CrashAidI-75 and Brandon Boulevard
I-75 runs along the west side of Brandon and meets Brandon Boulevard, which is SR 60. That interchange is how many people describe a Brandon crash. Brandon Boulevard continues west toward Tampa. This page does not cite a crash study for I-75 or SR 60, so it does not call either one a ranked corridor.
Lumsden Road, Lithia Pinecrest Road, and Causeway Boulevard are local names people use. Say which of those you were on, and whether you were closer to Valrico or Riverview. I-75 between Brandon and Riverview needs the exit number or the cross road.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office covers much of unincorporated Brandon. The Florida Highway Patrol often handles I-75. Tampa Police cover the city of Tampa, which is a different jurisdiction.
Where a Brandon case is handled
The Hillsborough Clerk's locations page lists civil court service at 311 Pauls Drive in Brandon, and at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602. Confirm which counter you need on hillsclerk.com before you travel. The criminal justice annex, if you need it, is at 401 N. Jefferson Street in Tampa.
There is not a separate Brandon city police department for the unincorporated area. Name the sheriff or the highway patrol if one of them investigated.
Hospitals near Brandon crashes
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital (Brandon Regional) is the main hospital for eastern Hillsborough crash patients.
Tampa General and AdventHealth Tampa are also within a short drive for higher-level trauma care.
Florida rules that apply after a Brandon crash
House Bill 837 (HB 837), signed in 2023, changed two rules that matter after a Florida car crash. This is general information for people hurt in Brandon who want to pursue the compensation they deserve.
Florida Statute § 768.81 now uses modified comparative fault in negligence cases. A person found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover damages from the other party. The statute says that bar does not apply to medical-negligence cases under chapter 766.
For negligence claims that accrued after March 24, 2023, Florida Statute § 95.11 generally allows two years to file a lawsuit. Crashes before that date may still fall under the older four-year period. Acting early preserves evidence and options.
Florida is a no-fault state. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is meant to pay initial medical bills regardless of who caused the crash. Under § 627.736, you generally must receive initial medical care from a qualifying provider within 14 days of the crash, or the insurer can deny PIP medical benefits. Whether the $10,000 benefit or a $2,500 cap applies can depend on an emergency-medical-condition finding. Passenger-car PIP rules do not automatically apply to motorcycles.
After a crash in Brandon
A hit-and-run is still a crime under Florida law when it happens in a suburb. Write the road and the time even if the other driver left. You can request a referral before anyone finds that driver. The hit-and-run article explains the statutes the blog already cites.
What to do after the crash
- Move out of traffic if you can, and call 911 when anyone is hurt or the cars cannot be moved safely.
- Photograph the vehicles, the signal or sign, and the road if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange names, phone numbers, insurance, and plate numbers. Write down witness names if someone stops.
- Get medical care promptly. The 14-day PIP window is short.
- Ask the investigating agency for the crash report. You can still request a referral before the report is ready.
- Be careful about a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. You can ask for a referral first.
- Call (941) 770-2727 or use the form on this page. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service — English and Spanish.
Request a free attorney referral
CrashAid is a free attorney referral service — English and Spanish. Call or use the form to pursue the compensation you deserve. Referrals are welcome.
Questions
Is 311 Pauls Drive the Hillsborough circuit courthouse?
The clerk lists 311 Pauls Drive, Brandon, as a civil location. The George E. Edgecomb Courthouse at 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602, is the main circuit courthouse. Check hillsclerk.com for which location handles your filing.
Is Brandon Boulevard listed as a high-crash road here?
No. Brandon Boulevard and I-75 are named so you can describe the location. This page does not cite a crash study for them.
The crash was on I-75 between Brandon and Riverview. What should I write?
Write I-75, the direction, and the nearest exit or cross road, such as SR 60 or a Riverview exit. You do not have to choose between the two city pages to send the form.
Who investigates crashes around Brandon?
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office covers much of unincorporated Hillsborough. The Florida Highway Patrol often handles interstate crashes. You can request a referral before the report arrives.
