Injury and wrongful death lawyer for Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County is Florida’s fourth-largest county, anchored by the city of Tampa, home to about 1.5 million residents. Hillsborough is Florida’s fourth-largest county, and its roads carry enormous volume. Tampa’s stadiums, entertainment districts, ports, and constant construction add commercial traffic and premises and negligent security claims on top of the crashes. I take on the crash reconstruction, the medical proof, and the insurers and their hired experts the same way I take apart the State’s evidence in a criminal case.
I am Rory Safir, and I represent injured people and grieving families across Hillsborough County, in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. I began my career as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida’s Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, trying cases and cross-examining witnesses constantly, and I bring that same courtroom work to injury cases, against the insurance companies and the experts they hire. I represent injured people, not insurers, I handle each case personally, and the first consultation is free. Learn more about my background.
The roads and the crashes in Hillsborough County
Interstate 4, Interstate 275, and Interstate 75 all run through Hillsborough, and the interchange where I-4 meets I-275 north of downtown Tampa, long nicknamed Malfunction Junction, is among the most crash-prone spots in the state. The Selmon Expressway, US-301, Dale Mabry Highway, and Hillsborough Avenue carry heavy daily traffic, and the mix of commuters, trucks, and tourists produces a high volume of serious wrecks.
Care and records after a Hillsborough County crash
Serious crashes in Hillsborough often go to Tampa General Hospital, the region’s major trauma center on Davis Islands, or to St. Joseph’s or AdventHealth Tampa, and those records are central to proving the injury. I gather the full medical file and work with the treating doctors to document the real extent of the harm.
Where your case is heard, and the deadline
Injury and wrongful death cases in Hillsborough County are civil matters in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, heard at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa. Florida is a no-fault state, so your own PIP coverage pays the first medical bills if you are seen within fourteen days, and a serious injury can open a claim against the at-fault driver beyond those limits. Under section 95.11(5) the deadline to sue for most negligence is now two years. The how a Florida injury claim works page walks through each step in depth, so this page stays local.
Hillsborough County by the Numbers
Hillsborough County is home to about 1.5 million residents, and the volume of traffic on its roads produces tens of thousands of crashes across the county each year, a share of them causing serious injury or death. Figures are drawn from U.S. Census estimates and Florida crash data and are approximate.
How We Help
Every injury case is won on the proof: the crash reconstruction, the scene and vehicle evidence, the medical records, and the cross-examination of the insurer’s experts. Each area links to the full practice page, where the detail lives.
Cities We Serve in Hillsborough County
I handle injury and wrongful death cases across Hillsborough County, including these communities:
What to do after a Hillsborough County crash
If you have just been hurt, a few things protect your health and your claim at the same time. Get medical care right away, and within fourteen days, so your PIP coverage applies and your injuries are documented from the start. Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and anything that caused a fall before it changes, and get the names of any witnesses. Ask for the crash or incident report. Do not give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver’s insurer, and do not accept a quick settlement before anyone knows how serious the injury is. Then call, because the earlier we are involved, the more evidence we can preserve, and the first consultation is free and available any hour of the day.
Common Questions
Do you handle injury and wrongful death cases in Hillsborough County?
Yes. Alongside my DUI and criminal work, I represent injured people and families in serious injury, crash, premises, and wrongful death cases across Hillsborough County and the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit.
Is there a deadline to file an injury claim in Hillsborough County?
Yes, and it is short. Under Florida Statutes section 95.11(5), most negligence claims carry a two-year deadline to file suit, and a wrongful death claim has its own two-year limit. Evidence like surveillance video can disappear in days, so it is worth calling early.
What does it cost to hire you for an injury case?
Injury cases are handled on a contingency fee, which means no fee unless we win, and the first consultation is free. You do not pay out of pocket to have your case reviewed or pursued.
Where would my Hillsborough County injury case be heard?
Personal injury and wrongful death cases are civil matters in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, heard at the George Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa, with smaller claims in county court.
This page is general information about Florida law and our service area, not legal advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Court structure and procedure can change, so confirm details with counsel about your own case. Every case turns on its own facts, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
