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"The Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case is a must read for anyone that has been injured in a accident in Florida!"

My case was handled courteously and professionally. All of my questions were answered promptly and I never felt anything I was concerned about was un-important. Judi always had answers and took the time to explain. She was always on top of my case when I called the office.

I really appreciated the fact that Mr. Dodson hired a professional expert to measure and make an evaluation about the place where I fell. The whole process was handled very well. Both Judi and Mr. Dodson were very nice and my experience working with them was professional.

I would recommend Jim Dodson to anyone I knew who was in need of a personal injury attorney.

"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."

Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

Florida Traffic Accident Statistics (Part A)

Florida Traffic Accident Statistics (Part B)

Florida DUI Laws (Part A)

Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

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Clearwater Accident Attorney Jim Dodson wrote the book on Florida car accident cases

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Clearwater attorney Jim Dodson and his staff have over twenty years experience handling car and truck accidents. He has obtained millions of dollars in recovery for clients seriously injured in Florida car accidents and Florida truck collisions.

Most Florida accident victims have no idea how to find a good personal injury lawyer they can trust. Many do not understand how Florida No-Fault works. They believe they can trust the insurance company because they are unaware of the tactics big insurance companies use to reduce what they owe an accident victim. There is many times a lack of understanding among accident victims concerning how adjusters value a claim.

Learn these things and much more in Jim Dodson's new book: The Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case offered FREE if you have been injured in a Florida vehicle crash. In this book you will find answers to all of your questions, written in easy to understand language, about your legal rights against negligent drivers.

At the Law Office of James W. Dodson, we understand the devastation that occurs as a result of being seriously injured in a Florida accident or truck collision. We are committed to helping car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident victims recover every dollar of just compensation they are entitled to receive under the law.

Why you need to get started now
Hiring a Florida Car Accident attorney promptly after an accident helps your case in two important ways.

First, it allows your lawyer to begin to investigate your case as quickly as possible by hiring investigators and experts to gather necessary evidence. This is vital because the passage of time may make it difficult to locate witnesses or preserve necessary evidence.

Second, it relieves you of the anxiety of dealing with the insurance company adjusters on your own. Remember, their goal is to reduce the value of your claim.  Your lawyer will communicate with adjusters directly while working to protect your interests. This provides you the time you need to focus on recovering from your injuries.

Types of Car Accident and Truck Collision cases we handle:
We represent Florida car accident victims injured in all types of motor vehicle accidents in Florida including:

Car Accidents and Truck Collisions

No-Fault Insurance Claims

Uninsured Motorist Claims
Motorcycle accidents
Semi-Tractor trailer accidents
Drunk driving accidents
Rental car accidents
Pedestrian accidents

Hit and Run accidents

ATV accidents

Bicycle accidents
Moped, scooter, razor accidents

Types of injuries
We represent people with serious injuries received in Florida vehicle collisions. In the worst cases, those involving the tragic death of a loved one, a wrongful death claim may be filed. People injured in these accidents may suffer all types of injuries including:

spinal cord injury
traumatic brain injury and closed head injury (subdural hematoma)

broken bones and fractures

back injury, herniated disc , back pain

neck injuries, including ruptured discs
shoulder injury (torn rotator cuff)
knee injury, knee pain, requiring (knee surgery), ankle injury
scarring, disfigurement, crush injuries
burn injury

amputation injuries

FREE Car Accident/Truck Collision Case Review
Contact us now for a FREE consultation about your Florida car accident case. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. Many accident victims are concerned about how they will pay for lawyer fees when they have been seriously injured and unable to work. All of our personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, so you will never pay any fees to us unless you obtain recovery on your claim.

We handle cases all over Florida
Although our law firm is based in Clearwater, we have handled cases all over Florida including car accident and other 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, Lakewood Ranch, 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.

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Florida Traffic Accident Statistics (Part B)
Description: Florida traffic safety has been improving, but there are still many safety measures to be improved upon. If you or a loved one has been involved in a Florida car accident, order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
Florida Traffic Accident Statistics (Part A)
Description: The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that 2009 was a year of great improvement for decreasing traffic fatalities. If you or a loved one has been involved in a Florida car accident, order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
Florida DUI Laws:(Part B)
Description: If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Florida drunk driving accident in the Clearwater area, order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840
Florida DUI Laws (Part A)
Description: Florida DUI Laws are among the stiffest in the country. Sentencing may include incarceration and loss of driving privileges. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Florida drunk driving accident in the Clearwater area, order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840
Common Causes of Single Vehicle Accidents (Part B)
Description: What are common causes of single vehicle accidents? Did you or a loved one get seriously injured in a Florida car accident in the Clearwater area? Order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
Common Causes of Single Vehicle Accidents (Part A)
Description: What are common causes of single vehicle accidents? Did you or a loved one get seriously injured in a Florida car accident in the Clearwater area? Order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
Why a Florida Accident Attorney is Important in Your Car Accident Claim (Part B)
Description: Unless your damages and injuries are incredibly minimal, it will be well worth your time to consult an experienced Tampa accident attorney. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Florida car accident in the Clearwater area, order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-800-340-0840.
Why a Florida Accident Attorney is Important in Your Car Accident Claim (Part A)
Description: Hiring a Florida accident lawyer could be the best decision you ever made, particularly if you have suffered serious injuries in a car crash or truck accident. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Florida car accident in the Clearwater area, order our FREE consumer guide – Five Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-800-340-0840.
What to Do After a Car Accident (Part B)
Description: Do you know what to do after a car accident? Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
What to Do After a Car Accident (Part A)
Description: Certain steps must be followed after a car accident in order to help your Florida injury claim. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes that Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840
How Can I Know How Much My Florida Car Accident Case is Worth? (Part B)
Description: While you cannot be sure what your case is worth before hearing the final verdict, your chances of compensation increase when you hire an experienced Clearwater car accident attorney. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation of your case – 1-888-340-0840.
How Can I Know How Much My Florida Car Accident Case is Worth? (Part A)
Description: There is no way to accurately predict what your Florida personal injury claim will be worth, but there are several considerations to keep in mind. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
How to Preserve Your Florida Personal Injury Claim (Part B)
Description: If you have been injured in an accident, it is important to learn how to preserve your personal injury claim. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
How to Preserve Your Florida Personal Injury Claim (Part A)
Description: With the right accident lawyer on your side, you can preserve your personal injury claim. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation of your case – 1-888-340-0840.
Stages of a Florida Personal Injury Claim (Part B)
Description: A trial is just one way to resolve your Florida personal injury claim. Your attorney may offer other solutions that may be more beneficial to you and your claim. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
Stages of a Florida Personal Injury Claim (Part A)
Description: With any Florida personal injury case, the most important legal work starts long before the trial. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater car accident attorney James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – 1-888-340-0840.
A Few Things Everyone Should Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits (Part B)
Description: The laws governing Florida personal injury lawsuits are based in precedent rather than statutes, making it all the more important that you seek the aid of a knowledgeable Tampa personal injury attorney. Contact Clearwater personal injury lawyer James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation on your case – (888) 340-0840.
A Few Things Everyone Should Know About Personal Injury Lawsuits (Part A)
Description: If you have been injured because of the reckless negligence of another person, you have every right to seek compensation. Order our FREE consumer guide – 5 Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case, or contact Clearwater personal injury lawyer James W. Dodson for a FREE consultation of your case – 1-888-340-0840.
How to Protect Yourself from Tampa Staged Car Accidents
Description: Tampa is the number one city for staged car accidents in Florida. One safety tip to avoid this type of accident is to keep a good safe distance from other cars when driving. If you are in a staged car accident in Tampa or injured in a car crash in Clearwater/St. Pete, due to no fault of your own, contact a good personal injury lawyer who has experience handling injury claims.
Who Is Responsible When a Driver Blacks Out and Causes an Accident With Bodily Injuries?
Description: A driver blacks out while driving, causing an accident with bodily injuries to another driver. Is the at-fault driver guilty of negligence? Clearwater Florida Car Accident Lawyer Jim Dodson addresses these legal issues.

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Oprah's No Phone Zone Pledge
Description: April 30, 2010 is National Phone Day, marking a day to not text or talk on the phone while driving. The campaign was begun by Oprah in hopes of shedding light on the dangers of texting and talking on the phone while driving. Nearly 6,000 people died in 2008 in crashes involving a distracted driver, and more than half a million were injured.
Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case
Description: If you or a loved one has been the victim of an accident in Florida, this is the one book you must read right away. Florida accident and injury lawyer Jim Dodson's consumer guide will open your eyes to startling facts most people do not know - situations that can cause you stress and harm. His book lays out your options in plain, easy-to-understand language, and is packed with valuable information you need to know about how insurance companies settle claims. It is available at no cost to those who have been injured in a Florida accident.
Ride Like a Friend
Description: Driving with a loud clueless passenger isn’t just annoying – it can be deadly. Distractions cause crashes, and nothing kills more teens than crashes. Help find ways to ride like a friend, and let others know what’s important. Weird that just showing a little respect can save lives, but it can. Help us find solutions, and spread the word.
Spare Bumper Rear End Collision Protector
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Protects your family and your vehicle the other 99% of the time when you're not towing from the two most frequent vehicle accidents: getting Hit While Parked and The Rear End Collision!
Distracted Drivers Summit | United States Department of Transportation
Description: U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced a September summit to address the dangers of text-messaging and other distractions behind the wheel.
State Farm Teen Drivers | Safe Teen Driving in Florida
Description: State Farm gives us Helpful Information for Teen Drivers and safety for parents
Texting While Driving | A Dangerous Driver Distraction
Description: Florida Accident and injury lawyer Jim Dodson provides a link to an article published in The Week magazine, concerning the dangers of texting while driving. While one in five drivers have acknowledged texting on cell phones, Blackberrys and other wireless devices, only 16 states have passed anti-texting laws. Studies have shown reaching for a hand held electronic device increases the risk of an accident by about six times.Learn more about this dangerous driver distraction.
Tracking Teen Drivers With Technology
Description: Florida Car Accident lawyer Jim Dodson provides a link to information concerning new technology for parents concerned about their inexperienced teen driver. The technology, published by Edmunds, allows parents to electronically ride shotgun with their teens by tracking whereabouts in real-time, monitoring their behind-the-wheel behavior with a video camera, recording whether they're driving too fast or in a forbidden area and even limiting how loud they can crank the stereo.
Tampa Bay Roads Dangerous From Big Trucks? 18 Wheel Dangers
Description: Brief Article describing the dangers of 18 wheel trucks around the Tampa Bay Area that can cause potential danger and accidents for commuters.
Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle Department in Partnership With AAA Offer New Services to Florida Drivers
Description: AAA in partnership with the FHSMV Dept. has opened a new drivers license service desk at AAA's Ft. Myers branch office, allowing Florida residents to easily renew a drivers license, obtain a duplicate drivers license, change a name or address on a drivers license, get an identification card and register to vote. In the next 6 months license service desks will be open in 3 additional branch offices in downtown St. Petersburg, Sarasota Bee Ridge and Jacksonville.

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