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Car Accidents
- Local Plant High Teen Dies in Accident
- 1 Dead in 3 Vehicle Crash
- Tampa Crash Injures Two
- Things to Consider Before Settling Your Injury Claim Without an Attorney
- Pedestrian Dies After Hit and Run
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
- Tampa Police Investigate Post Football Game Crash that Kills One
- Man Hit and Killed While Lying Prone on State Road 60 in Polk County
- Young Mother Killed, Daughter Critical Following Expressway Crash
- Second Hernando Pedestrian Killed on Consecutive Days
- Deadly Hit and Run on I-4 Involving Another Motorcyclist
Child Injuries
- After Allowing Abusing, Dad wants Custody Again
- Father shakes child to Death
- Watching racy TV shows cause teens to increase sexual activity
- Toddler Killed in Front of Bradenton Home
- Insurance Coverage for Dog Bite Claims
Slip and Fall
- New Article about Sidewalk and Walkway Injuries
- Out of State Slip and Fall
- Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., Recovers Against Local Sports Arena
Products Liability
- Clearwater Sisters Injured When Personal Watercraft Explodes
- Florida Lawsuit Sparks Recall of Chinese Auto Parts
Motorcycle Accidents
- Failure to Yield, Yields Accident
- DUI Driver Responsible For Deaths of Two Motorcyclists
- Unfortunate Motorcycle Fatalities Continue to Plague Bay Area
- Clearwater Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash
- Motorcyclist Dies in Single Vehicle Accident
General
- AAJ Shows the Truth about Insurance Companies
- Injured out of State?
- Where to Find the Answers to Common Questions
- FREE Information for Consumers Regarding Auto Insurance Coverage
- Suit Filed Against Collections Firm
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Library
Car Accidents
Diminished Value to Your Car After an Accident
Common Myths About Auto Accident Cases
Considerations for Consumers When Rejecting Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Wrongful Death
Why You Must Not Allow Your Shrubbery to Grow into A Public Right-Of-Way
Child Injuries
Liability of Adult Caretakers for Failure to Place Child in Car Safety Seat
Dog Bite Injuries Suffered by Children
Dog Bite Injuries, Finding Insurance Coverage
Slip and Fall
Falls in a Food or Grocery Store
Cracked, Broken or Irregular Sidewalks Causing a Fall
Defective Sidewalk Handicapped Ramp Causing a Fall
Pedestrian Accidents
Florida Pedestrian Accident Attorney, Tampa & Clearwater Injury Lawyer
Bicycle Accidents
Tampa & Clearwater Bicycle Accident Attorney : Florida Bike Accident Lawyer
Some of the Cities We Serve
Artículos en Español
Protegiendo a los Niños en las Piscinas
¿Que Dice Las Reglas en La Florida Sobre Pasar Los Autobuses Escolares?
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Trial Practice
Failure to Recall Prior Physical Complaints and Treatments... Does It Mean Dismissal of Your Case?
Is There a Defense Strategy on Motions to Dismiss for Fraud?
Surveillance - Should It Concern You?
Consumer Advice
Insider Secrets as to How Insurance Companies Work to Limit the Amount They Payout in Claims
Injured in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or Tampa, but live out of State?
General
Should You Settle Your Injury Claim Without a Lawyer
The Danger to Your Case When Your Lawyers Send You to “Their” Doctor
Common Myths About Auto Accident Cases
Common Myths About Auto Accident Cases
Do you believe any of the following commonly understood myths about auto cases are actually true?
- The other driver's insurance company has requested that you give them a recorded statement, you need to cooperate with them.
- The police officer found the other party to be at fault so you should trust their insurance company to give you a fair settlement.
- Since the other driver's insurance company took care of your property damage, you can trust that they will pay for your medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.
- All lawyers are the same, you might as well go to the one who's close to you who has the big ad.
- Lawyers all charge the same fees in injury cases.
- If your lawyer recommends that you go to their doctor it can only help your case.
- Since lawyers advertise “no attorneys fees or costs unless you win", there is no risk to you if you lose your case in court.
You will find a discussion of why these myths are not true in the FREE book entitled Five Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Auto Accident Case, the ultimate guide to auto accident cases in Florida, by Clearwater accident attorney James W. Dodson.
About the Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A.
The Law Offices of James W. Dodson, a Clearwater auto accident law firm, has over 20 years experience in helping clients to recover from injuries caused by car accidents, and rebuild their lives. In addition, they specialize in personal injury cases in Clearwater, Florida area.
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Clearwater, FL 33756
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Videos
Car Accidents:
Attorney Jim Dodson discusses why he wrote Five Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Auto Accident Case
Attorney Jim Dodson discusses the Diminished Value Claim
What if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident while on the job in Florida?
General:
James Dodson discusses his book Buying Car Insurance