Helping Injury Victims in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County
A serious injury can impact every part of your life. We represent St. Petersburg injury victims in vehicle accidents, unsafe property cases, rideshare crashes, and other negligence claims.
Our work reflects a broader personal injury practice focused on accident-related injuries, while remaining grounded in the local courts and insurance systems that affect Pinellas County cases.
Do You Have a Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury claims are based on negligence. In general, a valid claim involves four key elements:
- A duty of care was owed
- That duty was breached
- An injury occurred
- The injury resulted in measurable damages
If a person, business, or property owner failed to act reasonably and that failure caused your injury, you may have the right to pursue compensation under Florida personal injury law.
Why Work With a St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney
Insurance companies often move fast to protect their bottom line. Without legal representation, injured individuals may accept settlements that fail to cover long-term medical needs and future losses.
How an Attorney Can Help After an Accident
A personal injury lawyer can:
- Investigate how the accident occurred
- Preserve evidence and documentation
- Handle insurance company communications
- Evaluate the full value of your claim
- Pursue negotiation or litigation when necessary
This approach helps ensure injury claims are handled thoroughly and fairly.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle in St. Petersburg
Our St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers team represents clients in a wide range of personal injury matters involving negligence and serious harm.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
These cases often involve complex insurance disputes and liability determinations under Florida law.
Premises and Property-Related Injuries
- Slip and fall accidents
- Unsafe commercial properties
- Apartment and condominium injuries
- Negligent property maintenance
In many cases, injuries occur alongside property damage, particularly in vehicle-related incidents.
Uber and Lyft Accident Claims in St. Petersburg
Uber and Lyft accidents are more complex than standard car crashes. Claims may involve multiple insurance policies and depend on the driver’s status in the rideshare app at the time of the accident.
Uber and Lyft accident claims may involve:
- Injured passengers
- Pedestrians or cyclists
- Other drivers struck by a rideshare vehicle
Because corporate rideshare insurance coverage may apply, these cases require careful evaluation of liability and available compensation.
Other Serious Injury Claims
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Defective or dangerous products
- Medical negligence
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death cases
When an accident results in fatal injuries, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under Florida law.
Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
The value of a personal injury claim depends on injury severity, long-term impact, and available insurance coverage.
Economic Damages
- Medical bills and ongoing treatment
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the injury
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
Florida Laws That Affect St. Petersburg Personal Injury Claims
Florida law plays a critical role in how injury claims are handled and how long victims have to take legal action.
Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury lawsuits in Florida must be filed within two years from the date of the accident.
Comparative Negligence
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system. Compensation may be reduced if an injured person is partially at fault and barred if fault exceeds 50%.
Florida PIP Insurance
Car accident claims are affected by Florida’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance system, which can limit initial benefits and lead to disputes when injuries are serious.
These rules apply statewide and affect injury claims throughout Florida, including St. Petersburg.
How We Handle Personal Injury Cases
Each case is approached with careful preparation and attention to detail.
Our Legal Process
- Case evaluation
- Investigation of liability and damages
- Review of medical records and evidence
- Insurance claim handling
- Settlement negotiations
- Litigation when necessary
This process helps ensure no aspect of a personal injury claim is overlooked.
Areas We Serve Across Orlando & Orange County
We serve accident and injury victims throughout St. Petersburg and surrounding Pinellas County, including:
- Downtown St. Petersburg
- Old Northeast
- Historic Kenwood
- Snell Isle
- Crescent Lake
- Shore Acres
- Tyrone
- Disston Heights
- Jungle Terrace
- Gulfport
- Pinellas Park
