Tampa Personal Injury Attorney | Capaz Law Firm, P.A.

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PERSONAL INJURY & CIVIL TRIAL PRACTICE

Awarded for our high level of professional excellence. We are committed to achieving our clients goals.

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Awarded for our high level of professional excellence.

The AV Preeminent Rating™ designation is Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer
review rating of a legal professional's skills and ethics.

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COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING YOUR GOALS

The Capaz Law Firm, P.A. is committed to providing individual attention and working hard to achieve our clients’ goals. The firm focuses its practice in the areas of civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury, including tractor-trailer accidents, auto accidents and catastrophic injuries.

EXPERIENCED REPRESENTATION

The Capaz Law Firm has extensive knowledge and experience in handling personal injury cases, civil litigation, and insurance claims. Dereck G. Capaz, Esq., managing partner of the firm, is an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney. The AV® Preeminent™ rating indicates that an attorney has reached the height of professional excellence, demonstrating the highest level of skill, ethics and integrity. An AV Rating is achieved only through independent peer review.

We make a personal commitment to each and every client. We understand that each case is different and requires a specific plan tailored to the facts and circumstances of each individual and his or her legal situation. From the first consultation, the Capaz Law Firm will be available to discuss the details of your case and answer any questions you may have, and we will continue to provide personal attention throughout the entire process. If we are privileged enough to represent you and your family, we will do everything in our power to fight to achieve the best results.

MILLION DOLLAR FORUM
SUPER LAWYERS
AV PREEMINENT RATING

Million Dollar Advocates Forum ®

Dereck Capaz is a proud member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members of this highly sought after recognition.

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Super Lawyers

Dereck Capaz was selected for inclusion and named in the 2009 – 2018 editions of Florida Super Lawyers.

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AV® Preeminent™ Rated

Dereck Capaz has earned the AV-Preeminent Rating for legal proficiency and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell and lawyers.com.

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OUR AREAS OF PRACTICE INCLUDE

CAR ACCIDENTS

Every driver in Florida has a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner. Capaz Law Firm represents those who have been injured or suffered property damage as a result of a car accident.

TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Accidents involving large trucks can be devastating to the victim and their family. Capaz Law Firm has experience with the complexities of truck accident investigations and litigation, and vigorously represents its clients to recover just compensation.

SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENTS

Accidents involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks usually involve catastrophic injuries and complex legal matters. Capaz Law Firm is familiar with the laws which regulate truckers and trucking companies, and has experience in holding them accountable for the personal injuries and other damages caused as a result of their negligence.

PREMISES LIABILITY

Injuries due to dangerous or hazardous conditions, inadequate security, or unsafe building. Injuries involving slip-and-fall accidents are considered to be premises liability injuries.

WRONGFUL DEATH

Wrongful Death is a statutory claim that may be brought by a surviving spouse, children, and parents of a decedent to compensate for losses sustained as a result of the wrongful death of a family member.

INSURANCE DISPUTES

An insurance dispute can involve a disagreement with an insurance company over the amount of available benefits or the existence of coverage. Capaz Law Firm helps clients present claims against insurance companies that refuse benefits or fail to pay the full amount of a claim that the policyholder is rightfully and lawfully entitled to be paid.

A Tampa AV® Preeminent™ Rated Attorney

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The AV® Preeminent™ designation is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating of a legal professional’s skills and ethics. Capaz Law Firm focuses in the areas of civil litigation and plaintiff’s personal injury, including tractor-trailer accidents, auto accidents, premises liability and insurance claims.

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