A chain reaction crash is an accident that occurs when multiple vehicles pile up after an initial collision. One recent case of this involved a Pennsylvania man and his passenger getting rear-ended at a stop light by a pickup truck;...
posted on Friday, June 17th, 2022 and is filed under Personal Injury
According to statistics gathered by the Florida Highway Patrol Safety and Motor Vehicles, hit-and-run fatalities rose 18% in the year 2020. These numbers are troubling and have prompted the Stay At The Scene campaign to help spread awareness around the...
In February 2021, a Madison County woman lost her life when her SUV collided with a moving tractor-trailer. She was traveling with her two young children, ages 6 and 8, who were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. This...
Accidents are traumatizing. Worse yet, hit and run accidents are even more brutal and horrifying, especially when the driver goes untraced. Victims are left bearing the brunt of the accident without holding anyone accountable for their injuries. As such, you...
Hire a Client-Recommended Tampa Attorney Regardless of your personal circumstances and needs, finding a good lawyer can be a complicated and intimidating process. Great attorneys are advocates who fight on behalf of their clients by using effective, reasonable, and legal...
Hire a Tampa Attorney Who Can Help You Get Your Life Back If you have recently undergone an injury and your life is off the rails, it is time to seek out a Tampa Personal Injury Attorney who understands his...
Hire a Tampa Attorney with High Ethical Standards Why an Ethical Standard Matters So Much with an Attorney When you hire an attorney, you assume that the person is a professional who is highly skilled and will work unerringly for...
Traits to Look for When Hiring An Attorney: Hard Work and Dedication The unthinkable happened and you find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney in Tampa, FL. With nearly half a century of experience, you can rest assured...
Traits to Look for in Hiring an Attorney: Good Communication and Responsiveness In the age of the internet, humanity is accustomed to instant answers, on-demand services, excellent communication pathways, and engaged responsiveness. Especially when personal injuries are involved, clients need...
Traits to Look for When Hiring an Attorney: Understanding and Compassion When beginning your search for personal injury attorneys in Tampa, FL, there are few traits more important than understanding and compassion. Serving the Tampa, FL area for over 50...
From the moment I first spoke with Alan I felt like someone had my back
“From the moment I first spoke with Alan I felt like someone had my back. That alone made me feel so much better immediately. From there he stuck by me, answered my questions, gave me excellent advice and got my case resolved. He is amazing!!! He is the first one I will turn to if I have any legal issues and the first one I will recommend. I can’t thank you enough”
Posted by Dave on August 11, 2017
Mr. McLaughlin took the time to reply to my questions and concerns
“Mr. McLaughlin took the time to reply to my questions and concerns relating to a recent incident. I also like that he and the other attorneys in his firm have much experience in specific areas of the law.”
Posted by Rick on October 17, 2016
Michael [...] Devoted - Hardworking - Relentless!
“Michael’s name was provided to me from a close friend, so I realized immediately that this will be a great choice for my case. Everyone knows word of mouth from a close friend or family member for any type of service is solid. This was evident when I first met Michael 4 days after my accident when he arrived at my private residence. I reached out to him via phone call when I got home from the hospital and he wanted to come to my house the next day to get started – no time was wasted. He was very empathetic, down to earth, and honest with me and my wife concerning what to expect in the next 6 months with my case. He was spot on relating to expectations and what he could make possible in my favor to ease my stress as the months passed. He was devoted and hardworking along with his legal assistant Sharon keeping me aware of the progress of my case and relentless in reducing my medical bills and battling with the insurance companies. Michael also unexpectedly and drastically reduce his fees in order to provide us with additional funds we honestly never expected to obtain. He received an Excellent Rating because he earned it – Thanks Michael for what you accomplished for me and my family. High Recommended! Devoted – Hardworking – Relentless!”
Posted on Avvo by John, on February 23, 2017
Thank you Jason and team for all you have done for me
“After receiving some horrific dental work, I turned to Jason Whittemore for assistance. He listened to my case, made suggestions and then took action! He was professional, attentive and knowledgeable. In addition, because he was able to settle the case without going to court, he didn’t charge me a penny! You can’t ask for better representation. Thank you Jason and team for all you have done for me.”
Posted on Avvo by Lucie, March 15, 2017
Alan Wagner is the first person that I will call
“I needed legal advice… I called this firm and Alan Wagner took my call immediately….[He] was outstanding, particularly due to the fact that I had never spoken to him prior to today. He even took the time to help me understand some current legal documents that were unclear… knowing that there was no financial gain for him. This type of character speaks volumes! [T]his man is exceptional! He is the definition of integrity, as there was no doubt that he embodies a genuine concern /care for humanity.
If ever I, or my family has to hire a lawyer, Alan Wagner is the first person that I will call. Thank you again Alan! You reignited my faith that there are still professional lawyers that do care about people.”
Posted on Avvo by a client, Sept. 23, 2015
Kevin McLaughlin is one of the most honest and hard-working people
“Kevin McLaughlin is one of the most honest and hard-working people that my husband and I have had the pleasure to deal with. We would both highly recommend him and his whole firm to anyone seeking legal assistance.”
Posted on Avvo by Laura, on Sept. 22, 2015
Michael kept me informed
“I hired Michael McLaughlin after being involved in a vehicle accident with injury. Michael was very easy to talk with and did not use legal verbiage but explained it very clearly and supported his concerns with clear documentation for my review. The entire time Michael kept me informed of the process and procedures and how each step was important my input and understanding would instrumental to the outcome of my case. His professionalism did not intimate but actually made me comfortable and confident i had hired the right person to protect my interest in this case were not minimized.”
Posted by Douglas, on January 27, 2017
Mr. Whittemore is a sharp, very responsive, attentive, professional
“Jason Whittemore represented me for a wrongful bankruptcy dispute that required IRS tax knowledge and a substantial amount of money I owed to the IRS among several other complications. After consulting with 1/2 dozen attorneys or so, I realized this was a very specialized case that most attorneys were not willing to take or just not knowledgeable enough. I then met with Mr. Whittemore. He took my case. Mr. Whittemore is a sharp, very responsive, attentive, professional. He always politely spoke the facts. He kept me informed at all times. The end result was that we won. He is the sole reason for winning this unusual case. I highly recommend Mr. Whittemore and if I need an attorney in the future he is first on my list.”
Posted by Aimee, March 1, 2016
Alan Wagner is a solid advocate of honest, hardworking individuals
“Alan Wagner is a solid advocate of honest, hardworking individuals injured by others’ negligence….He was so clear in his communication and sincerity that I forgot I was talking with an expert of his caliber.….If suddenly injured by another’s disregard or negligence, you need the most ethical, skilled, sympathetic, transparent, and insightful legal advocate to not only stop your losses but to also ensure you are justly compensated for them. That advocate is Mr. Alan Wagner…simply stated, he is exceptional in every way.”
Posted on Avvo by TB, October 16, 2015
Michael was always available to me
“Michael McLaughlin represented me after I was injured as a pedestrian in an auto accident….Michael came highly recommended to me by another member of the legal profession….Michael was always available to me whether by phone or email. If I had to leave a message, I always heard back from him very quickly. When I thanked him for his time, he always reminded me that he was working for me….[T]he settlement turned out to be better than the best case scenario I was given to begin with….We couldn’t recommend Michael McLaughlin more highly. He is extremely competent and able in his field.”
Posted on Avvo by Tami, on Nov. 17, 2015
We strongly recommend Jason!
“Jason demonstrated professionalism, honesty, strong character and work ethics handling our personal injury case. We strongly recommend Jason!”
Posted on Avvo by Andres & Christy, on Aug. 5, 2015
Alan Wagner is an especially ethical and professional attorney
“This law firm has the most compassionate, kind and caring lawyers I have seen ever. Alan Wagner is an especially ethical and professional attorney. I believe all of the attorneys in this firm to be the same. I am so pleased to know of such ethical, knowledgeable attorneys in the Tampa Bay area.”
Posted on Facebook November 26, 2012
Mike probably doesn't even realize how helpful he was
“I received a free consultation call from Mike McLaughlin regarding what I expected to be a legal malpractice case. Mike enlightened me on what constitutes such a case and explained why mine didn’t fit the criteria. He understood everything I laid out and expressed genuine compassion for my complex situation. He provided me with options that might help me and provided me with a much better understanding of the risks associated with each option. Mike probably doesn’t even realize how helpful he was and how valuable his consultation was to me. I highly recommend speaking to them if you feel you have a legal malpractice case.”
Posted on Google by Jules, on May 05, 2020
I could go on and on about Alan Wagner
“I could go on and on about Alan Wagner. I contacted him via his website and 30 minutes later I was on the phone with him himself….He walked me through the entire process and, what had taken years with another attorney, took care of everything in about 90 days.”
Posted on Avvo by Chris, January 3, 2012
Car accident
“James was recommended by one of my friend. I am from Europe and all of my family members live outside of US. The car accident was not my fault, so it was hard to accept, it could happen. To deal with everything in my life was difficult being a single Mom with a special needs son. When I decided to hire an attorney, I knew in my heart James will be the best for me. I was hopeless and scared when we started our journey together. From the first minute and even now, I felt like he is not just my attorney who works for getting paid, he was my friend and family in the same time. He made out of my case the best. I will be always thankful and grateful for him and also for his staff. Do not hesitate if you need an attorney, He would be your best choice as well!!!!”
Posted by Gabriella, November 3, 2021
I can’t say enough great feedback about Michael
“Michael McLaughlin has been my attorney on my case for the last 3 years. He made a difficult situation much more pleasant to get through! He was available at all hours of the day and evening, had great follow up and kept me looped in on the status of my situation. Michael provided counsel as I had questions. He guided me and helped me understand all steps of the process. A case like mine can be emotional, Michael had a nice balance of legal knowledge, empathy, honesty and some humor where needed along the way. I can’t say enough great feedback about Michael. I will absolutely use him if I ever need an attorney again and would highly recommend him to others!”
Posted by Suzi, on January 27, 2017
Alan Wagner took our case when numerous other lawyers would not
“Alan Wagner took our case when numerous other lawyers would not. Though he knew that his return on investment would be low, he was willing to accept the case on principle. My wife and I didn’t even have time to stop celebrating the fact that someone was willing to take the case before he actually had it settled….[H]e got every dime returned to us, with the payment plan in place in a matter of days from accepting the case. I can’t say enough about his professionalism, demeanor, and knowledge.”
Posted on Avvo by Chris, July 23, 2015
Alan Wagner provided my sisters and I excellent advice
“Alan Wagner provided my sisters and I excellent advice that included a referral to an excellent Tampa estate attorney who was able to clean up a mess created by a Sarasota estate attorney we had hired and another our mother had hired thinking she was preparing her estate carefully. He was always very generous of his time as a sage advisor even though he had no financial gain from our case.”
August 1, 2017
Alan and his team will be delivering
“They Fought the Big Guys and Won. After years of litigation against one of the largest corporations in the world, Alan and his team will be delivering a huge check from the defendants. Thank You. It pays to have a Board Certified Trial Lawyer.”
Posted by W.F. Casey on November 22, 2016
The best attorney ever...
“We had hired Jason to represent us after being rear ended December 2019, my husband ended up with a severe whiplash and several bulging and herniated disk throughout his spine, he needed surgery to repair the major injuries in his neck. I was already disabled, my previous injuries were aggravated because of the accident. We were not aware of any specialist in our area and asked Jason if he knew of a good doctor, we were very satisfied with the recommendation that Jason gave us, this doctor did surgery on my husband’s neck that did relieve the pain. Jason and his paralegal were amazing, they always kept us informed and kept in contact with us to see how we were doing, any questions or concerns we had were always answered promptly. Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore is a very professional, knowledgeable law firm and Jason Whittemore and his paralegal are the best in what they do, if the occasion ever occurred where we needed another attorney, Jason Whittemore would be the only one we would consider. Besides Jason and his paralegal being a great team in the legal world, they also became a great friend to both of us.”
Posted by Lori, December 13, 2020
Thank you
“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 our lives back. We retained Kevin Mclaughlin to assist us with our auto claim. Throughout the process, he and his staff worked diligently to resolve the claim while keeping us informed. We have no doubt that it was because of Kevin and his associate, Jim Guarnieri, that we received such a great results. Thank you!”
Posted by Mayra, May 8, 2019
Thank you
“Based on a phone consultation, I was impressed by Mr. McLaughlin. He’s bright, personable, a very good listener, and resourceful. Those traits seem to be vanishingly uncommon amongst lawyers I’ve spoken with, regardless of specialty… and at the risk of sounding cynical, of any professional, regardless of industry. If ever someone needed a recommendation for an attorney, I would strongly recommend speaking with Mr. McLaughlin first.”
Posted by Andrea, November 15, 2018
An Attentive Attorney
“Mr. McLaughlin took the time to reply to my questions and concerns relating to a recent incident. I also like that he and the other attorneys in his firm have much experience in specific areas of the law.”
Posted by Rick, October 17, 2016
Devoted - Hardworking – Relentless
“Michael’s name was provided to me from a close friend, so I realized immediately that this will be a great choice for my case. Everyone knows word of mouth from a close friend or family member for any type of service is solid. This was evident when I first met Michael 4 days after my accident when he arrived at my private residence. I reached out to him via phone call when I got home from the hospital and he wanted to come to my house the next day to get started – no time was wasted. He was very empathetic, down to earth, and honest with me and my wife concerning what to expect in the next 6 months with my case. He was spot on relating to expectations and what he could make possible in my favor to ease my stress as the months passed. He was devoted and hardworking along with his legal assistant Sharon keeping me aware of the progress of my case and relentless in reducing my medical bills and battling with the insurance companies. Michael also unexpectedly and drastically reduce his fees in order to provide us with additional funds we honestly never expected to obtain. He received an Excellent Rating because he earned it – Thanks Michael for what you accomplished for me and my family. High Recommended!”
Posted by John, February 24, 2017
Great, Excellent, Superb
“Mr. Guarnieri provided me with the best excellent service. My situation was handled with great quality, excellent professional services from the beginning to the end, and with results. The entire staff presented superb excellence at its best.”
Posted by anonymous, October 11, 2017
Most Capable, Great Service
“Very thankful to have engaged Tampa attorney James Guarnieri. He was very detailed in evaluating my case, aspects of the police charge and explaining p e. outcomes. No hard sell, and the rate if he were to take the case laid out upfront. Mr. Guarnieri eventually got the charge dismissed altogether. I highly recommend his services.”