Choosing a New Port Richey personal injury attorney comes down to two practical questions: who will actually handle your case, and how well they know the roads, insurers, and courthouse that shape it. Our Seven Springs Boulevard office sits in west Pasco, a short drive from the West Pasco Judicial Center, where many Pasco County injury cases are heard.
If someone else's carelessness left you hurt, whether in a crash on US-19 or a fall in a grocery store aisle, our firm can review what happened and explain where your claim stands. Consultations are free, and our line at (727) 787-2500 is answered around the clock.
Where is Roman Austin's New Port Richey office?
2515 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655. Roman Austin's New Port Richey office handles motor vehicle, truck, and premises injury claims across Pasco County, serving clients from Trinity and Holiday to Port Richey and Hudson.
What Injury Cases Does Our New Port Richey Office Handle?
Our New Port Richey office handles injury claims involving vehicles and unsafe property, and each practice area has its own page with more detail. Here's where to start:
- Car accidents: Rear-end, intersection, and highway crashes make up much of our Pasco caseload.
- Truck and commercial vehicle accidents: Delivery trucks, work vans, and buses bring commercial insurance and federal safety rules into a claim.
- Slip and fall and premises injuries: Florida requires proof that a business knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your fall.
- Motorcycle accidents: Riders don't receive PIP benefits, so the at-fault driver's coverage and your own uninsured motorist coverage matter more.
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: People on foot and on bikes along US-19 and SR 54 often suffer the most serious injuries.
- Rideshare, e-bike, scooter, and golf cart accidents: These claims often involve unusual insurance questions, and we handle them too. Not sure which category fits? A consultation will sort that out quickly.
Where Do Injuries Happen Most in West Pasco?
Many west Pasco injuries trace back to a few busy corridors and the shopping centers that line them. Pasco County recorded 7,075 crashes in 2024, according to preliminary Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles crash data. In those wrecks, nearly 6,500 people suffered injuries, and 111 died.
US-19 carries heavy traffic through New Port Richey, Port Richey, and Holiday, with frequent driveways, left turns across several lanes, and pedestrians crossing far from signals. SR 54 has grown into a major commuter route as Trinity and Odessa have expanded, and rear-end crashes build up at its signalized intersections during rush hour. Little Road and Ridge Road carry steady local traffic between neighborhoods, schools, and shopping plazas.
West Pasco's population shapes its crash patterns, too. The area is home to many retirees and seasonal residents, and winter brings heavier traffic from visitors unfamiliar with local roads. On the east side, the Suncoast Parkway adds high-speed traffic, and crashes near its interchanges can involve serious injuries and commercial vehicles. From June through September, afternoon storms slick the pavement and cut visibility on every corridor.
Premises injuries follow the same map. The grocery stores, big-box retailers, and restaurants along these corridors see heavy foot traffic, and a spill or broken curb can cause a serious fall.
How Do Pasco County Injury Claims Work?
Pasco County injury claims follow Florida law, and a few rules shape nearly every case. Each one matters differently depending on how you were hurt.
Car Crash Claims Start with PIP
After a car crash in Florida, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays part of your medical bills and lost income first, no matter who caused the crash. To claim pain and suffering from the at-fault driver, your injury must meet Florida's serious injury threshold, which covers permanent injuries and significant scarring.
Getting medical care within 14 days of the crash keeps PIP benefits available, so early treatment protects both your health and your claim.
When the At-Fault Driver Has Little or No Insurance
Florida doesn't require most drivers to carry bodily injury liability coverage, so the driver who caused your crash may have little or none. Your own uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can pay for losses the driver's policy can't, including pain and suffering when your injury meets the serious injury threshold.
Reviewing your policy early shows how much UM coverage you have and whether it stacks across multiple vehicles.
Premises Claims Turn on What the Owner Knew
In a Florida slip and fall at a business, you generally must prove the business knew about the hazard or should have known because it was there long enough to find. Video, cleaning logs, and witness accounts often decide these cases. Because stores control most of that evidence, asking a lawyer to request it early helps preserve it.
Falls at apartment complexes, parking lots, and private homes follow somewhat different rules, but property owners still owe visitors reasonable care. Coverage for those claims often comes from a landlord's or homeowner's insurance policy.
Claims Involving Public Buses, School Buses, or County Property
Crashes involving a GoPasco bus, a school bus, or a county-maintained road follow Florida's sovereign immunity rules. These claims require written notice to the agency before a lawsuit and carry damage caps that don't apply to private drivers.
Pasco County, the school district, and the state each receive notice differently, so identifying the right agency early keeps the claim on track.
Florida Divides Fault by Percentage
Florida's modified comparative fault rule reduces your recovery by your share of blame. If you're found more than half at fault, you recover nothing. Insurers often lean on this rule, so evidence of how the injury happened carries real weight.
Where Pasco Cases Are Heard
Pasco County injury lawsuits proceed in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which covers Pasco and Pinellas counties. West Pasco cases are commonly handled at the West Pasco Judicial Center in New Port Richey. Most claims settle without a trial, but preparing each case as if a jury will hear it tends to strengthen settlement talks.
What Can You Recover in a Pasco County Injury Claim?
A Pasco County injury claim can recover your economic losses and, in many cases, compensation for pain and suffering. Economic damages cover medical bills, future treatment, lost income, reduced earning ability, and property damage. Noneconomic damages cover physical pain, emotional distress, scarring, and the activities you can no longer enjoy.
painNo honest attorney can value a claim before reviewing it. Value depends on how serious and lasting your injuries are, how clearly someone else caused them, and how much insurance is available. You can review results we've obtained for past clients, though every case turns on its own facts.
What Can You Do Now to Protect an Injury Claim?
Several steps can help protect a claim in the days and weeks after an injury. Consider these approaches:
- Getting medical care promptly: Treatment within 14 days keeps PIP benefits available after a crash and creates the medical record every injury claim depends on.
- Keeping the report number: The Pasco Sheriff's Office, New Port Richey Police, or the Florida Highway Patrol may have responded, and the report number speeds up records requests.
- Reporting a fall before leaving: An incident report at the store documents the date, time, and hazard while the details are fresh.
- Photographing what you can: Photos of vehicles, a spill, a broken step, or poor lighting capture evidence that often disappears within hours.
- Saving bills and receipts: Medical bills, prescriptions, and mileage to appointments document your losses.
- Pausing before recorded statements: Many people find it helpful to speak with an attorney before giving a statement to any insurer.
Bringing these materials to a consultation lets an attorney evaluate your claim more completely from the start.
What Happens When You Call Our New Port Richey Office?
When you call, you talk through what happened, and we explain your options before you commit to anything. From there, the process usually follows three steps:
- Free consultation: We review your injuries, the insurance involved, and the evidence that may exist.
- Investigation: If you hire us, we open claims, request records and video, and handle every adjuster.
- Resolution: We build the case to settle on fair terms and prepare it for trial if the insurer won't.
Our attorneys include Mark S. Roman, our founder and a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a certification held by fewer than 2% of Florida attorneys. Partner John C. Austin is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, so he reads a claim file the way an adjuster does. Partner Miles H. Hickman rounds out our trial team.
Our clients have left more than 1,200 five-star Google reviews across our offices, and the Better Business Bureau rates our firm A+. We work on a contingency fee, so you owe no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Communities We Serve from New Port Richey
Our New Port Richey office serves injured people throughout west Pasco and nearby north Pinellas, including:
- Pasco County: New Port Richey, Port Richey, Trinity, Holiday, Hudson, Seven Springs, and Odessa
- North Pinellas: Tarpon Springs and nearby communities
For east Pasco cases, including Wesley Chapel and Land O' Lakes, our New Port Richey office is still your closest point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Claims in FL
Do I have to come to the office for a consultation?
No. Many consultations happen by phone or video, and you can start by calling (727) 787-2500 or filling out our online contact form. If you'd rather meet in person, our Seven Springs Boulevard office is open by appointment.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Florida?
Florida gives you two years from the date of the injury to file most negligence lawsuits. If you miss this deadline, you will have no legal recourse to obtain compensation through the courts.
Claims against a government agency require written notice within three years. Claims against state agencies also require notice to the Department of Financial Services, while cities and counties receive notice directly.
What if I was injured in Pinellas County but live in Pasco?
Our firm handles cases in both counties, and both fall within Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit. A case is generally heard where the injury happened or where the defendant lives, but you can still work with our New Port Richey office throughout the process.
How long does a personal injury case take?
Timelines depend on your medical recovery and whether fault is disputed. Many attorneys wait until doctors have a clear picture of long-term needs before settling, because settling too early can leave future care unpaid. Some claims resolve within months, while cases that require a lawsuit often take a year or longer.
What if the insurance company offers a quick settlement?
An early offer often arrives before anyone knows the full extent of your injuries. Accepting it usually means signing a release that ends your claim, even if you later need surgery or more treatment. Having an attorney review any offer before you sign keeps your options open.
How much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney?
Our firm works on a contingency fee, so you pay no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you. Florida sets standard fee percentages, and you have three business days to cancel a new fee agreement.
Talk with Our New Port Richey Office About Your Injury
Attorney and Founder
Whether you were hurt on US-19, SR 54, or in a store down the street, the details of where and how it happened shape your claim. Our firm will look at those details closely and tell you plainly what we see.
Call Roman Austin at (727) 787-2500, answered day and night, or send us your case details. You can also visit us at 2515 Seven Springs Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 34655.