Clearwater Injury Lawyer Serving Central Florida

Experience matters. Choose an injury attorney you can trust.

Accidents can change your life in a second. A head-on collision with another vehicle, a slip and fall on a wet floor in your office building, or a mistake during a medical procedure can all occur without warning and have a devastating effect on your physical health, your finances and your family.  If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an accident, it is critical to hire an experienced injury lawyer to help you collect the compensation you deserve.

My name is James L. Slater, and I represent clients throughout Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties in personal injury lawsuits involving:

I have more than three decades of experience practicing law in Florida, and use this knowledge to provide honest, knowledgeable and powerful representation in court. If your injuries were caused by someone's negligent or careless actions, you may be entitled to receive compensation for lost income, property damage, past and future medical bills, pain and suffering, disability, disfigurement and emotional distress. Whether at trial or through a settlement, you can feel confident that I can help you secure the best possible results in your case.

Dedicated to my clients. Committed to results.

I meet personally with my clients to review the facts of their cases, learn more about them and answer any questions or concerns they may have. Suffering a serious injury can leave you physically and emotionally shattered, and I make it my duty to help you understand your options and protect your interests. I know how expensive your medical fees can be, so I provide my clients with a free initial consultation to discuss their case. In addition, I take all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t have to pay any legal fees unless you win.

Do not let insurance companies take advantage of you

Most personal injury cases do not go to trial, but rather end with settlements that are offered by insurance companies.  Settlements are payments that insurance companies offer to people who have been injured due to the negligence of their insured parties. Many insurance companies offer my clients settlement offers shortly after the accident has happened.

Although that might sound good at first, the fact is that these companies offer these quick settlements to avoid responsibility for additional or undiagnosed injuries that may arise in the future. For example, many brain injuries cannot be diagnosed until months after an injury occurs. These companies take advantage of the fact that families may need money to help care for the victim and pay bills, and quickly offer settlements to avoid paying a much greater amount in the future. I am well aware of these strategies, and I make sure that you do not accept a settlement until you know the full extent of your injuries. I advise my clients to receive appropriate medical care after the injury and to attend follow-up appointments to see whether new injuries have arisen before accepting any settlement offer.

Get the compensation you deserve today

If you need an experienced injury attorney on your side, call James L. Slater, Attorney at Law today at 727.493.4148 or contact me online to schedule a free consultation. From my office in Palm Harbor, I represent clients throughout Pasco County, Pinellas County and Hillsborough County.