Discover how our innovative strategies and client-focused advocacy make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we represent.
Jason Herman and Cliff Wells first crossed paths as members of the Young Lawyers Division. Since meeting in the early 2000s, their partnership has been defined by a shared commitment to providing empathetic, expert advocacy for those in need, laying the foundation for a firm where clients’ victories are deeply personal triumphs for them as well.
Before people hire us, they don’t know what they should do, and feel powerless to change the situation in front of them. After our clients hire us, they’re confident in the path ahead and feel powerful with our firm in their corner. We’re experts with lots of experience with cases just like our client’s. We know how to make companies settle. When they don’t, we know how to go to trial and win.
Most of our clients have never had a legal fight before. The unknown is scary, especially layered on top of an already stressful situation. We’re on the front lines of this fight instead of our client. We explain the process, we prepare our clients for each part of the case before it happens, we set expectations based on a lot of experience with similar cases
It makes us happy to get good results for our clients. It breaks our hearts when we can’t. When we’re done with a jury trial, our clients hug us and we hug them back. We talk in plain language, not legalese. We don’t like wearing ties. We do like to be called by our first names.
Below, we proudly showcase select case results that not only highlight our commitment to justice but also our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.
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From personal injury to complex insurance disputes, construction defects, and disability claims, discover how our innovative strategies and client-focused advocacy make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we represent.
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Attorney Cliff Wells is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, an exclusive credential held by fewer than one percent of lawyers in the state. The certification is the state’s highest recognition of experience, proficiency, special knowledge and skills, ethics, professionalism, and character. The credential requires passing a rigorous exam that covers a wide range of civil law topics, including procedure, litigation, and evidence.
Accidents don’t just happen. Most of the time, accidents are caused by someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior. “Negligence” means not being as careful as a normal, reasonable person should be under the circumstances. (For example, a reasonable person stops at a stop sign, and a negligent person drives through the stop sign without stopping.)
When another person’s careless actions or misconduct injures you or a loved one, a Pinellas Park personal injury lawyer at Herman & Wells can help you hold them accountable. Our experienced team of attorneys is dedicated to helping accident victims throughout Pinellas County get the compensation they need to treat their injuries and get their lives back on track.
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller serves the area, providing civil court services for the Sixth Judicial Circuit, including Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Tracking the Trends in Pinellas County shows that Pinellas County experiences thousands of vehicle collisions each year, with hundreds of pedestrian crashes annually. As one of Florida’s busiest counties, Pinellas continues to face significant traffic safety challenges, particularly for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users.
These are some of the most common personal injury cases we handle for injured individuals in Pinellas County:
Whether you were injured by a distracted, impaired, or negligent driver, we can help you pursue compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages after a serious car crash.
Commercial truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and complex claims. Our attorneys investigate liability and fight to hold trucking companies and other responsible parties accountable.
Motorcyclists face unique risks on Florida roads. We help injured riders seek the compensation they need for medical care, lost income, and long-term recovery after a motorcycle wreck.
When negligent drivers cause bicycle accidents, the injuries can be severe. Our team advocates for injured cyclists and works to recover the compensation they deserve.
Pedestrians have little protection in a collision with a vehicle. We represent injured pedestrians and their families in claims against careless and reckless drivers.
Life-changing injuries require experienced legal representation and careful evaluation of future damages. We pursue compensation that reflects the full impact of permanent disabilities and long-term medical needs.
If you lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence, our attorneys can help your family pursue a wrongful death claim. We provide compassionate guidance while seeking justice and financial accountability.
In a personal injury lawsuit, the injured person seeks damages. “Damages” means the amount of money that a person has to spend or has lost because of the injury. This includes things like medical bills caused by the injury or lost wages because a person can’t work while they are injured or in the hospital. Damages also include the amount of money that is meant to make up for non-economic losses to someone’s life caused by an injury–such as their pain and the reduced enjoyment of loss.
Our Pinellas Park personal injury attorneys can talk with you and help you figure out the compensation that may be available to you during an initial consultation.
Proving a personal injury claim in Pinellas County requires establishing four elements:
The first step is establishing that there is a duty. Duty can be specific or general. For example, drivers owe a general duty of care to everyone else using the roadways. Drivers also have specific duties that come from traffic laws–like stopping at red lights and not following too closely.
While breaching the duty of care is enough to show negligence, there is no personal injury case unless the breach leads to injuries.
The second step is establishing that one or more duties were breached. That means that a person did not fulfill their duty. For a driver, that means driving unsafely or breaking a traffic rule. When a driver runs a red light, the driver breaches their duty to stop at red lights.
Our team of experienced injury lawyers in Pinellas County can prove a breach of duty in many ways. One of the first steps we take is to figure out what rules, laws, or other duties may have been violated and how we can prove it through evidence.
Not only does there have to be an injury, but you must also prove that the injury caused you harm. Evidence such as medical bills, documentation of lost wages, and a vehicle damage report can demonstrate the damages you suffered after an accident.
Florida takes a modified comparative fault approach to damages in personal injury cases. This means you can recover compensation, even if you share some responsibility for the accident that caused your injury. However, you cannot be more than 50 percent responsible. If you are, you lose your injury case.
While you can still recover from your injuries even when you share less than half of the responsibility, your compensation will be proportionate to your share of the responsibility. The court reduces the award by your percentage of fault. However, if multiple other parties share the majority of the blame, they can each still be held accountable for the percentage of damages not attributable to you.
A knowledgeable Pinellas Park accident attorney can explain potential damages and how modified comparative fault could impact your potential court award or settlement amount during a free case review.
When you get injured by someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior in Pinellas County, you may have the right to take legal action. Determining whether you have a lawsuit, the theories of responsibility, and your potential damage award can help you decide your next steps.
Schedule a free consultation with a capable, confident, and caring Pinellas Park personal injury lawyer at Herman & Wells to discuss your situation and learn more about your legal rights and options. Our team is ready to help you seek the justice you need and deserve so you can move forward after a devastating accident.
Florida law now requires you to file most personal injury claims resulting from general negligence within two years of the date of the accident. That includes all types of car crashes, pedestrian and cyclist accidents, and wrongful death. There are exceptions to this, though; for example, UM claims for injuries under your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage are still 5 years.
Our personal injury lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you will not pay anything unless you settle or win your case. Contact Herman & Wells to schedule an appointment for your free case evaluation to learn more.
The award for damages typically falls within two primary categories. The first compensates you for the financial losses you experience as a result of the accident. That includes the cost of current and future medical care, such as emergency services, hospital stays, doctor appointments, surgical procedures, medication, and ongoing treatment.
Also, any lost salary and benefits, or any other out-of-pocket costs resulting from the accident. The second category is the non-financial injuries that are more challenging to prove but can be even more devastating, such as pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, nuisance, and aggravation.
Herman & Wells offers each and every client a unique blend of professionalism, expertise, trial and litigation experience, personal commitment, and empathy. We pride ourselves on our reputation for outstanding communication and legal services, loyalty, and standing up to fight for what is right while advocating for the best potential outcome.
We handle insurance communications and negotiations and have a record of securing the maximum possible settlements. When the insurer refuses to pay what your case is worth, we handle the legal work and litigation to represent you at trial.
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