New Port Richey car accident lawyer referral in Pasco County

West Pasco Judicial Center

The Sixth Judicial Circuit serves Pasco County. The West Pasco Judicial Center is at 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey, FL 34654. The Robert D. Sumner Judicial Center in Dade City is the other Pasco circuit building.

Confirm which building matches your division on the circuit site. A Wesley Chapel crash uses the same county courts even though that community sits farther east.

Hospitals near New Port Richey crashes

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in nearby Hudson is a major trauma destination for west Pasco.

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey also serves many local crash patients.

Florida rules that apply after a New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey 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 New Port Richey

Write US 19, SR 54, or Little Road and the nearest cross street. If the other driver left the scene, say so — you can still request a free referral while police investigate.

What to do after the crash

1. Move out of traffic if you can, and call 911 when anyone is hurt or the cars cannot be moved safely.
2. Photograph the vehicles, the signal or sign, and the road if it is safe to do so.
3. Exchange names, phone numbers, insurance, and plate numbers. Write down witness names if someone stops.
4. Get medical care promptly. The 14-day PIP window is short.
5. Ask the investigating agency for the crash report. You can still request a referral before the report is ready.
6. Be careful about a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. You can ask for a referral first.
7. Call (941) 770-2727 or use the form on this page. CrashAid is a free attorney referral service — English and Spanish.

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