Clearwater | St. Petersburg Accident and Personal Injury Attorney Jim Dodson and the Dodson Law Firm concentrate on car and motor vehicle accidents, Wrongful Death, Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents, Slip and Fall Accidents and Child Injury including dog bites. For information about Florida No-Fault,how to find the right attorney, reports on Florida law and your rights,all at no cost, call today(727) 446-0840 or 1.888.340.0840. Legally, we cannot say we are the Best Car Accident or Slip and Fall Lawyer in Florida, no one can. Click here to ger your free books!

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"The Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case is a must read for anyone that has been injured in a accident in Florida!"

My case was handled courteously and professionally. All of my questions were answered promptly and I never felt anything I was concerned about was un-important. Judi always had answers and took the time to explain. She was always on top of my case when I called the office.

I really appreciated the fact that Mr. Dodson hired a professional expert to measure and make an evaluation about the place where I fell. The whole process was handled very well. Both Judi and Mr. Dodson were very nice and my experience working with them was professional.

I would recommend Jim Dodson to anyone I knew who was in need of a personal injury attorney. 


"I recommend the Law Office of James Dodson.  They were always able and available when I had questions.  They even got me more than I expected right when I needed it most.  I am exceedingly grateful to have had this wonderful group of people helping and getting what we deserve."

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What Every Florida Personal Injury Claim Must Have (Part A)

What Every Florida Personal Injury Claim Must Have (Part B)

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Motorcycle Fatalities Due to Head Injury, Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws

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What You Probably Don't Know About Florida Pedestrian Crosswalks

8 Things You Must Do If You've Been Injured in a Bicycle Accident

Pedestrian Injury and Car | Vehicle Travel Speed

Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents

How a Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help Your Case

How a Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help Your Case

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against University of Central Florida

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Hospital Staff Shortages Puts Patients at Risk

44,000 People Killed by Preventable Medical Mistakes

Heart Disease in Women | Are You Aware of the Risks?

Florida Child Injury

Doctors: ATVs Too Dangerous For Kids Under Age 16

Traumatic Brain | Head Injury in Children

Safety Information to Know If A Child Is Injured in a Serious Fall

Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

Trip/Slip and Fall Accident Overview (Part A)

Trip/Slip and Fall Accident Overview (Part B)

How Contacting His Lawyer Early On Earns Client in Fall Case $675,000 Part 2

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What to Know About Negligence Laws in Florida (Part A)

What to Know About Negligence Laws in Florida (Part B)

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Legal Requirements for Golf Carts in Florida | What You Need to Know

Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles in Florida

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Pinellas County Municipal Code for Dangerous Animals

Florida Dog Bite Injuries

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Did You Fracture Your Hip From a Trip or a Fall?

A List of Common Shoulder Injuries Suffered in Accidents Part 1

A List of Common Shoulder Injuries Suffered in Accidents Part 2

Medical and Surgical Procedures

6 Simple Questions to Ask a Doctor Before Consenting to Radiation

How a Car Accident Victim Got Relief From Chronic Pain

Interventional Radiology Procedure Looks Promising for Compression Fractures of the Spine

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Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuits | Was There A Violation of the Standard of Care?

What to Know About Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery

Florida Medical Malpractice and Hip Replacment Surgery

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What Are the Effects of Spinal Cord Injury?

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Study | Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury

Spine Injuries

Head, Neck, and Mandible Dynamics Generated by 'Whiplash'

A Reason Why Whiplash Has Increased: Seat Properties and Neck Responses

Whiplash-type neck distortion in restrained car drivers: frequency, causes and long-term results

Traumatic Brain Injury

Know the Signs of TIA and Call 911 Immediately | Transient Ischemic Attack

Medical Breakthroughs Bring Hope to Traumatic Brain Injured

Brain Injury | A Study to Evaluate Progesterone in Patients With Moderate to Severe Head Trauma

Head Injury

Brain Injury | Concussion | Causes and Symptoms

Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome

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Fire Safety 101 | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Jim Dodson

Keep Your Family Safe This Summer | Summer Car Safety Checklist Information

Caution | Social Media Websites Could Damage a Personal Injury Claim

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Estate of Mathew Rotell v. Kathryn Kuehnle, Kristine Gaime, Lifepath Inc. Florida Appeals Court Rules Psychologist Had Duty to Warn

Robert N. CHurchville and Joyce Churchville v. GACS Incorporated, Ryder Automotive Operations, Inc. 1st District, Florida Court of Appeal

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A LAWYER BECAUSE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN INJURED, YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT, LEGALLY, NO ATTORNEY CAN SAY THEY ARE THE BEST CAR ACCIDENT OR PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM IN CLEARWATER ST. PETERSBURG FLORIDA.


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Florida Auto Accident Book available here.

Florida Slip and Fall Book available here.

Survivor's Guide to Florida Wrongful Death Claims available here.

The books are available at NO COST to you, if you were injured in an accident in Florida. If you are not a resident of Florida, the books are available for purchase on  Amazon.com.

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Research the Answers To Your Legal Questions Here:
Who will pay for your medical bills after an accident?
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Clearwater
St. Petersburg Accident Attorney
Jim Dodson
understands the anxiety and uncertainty you face after a serious accident caused by someone else's negligence. The events that surround your need for a lawyer are stressful. They are always unexpected and many times are tragic.Whether you were in a car wreck, a pedestrian accident, a family member was the victim of a wrongful death or your child was hurt because of another person's carelessness, you never thought you would need to hire a personal injury attorney. For more than 25 years, we have successfully helped clients, just like you, recover from serious personal injuries and obtain the results they deserve.

We limit our practice to only representing people injured because of the reckless act of another person. Your injury is very important to you. And you, your family and your needs are very important to us. Our experienced personal injury attorneys handle all accident and injury cases in Clearwater St. Petersburg and all Florida cities.

Including injuries caused by:

Car Accidents Truck Collisions

Motorcycle Accidents

Pedestrian/Crosswalk Collisions Bicycle Accidents

Wrongful Death Fatal Accidents

Child Injuries including Dog Bites and Burn Injuries

Slip/Trip/Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

 


The insurance adjuster and the company they work for are Not your side. They do Not have your best interests at heart. Their goals are plain and simple:

   To obtain your recorded statement

    Deny your claim or pay you as little as they can

   Offer you a quick settlement beforeyou know the extent of your injury

   Convince you not to hire an experienced personal injury lawyer

 

Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case,will give you vital information so you can make decisions to protect your case.Now you can have the tools you need to level the playing field against your adversary, the insurance company. And you can read it over in your own home before you do anything else! Get better prepared to make the legal system work for you. Knowledge is power!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER YOUR FREE COPY NOW!

Why You Need Jim Dodson If You Have Been Injured In an Accident in Florida:

  • Prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum member, awarded to trial lawyers who have achieved a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of $1,000,000 or more
  • Former U. S. Federal prosecutor, defending medical malpractice and personal injury claims
  • Former Assistant State Attorney, part of a special prosecution team
  • Twenty- five years of trial experience
  • Highest possible AV® Peer Rating Review for legal ability and ethics
  • 10.0 "Superb" rating from AVVO, a lawyer rating service
  • Free evaluation of your case with No Obligation and our No Fee Promise (if you hire us, no fees are paid until attorney Jim Dodson wins your case)


Million Dollar Advocate Forum MemberJames W. Dodsons AVVO Rating Superb






OUR EXPERIENCE GIVES YOU THE ADVANTAGE!

We are not a large advertising Personal Injury firm. We limit the number of cases we accept so you receive the personal service your case deserves. When you hire our firm to settle your Florida injury case, you will be represented by an experienced injury attorney, knowledgeable in Florida personal injury law. Your phone calls will be answered and you will speak directly to attorney Jim Dodson. You will not be handed over to a case manager or a file processor, as is often the way in a large personal injury "mill."

Our Florida Personal Injury law firm will use our resources to obtain the best possible results for you. We have 25 years of experience representing people who have suffered serious injury or wrongful death due to the careless acts of another person. Our experience gives you the advantage. Attorney Jim Dodson may be contacted for a case evaluation at no cost. There is no obligation to hire our firm.

The costs of legal services are always a major concern for people who have been injured in an accident and who are often not able to work. We offer our legal services on a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee is simply a percentage of the recovery, at the conclusion of the case. There is no fee until our personal injury attorneys successfully recover fair compensation for you. That's our No Fee Promise.

We welcome the opportunity to serve you.

 

 

We represent Florida Personal Injury clients in: Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, Bradenton, Dunedin, Largo, Oldsmar, St. Petersburg, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Pinellas Park, and Seminole, Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Treasure Island, Madeira beach, Indian Shores, Redington Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Clearwater Beach, Palm Harbor, Crystal Beach, Bradenton, Palmetto, Sarasota, Ellenton, Kenneth City, Belleair Shores, South Pasadena, St. Petersburg Beach, Tierra Verde, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson, Bayonet Point, Holiday, Land O'Lakes, Odessa, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, Sebring, Wesley Chapel, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County, and all other Florida Counties. Contact US NOW for FREE Consultation. 1-727-446-0840

Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

Clearwater Car Accident Lawyer | St. Petersburg - Learn “The Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case" - James W. Dodson can help you in recovering compensation for your car accident injuries, lost wages, pain, suffering, disability & other damages. Car accident injuries include herniated disc and spine injuries, whiplash, broken bones, concussions, and even more serious injuries involving traumatic brain injury, amputation or even wrongful death.

Florida Motorcycle Accidents

Clearwater Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | St. Petersburg Attorney James W. Dodson represents those who have been injured in motorcycle accidents and wrecks caused by another drivers negligence, carelessness, and failure to yield the right of way. Motorcycle accidents result in serious head, neck, back and spinal injuries, broken bones, knee injuries, amputation, dismemberment, paralysis, traumatic brain injury and wrongful death.

Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents

Clearwater  Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Lawyer Attorney James W. Dodson is experienced in handling  pedestrian collisions, crosswalk, and bicycle accidents which result in severe injuries like broken bones, back, neck and spine injuries, nerve damage, scarring and disfigurement,  knee, wrist, ankle and foot injuries and even wrongful death. We are dedicated to recovering all available compensation for those who have suffered a loss in a bicycle accident or pedestrian collision. Contact our injury attorneys @ 1-888-340-0840 today.

Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents

Clearwater Wrongful Death Lawyer | St. Petersburg | Attorney James W. Dodson represents surviving families of those who have suffered wrongful death or fatal personal injuries due to another's negligence, recklessness, or fault. We help surviving spouses, children, or parents file & pursue wrongful death claims, obtaining compensation for funeral expenses, loss of future earnings, medical bills, loss of companionship, as well as mental and emotional pain & suffering from the parties responsible for the wrongful death.

Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence

Clearwater St. Petersburg Florida Medical Malpractice Lawyer James Dodson represents victims of medical mistakes or medical malpractice claims in all cities in Florida. If you or a family member was the victim of a medical mistake, you need an attorney in Florida who has experience in handling malpractice cases against a doctor, nurse, surgeon, hospital or any other medical provider.

Florida Child Injury

Clearwater Child Injury Lawyer | St. Petersburg Florida - Children and minors are uniquely vulnerable to injuries in car wrecks, bus accidents, playground accidents, dog bites, fireworks, and injuries from bicycle, golf cart, scooter or razor accidents, and back up injuries as pedestrians. We understand the issues involving settlements for minors and vigorously pursue all available compensation, including structured settlements to protect their future needs.

Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

Clearwater Slip | Trip | Fall Accident Lawyer | St. Petersburg - Clearwater Slip and Fall Attorney James W. Dodson has written the book on slip and fall injuries. He knows how to recover when you are injured because the property owner was negligent or careless and how to pursue your case using national and local codes. He will work to obtain compensation for your injuries including broken bones, knee, leg and ankle injuries as well as head, neck, and spine injuries.

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For over twenty years, The Dodson Law Firm has helped clients, seeking compensation for serious personal injuries, and wrongful death cases, find their way through the many legal obstacles insurance companies present.

Clearwater Attorney Jim Dodson has focused exclusively on this challenging area of the law and as a result offers a wealth of experience and  knowledge in representing clients who have been injured due to the negligence of another person. 

Our personal injury website is designed to help educate you about  what to consider when seeking compensation for an injury suffered by you or a loved one.

Please review our  extensive document library,  numerous resources for consumer safety and injury prevention, a video library and more to gain a better understanding of the challenges you will face in obtaining fair compensation for your injuries. 

Contact us for a FREE conversation about your case. There is no obligation to hire an attorney.
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