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Clearwater Florida Accident Lawyer Serving All of Florida

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The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A. was established as a personal injury firm devoted to representing people injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. For more than 20 years, we have protected the rights of our clients against insurance companies in Florida. The overwhelming majority of our clients are referred by other attorneys and satisfied clients based upon their confidence in the results we obtain. This allows us to be selective in the clients we accept, so each client receives the personal attention from their attorney they expect and deserve.

At the Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., we handle all types of personal injury cases, but focus in the areas of motor vehicle accidents and unsafe premises. We also accept cases involving damages clients have suffered from fair credit reporting mistakes.

Each client and their case are unique, and each client has goals they are seeking to achieve in their case. We strive to understand those goals and to work for a result which most closely meets each client’s needs.

This website has been created to provide useful information to help people make an informed decision in choosing a law firm for their case and to help them understand the legal process. We hope you find the resources we provide to be helpful to you. If you need a lawyer, we would be honored to answer any questions you may have.

Car Accidents

If you have been injured in a car accident, this has probably never happened to you before. You are, no doubt, concerned about all the unexpected problems a car accident can cause you and your family. Worries can frequently include having your car repaired or replaced, getting a rental car, replacing lost income, finding the best doctor for your medical needs, and how you can best get fairly compensated for your injury claim.

Clearwater and Tampa Bay Area Truck Accidents

Truck collisions are frequently caused by driver fatigue, speeding, improper lane changing, defective equipment, or lack of proper training and experience. Truck accident cases require a prompt and thorough investigation of the crash, as well as careful examination of the insurance coverages that may be involved.

Wrongful Death

Losing someone you love is the most traumatic and devastating experience imaginable. Often, when the death is caused by another person’s negligent behavior, you may experience a sense of injustice and helplessness. The wrongful death of your loved one occurred needlessly.

Child Injuries

Because of the emotion involved, child injury cases are some of the most difficult to handle. Some of the injury types are the same as adults, such as auto accidents, falls, and defective products. But many injuries are unique to children. For example, burns, child abuse, shaken baby syndrome, school injuries, daycare injuries, bicycle injuries, animal attacks, and playground injuries are just a few of the cases unique to children. No matter what the nature of the traumatic injury to your child, the dynamics of handling the case will be different from that of a standard lawsuit. There are many factors to consider. You need an attorney experienced in handling child injury cases, and who has a genuine interest in protecting our children. As responsible adults we all are tasked with the responsibility of protecting our children from harm. When our children are harmed or injured, especially by the negligence of another, you want attorneys who can empathize with the family and who you know will advocate on behalf of your child and your family.

Unsafe Premises

Unsafe premises cases come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you slipped on a puddle in the grocery store, were hit by falling rolls of carpet in a department store, or were attacked by a dog or other animal, The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., can represent you and recover money for your injuries.

Slip and Fall

There are building codes and safety standards that set minimum requirements for the protection of the public. Our law firm has successfully recovered damages for our clients in cases involving Florida’s building and accessibility codes, engineering standards, and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and the Life Safety Code.

Products Liability

Everyday, we hear of people being injured because of defective products. The news has been filled with allegations of adulterated and dangerous products manufactured in China. While you may know that you have been injured due to a faulty product, you need an experienced product liability lawyer to investigate and prove your personal injury claim. Manufacturers, retailers, and distributors can be held responsible to pay for costs incurred by injuries that are a result of a product defect.

Motorcycle Accidents

Injuries from a motorcycle accident are frequently severe and can include brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, burns, road rash, scratches, bruises, other physical injuries, and death. Recovery from a motorcycle collision can take a very long time. Multiple surgeries, extensive therapy, and long-term care might be required. The emotional and psychological trauma from a motorcycle crash can be permanently scarring.

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Everyday, people are shocked to learn of errors or inaccuracies in their credit reports. When an error exists in a credit report, it can have huge and negative consequences. Often, it is only when people apply for a loan that they learn of an error in their credit reports. Years can sometimes pass before they ever find out!

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