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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 Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

How Contacting His Lawyer Early On Earns Client in Fall Case $675,000 Part 2

How Contacting His Lawyer Early On Earns Client in Fall Case $675,000 Part 1

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Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Injury Law | Florida Unsafe Premises Lawyer

If you or a family member has been injured in a fall or because of an unsafe condition on someone's property, you need the help of a lawyer with experience handling cases such as yours.

Clearwater injury lawyer James W. Dodson has represented clients like you in all types of fall and premise injury claims for more than 20 years and has recovered millions of dollars for his clients.

He wrote the book on Florida Fall Cases, Literally.

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With years of experience handling slip/trip/fall and unsafe premises cases, Attorney James W. Dodson knows what must be done to hold the property owner liable for your injuries. He has access to investigators who will obtain witness statements and document the unsafe condition(s) responsible for causing your injury, as well as, access to the experts who are knowledgeable about the Federal, State, and local codes which set the minimum safety standards for buildings and walking surfaces. He knows the steps to notifying the property owner and forcing them to present important evidence, such as surveillance films and photographs.

Clearwater Attorney James W. Dodson understands how The Ameican With Disabilities Act, The Life Safety Code, and the Florida Accessibility Code may be applied.

Florida law requires a property owner to keep their property in a reasonably safe condition and to warn you of dangers which may exist. When they fail to do this, you may hold them liable for your injury. Injuries received in a fall or because of an unsafe condition can be devastating now and for years to come. These injuries require medical treatment, therapy, surgery, pain management and cause you, not only great pain and suffering, but loss of the enjoyment of life, as well as, lost wages and earning capacity.

The Importance of Prompt Action
Most of these cases are caused by an unsafe condition which may be repaired, replaced or eliminated after an accident occurs. Proving the dangerous condition requires prompt investigation to photograph the scene, have it investigated by an appropriate expert, if necessary, and obtain witness statements. Clearwater Fall/Unsafe Premises Lawyer James W. Dodson has access to investigators and experts to promptly investigate your case. We know, if you have been injured, it is stressful dealing with a claims adjuster who wants you to provide a recorded statement and sign medical authorizations and/or claims forms. We will relieve you of this burden, deal directly with the adjuster on your behalf and allow you to concentrate on recovering from your injury.

Types of Slip | Trip | Fall and Unsafe Premises Cases We Handle:
We have experience successfully representing Florida fall and unsafe premises accident victims in all types of accidents in Florida, including:

liquids, food or debris on the floor or walkway
crushed, broken, cracked sidewalks and walking surfaces
poor lighting
steps, stairs in disrepair or not meeting code
handrails, guardrails missing, broken or not meeting code
holes and depression in parking lots and sidewalks
handicap ramps not meeting code, too steep, too narrow, no contrasting paint, disrepair
falling merchandise in stores
inadequate security
criminal acts

Types of Injuries
People injured in slip/trip/fall/unsafe premises cases suffer many serious injuries, including:

broken bones and fractures
back injury, herniated disc
neck injury, ruptured disc
hip fracture
closed head injury (subdural hematoma) traumatic brain injury
knee injury, knee pain, broken knee cap
wrist injury, ankle injury, fracture
scarring, disfigurement and shoulder injury (torn rotator cuff) (labral tear)

FREE Slip | Trip | Fall & Unsafe Premises Case Review
Contact us now for a FREE consultation about your Florida Fall or Unsafe Premises case. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. You may be concerned about the cost of hiring a lawyer and the expenses of investigating your case. We offer our services on a contingent fee basis paid at the end of you case. Simply stated, you will pay no fee unless you receive fair compensation. Our fee will be paid as a percent of your recovery. If we accept your case, we will pay the costs required to investigate and prove your claim. In the unlikely event your case is unsuccessful, we will not ask for reimbursement of those expenses.

At the Law Office of James W. Dodson, P.A., we restrict our practice to representing injured clients. Jim Dodson is well-respected in the legal community. His peers have awarded him the highest possible rating for legal ethics and abilities, rating him AV, Peer Review Rated*. Mr. Dodson belongs to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group of lawyers that have achieved a trial award, settlement, or verdict of $1,000,000 or more.

We Handle Cases all Over Florida
Although our law firm is conveniently located in Clearwater, Florida,we handle cases all over Florida, including: Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Belleair, Bellair Bluffs, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Indian Shores, Redington Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Crystal Beach, Bradenton, Palmetto, Sarasota, Ellenton, Kenneth City, Belleair Shores, South Pasadena, St. Petersburg Beach, Tierra Verde, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson, Bayonnet Point, Holiday, Land O'Lakes, Odessa, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Wesley Chapel, Pinellas County, Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County and all other Florida Counties.

* CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.

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How Contacting His Lawyer Early On Earns Client in Fall Case $675,000 Part 2
Description: In the second of a two part article, Clearwater Slip and Fall Lawyer Jim Dodson discusses the handling of several critical factors, which occurred in a former client's fall case, which allowed him to successfully pursue a fair and just settlement for his client's injuries.
How Contacting His Lawyer Early On Earns Client in Fall Case $675,000 Part 1
Description: Clearwater Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer Jim Dodson discusses the settlement of a fall case. His client benefited by consulting with him soon after his injury which allowed the accident scene (poor lighting and broken and crushed sidewalk) to be well documented. The client also did not fall victim to common tactics used by insurance adjusters which include the encouragement of signing an early release and settling before the full extent of injuries suffered are known.
The Morse Fall Scale | A Quick and Easy Method of Assessing a Patient's Likelihood of Falling [PDF]
Description: The Morse Fall Scale is a rapid and simple method of assessing a patient’s likelihood of falling. A large majority of nurses rate the scale as “quick and easy to use,” and 54% estimated that it took less than 3 minutes to rate a patient. It consists of six variables that are quick and easy to score, and it has been shown to have predictive validity and interrater reliability. The MFS is used widely in acute care settings, both in the hospital and long term care inpatient settings.
Slip and Fall Cases Dominate Florida Theme Park Lawsuits | Part 1
Description: Florida Slip and Fall Attorney Jim Dodson publishes a two-part Orlando Sentinel article in which a reporter reviewed hundreds of personal injury lawsuits against theme parks. The review found Central Florida's theme-park guests are far more likely to sue over injuries that have nothing to do with the park's signature attractions. The most common lawsuits are slip and fall cases.
Naples Florida Slip and Fall Lawsuit Alleges Breach of Duty of Care
Description: Florida Slip, Trip Fall and Unsafe Premises lawyer Jim Dodson provides an article reported in the Naples Daily News summarizing a lawsuit filed by a woman who slipped and fell on fecal matter or brown mud at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in Naples in 2007. The lawsuit alleges the Audubon Society, the owner of the property, was negligent and breached its duty of care by not providing a clean and safe area to walk. The suit seeks compensation for the plaintiff's injuries.
Slip and Fall Cases Dominate Florida Theme Park Lawsuits | Part 2
Description: Florida Slip and Fall Attorney Jim Dodson publishes a two part article reported by the Orlando Sentinel which reviewed hundreds of personal injury lawsuits against Florida theme parks. Among the Sentinel's lawsuit review's findings were: few of those who sued a theme park rushed into it, a small percentage of theme park cases went to trial, most settlements were secret, and plaintiff's who lost sometimes ended up footing the legal bill.
Slip-and-Fall Lawsuits Most Common at Theme Parks
Description: A list of the types of injury lawsuits brought against Florida theme parks in the past five years as published by Orlando Sentinel research reports and provided by Florida Personal Injury lawyer Jim Dodson.
Four Things Your Fall Case Must Have | Part 2
Description: Clearwater Fall Injury Lawyer Jim Dodson outlines some of the conditions needed to pursue a fall injury case, in the second part of a two part article. He discusses damages suffered as a result of the unsafe condition such as intangible losses (wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, physical pain) in addition to the responsible party's ability to pay for damages.
Four Things Your Fall Case Must Have | Part 1
Description: Clearwater Fall Injury Lawyer Jim Dodson outlines some of the conditions needed to pursue a fall injury case, in a two part article. He includes a discussion of unsafe conditions and evidence of who is responsible for it, as well as the types of serious injuries resulting from a fall injury, such as hierniated discs, brain injury, and broken bones.

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Dangerous Trips to Avoid in Your Fall Case
Description: Florida injury lawyer Jim Dodson has represented clients injured in all types of fall accidents for over twenty years. In his free consumer guide, "Dangerous Trips to Avoid in Your Fall Case" he provides essential information you need to understand if you've suffered an injury in a slip, trip or fall accident, including: eight things to avoid which will hurt your claim, four things every fall claim must have, things you may not know about lawyer advertising, how to find a qualified injury lawyer, and common myths you have heard about fall cases.
Walking Surfaces | Leading Cause of Slip-Trip and Fall Accidents | Slip-Trip and Fall Accident Lawyer
Description: The National Floor Safety Institute published a chart showing walking surfaces to be the leading cause of slip-trip and fall accidents.
Safety Measures to Reduce Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents in Schools
Description: Factors which contribute to a high risk of slip, trip and fall accidents in schools are listed: liquid spills,slick surfaces from custodial mops, weather related floor conditions from mud, snow, rain. Recommendations are made including: installation of slip resistant flooring, staff identification of safety hazards and proper floor maintenance.
Plan to Improve Building Site Safety in New York
Description: A New York Times editorial defining some of the problems and possible remedies of the required site safety programs (plans), suggesting site safety programs can be made more effective, leading to a reduction in fatalities and accidents.
University of Florida Study | Preventing Injuries from Slips, Trips and Falls | Clearwater Slip and Fall Lawyer
Description: A University of Florida study analyzes the causes as well as the costs of slip, trip and fall accidents and offers recommendations for preventitive measures to reduce the number of injuries and deaths due to slips, trips and falls.
Building Managers | 5 Steps to Reduce the Chances of Slip and Fall Accidents | Slip & Fall Accident Attorney | Florida
Description: A Five Step Slip and Fall Prevention program for building managers by the PDCA: Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
Falls Among Seniors | Leading Cause of Injury Deaths | An Overview
Description: Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of deaths. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma, according to information published by the CDC.
Prevention of Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries | Clearwater | St. Petersburg Slip, Trip and Fall Injury Attorney
Description: Second only to motor vehicle accidents; slips, trips and falls are the most frequent accidents leading to personal injury. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the major cause of accidental deaths and injuries in America are slip-and-fall accidents. Most injuries are ligament sprains or muscle strains, but a significant percentage of falls result in fractures to the hip or wrist.
Safe Steps Reduce Falls | Fall Injury Lawyer | Florida
Description: The Home Safety Council provides steps to identify potential slipping, tripping and falling hazards in the home. Millions of Americans are only a step away from becoming victims of the leading cause of unintentional home injuries –falls. Adults over age 60 rank highest for injuries and deaths resulting from falls, however, every age group is affected. According to the Home Safety Council, 5.1 million injuries resulted from slips and falls on average each year, with falls accounting for
more than one-third of all unintentional home injury deaths.
New Stair Nosings Provide Safe Footing and Reduce Slips & Falls | Clearwater | Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer
Description: According the National Safety Council, "over one million people experienced a significant slip or fall in 2008, accounting for the number two cause of accidental death and disability behind automobile accidents." Often times, the front edge of a stair can be the most unsafe. These stair nosings provide maximum non slip protection over the front of the step ensuring solid footing.

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