Welcome to the Law Firm of James W. Dodson, P.A. located in Clearwater serving all of Pinellas and St. Petersburg. We understand the burdens and the challenges you face following a serious injury. We are committed to helping you recover from your injuries, rebuild your life and obtain the maximum compensation for your losses. Practice areas include: Car Accidents and Truck Collisions, Motorcycle Accidents,Pedestrian/Crosswalk and Bicycle Accidents, Slip/Trip/Fall and Unsafe Premises Accidents, Injuries to Minors and Children, Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents. 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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Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

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

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

Hazards of 15-Passenger Vans (Part A)

Florida Motorcycle Accidents

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

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

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

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

Personal Injury

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

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

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

Medical Malpractice

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

Spinal Cord Injury

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

Consumer Advice

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

Court Opinions Personal Injury

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

Trial Practice

Will My Case Go to Court?

What Is a Personal Injury Case?

Surveillance - Should It Concern You?

Some of the Cities We Serve

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Sarasota Car Accident Lawyer | Personal Injury

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June 2010 Newsletter

May 2010 Newsletter

March 2010 Newsletter

Jim Dodson: The Way I See It

Washington Spending Our Hard Earned Money

Inspiring Stories That Give Us Hope

Now Batting, Number 15, John Sikorra

Freedom is Not Free

The Two Choices We Face

Florida Personal Injury Lawyer Directory

Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Petersburg Florida | St. Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyers and Law Firms

Personal Injury Lawyers in Bellaire Florida | Bellaire Personal Injury Lawyers and Law Firms

Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa Florida | Tampa Personal Injury Lawyers and Law Firms

General

Clearwater Florida AIG Car Accident Lawyer

No Fee Promise from The Law Office of James W. Dodson

Recovery of UM benefits from State Farm

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Clearwater Florida Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyer | Medical Malpractice

Welcome to the Law firm of James W. Dodson, P.A. 
We understand the burdens and the challenges you face following a serious injury.  We are committed to helping you recover from your injuries, rebuild your life, and obtain the maximum compensation for your losses. Our personal injury law firm only represents people who have been injured or hurt in an accident,  as well as,  those who have lost a loved one due to a wrongful death.  Having years of experience working with clients who have suffered as the result of  the negligence of others, Mr. Dodson has written three important consumer guides:  Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case and  Dangerous Trips to Avoid in Your Fall Case and Survivor's Guide to Florida Wrongful Death Claims and When Kids Suffer Big Injuries: A Parent's Guide to Child Injury in Florida. He has also authored, Buying Car Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Your Protection From Irresponsible Drivers in Florida to educate consumers of their need for uninsured motorist coverage in the state of Florida.

Trust:
 We are not a large impersonal advertising firm. We pride ourselves on the relationships we have built with our clients. As a result, our  practice has been built on the confidence our clients have placed in us through their referrals, as well as, on the referrals we receive from other lawyers and professionals.  

Personal attention: Rather than create a high volume law practice based on mass advertising, we limit the cases we accept  to provide you with the personal attention you deserve. You will not be passed off to  case managers or  file processors, a common practice in large advertising firms. We understand sustaining a traumatic injury is life changing and  can be emotionally devastating. We are committed to listening to your concerns and  to insuring the person responsible for your injury fully compensates you for your losses. We are dedicated to protecting your interests while handling your case in a professional manner with compassion and aggressive advocacy.

Experience: Choosing an experienced Florida Personal Injury lawyer is the most important decision you will make. For more than 25 years Mr. Dodson, the founder of the Dodson Law Firm, and his staff  have been successfully representing clients like you.  We are proud of the fact that by limiting our practice to representation of injury victims only,  we have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for our clients.  Mr. Dodson has received the highest possible rating  for legal ethics and abilities, rating him AV®, Peer Review Rated.*  In addition, he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a prestigious group of trial lawyers in the U.S., whose membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi- million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Mr. Dodson has also been awarded 10.0
 Superb rating from AVVO, a lawyer rating service.

Awards and Experience:

  • Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • AV Peer Reviewed Rating (Martindale-Hubbell)
  • Former Assistant State Attorney
  • Former Federal Prosecutor
  • Former Adjunct Professor in Trial Practice at Stetson University College of Law
  • Interviewed by Bay News 9 Regarding the Judicial Candidates in the 2008 Pinellas County Judicial Elections 
  • Former President of the Clearwater Bar Association
  • Currrent President of the Mid County Bar Association
  • Member of the Florida Justice Association  (Trial Lawyers)
  • Member of the American Justice Association (Trial Lawyers)
  • Member of the Bar in Florida and in Colorado
  • Author of five books:    

            Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case
            Dangerous Trips to Avoid in Your Fall Case
            Survivor's Guide to Florida Wrongful Death Claims
            
Buying Car Insurance: The Ultimate Guide to Your Protection from Irresponsible Drivers in Florida
            When Kids Suffer Big Injuries: A Parent's Guide to Child Injury in Florida

We represent clients in the state of Florida in the following areas:

Car Accidents & Truck Collisions
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian|Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
Injuries to Minors & Children
Slip|Trip|Fall Accidents and Premises Liability
   
CALL US NOW  to schedule your FREE consultation 727-446-0840. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer.  You may also  submit your FREE case review  online.

* CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.


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!!
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Florida Motorcycle Accidents

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Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents

Can I recover compensation if I was struck by a car while jaywalking in Florida?

I was seriously injured when a car failed to stop at a stop sign and ran into me on my bicycle.  I need surgery on my knee and and may need surgery on my ankle, too. Who will pay for my medical expenses and for my pain and suffering?

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Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents

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Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence

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Florida Child Injury

If my child suffers a fireworks injury at a neighbor's house, what insurance is available to pay for their injury and medical costs?

Why do children suffer so many fireworks related injuries?

My son was recently bitten by a dog belonging to someone who was visiting our home. My question is, do you handle dog bite cases and do I have a claim?

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Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

Which bone fractures commonly require Open Reduction Internal Fixation?

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I was hurt on a crushed sidewalk at my apartment complex. What steps do I need to take?

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Personal Injury

How is negligence determined in Florida and how does the pure comparative formula affect my personal injury case?

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Scooters, Motorized Scooters, Mopeds and Razors

What are motorized scooters and mopeds?

My son is 14 years old and received a motorized scooter for his birthday. May he ride it on the sidewalk?

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Spinal Cord Injury

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What causes a spinal cord injury?

What is the spinal cord?

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Traumatic Brain Injury

What are the long term consequences of traumatic brain injury?

Which age groups are the highest risk  for TBI?

What type of accidents cause traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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Shoulder Injury

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General

What is the Dodson Law Firm No Fee Promise?

I was involved in a car accident. My friends are saying I might be entitled to punitive damages because it seemed like the other guy was going really fast. What are punitive damages?

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