David J. Carter

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Tampa, Florida

Carter Injury Law, PA
David J. Carter
Carter Injury Law, PA

Practice areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 2016

Education: Florida State University College of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2025
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Carter Injury Law, PA

3114 N Blvd
Tampa, FL 33603 Visit website

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David J. Carter is the dedicated and accomplished attorney behind Carter Injury Law, PA, a firm known for its commitment to personal injury and car accident cases in the Tampa Bay metro area. With a passion for justice and a focus on personal injury, Mr. Carter handles cases involving auto accidents, serious injuries, work-related injuries, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death incidents. 

Mr. Carter’s journey in law began at an early age, influenced by a long family tradition of legal professionals. He pursued his education with distinction, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Florida in Gainesville. He then attended Florida State University College of Law, where he graduated with honors and received a Business Law Certificate. 

After gaining valuable experience at several prestigious law firms, including one of the nation's largest, Mr. Carter decided to establish his own practice. The creation of Carter Injury Law, PA, was driven by his vision of offering clients the benefits of a large firm's results while maintaining the close, personal service typical of a small firm. He is dedicated to building long-term relationships with his clients, offering continuous support throughout their cases and beyond.

Mr. Carter is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He is an EAGLE Member of the Florida Justice Association and an active participant in the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association. His dedication to the legal community and his clients has been recognized through numerous awards, including the AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and Avvo’s 10.0 rating. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Assault, Bad Faith Insurance, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motor Vehicle Defects, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Pharmaceutical, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
  • 10% Insurance Coverage
  • 10% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
  • 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2016, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://www.carterinjurylaw.com/david-j-carter

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Florida, 2016
  • Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, Member 
  • EAGLE Member of Florida Justice Association 
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2019
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • $1,000,000. Client backed into a pedestrian by a rental vehicle in a parking lot, 2021
  • $375,000. Client injured by maintenance staff at an apartment complex, 2022
  • $760,000. Client rear-ended on a residential street, 2022
  • $600,000. Client t-boned in an intersection, 2024
  • $450,000. Client rear-ended on the interstate, 2022
  • $825,000. Client rear-ended while waiting to exit a parking garage, 2023
Honors/Awards:
  • Pro Bono Certificate, Florida State University College of Law
  • Business Law Certificate, with Honors, Florida State University College of Law
  • Top 10 Trucking Lawyers
  • Top 25 Motor Vehicle Lawyers
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Clients’ Choice Award
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars
  • AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Educational Background:
  • University of Florida, Bachelor of the Arts (Honors Program)
Industry Groups:
  • Consumers
  • Plaintiffs
  • Regular People

Office location for David J. Carter

3114 N Blvd
Tampa, FL 33603

Phone: 813-954-6427

Selections

4 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2022 - 2025

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