Car Accident Lawyer Serving Wesley Chapel and Pasco County

The other driver's insurance company will call you before you've left the hospital. They're not calling to help — they're calling to limit what they pay. Butash Law Group represents car accident victims across Wesley Chapel and Pasco County, and we don't collect a fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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Pasco County Roads Are Among Florida's Busiest — and Most Dangerous

The corridors that run through Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, and the broader Pasco region carry some of the heaviest traffic in the Tampa Bay area. I-75, SR-54, SR-56, and SR-52 see consistent accident volume, and the SR-54/SR-56 interchange in Wesley Chapel is one of the most congested points in the county. As the region continues to grow, accident rates have followed.



If you were hurt on one of these roads, you are dealing with an insurance process designed to move faster than your recovery. Getting an attorney involved early changes the dynamic.

What to Do in the Hours, Days, and Weeks After a Car Accident

  • Step 1: At the Scene and Within 24 Hours
    Call the police and get a report number. Take photographs of vehicle damage, road conditions, and any visible injuries. Collect the other driver's insurance information and the names of any witnesses. Do not apologize or admit fault — even casually. If you feel pain or discomfort, go to the emergency room or urgent care that day.
  • Step 2: Within 14 Days
    Seek formal medical treatment within 14 days to preserve your PIP benefits. Follow your treatment plan and keep records of every appointment, diagnosis, and out-of-pocket cost. Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company without speaking to an attorney first.
  • Step 3: Within Two Years
    Florida's statute of limitations for car accident claims is two years from the date of the accident under current law. This deadline is firm. Consulting an attorney early — not at the 23-month mark — gives your case the best possible foundation.

Don't Settle Before You Know What Your Injury Will Actually Cost

Insurance adjusters are authorized to make early offers for a reason. Settling before you've reached maximum medical improvement — the point at which your doctors can assess the full extent of your injuries — locks in a number that cannot be renegotiated, even if your condition worsens or requires additional surgery. We don't push clients toward premature settlements. We build the case while you recover, document your damages fully, and pursue a figure that reflects what the injury will actually cost you over time — not just what it cost last week.

Serving Personal Injury Clients Across Pasco County and North Tampa

You have more options than the insurance company wants you to know. A case review with Butash Law Group costs you nothing — and gives you a clear picture of what your claim is actually worth before you agree to anything.

Car Accident Questions We Hear From Pasco County Clients

  • What should I do after a car accident in Florida?

    Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel fine — and report the accident to police. Collect the other driver's information, photograph the scene, and contact an attorney before giving any recorded statement to an insurance company. The steps you take in the first 24 hours have a direct impact on your ability to recover compensation.

  • How long after a car accident can I sue in Florida?

    Two years from the date of the accident under Florida's current statute of limitations. This deadline was shortened from four years under 2023 tort reform. Waiting too long risks losing critical evidence and your legal right to file.

  • Does fault matter in a Florida car accident claim?

    Yes, significantly. Florida's modified comparative negligence rule reduces your compensation by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover at all. Insurance adjusters use this rule aggressively in negotiations — an attorney documents the facts to counter inflated fault assignments.

  • Can I sue for pain and suffering after a Florida car accident?

    Yes, if your injuries meet Florida's serious injury threshold — permanent injury, significant scarring, or substantial loss of function. Pain and suffering damages are not available under the no-fault PIP system alone; they require stepping outside that system with a qualifying injury.