Spring Hill Injury Lawyers for Hernando County and the Nature Coast
Spring Hill keeps growing, and so do the crowds on US-19, Spring Hill Drive and Mariner Boulevard. Our Spring Hill office brings Hancock Injury Attorneys to Hernando County, so you can get straight answers from an attorney without driving to Tampa.
Our Spring Hill Office
Our office is at 10485 Heley Street, Spring Hill, FL 34608. Spring Hill clients reach us through our main line, (813) 915-1110. Our phones are answered 24/7, and emergencies are forwarded directly to Mike's cell phone, no matter the time of day.
Mike Hancock will be your lawyer throughout your case. You meet with him at the beginning, whether in person, on a video call or on the phone, and our small team gets to know you by name. If you cannot easily travel, we can also meet at your home.
Hernando County Roads and Risks
Spring Hill grew up around a few main roads, and as the population has grown, those roads have become increasingly congested. The corridors we hear about most:
- US-19 (Commercial Way), a wide, fast commercial corridor where turning drivers, pedestrians and cyclists mix.
- Spring Hill Drive and Mariner Boulevard, crowded during rush hour and school pickup.
- Cortez Boulevard and County Line Road, which carry traffic to and from the Suncoast Parkway and Brooksville.
- The Suncoast Parkway, where high speeds and merging traffic can turn a small mistake into a serious crash.
Visitors heading to Weeki Wachee Springs and Hernando Beach add weekend traffic, and scalloping season brings more boats onto local waters. Golf carts are popular in communities like Timber Pines, and their riders share the road with cars more often than many drivers expect.
After a Crash in Spring Hill
Spring Hill is unincorporated, so crashes here are typically investigated by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office or the Florida Highway Patrol. Ask the deputy or trooper for the report number before you leave the scene. Then get checked out, whether at Oak Hill Hospital, another emergency room or an urgent care clinic, because Florida's PIP law requires initial treatment within 14 days. Keep every bill, receipt and discharge paper, and call us before you talk to the other driver's insurer. Our step-by-step guide covers the rest.
Cases We Handle in Spring Hill
We represent people hurt by someone else's carelessness, including:
- Car accidents and truck accidents on US-19 and the Suncoast Parkway
- Motorcycle and pedestrian crashes
- Slip and falls in grocery stores, restaurants and shopping centers
- Boat and golf cart accidents
- Wrongful death claims for families who have lost someone
Results Along the Nature Coast
Our firm has represented clients throughout Florida's west-central counties, including nearby Citrus and Marion counties:
- $1.1 Million, Motorcycle Accident in Citrus County, FL: a crash that resulted in a below-the-knee amputation.
- $385,000, Car Accident in Citrus County, FL: a rear-end crash on US Highway 41.
- $500,000, Slip and Fall in Big Box Store in Dunnellon, FL: a fall in water leaking from an open-top freezer.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Your case will be evaluated on its own facts.
Hernando County Courts and Florida Law
Most injury claims settle. If a lawsuit is needed for a Spring Hill accident, it is typically filed in Hernando County, part of Florida's 5th Judicial Circuit, with the county courthouse in Brooksville.
Two Florida rules matter in almost every case. First, the deadline: most negligence claims arising on or after March 24, 2023 generally must be filed within two years (section 95.11, Florida Statutes), and some claims have shorter notice requirements. Second, fault: under section 768.81, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are found more than 50% at fault you generally cannot recover. Insurers often try to shift blame, which is one more reason to talk with us early.
Why Spring Hill Clients Work With Us
Plenty of injury firms advertise in Hernando County. The difference here is the person handling your case. Before opening Hancock Injury Attorneys in 1996, Mike Hancock worked at an insurance defense firm representing companies like Allstate, State Farm and Geico. He knows the tactics adjusters use to lower a claim's value, and how to counter them.
Mike has more than 35 years of personal injury experience, and he stays your lawyer from the first meeting to the final check.
Schedule Your Free Spring Hill Consultation
If you were hurt in Spring Hill, Brooksville, Weeki Wachee or anywhere in Hernando County, call (813) 915-1110 or contact us online. The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you.
Serving Spring Hill and Hernando County
Our Spring Hill office represents people hurt in these Hernando County and west Pasco communities.
- Spring Hill
- Brooksville
- Weeki Wachee
- Hernando Beach
- Timber Pines
- Seven Hills
- Sterling Hill
- Masaryktown
- Ridge Manor
- Shady Hills
- Hudson
- Bayonet Point
- Port Richey
- New Port Richey
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Spring Hill office have its own phone number?
Spring Hill clients use our main line, (813) 915-1110. It is answered 24/7, and emergencies are forwarded directly to Mike's cell phone, no matter the time of day.
Do I have to travel to Tampa for my case?
No. You can meet with us at our Heley Street office, by phone or video, or at your home. If a lawsuit is needed, a Hernando County case is typically heard at the courthouse in Brooksville.
Do you take cases from Brooksville, Weeki Wachee and Hudson?
Yes. We represent people throughout Hernando County and in neighboring west Pasco communities such as Hudson, Port Richey and New Port Richey.
What if the insurance company says I was partly at fault?
Florida uses modified comparative negligence (section 768.81). Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are found more than 50% at fault you generally cannot recover, so we work to push back on unfair blame with evidence.
How soon should I see a doctor after a Spring Hill car accident?
As soon as possible. You must get initial medical treatment within 14 days to use your PIP benefits, and benefits can be limited to $2,500 unless a qualified provider determines you had an emergency medical condition.