The non-emergency contact number of the Tampa Police Department is (813) 231-6130.

You can obtain a copy of your police report in person at the Tampa Police Department's Records Section at One Police Center,
411 N. Franklin Street. You may also request for a copy online at <a href="https://cityoftampa.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(jbleeh3iuom32ji3ba4hzrrm))/RequestSelect.aspx?sSessionID=">https://cityoftampa.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs/(S(jbleeh3iuom32ji3ba4hzrrm))/RequestSelect.aspx?sSessionID=</a>.

The compensation you can expect to get from a brain injury claim in Tampa usually ranges from five to seven figures. Note that the value of your claim depends on the extent and severity of your injury and other factors, such as whether you can resume work and if your injury affects other aspects of your life.

The forms of compensation you can obtain in a brain injury case in Tampa are economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages include the cost of medical expenses, medications, and surgeries. Non-economic damages can refer to emotional distress, suffering, mental anguish, the loss of consortium, and the loss of enjoyment of life. Meanwhile, punitive damages are only awarded if an extremely negligent or reckless behavior by the defendant led to the plaintiff's losses.

Yes, it's recommended to hire a brain injury lawyer even if you have already received a settlement offer in Tampa. A lawyer can help evaluate your case and the full degree of your injuries, prove negligence and damages, prevent you from being lowballed, and ultimately help you recover the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Yes, you can file a brain injury lawsuit against another party in Tampa even if you didn't hit your head. One type of brain injury that can occur without direct impact is a concussion. Another example is a brain bruise caused by rapid movement in a motor vehicle collision.

The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries in Tampa include motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, medical malpractice, and nursing home abuse. Other common causes are playing activities, sports-related incidents, violence, and explosive blasts. A Tampa brain injury lawyer can help victims determine and quantify the nature of their injuries and help them recover compensation for medical expenses and other damages.