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Road Rage Attack Fought Off by 83-year-old Man | St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney...

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"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."

   

Throughout my dealings with Jim Dodson, my values were never compromised ....  I needed and wanted a strong advocate to fight for what was right.....I wanted him to give me advice as though he were giving advice to his family.  I wanted my rights protected.  We had to fight the insurance company....  Jim and his assistant, Judi, were at my side at every step .... I never felt pressure to compromise what was right.  We stood firm for a just outcome.  I'm thankful I was referred to Jim and would recommend him to anyone suffering an injury in an accident."

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Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

Florida Car Accident Victim's Guide

Influence of Seat Belts in Reducing Traumatic Injuries and Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Part 2

Influence of Seat Belts in Reducing Traumatic Injuries and Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Part 1

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

Bicycle Accidents and Drivers' Visual Search at Left and Right Turns

Recovery for Injuries Suffered by Pedestrian

Common Injuries Suffered by Bicyclists in Florida

Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against University of Central Florida

How to Deal With Grief after an Accident

20 Tips to Help Prevent Medical Errors

Florida Injuries to Minors & Children

Child Injury & Fireworks

Child Burn Injuries: Facts about Burns, Common Burn Injuries and Prevention

Liability of Adult Caretakers for Failure to Place Child in Car Safety Seat

Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

Slip and Fall Cases Dominate Florida Theme Park Lawsuits | Part 1

Naples Florida Slip and Fall Lawsuit Alleges Breach of Duty of Care

Slip and Fall Cases Dominate Florida Theme Park Lawsuits | Part 2

Dog Bites

Pinellas County Municipal Code for Dangerous Animals

Florida Dog Bite Injuries

Florida Law and Dog Bite Injury

Spinal Cord Injury

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

Spinal Cord Injury

Treating Whiplash | After A Car Crash

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

Medical Breakthroughs Bring Hope to Traumatic Brain Injured

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

Death of Actress From Brain Trauma

Head Injury

Brain Injury | Concussion | Causes and Symptoms

Symptoms of Post-Concussion Syndrome

Consumer Advice

How to Choose a Physical Therapist | Part 1

State of Florida Trauma Center List

Nine common mistakes made by accident victims by Clearwater Injury | Accident Lawyer Jame Dodson.

Court Opinions Personal Injury

Recovery of UM benefits from State Farm

Florida Jury | Plaintiff Not Injured in Accident | Not Candid With Doctors

Court Opinions Slip |Trip | Fall | Unsafe Premises

Open and Obvious Danger May Not Relieve Property Owner of Duty to Keep His Property Safe

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

Dunedin Personal Injury Lawyer shares some Information about Dunedin

Oldsmar Personal Injury Lawyer talks about the City of Oldsmar

About the City of Seminole

Newsletters

May 2009 Newsletter

August 2008

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General

Recovery of UM benefits from State Farm

Car Wrecks Are Leading Cause of Unintentional Injury in Florida (age group 1-34)

Pinellas County Municipal Code | Section 130-75 | Safe Boating Speeds

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Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions:

St. Petersburg | Clearwater | Auto Accident | Injured while on the job

Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Car Accident Lawyer on Diminished Value Claim

Florida Auto Accident Lawyer | Five Mistakes that Can Ruin Your Florida Auto Accident Case

Florida Motorcycle Accidents:

Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | About Florida Motorcycle Accidents

Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents:

Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Pedestrian Injury Lawyer | Pedestrian Injury in Florida

Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents:

Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Attorney on Wrongful Death

Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Wrongful Death Lawyer

Florida Injuries to Minors & Children:

Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Child and Minor Injury Lawyer | About Child Injuries

Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises:

Clearwater Slip and Fall Lawyer | St. Petersburg | Falls in a Grocery Store

Clearwater Slip and Fall Injury Lawyer | St. Petersburg | Contingent Fee

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Clearwater | St. Petersburg | Personal Injury Lawyer | Should You Settle Your Claim

Tips for Buying Car Insurance in Florida Video by James W. Dodson

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Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

I have read in your book, Five Mistakes that Can Wreck your Florida Accident Case, about the problems with car wrecks in which there is no visible crush damage (a minor impact collision) as well as  the importance of the injured person being candid and believable. Do you have any evidence to support your position?  

I was in a car accident and suffered a crush injury to my knee. My doctor has recommended hyperbaric oxygen therapy. What is it and how will it help me?

What is a compulsary medical evaluation and why are they used?

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Florida Motorcycle Accidents

I was in a motorcycle accident and now my knee is painful. What type of knee injury could I have?

Is there a minimum age requirement for motorcycle passengers in the state of Florida?

Is motorcycle passenger insurance required in Florida?

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Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents

I was injured while riding my bike by a car exiting a parking lot. The collision damaged my bicycle frame which costs more  than $1000.  What should I do in order to be reimbursed for this loss?

What are some of the more common pedestrian injuries?

I was riding my bicycle on the Pinellas Trail and was hit by a car which failed to stop at an intersection with the Trail. What insurance is available?

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Florida Injuries to Minors & Children

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?

What is an ankle fracture?

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

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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

What is whiplash?

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

What is a rotator cuff tear?

What is a rotator cuff?

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General

What is a statute of limitations?

I have heard of the use of a mock jury or focus group. What are they and how are they used? 

What types of cases do personal injury lawyers handle? Could you explain the kinds of injuries which fall under the category of  "personal injury" ?

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