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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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Florida DUI Laws (Part A)

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Motorcycle Fatalities Due to Head Injury, Chest and Abdominal Trauma

Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Do Motorcycle Helmets Interfere with the Vision and Hearing of Riders?

Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents

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

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against University of Central Florida

How to Deal With Grief after an Accident

Clearwater Wrongful Death Lawyer | What is a Wrongful Death Claim?

Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence

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

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

How Contacting His Lawyer Early On Earns Client in Fall Case $675,000 Part 1

Golf Carts and Electric Vehicles

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

Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles in Florida

Dog Bites

Learn About Dog Bites and Dog Bite Prevention

Pinellas County Municipal Code for Dangerous Animals

Florida Dog Bite Injuries

Common Accident Injuries

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

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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

Michele Soltwisch vs. Pasco County, Florida 2nd District Court of Appeals

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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 LAWYER CAN SAY THEY ARE THE BEST CAR ACCIDENT OR SLIP AND FALL LAWYER IN FLORIDA.

BUT THERE IS A WAY TO GET ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS ON YOUR MIND ..... BEFORE YOU HIRE A LAWYER, SPEAK TO AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER OR SIGN ANY  FORMS. TAKE TWO MINUTES -- WATCH THESE VIDEOS AND ORDER OUR FREE BOOKS -- OR GIVE US A CALL, WE'RE HERE TO HELP  888-340-0840  888-340-0840
  

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Florida Accident Attorney James W. Dodson  understands the anxiety  and emotions you face following a serious injury caused by another person's neglience. It can be a stressful, life altering and traumatic experience.  For more than 20 years, we have successfully helped clients, like you, recover from serious personal injuries and obtain the results they deserve.

We limit our practice  exclusively to representing people who have been injured through no fault of their own. Our experienced accident and injury attorneys handle all types of Florida personal injury cases including:

 

 

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WHY YOU NEED JAMES W. DODSON IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN FLORIDA:

  • Jim Dodson is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum,awarded to trial lawyers who have achieved a trial verdict, award or settlement in the amount of $1,000,000.
  • He is a former U. S. Federal prosecutor, defending medical malpractice and personal injury claims
  • He served as an Assistant State Attorney as part of a special prosecution team
  • He has over twenty years of trial experience
  • He has achieved the highest possible AV® Peer Rating Review for legal ability and ethics
  • He has a 10.0 "Superb" AVVO rating
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OUR EXPERIENCE GIVES YOU THE ADVANTAGE!
  
We are not a large advertising Personal Injury firm. When you hire our firm to settle your Florida injury case, you will be represented by an experienced attorney, knowledgeable in Florida personal injury law. You will not see the usual case managers and file processors, often seen in large injury firms.

We pride ourselves on the relationships we have built with clients who have placed their trust in our professional abilities and our aggressive advocacy on their behalf.  We have tried personal injury and medical malpractice cases in both federal and state court  in Florida for many years. Personal attention and superior service is the foundation of our practice. 

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your injury case and to help you fight for your rights
.  A  consultation with Jim Dodson is free.  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 may be unable 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.

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! 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 assist you in recovering compensation for your car accident injuries, lost wages, pain, suffering, disability & other damages. Car accident injuries can 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 | St. Petersburg Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Lawyer Attorney James W. Dodson has experience dealing with pedestrian collisions, crosswalk, and bicycle accidents. These accidents often result in severe injuries including broken bones, back, neck and spine injuries, nerve damage, scarring and disfigurement, as well as 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.

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 Florida Medical malpractice Lawyer or medical negligence claims are controlled by the medical malpractice act which outlines how recovery for medical malpractice may be obtained against a doctor, surgeon, dentist, nurse, hospital, clinic or other medical provider. Medical negligence claims may be brought for something a medical provider did or something they failed to do.

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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Florida Child Injury

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