Tampa Civil Trial Lawyer

While many civil disputes resolve by settlement, some ultimately need their day in court. Litigating cases from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, and trial by jury, can be a lengthy, arduous, and complex process. Clients of BBDG can rest easy knowing that, if their interests require taking cases all the way to verdict, its experienced and aggressive Tampa civil trial lawyers are always prepared to do so.

Professional Liability Defense

Our significant expertise in products liability actions involving medical devices and pharmaceuticals gives us unique insight into the medical issues that are implicated in medical malpractice claims and allows us to steer our clients around challenges that arise in litigation.

Insurance Defense

Civil litigation often involves claims of personal injury or property damage to which insurance applies, or perhaps disputes over the existence or extent of coverage to any particular loss. From automobile policies to commercial general liability to workers’ compensation, BBDG is a full-service insurance defense firm with vast experience across all types of claims.

Premises Liability

Owners of malls, retail shopping centers, restaurants, and other business establishments are consistently the target of lawsuits if anyone trips or slips on their premises, regardless of the actual cause. Owners of business establishments have a duty to business invitees to exercise reasonable care to maintain their premises in a safe condition and to warn of concealed defects. Contractors such as housecleaning companies have a duty to use reasonable care in the performance of contractual promises. Seek legal counsel before a lawsuit occurs and make sure your business has policies and procedures…and follows those policies and procedures in order to prevent personal injuries and minimize the risk of frivolous lawsuits.

Trucking, Cargo, Auto

Although trucking is essential to American industry, the operation of commercial vehicles always carries the risk of accidents. Since trucks are large and usually well-insured, these accidents frequently result in claims for bodily injury, property damage, and/or lost or damaged cargo. Proper defense of such claims required early intervention, detailed familiarity with federal industry regulations, and experience handling large loss claim jury trials.

Drug and Medical Device Liability

We specialize in the defense of medical device and pharmaceutical claims for both domestic and international corporations

Product Liability

We maintain a strong litigation practice representing domestic and international corporations in products liability matters. Our representation includes the defense of clients in toxic tort actions, medical device and pharmaceutical actions, and actions involving consumer products (e.g., power tools, construction equipment, and home appliances).