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Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

10/8/2009
Jim Dodson
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Insurance Companies Get Stingy | Personal Injury Claims | Clearwater Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

Consumers who think that insurance companies will graciously hand over a check after suffering personal injury or material loss should think twice.

Insurance companies are getting more aggressive in scrutinizing claims, according to a report in Consumer Reports Money Adviser.

Carriers are getting tougher for several reasons including:

* fraud
* immense losses in Florida and
* massive settlements in favor of policyholders.

Insurance industry representatives and experts agree!
Note: Remember, their job is to pay you as little as possible for your personal injury claim!

Video: 6 Ways Insurance Companies Deny Your Injury Claim

10 Worst Insurance Companies in the United States

How Insurance Companies Deny, Delay and Refuse Your Claim (American Justice Association)

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11/17/2008
Jim Dodson
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Things to Consider Before Settling Your Injury Claim Without an Attorney

Immediately following an accident you are likely to be contacted by the other party’s insurance company. The contact will be under the guise of investigation, but expect to be propositioned about settlement of any potential claim.

The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., has recently published another article directed to consumers providing free information and to answer any questions. Jim’s article “Should You Settle Your Injury Claim Without a Lawyer.” is now available for viewing and printing on Jim’s website.

The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., provides FREE information to consumers about car insurance. If you need more information please visit our website and request Jim’s book Buying Car Insurance, free of charge, or if you have been injured and would like to schedule a consultation please call (727) 446-0840.

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Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents

2/16/2009
Jim Dodson
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Sarasota Pedestrian Injury Lawyer | Man Seriously Injured While Helping

A man who was attempting to help a tractor trailer back up on Jan 26th has lost his right arm above the elbow, according to an article published in the Herald Tribune. Charles Pentecost, 62, was injured in the accident at Alliance Fire & Safety while guiding a flatbed truck driven by Gordon Bigness. Bigness was picking up a construction storage container inside a fenced yard of Alliance Fire & Safety. Pentecost, unfortunately, became distracted when the accident occurred, according to reports.

The article reports Riverside Bank has set up a trust for Pentecost's family. This unfortunate accident raises issues of whether a person injured under such circumstances could be partially at fault, under Florida Comparative fault doctrine. Under Florida law, if a party is injured under such circumstances and chooses to bring a claim, the defense against the injured party's claim could be establishing whether he/she was comparatively at fault. If so, any damages awarded could be reduced if the injured party was found to be even partially at fault. Take a look at my book, Five Mistakes That Can Wreck your Car Accident Case, for some helpful information that you should read before pursuing your auto accident case.

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7/6/2009
Jim Dodson
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Should Pain and Suffering Awards Be Limited | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

There was a big article in the Wall Street Journal about how other countries handle medical malpractice cases -- the implication being we should learn from them and put limitations on them --- a typical Wall Street Journal aproach!

I was struck by two statistics I thought you might find interesting -- regarding the number of errors in jury verdicts.

Juries denied compensation properly due in about 16% of the cases, and awarded it about 10% of the time when it was unwarranted, according to this research.

In Florida, you have to have an affidavit from a physician in the same practice area as the doctor you are bringing a claim against certifying there is a good faith basis to bring a claim.

That would tend to minimze the results this article talks about regarding people being awarded 10% of the time when it is unwarranted. Claims are brought because people continue to be injured and killed from medical errors.

Be alert that Congress is talking about putting a cap on pain and suffering awards as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the health-care system

I urge readers as a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer to communicate with their representatives and senators opposing such restrictions. This is an area the federal government should leave to the state, as our framers intended..

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4/1/2009
Jim Dodson
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Clearwater | Insurance Claims Lawyer | Insurance Company: Deny, Delay, Confuse and Refuse

It should come as no surprise that the insurance company does not want to pay your claim. I have included an article in the library which I wrote on some tactics they commonly use. click here to gain some insider secrets. In addition, I encourage you to read another shocking indictment of their common claims practices which was published by the American Justice Association including how they deny, delay, confuse and refuse. click here to read this disturbing, yet informative, article.

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Florida Child Injury Law Blog

Clearwater Child Injury Lawyer Announces “Safety Saturday”

Date: 08/10/2010

4 out of 5 Child Car Seats Unsafe – August Safety Seat Event!

Date: 07/30/2010

CPSC Urges Ban on Drop-Side Cribs

Date: 07/16/2010

Scope Original Mouthwash Recalled for Child Safety Reasons

Date: 07/12/2010

Is Your Child’s Car Seat Installed Safely?

Date: 07/12/2010

Florida Personal Injury Video Blog | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer James W. Dodson

When Must You STOP for a School Bus in Florida?

Date: 04/16/2010

What Motorcycle Insurance is Required in Florida?

Date: 04/16/2010

What Are the Time Limits on Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida?

Date: 04/16/2010

Sudden Medical Emergency Defense in a Car Wreck

Date: 04/14/2010

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Date: 01/04/2010

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