Abrahamson & Uiterwyk

ERIK G. ABRAHAMSON
With over 25 years of experience in personal injury law, Mr. Abrahamson embraces the practice of working with clients on a contingency basis.

“A system of hiring an attorney on an hourly basis rewards inefficiency, creates delays and commonly creates negative issues between the lawyer and the client. Representing clients on a contingency basis in which the law firm earns a percentage of the settlement, however, is much more rewarding for the client and the attorneys. We have a common goal: to pursue the maximum recovery for the client. If there is no financial recovery (i.e. settlement or jury verdict), the client owes us nothing. It’s that simple, no fees or costs unless we win.”

A native of the Midwest, Mr. Abrahamson preserves the hard-working values of the region as a founding partner of Abrahamson & Uiterwyk. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in 1984 before earning his J.D. (Doctorate of Jurisprudence) from Stetson University College of Law in 1987. Stetson is consistently ranked as one of the best law schools in the nation for trial advocacy. Mr. Abrahamson also studied law in Bordeaux, France and Oxford, England. While attending law school, Mr. Abrahamson was selected to be on Stetson’s prestigious Moot Court Team, where he was actively involved in competitions that tested his advocacy skills. He was honored by taking first place in the Stetson National Moot Court Competition and second place in the Stetson National Appellate Brief Competition. Mr. Abrahamson began his career working as a law clerk for various law firms while studying at Stetson University.

Following law school, Mr. Abrahamson practiced with the litigation firm of Park, Smith, Dayton, and Bugg, P.A. In 1989, he formed his own law firm with an emphasis in representing injured victims. Mr. Abrahamson is admitted to practice law in the state courts of Florida and Colorado, and in the United States District Court, The United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Abrahamson holds memberships in the Clearwater Bar Association; the Florida Bar, The Florida Justice Association and the American Association for Justice Education.

Additionally, Mr. Abrahamson has served as a Director for the Young Lawyers Section of the Clearwater Bar Association. He has also served as a hearing officer for the Pinellas County School Board and spoken on various legal topics at local colleges, on radio, and on television. Mr. Abrahamson practices personal injury law from and manages the firm’s Clearwater office. In the years since his graduation from law school, he has maintained an affiliation with his alma mater, coordinating the firm’s sponsorship of a variety of activities at Stetson University College of Law. Abrahamson & Uiterwyk has also sponsored the Pre-Law Society at the University of South Florida.

Believing that maintaining his physical health and condition enhances his mental sharpness, Mr. Abrahamson maintains an active lifestyle, spending weekends in Anna Maria Island and Homosassa or traveling to Colorado, where he enjoys outdoor sports – skiing in the winter months and hiking and biking in warmer weather. He also escapes to the mountains of North Carolina, works out with weights and jogs with his loyal companion, a Golden Retriever named “Polar.”

If you have unexpectedly become the victim of an injury or accident that requires the services of a personal injury attorney, you may need an aggressive and experienced in this area of law, and one who also has developed an extraordinary compassion for the physical, emotional and financial pain of the injured. Erik G. Abrahamson responds wholeheartedly to this demanding challenge.

“In my practice, I have discovered firsthand that it is mandatory for personal injury clients to work with experienced attorneys and a financially stable law firm to successfully counter the tactics of insurance companies that attempt to minimize compensation for the injured. Nearly twenty five years ago, I personally experienced the pain and health issues associated with being involved in an accident when I became the victim of a negligent driver and sustained herniated disks in my neck and lower back.”

Practice Areas

Personal Injury Law
Spinal Injuries
Shoulder Injuries
Knee Injuries
Automobile Injuries
Motorcycle Injuries
DUI
Bicycle Injuries
Pedestrian Injuries
Premises Liability
Fall Injuries
Products Liability
Brain Injuries
Head Injuries
Wrongful Death
Dog Bites
Contact us today for an initial consultation with Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, please call 1-800-753-5203 or fill out our contact form.
Education: Luther College, Stetson University College of Law
Certifications: Clearwater Bar Association, Florida Bar, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), American Association for Justice
Services: Personal Injury Lawyer, Spinal Injury Attorney, Shoulder Injury Lawyer, Car Accident Attorney, Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, DUI Injury Lawyer, Bike Accident Attorney, Pedestrian Accident Attorney, Fall Injury Lawyer, Brain Injury Lawyer, TBI Attorney, Wrongful Death Attorney, Dog Bite Lawyer, Animal Attack Attorney, Products Liability Lawyer, Trucking Accident Attorney, Bicycle Accident Attorney, Slip and Fall Lawyer, Trip and Fall Attorney, Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer, Birth Injury Attorney
Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/attorneys/abrahamson/

HENDRIK UITERWYK
Born Amsterdam, Netherlands, admitted to bar, 1970, Louisiana and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1971, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 1984, Florida; 1985, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Education: Tulane University (B.A., 1968; J.D., 1970).

Member: New Orleans, Hillsborough County, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Admiralty Section); Maritime Law Association of the United States; The Florida Justice Association; American Association for Justice Education; Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute.

Languages: Dutch and German.

Practice Areas: Admiralty Law; Maritime Law; Trial Practice-Personal Injury Law; Wrongful Death Law. *Also licensed to practice in Louisiana.
Education: Tulane University, Tulane University Law School
Certifications: New Orleans Bar Association, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida Bar, Admiralty Law Committee, Maritime Law Association of the United States, Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers), American Association for Justice, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute
Services: Personal Injury Lawyer, Spinal Cord Injury Attorney, Shoulder Injury Lawyer, Car Wreck Attorney, Motorcycle Wreck Lawyer, DUI Injury Attorney, Bike Accident Attorney, Boating Accident Attorney, Pedestrian Accident Attorney, Fall Injury Lawyer, Brain Injury Lawyer, TBI Attorney, Wrongful Death Attorney, Dog Bite Lawyer, Animal Attack Attorney, Trucking Accident Attorney, Products Liability Lawyer, Bicycle Accident Attorney, Slip and Fall Lawyer, Trip and Fall Attorney, Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Nursing Home Abuse Attorney, Birth Injury Attorney
Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/attorneys/uiterwyk/

George H. Brown
Admitted to Florida Bar

All Florida Courts Federal Middle District of Florida Federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court


Education: Florida International University – B.S. Criminal Justice – 1978 Institute of Police Technology & Management -At Scene Traffic Homicide Investigation Institute of Police Technology & Management – Advance Traffic Accident Investigation Florida Police Standards Training – Top of his class, K.C. Alvarez Award. Stetson University – Juris Doctor – 1988 Certified Circuit Civil Mediator


Community Service: Community Law Program – Gulfcoast Legal Services Former Board Member – Boys & Girls Club


Experience: Attorney since 1988 Former Police Officer / Traffic Homicide Investigator


Memberships: St. Petersburg Bar Association Clearwater Bar Association Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association
Education: Florida International University, Stetson University College of Law
Certifications: United States Supreme Court, Federal Middle District of Florida, Federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, Florida Bar, St. Petersburg Bar Association, Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association, Clearwater Bar Association
Services: Personal Injury Attorney, Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer, Car Accident Lawyer, Motorcycle Accident Attorney, DWI Injury Lawyer, Bike Wreck Attorney, Pedestrian Accident Lawyer, Fall Injury Attorney, Brain Injury Attorney, TBI Lawyer, Wrongful Death Lawyer, Dog Bite Attorney, Animal Attack Lawyer, Trucking Accident Lawyer, Products Liability Attorney, Medical Malpractice Attorney, Birth Injury Lawyer, Nursing Home Injury Lawyer, Trip and Fall Lawyer, Slip and Fall Attorney, Bicycle Injury Attorney
Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/attorneys/brown/

Abrahamson & Uiterwyk

Car Accident Injury Lawyers
Getting a fair recovery after a car accident in Florida can be a complicated task. When you're hurt, you need to navigate Florida's complex car accident laws in order to pursue the compensation you deserve to rebuild your life as quickly as possible. That's why our team of experienced Tampa car accident attorneys works each day on behalf of deserving victims.


Florida Car Accident Laws

Florida is a state that requires everyone with a vehicle to also purchase their own car accident insurance. That means, when a crash occurs, it isn't always immediately obvious where to start in order to seek a recovery. You may look to your own insurance for payment, or you may be able to bring a claim against the other driver for fair payment for your losses. Depending on the cause of the crash, you may bring a claim against a vehicle manufacturer for producing and selling a defective product. In some cases, you need to bring a claim against your own insurance company to pursue the compensation that they agreed to pay you when you bought your policy.


How We Can Help

At Abrahamson & Uiterwyk, we know how devastating a car accident can be. We know that your case is the only case that matters. That's why we offer skilled experienced legal services for deserving car accident victims. Our commitment to our professional skills and our dedication to each and every client are what set us apart.

We know that the Florida legal system might be a new experience for you. Whether you know a little bit about Florida courts or you know a lot, we expect you to have lots of questions. It's important to us that our clients understand the process each step of the way. There's no question too small as we work together to build your case.

How We Do It

After a car accident, we make sure to examine your case from every angle. Medical bills are only one type of damages that you may deserve. You may also receive compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, household services and more.

Our team evaluates your case to see if comparative fault may apply. Punitive damages may also be important in your case. We put our knowledge and experience to work when we prepare court documents, when we negotiate with the other side and when we tell your story to the jury.

Contact Us

In Florida, you have a limited amount of time to bring your claim for compensation after a car accident. In most cases, this limitation is four years, and the clock starts ticking as soon as you get hurt. That makes it important to contact us as soon as possible. In addition, the sooner you contact us, the sooner we get to work preserving evidence and building your case. We take steps to collect the evidence that's available, and then we set out to build even more evidence. If you've been hurt in a car accident, please contact us. We're happy to explain how the law applies to your case and answer your questions. Contact us, and we'll get started on your case today.

Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/automobileaccidents/

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
If you suspect that something's not right with a loved one who is living in a nursing home, you may wonder where to turn. You need to make sure that your loved one is safe. It's also important to help your loved one pursue the compensation that they need in order to find a safe and secure living environment.


What counts as nursing home abuse

Physical abuse certainly counts as nursing home abuse. In addition to physical abuse, abuse can be emotional or psychological. Neglect can also amount to abuse. When a vulnerable adult life in a nursing home, their caregivers have an obligation to provide for their needs in a competent and safe manner. Any time that caregivers intentionally or negligently inflict physical or psychological damage or fail to provide competent care, it's nursing home abuse.


Nursing home abuse may include any of the following:

assault and battery
intimidation
lack of movement
inadequate supervision
insufficient bathing
failing to provide mobility aids
not having glasses or hearing aids as needed
squandering resources
failing to provide reasonable comforts of life
other abuse and neglect
What should I do if I suspect abuse?

Your first concern should be your loved one's immediate safety. That may mean calling 911. You can also make a non-emergency report to law enforcement. Law enforcement can investigate, prepare a police report and ask the prosecuting attorney to file the appropriate charges. In addition to contacting the police, you should alert adult protective services. They can conduct an investigation and take the appropriate steps to stop the abuse and make lasting changes for the future safety of the nursing home residents.


Working with our legal team

When you suspect nursing home abuse, you can rely on our legal team to fight for fair compensation for your loved one. Medical damages are only one of the types of damages that your loved one may deserve. They may also have a right to collect for pain and suffering and emotional damages. 

While nothing can undo the harm that's happened to your loved one, compensation can help improve the quality of life and help prevent the abuse of others. Our team helps you evaluate the case in order to make sure that you're aware of your options. Then, we set to work bringing the claim on behalf of your loved one.


Contact us

If you're worried about your loved one, please contact our office. We're here to help. Let's talk about your case. Our legal team can explain how Florida law applies. If you need direction for making reports to the appropriate authorities, we can provide guidance. In addition, we can also help you bring a claim to for fair compensation for the abuse that has occurred. Please contact our legal team so that we can talk about your case and create a plan for your loved one.

Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/tampa-nursing-home-abuse-lawyer/

Slip And Fall Lawyers
When you suffer a slip and fall, your life can turn upside down in an instant. You may have devastating physical injuries and mental anguish. Your injuries can end life as you knew it and impact your ability to help loved ones that depend on you.

If you're hurt in a slip and fall, our legal team is here to help. Florida laws help victims just like you pursue the compensation that they deserve when they suffer a slip and fall. The compensation that you may receive includes compensation for medical bills, lost income from missed work and even compensation for replacement household services. No two cases are alike, and our experienced team can help you evaluate your case in order to ask for all of the damages that may be available to you under Florida law.


What's a Slip and Fall?

A slip and fall can happen because of water is where it shouldn't be, an obstruction where it doesn't belong or even a maintenance issue that results in a fall. When a business or property owner doesn't take the steps they should to keep their property safe, they're negligent. When their negligence means that you get hurt, you can collect from the business or other property owner in order to cover your losses.

Although Florida law requires a slip and fall victim to show that the business or responsible party knew or should have known about the dangerous condition or situation that caused the accident, they also require business owners to keep their property in good condition. The law looks at what a reasonable business owner should have done in order to keep their property safe. The business owner can't get away with playing dumb when they should have taken steps to find and fix the danger.


Why Work With Us?

We have a large legal team, consisting of attorneys that work together to discuss, strategize, prepare and fine tune your case. Our legal staff of more than 40 team members means that there's always someone answering your questions, explaining the next steps and thinking about your case. 

We make sure to keep our professional skills in top condition. We're constantly keeping up to date on the latest cases and developments in the law. All of this means that your legal team has the experience and passion to represent you. Consider us your partner and teammate as we work together for a fair recovery for you.


Contact Us

Slip and fall accidents happen to good people. We're here to give you the help that you need. If you're hurt in a slip and fall, we invite you to contact us. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start working on your case. Please call us today for a complementary evaluation of your case.

Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/premisesliability/

Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
In Florida, motorcyclists have the right to full use of the road. Unfortunately, other drivers don't always treat motorcyclists with the care and respect they deserve. When the negligence of another driver results in your motorcycle injuries, you may have the right to recover under Florida law.


Florida's motorcycle insurance laws

Florida's insurance laws are a little bit different for motorcycles than for other vehicles on the road. Although it is not required to buy personal injury protection (PIP) insurance for your motorcycle, it is required to buy a PIP policy for other vehicles that you register in the State of Florida. That means it can be a bit confusing to know how to pursue a recovery when you suffer from a motorcycle accident.


How we can help

When you're in a motorcycle accident, getting a fair recovery. Recovery involves bringing a claim against the negligent party and their insurance company. You must also ask for the right types of damages. There are strict timelines that you can't miss if you want your claim to succeed.

Our legal team at Abrahamson & Uiterwyk has years of experience helping deserving motorcycle victims. We know how to evaluate your case in order to determine whether you have a viable claim for recovery and in order to decide how to best pursue your interests. We're familiar with the deadlines to file the case, and we're able to put our experience to work in order to prepare legal documents quickly on your behalf.


Who we help

We help motorcycle victims who are victims of any of the following:

Running a red light
Failure to yield
Improper lane change
Speeding
Drunk driving
Drugged driving
Improper turn
Failure to signal
Texting while driving
Distracted driving
Improper driving distance
All other driving violations
Let's work together

We're proud of the results that we've obtained over the years for more than 15,000 clients. No two cases are alike. When we set out to prepare your case, we take the time to fully review how the law applies to your unique circumstances. At each step of the way, we look at how we can pursue your best interests under Florida law.

If you've been hurt in a motorcycle accident, please contact us. We want to give you the peace of mind to know how the law can help you. When you know your rights and understand your options, you can make the best possible choices. Our team is here to be your team. We invite you to meet with us for a no-obligation consultation about your case.

Url: http://www.theinjurylawyers.com/motorcycleaccidents/