Schackow & Mercadante, P.A. - Gainesville, FL

Historic Personal Injury and Accident Advocacy in Gainesville, Florida

When negligence results in severe injury or the tragic loss of a family member, having an established and compassionate legal ally is essential to rebuilding your life. Operating from Northwest 8th Avenue in Gainesville, Schackow and Mercadante, P.A. has proudly served North Central Florida accident victims for six decades. Founded in 1965 by Gerald D. Schackow, the firm brings together more than 126 years of collective legal experience through partners Brian G. Schackow and Stephen G. Mercadante. The legal team combines a personalized, concierge-level client experience with the trial firepower necessary to confront major insurance corporations. Clients who choose to hire an attorney from Schackow and Mercadante gain a committed legal team ready to take any case to a jury verdict if insurers refuse to pay full and fair compensation.

Motor Vehicle, Trucking, and Catastrophic Collision Claims

Collisions involving automobiles, commercial semi-trucks, and motorcycles frequently produce catastrophic trauma, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and severe orthopedic fractures. Florida complex comparative fault rules and no-fault insurance statutes demand aggressive and knowledgeable legal intervention. If you need a lawyer immediately after a severe crash, the firm accident attorneys provide comprehensive counsel across all major vehicular injury areas, including:

• Car accident claims involving distracted, speeding, or intoxicated drivers
• Commercial truck accident litigation and interstate trucking safety regulation violations
• Motorcycle accident injuries and highway crash reconstruction
• Bicycle injury and pedestrian injury claims along busy Gainesville and university thoroughfares
• Boating accidents, watercraft collisions, and aviation crash litigation
• Catastrophic injuries, burn trauma, amputations, and wrongful death lawsuits

Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, and Defective Products

When healthcare professionals fail to uphold the standard of care or medical device manufacturers distribute hazardous products, patients suffer devastating harm. Schackow and Mercadante handles complex medical malpractice claims involving surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth trauma. The firm is actively involved in high-profile product liability cases, including defective joint replacement litigation and recalled medical products. Furthermore, their trial attorneys champion elderly residents who experience physical neglect, medication mistakes, or abuse in nursing home facilities.

Premises Liability, Slip and Fall, and Workers' Compensation

Commercial landlords and retail business owners bear a legal obligation to maintain reasonably safe environments for visitors. The firm represents individuals injured in slip and fall incidents caused by wet walkways, broken handrails, and negligent security. Additionally, their lawyers assist workers who sustain disabling injuries on job sites, helping them obtain complete medical care and wage benefits through Florida workers' compensation system.

Sixty Years of Community Trust and Contingency Fee Advocacy

Voted among the favorite personal injury law firms by local publications and honored with Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce business recognitions, Schackow and Mercadante, P.A. operates strictly on a contingency fee basis. Clients pay no upfront retainers or out-of-pocket expenses; attorney fees are collected only when a monetary settlement or court verdict is won. If you are seeking to find a lawyer who will treat you like family while aggressively pursuing the compensation you deserve, contact Schackow and Mercadante, P.A. in Gainesville today to schedule your free consultation.