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Disclaimer- This information is provided to increase consumer safety and awareness. It does not imply that an attorney client relationship exists nor is it to be considered legal advise.

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2/6/2010
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Woman Critically Injured in Rear-End Truck Collision | Tampa Car and Truck Collision Lawyer

Darcia Dominquez was critically injured when she failed to stop her vehicle, a Mini-Cooper and rear-ended a semi-truck that was disabled and had pulled off the Veterans Expressway at Waters Ave.

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, 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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2/4/2010
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Toyota Recall | Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Many Toyota owners have questions and concerns about safety and repairs of sticking accelerator pedals and floormat entrapment; for answers to your questions from Toyota concerning the recall and general questions on both recalls our Florida Accident and Injury lawyers have posted consumer safety information.

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.

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2/3/2010
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National Guard Bus Overturns in Crystal River | Crystal River Accident Lawyer

In Crystal River at least 19 members of the Florida Army National Guard were injured when the bus they were riding in overturned in north Florida.

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2/2/2010
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Toyota Stuck Gas Pedal Causes St. Pete Car Accident | Florida Product Defect Lawyer

A faulty Toyota gas pedal caused the driver of a Toyota Camry to lose control and ram into the vehicle in front of her, triggering a chain reaction about 8:30 pm Monday night. The driver of the Toyota, Hoai Luong, 54, of St. Petersburg, was not hurt in the accident. Luong, and the owner of the car, Tuan Minh Tran, told police that their car is included in Toyota's recall of more than 4.2 million vehicles with gas pedals that stick.

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2/1/2010
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3 Injured in St. Petersburg Car Crash | St. Pete Car Accident Lawyer

Three St. Petersburg residents were seriously injured Monday morning after a Sunday night crash sent them to the hospital. St. Petersburg Car Accident Crash Lawyer reports the accident.

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

Car Accidents & Truck Collisions
Motorcycle Accidents
Pedestrian|Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
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Injuries to Minors & Children
Slip|Trip|Fall Accidents and Premises Liability

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1/30/2010
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A List of Actions to Take When a Car Accelerates Out of Control | Florida Product Defect Lawyer

Consumer Reports makes recommendations to consumers who may find themselves in a car that accelerates out of control. Toyota has recalled car eight models because of potential problems with the gas pedal sticking.

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1/29/2010
Jim Dodson
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Stolen Car Crash at Tampa International Airport | Tampa Car Accident Lawyer

A high-speed chase of a stolen van from St. Petersburg into Tampa ended in a messy crash at the Tampa International Airport near I 275.

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1/27/2010
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Semi Truck with fertilizer Overturns on US 41 | Hillsborough Truck Accident Lawyer

Hillsborough: A semitrailer truck carrying fertilizer overturned on U.S. Highway 41 shutting down traffic on the road for about two hours while the mess was cleaned up.

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1/26/2010
Jim Dodson
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Car Fleeing St. Pete Police Crashes With Cruiser | St. Petersburg Car Crash Attorney

After a crash in St. Petersburg, a police cruiser flipped over on its roof and three people, including a St. Petersburg police officer. All were taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The car crash occurred at 7th St. and 27th Ave S. on Monday evening.

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1/25/2010
Jim Dodson
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Man DIes in Crash on I-95

An I-95 car crash claimed the life of Delvin Lewis of Oakland Park, Florida. Details of the car accident are unclear. The man's body was found in a ditch along the side of the road on I-95.

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1/24/2010
Jim Dodson
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Oprah Pushes No Text Pledge | Are You Willing? | Florida Car Accident Lawyer

A fatal accident in which a child is hit head-on by the texting driver of a 5,000 lb. SUV while riding her bike home from school, a man who died when a teen who was texting and driving drifted over the center line and broad-sided him, killing he and his passenger instantly - - these and so many more, all because of a phone call,a text message or an email. Six thousand people die each year because drivers are talking, texting and e-mailing behind the wheel. And nearly 500,000 people are injured.

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1/24/2010
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Fatal Accident in Defective Gas Pedal Spurs Another Toyota Recall

Toyota, the Japanese automaker, has issued a second recall of 2.3 million cars due to a defective sticking gas pedal mechanism. Four people died in an accident near Dallas, Texas the day after Christmas when their 2008 Toyota sped off the road, broke through a fence and landed upside down in a pond.

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1/24/2010
Jim Dodson
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Woman Slams into Car Driven by Hillsborough County Deputy | Hillsborough County Accident Lawyer

Failure to yield right of way and driving without proof of insurance were two citations issued to Shannon Lima-Jones of Crystal Springs after she pulled her pick-up truck out into a funeral procession and slammed into a car driven by Hillsborough Deputy Daryl Bowden. Bowden did not receive life-threatening injuries in the car accident.

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1/24/2010
Jim Dodson
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Safety Harbor Man Dies on Howard Frankland Bridge

A Safety Harbor man, 53 year old Terrence Keith Hoffman, died on Friday, January 22nd when his car hit a concrete barrier on the Howard Frankland Bridge. Hoffman hit the barrier and died after suffering from a medical problem, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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1/24/2010
Jim Dodson
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Hulk Hogan's Ex- Wife Settles Auto Negligence Suit

Linda Bollea, the former wife of Hulk Hogan, has reached a settlement in the auto negligence civil suit filed on behalf of John Graziano. Graziano, a passenger in a car driven by Nick Bollea, suffered severe brain injury when Bollea crashed his car into a tree in August, 2007.

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1/24/2010
Jim Dodson
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T-Bone Car Accidents, Running Red lights, Dangerous Intersections | Why St. Petersburg Looks at Red Light Cameras

T-bone car crashes, red-light wrecks, and drivers who speed through intersections are some of the reasons St. Petersburg is looking at installing red-light cameras at dangerous intersections. Our Florida accident attorneys have seen T-bone accidents from drivers running a red light result in catastrophic injury to many motorists.

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1/22/2010
Jim Dodson
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Coca Cola Truck Hits 3 Cars on I 275 | Truck Accident Lawyer Tampa

On I 275 Friday morning, a Coca Cola Truck collided with 3 other vehicles in Tampa. A traffic back-up resulted due to this accident. No serious injuries were reported from the accident.

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1/20/2010
Jim Dodson
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Life After Serious Injuries Suffered in a Car Accident

Florida Accident Lawyer Jim Dodson recognizes the devastating and life-threatening injuries that can be suffered in a serious car accident. He provides a link to a story about a Louisiana woman's road to recovery from a devastating car accident, spending months in the hospital and intensive car and rehabilitation; while being cared for by a team of caring medical professionals.

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1/20/2010
Jim Dodson
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Family of Florida Fatal Car Accident Victim Upset With Driver's Sentence

The family of a Florida car accident victim expressed their frustration with the verdict of the man who was driving the car in which she was a passenger. Amberlee Mervine who suffered a fractured skull, died from injuries she sustained in the car crash. Anthony Urso, the driver, pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of reckless driving with serious bodily injury in the car crash. Reports say he was speeding and driving under the influence ( DUI ) but his blood alcohol level did not exceed state limits.

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1/20/2010
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Fire Rescue in Hillsborough Saves Mans Life in Accident | Wimauma Car Accident Lawyer

In Wimauma, Hillsborough Fire Rescue saved a man's life in a car accident when the car overturned on the man and pinned him underneath the car on State Road 674. The accident happened near Carlton Branch Road.

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1/19/2010
Jim Dodson
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List of Dangerous Car Crash Intersections in City of Tampa | Tampa Car Crash Lawyer

Tampa Car Crash Lawyer provides car crash data on dangerous intersections in Tampa as reported to the Tampa police in the past 3 months. The information is updated daily on the City of Tampa's website.

Important Steps to Take if You Are Involved in a Florida Car Accident :

First Step is to Report the Claim:

• Report the accident to your insurance company and get a claim number, you will need this for your No-Fault medical benefits.
• Make sure the accident is reported to the at-fault party's insurer. Briefly describe the facts of how the accident occurred, but do not discuss your medical condition or treatment with them. Your attorney should be the person who communicates your medical information to them.
• Your insurer may require you to give them a statement under your policy terms. Advise your company you are willing to give them a statement; however you would like your attorney to be present for the meeting.
• There is no requirement to give a statement to the other party's insurance company, therefore do not give them a statement (recorded or non-recorded) until you speak with your attorney.

Repair or Replacement of Your Car

Your Car Was Totaled:

• Research the value of your vehicle. Consult NADA, Edmunds, and Kelly Blue Book, or call a dealer.
• Request the at-fault insurer to pay your total loss plus sales tax.
• If the at-fault insurer refuses to pay or the other party is uninsured, your insurer may pay if you purchased collision coverage, less any deductible.
• If the at-fault party's insurer pays the loss, your insurer should seek your deductible from the other party's insurance carrier, however it could take months before you receive it. Make sure your company is pursuing the recovery of your deductible.
• Remember, you are only entitled to be paid the fair market value of your car at the time of its loss, not what it was worth to you and not its replacement value.

Your Car Needs Repair:

• It generally will be repaired if costs are less than 80% of the value of the car.
• Look to the at-fault party's insurer first; your insurer may pay if necessary, provided you have collision coverage.
• Be proactive, get the adjuster to get you an estimate and authorize repairs. You can use any repair shop of your choice, BUT if you use a shop with which the insurance company has a special relationship, they can help you if unusual delays or problems occur in the repair process.
• Supplemental repair estimates are common.
• You have the right to new parts if the at-fault party's insurer is paying.
• If your carrier is paying, your policy language will dictate parts to be used.

Rental Car:

• If your car is a total loss: the insurer for the at-fault party will pay for the rental vehicle. Once they tell you what they will pay, you have a limited time to get a replacement vehicle. Make sure you understand how many more days they will continue to pay the rental.

• If your insurer is paying the total loss, they will only pay for a rental car if your policy has rental coverage. Make sure you understand how much they will pay per day and for how many days.

If your car is NOT a total loss and is being repaired by the at-fault party's insurer: they will pay for a reasonable period of time for its repair.

Loss of use: If the at-fault party's insurer is paying your repairs and you do not get a rental vehicle, you may be entitled to be paid for the loss of the use of your car, usually a comparable rental value.

Florida No-Fault

Medical Treatment:

• No-Fault is not fault based. It pays your medical bills even though the other person caused the accident.
• Every car is required to have $10,000 in benefits per person.
• It pays 80% of covered expenses (subject to any deductible and the fee schedule.)
• You go to the hospital, doctor, chiropractor or other medical provider of your choice, no pre-approval required. Give them the claim number you obtained from your insurer for them to bill.
• If you own a car insured with No-Fault, your policy will be primary and will pay your bills even if you are a passenger in a friend's car or are hurt as a pedestrian.

Lost wages:

No-Fault also pays 60% of your average weekly wage if you are unable to work (get a doctor's order taking you off work.) Remember, both medical expenses and lost wages will be taken from the No-Fault coverage (typically a $10,000 limit.) If you will be out of work for an extended period of time, it is possible to set-aside a part of the $10,000 specifically to pay your wages while you are out of work, assuming there are No-fault benefits remaining.

Death Benefit:

In the most serious situations, No-Fault will pay $5000 as a death benefit.

A more detailed description of No-Fault and how it is applied in Florida is available on our website in the Library under Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions.

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1/18/2010
Jim Dodson
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Man Hits Tree on Clearwater Beach | Clearwater Beach Car Accident Lawyer

In Clearwater Beach, a truck has lost control coming off the roundabout on Causeway Boulevard and East Shore and has struck a tree early this morning. More details about this car accident has the driver is still unknown at this time.

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1/18/2010
Jim Dodson
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Car Hits Channelside Trolley | Tampa Car Wreck Lawyer

A Tampa car crash occurred Saturday night when Joshua Pelletier drove into the path of a Channelside trolley. The passengers and operator were not injured according to reports, and the trolley sustained minimal damage. Pelletier was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

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1/11/2010
Jim Dodson
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Woman Critically Injured in Crash on I-75 | Tampa Critical Injury Lawyer

Amberlee Ochlan, 27, of Tampa was critically injured early this morning when her car crashed into a tractor-trailer rig along I-75 near Big Bend Rd. The 2004 Freightline tractor-trailer involved in the crash was driven by David Coello, 45, of Palm Bay, troopers said. Coello was not injured in the crash.

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1/8/2010
Jim Dodson
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