore options for gaining compensation, paying for accident-related medical bills, and making up for lost wages.

- Wrongful Death

After a fatal accident, shock and grief in the short term are normal and natural. A wrongful death lawyer can be a valuable ally in those first few days, and in the weeks and months following. Legal, financial, and logistical details can be too much for a family to deal with alone at a time of bereavement and stress. If the fatality victim was a breadwinner supporting a spouse, children or other family members, the assistance of a lawyer is especially critical.

As empathetic attorneys, we at the Tampa, Florida, law offices of Winters & Yonker, PA, offer our services to families who may have wrongful death cases.

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