Areas of Practice

AUTOMOBILE/MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS/PEDESTRIAN: If you or a loved has been injured in an automobile, motorcycle or pedestrian accident you have a right to be compensated for your injuries and recover damages from either the at fault party’s insurance or, if they have no insurance or insufficient coverage, through your own uninsured motorist coverage.

If you have been injured in an accident, it is important that you seek medical assistance for your injuries as soon as possible. It will be necessary to have medical documentation to outline your injury and the sooner you have medical treatment, the better. To document your claim, you should maintain a list of any witnesses to the accident with their names, addresses and phone numbers if possible. You should also photograph the damage to your vehicle as well as the other vehicles involved in the accident if you are able to do so as well as any cuts or bruises which occurred as a result of the accident.

Attorney Teresa Williams recommends that you contact a lawyer to discuss your rights and how the laws of the State of Florida affect your ability to be compensated. She recommends that you do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company or sign insurance company documents prior to having a conference with a lawyer. Teresa P. Williams will provide a free consultation to advise you of your rights and will conduct an investigation to determine liability issues and all available sources of recovery.

In most cases, Ms. Williams can assist in obtaining you payment for lost wages, medical bills and property damage.

Contact Ms. Williams for a free consultation at 727-796-2706.

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WORKERS COMPENSATION /WORK INJURIES: If you or a loved one have been injured at work you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Workers compensation benefits include payment for lost wages and medical expenses. It is very important for the injured worker to report their accident and their injuries to their employer as soon as possible after the accident. Once reported, if you need medical treatment ask your employer where you should go for the medical treatment so it will be authorized. Unauthorized medical treatment will not always be covered by the workers compensation carrier unless the treatment was for an emergency medical situation.

Attorney Teresa P. Williams recommends that you contact a lawyer to discuss your rights and responsibilities through the workers compensation system. She recommends that you do not give recorded or written statements or sign documents for an insurance company prior to having a conference with a lawyer. Teresa P. Williams will provide a free consultation to advise you of your rights.

Contact Ms. Williams for a free consultation at 727-796-2706.

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY: If you or a loved one are unable to work and are disabled from performing substantial employment, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. “Disability” under the law means that you are unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months or that will result in death.

If you have applied for benefits and have been denied your benefits by social security, it is very important that you immediately request reconsideration. You only have 60 days to request reconsideration and failure to do so may affect your ability to collect benefits that you are owed.

Ms. Williams can provide information to you about your potential eligibility and assist you in obtaining your benefits.v Contact Ms. Williams for a free consultation at 727-796-2706.

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SLIP AND FALL / PREMISES LIABILITY / DOG BITES: If you or a loved one has sustained serious injuries due to the negligence of a property owner you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and recover damages from the owners insurance or assets. Owners of property have a duty to provide a safe premises for patrons and those who are invited guests or renters. If the owners fail to provide a safe premises they can be held accountable for death or serious injuries which occur as a result of their negligence.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligence of a property owner, Ms. Williams will provide a free consultation to advise you of your rights and will conduct an investigation to determine liability issues and all available sources of recovery.

Contact Ms. Williams for a free consultation at 727-796-2706.

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WILLS/TRUSTS/PROBATE: If you or a loved one have questions regarding the preparation of estate planning documents or the handling of probate, Ms. Williams can answer your questions. She can also prepare Power of Attorney and Health Care Surrogate and other estate planning tools to document your wishes should you be unable to speak for yourself.

Ms. Williams will provide a free consultation to discuss your needs and is available for home or hospital visits if necessary.

Contact Ms. Williams for a free consultation at 727-796-2706.

Automobile / Motorcycle Accidents / Pedestrian
Workers Compensation / Work Injuries
Social Security Disability
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability / Dog Bites
Wills / Trusts / Probate