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Pinellas County Injury Attorney

On the page below you can find links to documents, reports, publications and discussions provided by Law Office of James W. Dodson, P. A..

The documents below are available to the public so that they can gain a better understanding of the legal challenges facing them, and why an experienced attorney is so important for success.

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• Car Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Slip and Fall
• Artículos en Español
• Newsletters
• Trial Practice
• General

Car Accidents

• Diminution of Value to Your Vehicle Following an Automobile Accident
  Free consumer information about potential diminished value claims in Florida following a motor vehicle accident.
• Common Myths About Auto Accident Cases
  Article related to common myths following automobile accident that public needs to be aware of
• Considerations for Consumers When Rejecting Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
  Considerations and risks to think about when purchasing Unisured or Underinsured Motorist automobile insurance coverage and the Stacking provisions allowed under Florida Law.
• Explanations and Advantages of Stacked Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida
  Article that defines and explains the concept of stacking uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage in the state of Florida. Discusses advantages to consumer if electing this type of coverage.
• Florida Car Insurance. . . What Does "Full Coverage" really Mean?
  Clearwater, Florida Personal Injury, Auto Accident Attorney, James W. Dodson, discusses the the minimum requirements of Florida Automobile Insurance and what is generally referred to as "Full Coverage."
• Who Provides For Medical Care and Wage Loss When You’ve Been Hurt In a Car Crash On The Job In Florida?
  Tampa Bay area personal injury attorney Jim Dodson who practices out of Clearwater, Florida discusses advantages and disadvantages of using insurance benefits under Florida's workers compensation system versus Florida's no-fault benefit system when one is injured in a vehicle accident while on the job in an employer's vehicle.
• How Much Cooperation Will the Defendant’s Insurance Adjuster Give You in Return?
  Informative article by Tampa Bay personal injury attorney, Jim Dodson, wwhose main office is in Clearwater, Florida, which discusses things to consider when dealing with other party's insurance company
• The Use of an MRI in a Case Involving Neck or Back Pain
  Tampa area personal injury attorney, Jim Dodson, with principal office in Clearwater, Florida, provides for his clients and the general public information about the use of MRI imaging by doctors in the evaluation of injuries from motor vehicle accidents.

Wrongful Death

• Why You Must Not Allow Your Shrubbery to Grow into A Public Right-Of-Way
  Article written by Tampa Bay area personal injury lawyer, James W. Dodson, regarding potential liability to property owners when foliage or shrubbery is allowed to obstruct the view of the roadway.

Slip and Fall

• Is the property owner required to pay your medical expenses and damages when you fall?
  Tampa Bay area slip and fall attorney, Jim Dodson, discusses duties and responsibilities of property owner to persons injured in falls on their property owener property. Jim Dodson discusses the different responsibilities of preivate residences, supermarkets, department stores, and apartment complexes, among others.

Artículos en Español

• Protegiendo a los Niños en las Piscinas
  Article in Spanish about pool safety tips for parents in order to protect their children from accidental drowning. Aviso a los padres para proteger los niños del ahogamiento.
• ¿Que Dice Las Reglas en La Florida Sobre Pasar Los Autobuses Escolares?
  Tampa Bay personal injury attorney with principal office in Clearwater, Florida, publishes various articles regarding child safety for Hispanic Community of Pinellas County and surrounding areas. This article pertains to Florida law regulating when one can pass a school bus. Aviso para conductores cuando se acerquen un autobús escolar.

Newsletters

• May 2008 [PDF]
  Tampa Bay civil trial attorney, Jim Dodson, specializing in personal injury and accident claims, publishes firm newsletter several times a year from his main office, The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A. in Clearwater, Florida.
• February 2008 Postcard [PDF]
  Tampa Bay civil trial attorney, Jim Dodson, specializing in personal injury and accident claims, publishes firm newsletter several times a year from his main office, The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A. in Clearwater, Florida.
• Post Card June 2008 [PDF]
  Tampa Bay civil trial attorney, Jim Dodson, specializing in personal injury and accident claims, publishes firm newsletter several times a year from his main office, The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A. in Clearwater, Florida.
• January 2008 [PDF]
  Tampa Bay civil trial attorney, Jim Dodson, specializing in personal injury and accident claims, publishes firm newsletter several times a year from his main office, The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A. in Clearwater, Florida.
• July 2008 [PDF]
  Tampa Bay civil trial attorney, Jim Dodson, specializing in personal injury and accident claims, publishes firm newsletter several times a year from his main office, The Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A. in Clearwater, Florida.

Trial Practice

• Failure to Recall Prior Physical Complaints and Treatments... Does It Mean Dismissal of Your Case?
  Clearwater automobile accident attorney, Jim Dodson, discusses pitfalls that affect a client's credibility in front of a jury, specifically, memory lapses when revealing prior injuries to the defendant.
• Is There a Defense Strategy on Motions to Dismiss for Fraud?
  Clearwater personal injury trial attorney, Jim Dodson, discusses recent court decision, in which the defendant attorney tried to have plaintiff's case dismissed for fraud upon the court, do to a failure of the plaintiff to recall all prior medical treatment.
• Surveillance - Should It Concern You?
  Tampa personal injury attorney Jim Dodson, with principal office in Clearwater, Florida, addresses clients and potential clients' concerns regarding surveillance, a common tactic used by insurance companies to capture the claimant or plaintiff, committing an act of insurance fraud.

General

• Causes and Symptoms of Subdural Hematomas (Brain Hemorrhage) Caused by Traumatic Injury
  Tampa Bay area catastrophic injury attorney, Jim Dodson, with main office headquartered in Clearwater, Florida discusses a simplified description and some of the more common signs and symptoms of subdural hematomas and offere free advice to consumers on how to protect themselves from potential financial ruin should they or a loved one become affected by this type of trauma.
• Building Your Case: Working as a Team
  Clearwater, Florida personal injury attorney, James W. Dodson, discusses his maxim by which he enlists the client as an active member of the team working towards the common goal of maximum recovery for his clients.
• Commitment To Our Clients
  Tampa Bay personal injury attorney James W. Dodson, lists his commitments to each and every client as he prosecutes their personal injury claim from his main office in Clearwater, Florida.
• Settling Your Injury Claim Without a Lawyer
  Considerations for consumers involved in automobile accidents when attempting to negotiate and settle their personal injury claim with the insurance company without the assistance of an attorney.
• The Danger to Your Case When Your Lawyers Send You to “Their” Doctor
  Clearwater, Florida Personal Injury Attorney, James W. Dodson, discusses considerations for injured consumers when accepting referrals from attorney for medical treatment.

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