PRACTICE AREAS

CIVIL RIGHTS

Attorney Michael Maddux recently was awarded the prestigious honor of one of the Top Civil Rights attorneys in Tampa, by Tampa Magazine.

Unfortunately, sometimes law enforcement officers are poorly trained or supervised, and law enforcement agencies have policies and customs which create liability for the acts of law enforcement officers who in the scope of employment make false arrests, use excessive force, use excessive deadly force, or deny necessary critical medical care of people who are incarcerated, sometimes even without a trial and conviction of any crime.

Among other issues, our team can handle:

1. Excessive Force

2. False Arrest

3. Wrongful Death

4. Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs after 1st Amendment Violations

You may want to review the Civil Rights Intake Form linked here.

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Attorney Michael Maddux has been board certified in criminal trial practice by the Florida Bar since 1999.

Being arrested for a crime can be the result of bad judgment, mistaken identify, mental illness, or simply economic status. The goal of law enforcement and prosecutors is to get a conviction, even if the facts are in your favor. Only a defense lawyer will stand up for your rights. You may need to be protected you from misplaced charges or from being overcharged.

Among other areas, our team can handle:

1. State, Federal, and Juvenile offenses

2. D.U.I.

3. Drug Law Violations

4. Fraud

5. VOP’s

See also: Frequently asked questions regarding Criminal cases.

PERSONAL INJURY

When you are injured in an incident which is wholly or partially the fault of another, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other damages. In many motor vehicle accidents, once your PIP benefits are exhausted, Michael P. Maddux, P.A. Attorneys may be able to assist you in recovering further insurance benefits from the negligent at-fault driver.

Services offered include:

1. Automobile Accidents

2. Premises Liability

3. Wrongful Death

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What does full coverage really mean in Florida?

Full coverage just means you have comprehensive/collision coverage under your automobile insurance coverage. Does not indicate you are cover by Bodily Injury Coverage which covers third parties if you are at fault for their injuries nor does it mean you are covered by uninsured/underinsured coverage which would cover you for any injuries sustained in an accident wherein the at-fault party has no Bodily Injury coverage which is not a requirement in Florida. Check your policy and make sure you are properly covered in case your are involved in an automobile accident as full coverage does not really mean you are fully covered.

If you’re not sure what insurance coverage is beneficial to you, call our office: 813-253-3363.