New Port Richey Personal Injury Lawyer

If you were hurt in New Port Richey or anywhere else in Pasco County because of someone else’s carelessness, you’re probably dealing with more than pain right now — missed work, medical bills, phone calls from an insurance adjuster, and a lot of uncertainty about what happens next.

Weber Law Firm represents injured people throughout New Port Richey and West Pasco County. Attorney Lauren N. Weber works directly with clients on every case — from the first phone call through resolution — rather than handing you off to an intake specialist or case manager. If another person’s negligence caused your injury, you may have legal options worth discussing before you talk to an insurance company or accept any offer.

Consultations are free, and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you. Call or text (727) 297-2032, or reach out online to describe what happened.

The Kinds of Injury Cases We Handle

“Personal injury” covers a wide range of situations — the common thread is that someone else’s negligence caused harm that could have been avoided. Below are the types of cases we regularly handle in New Port Richey and Pasco County. Each has its own page with more detail if you want to read further.

Motor vehicle accidents. This is the largest category of personal injury claims, and it includes car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, and crashes involving Uber, Lyft, or taxis. It also includes crashes involving a driver who was impaired — see our page on DUI accidents.

Vulnerable road users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and riders of e-bikes and electric scooters have almost no protection in a collision with a car. These crashes often lead to serious, life-altering injuries.

Premises and animal-related injuries. If you were hurt because a property owner failed to keep their property reasonably safe, that may be a premises liability claim (sometimes called a slip-and-fall case). If you were bitten or attacked by someone else’s dog, see our page on dog bites.

Boating accidents. Florida’s waterways bring their own set of risks. If you were hurt in a boating accident, see our boating accident page.

Catastrophic and life-changing injuries. Some injuries — particularly traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries — require long-term medical care and can permanently change what a person is able to do. These cases typically need more extensive medical documentation and expert input to properly value.

Wrongful death. When a family loses a loved one because of another person’s or company’s negligence, Florida’s Wrongful Death Act allows certain surviving family members to pursue a claim.

If your situation doesn’t fit neatly into one of these categories, that’s fine — negligence-based injury claims can arise in many settings. Call and describe what happened; we can tell you whether it’s something we can help with.

What To Do After an Accident or Injury

What you do in the days and weeks after an accident can affect both your health and your legal options. In general:

1. Get medical attention, even if you think you’re only mildly hurt. Some injuries — especially to the head, neck, and back — don’t show symptoms right away.
2. Report the accident to the appropriate authority (police for a crash, a property owner or manager for a fall, animal control for a dog bite).
3. Document the scene with photos or video if you’re able — the location, any vehicles or hazards involved, and your visible injuries.
4. Get contact information for any witnesses.
5. Keep records of medical visits, bills, missed work, and any property damage.
6. Be cautious with insurance companies. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other party’s insurer, and early settlement offers are often lower than what a claim may actually be worth. Speak with an attorney before signing anything or accepting a payment.
7. Be aware of deadlines. Florida law limits how long you have to file a lawsuit (more on this below), and evidence like surveillance footage can be deleted or overwritten within days or weeks.

Compensation and Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Claim

Every case is different, and nothing here should be read as a prediction of what any particular case is worth. Generally speaking, though, Florida law recognizes a few broad categories of recoverable losses in a negligence-based injury claim:

Economic damages — losses with a calculable dollar value, such as medical bills, future medical treatment, lost income, reduced future earning capacity, and property damage.

Non-economic damages — losses that don’t come with a receipt, such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Punitive damages — these are rare, and are meant to punish a defendant rather than compensate a victim. Florida law only allows them where there is clear and convincing evidence of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

Florida’s Comparative Negligence Rule

Florida uses a modified comparative negligence system under Florida Statute § 768.81, as amended by the 2023 tort reform law (HB 837). In practical terms, this means your compensation can be reduced by your own percentage of fault — and if you are found more than 50% at fault for a claim accruing after March 24, 2023, current law generally bars recovery entirely. Just because an insurance adjuster or the other driver blames you does not mean that’s how a court or a fair evaluation of the evidence would see it. Fault should be determined by the facts, not by whoever speaks first.

Florida’s Statute of Limitations

Under Florida Statute § 95.11, as amended by HB 837, the deadline to file a lawsuit for most negligence-based personal injury claims — car accidents, slip-and-falls, and similar cases — is two years from the date of the injury, for claims that accrued on or after March 24, 2023. Claims accruing before that date generally fall under the prior four-year deadline. Some claims (such as those against a government entity, or wrongful death claims) have different or additional deadlines and notice requirements. Because missing a filing deadline can permanently bar a claim, it’s worth confirming your specific timeline with an attorney rather than assuming.

How Weber Law Firm Approaches Your Case

When you call Weber Law Firm, you talk to Attorney Lauren N. Weber directly — not a call center, and not a rotating cast of case managers. That single point of contact continues from your first consultation through the resolution of your claim.

In practice, that typically means:

• Reviewing what happened and discussing whether you have a viable claim
• Gathering evidence — police or incident reports, photos, witness statements, medical records, and other documentation
• Communicating with insurance companies on your behalf so you’re not doing that alone
• Working to value your claim based on your actual medical treatment, losses, and the impact on your life
• Negotiating with the insurer, and pursuing litigation if a fair resolution isn’t offered

Consultations are free, and the firm handles injury cases on a contingency-fee basis — meaning there’s no cost to you unless there’s a recovery. You can meet with Attorney Weber in person, at your home or in the hospital, or by phone, and electronic signature options are available for clients who prefer to handle everything remotely.

Meet Attorney Lauren N. Weber

Attorney Lauren N. Weber was born and raised in Pasco County, Florida. Her background in personal injury law started well before law school — as a high school student, she entered the field through a career training program at River Ridge High School, and worked her way up to paralegal over more than 12 years, assisting attorneys on cases involving slip-and-falls, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, negligent security, and negligent supervision claims. She also spent more than seven years working for Pasco County Schools in risk management and procurement.

After being admitted to practice law, Attorney Weber secured over $3 million in personal injury settlements in less than a year while working as an associate at a local personal injury firm, handling cases including car accidents, slip-and-falls, and ATV accidents. You can review examples of the firm’s case outcomes on the Results page — past results depend on each case’s specific facts and don’t guarantee any particular outcome in a future case.

Read Attorney Weber’s full biography →

Serving New Port Richey and Pasco County

Weber Law Firm’s office is located at 7710 Massachusetts Avenue in New Port Richey, near Sims Park and Morton Plant North Bay Hospital. From there, the firm represents injured clients throughout West Pasco County, including Port Richey, Trinity, Seven Springs, Elfers, Jasmine Estates, Holiday, and Land O’ Lakes, as well as clients elsewhere in Florida.

If you’re not sure whether your city falls within the firm’s service area, just ask — the easiest way to find out is to call.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually need a lawyer, or can I handle my claim on my own?
You’re not required to hire a lawyer, but insurance companies have their own attorneys and adjusters working to minimize what they pay. Having someone review your claim before you accept a settlement or give a recorded statement can help you understand whether an offer reflects the actual value of your losses.

What does it cost to talk to Weber Law Firm?
Consultations are free, and injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning there’s no upfront cost and no fee unless the firm recovers money for you.

The insurance company already sent me a settlement offer. Should I take it?
Early offers are often made before the full extent of your injuries and future treatment needs are known. It’s worth having someone review any offer before you sign a release, since accepting a settlement typically ends your ability to seek more money later, even if your condition worsens.

What if the accident happened partly because of something I did?
Under Florida’s comparative negligence rule, shared fault can reduce — or in some cases bar — a recovery, so it matters how fault is actually established, not just who claims what. That’s a fact-specific question worth discussing directly.

How long will my case take?
It depends on the severity of your injuries, how long your treatment lasts, and whether the insurance company is willing to resolve the claim fairly without litigation. Cases involving ongoing medical treatment or disputed liability generally take longer to resolve.

What if my accident happened somewhere in Pasco County but not exactly in New Port Richey?
Weber Law Firm represents clients throughout West Pasco County and the surrounding area, not just within New Port Richey city limits.

Talk to a New Port Richey Personal Injury Lawyer Today

You don’t have to figure this out on your own, and you don’t have to talk to the insurance company before you talk to someone on your side. Contact Weber Law Firm to schedule a free consultation with Attorney Lauren N. Weber and find out what your options are.

Call or text (727) 297-2032, or contact us online to get started.