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813-225-4000A POWERFUL VOICE FOR THE INJURED
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is a titan of civil litigation in Tampa, fiercely advocating for victims and ready to fight for your recovery. Contact us today to discuss how we can help.
50+
Years of experience
TEAM APPROACH BACKED BY A RECORD OF SUCCESS
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is an established, leading plaintiff civil litigation and Tampa personal injury law firm empowering victims of negligence, drawing on our team’s diverse talent and extensive legal knowledge to give them a voice and achieve top-value resolutions.
We seek justice for the injured with commanding authority by leveraging our 50+ years of proven experience and utilizing all the necessary resources for each case we take on.
As one of Tampa’s oldest and most respected plaintiff trial firms, we approach each case as a team — no matter how big or small. At least two attorneys will work on your case from the outset and all along the way, relying on their knowledge of civil litigation in Florida and record of success to build a winning claim on your behalf.
Our partners are leaders in civil litigation who have achieved professional honors reserved for a very select number of trial attorneys. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys coordinate their strengths and legal know-how to go above and beyond the case mill approach of many firms, treating each case with personalized attention.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING US OUR LIVES BACK.
We retained Kevin McLaughlin to assist us with our auto claim. Throughout the process, Kevin and his staff listened and empathized with us. We have no doubt that it was because of Kevin and his associate, Jim Guarnieri, that we received such a great settlement. Thank you for giving us out lives back.
Mayra
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Wagner McLaughlin likes big numbers as much as the next person. We’ve produced many legal landmarks over the years and have earned numerous and quite substantial verdicts and awards for our clients.
Our ResultsOur civil litigation lawyers in Tampa have successfully represented clients in a broad range of practice areas, including:
Car Accidents
If you’ve been injured in a motor vehicle wreck in Tampa due to someone else’s negligence, you might not know what to do next. This is why it is imperative to consult a car accident lawyer for legal advice on how to proceed.
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Legal Malpractice
A Florida legal malpractice attorney can help you navigate the legal process against a professional who took advantage of you.
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Premises Liability
An accident on someone else’s property caused by negligence shouldn’t be your financial responsibility. Our premises liability lawyers in Tampa, Florida can help you navigate a claim and get the maximum amount of compensation for you and your family.
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Truck Accidents
In addition to trying to recover physically after a truck accident, you will be forced to face accusatory insurance companies, incoming medical bills, missed time at work, and other problems. You shouldn’t have to deal with the aftermath of a trucking accident alone.
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Wrongful Death
You shouldn’t have to deal with the complex legal process involved in getting the compensation you need to move forward with life. The best way to proceed is to seek an experienced wrongful death attorney to help with your claim.
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Medical Malpractice
We fight to recover compensation for the harm you suffered due to a health provider’s negligence in Florida.
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Maritime & Admiralty
An injury case in Florida can be complicated enough, let alone when federal maritime and admiralty laws must be considered. The best way to understand which laws apply to your specific situation is to seek out an experienced maritime lawyer in Florida to help with your claim.
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Commercial Litigation
When things go well – and especially when they don’t – you need experienced complex commercial litigation attorneys to help guide your business and to defend your rights and your assets in major areas of law.
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Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance companies do not always act in good faith towards their policyholders or those who should make recoveries under those policies. The experienced Tampa bad faith insurance attorneys at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore can help you navigate a legal claim against an insurance company that treated you poorly.
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Car Accidents
Legal Malpractice
Premises Liability
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Maritime & Admiralty
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Bad Faith
Few experiences can make you feel more powerless than being injured by someone else’s negligence, and we know that calling a lawyer may not be the first thing you think of when you’re dealing with a severe injury or the loss of a loved one. You probably have many questions and worries about missing work, how you’ll pay your medical bills, and how to talk to your insurance company.
WHEN YOU’RE NOT SURE WHERE TO START, THE LEGAL TEAM AT WAGNER, McLAUGHLIN & WHITTEMORE CAN POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
We’ll provide the support you’re looking for and handle all the details so you can heal. We aren’t afraid to take on complex cases and go up against big insurance companies. Our firm believes you deserve compensation if you’re hurt by someone’s negligence, and we’ll do what it takes to get the results you need— whether through negotiation or in court.
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813-225-4000ANSWERS TO SOME OF OUR MOST RECEIVED QUESTIONS
Question
Answer
When you call our firm, you’ll speak directly with an attorney who will hear your story and evaluate whether you have a viable claim. We’ll evaluate your case for free, walk you through your options, and help you decide what to do next if we determine you have a strong potential claim.
Question
Answer
Many civil litigation lawyers, including our team at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t pay anything upfront, and we’ll advance all costs of investigating your claim and litigating it, if necessary. We won’t charge a fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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Answer
While we’ll work to resolve your claim efficiently, we also have to get all the details right to maximize your case’s value.
Some claims can be finalized in weeks or months, but more complex cases, particularly those requiring litigation, can take longer. When you work with our team, you can rest assured we’ll take advantage of every appropriate resource to keep things moving smoothly and work toward getting money in your pocket sooner.
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Answer
No two cases are exactly alike, and the potential value of your case depends on several factors. Don’t be misled by lawyers’ claims of large recoveries and think that is “your case.”
Your case’s value is influenced by the extent of your injuries, the identity and number of negligent parties involved, the amount of insurance available to compensate you for your losses, the location where suit is filed, and a host of other considerations. Our Tampa civil litigation lawyers will evaluate all the damages you suffered, quantify them, and fight to help you recover the max.
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You only have a certain amount of time, known as a statute of limitations, to file a claim in Florida. If the deadline passes, you may be unable to recover compensation for your injuries. The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident. Your attorney can explain how the statute of limitations applies to your case and your potential compensation.
Answer
When you call our firm, you’ll speak directly with an attorney who will hear your story and evaluate whether you have a viable claim. We’ll evaluate your case for free, walk you through your options, and help you decide what to do next if we determine you have a strong potential claim.
Many civil litigation lawyers, including our team at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you won’t pay anything upfront, and we’ll advance all costs of investigating your claim and litigating it, if necessary. We won’t charge a fee unless we recover compensation for you.
While we’ll work to resolve your claim efficiently, we also have to get all the details right to maximize your case’s value.
Some claims can be finalized in weeks or months, but more complex cases, particularly those requiring litigation, can take longer. When you work with our team, you can rest assured we’ll take advantage of every appropriate resource to keep things moving smoothly and work toward getting money in your pocket sooner.
No two cases are exactly alike, and the potential value of your case depends on several factors. Don’t be misled by lawyers’ claims of large recoveries and think that is “your case.”
Your case’s value is influenced by the extent of your injuries, the identity and number of negligent parties involved, the amount of insurance available to compensate you for your losses, the location where suit is filed, and a host of other considerations. Our Tampa civil litigation lawyers will evaluate all the damages you suffered, quantify them, and fight to help you recover the max.
You only have a certain amount of time, known as a statute of limitations, to file a claim in Florida. If the deadline passes, you may be unable to recover compensation for your injuries. The statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident. Your attorney can explain how the statute of limitations applies to your case and your potential compensation.
If you’re injured in Florida, you need a lawyer who understands what you’re going through and has the legal skill to recover the compensation you need. Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is here for you, no matter how you were hurt. We’re a skilled plaintiff trial firm with decades of combined experience, and we’re ready to help you move forward with your life after an injury.
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