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When you’re dealing with debilitating injuries after an accident, you may be unable to work. Simultaneously, your hospital expenses, and medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses are likely piling up.
You shouldn’t have to worry about taking on insurance companies and at-fault parties alone. That’s where our St. Petersburg personal injury attorneys can help.
We’re fierce negotiators and will stand up to insurance giants and other formidable defendants to get you the best outcome possible.
If the parties are unwilling to negotiate a fair settlement, we’re not afraid to take them to court.
Our team of lawyers in St. Petersburg, Florida is dedicated to the pursuit of legal justice, and we’re passionate about protecting the rights of our community. We’ll listen to your personal story and provide a customized legal strategy to protect your interests.
We offer a free initial case evaluation and work on a contingency fee basis – this means you owe nothing unless we secure a financial award in your case.
Contact Lopez Accident Injury Attorneys in St. Petersburg, FL and benefit from our vast legal experience, passionate advocacy, and determination.
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Car Accidents
St. Pete is a popular destination for locals and tourists. It also means it has its fair allocation of congestion and traffic, especially during the tourism season. Car accidents are caused by many factors. However, the most common causes include drunk driving, distracted driving, driver fatigue, and more. If you’ve been in a car accident, you may be qualified to seek compensation through your PIP insurance.
If you suffered serious injuries due to someone’s negligence, you might also be able to present a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the responsible driver. Our St. Petersburg car accident lawyers can help you identify all responsible parties and all avenues for getting compensation after your car accident.
View Practice AreaMotorcycle Accidents
Accidents involving motorcycles are very common in St. Petersburg. If you or a loved one got injured in a motorcycle accident due to someone else’s negligence, give us a call. Our St. Petersburg motorcycle accident lawyers will help you fight for the compensation you deserve while you concentrate on your recovery.
View Practice AreaTruck Accidents
Semi trucks in St. Pete can weigh up to 80,000 pounds – about twenty times the weight of a normal car. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident in St. Pete, Florida, our St. Petersburg truck accident lawyers can help you fight for the compensation you deserve. We can gather evidence to support your side of the story and negotiate to get you a fair settlement. If needed, we’ll take your case to court to get you the compensation you’re entitled to.
View Practice AreaSlip and Fall Accidents
St. Pete’s high tourism and foot traffic make slip and falls a frequent problem at its businesses and on its sidewalks. While they may sound minor, these types of accidents can cause serious injuries and result in thousands (or tens of thousands) of dollars in medical expenses and lost income.
If you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall, you could be granted considerable compensation. We can help you hold the premises owners and their insurance companies accountable for your injuries, pain and suffering, and other financial damages. Get in touch with a St. Petersburg slip and fall lawyer today.
View Practice AreaProduct Liability
When companies make unsafe products, it’s usually the consumer that suffers. A design, manufacturing, or marketing defect can cause serious injuries and even wrongful death. You may be able to hold a manufacturer or distributor strictly liable for your personal injuries caused by their defective products.
We can match these giant corporations’ assets as we make them accountable for your injuries, pain and suffering and other damages. Contact us and get help from one of our St. Petersburg product liability lawyers.
View Practice AreaPedestrian Accidents
Like cyclists, pedestrians usually come off worst in collisions with vehicles. Close to 500 pedestrians are hit by cars every year on the streets of Pinellas County, 400 of these pedestrians get injured and almost forty pedestrians die.
Unfortunately, many pedestrians face an uphill battle to get the compensation they deserve. Our St. Petersburg pedestrian accident lawyers can gather evidence in your case and push for fair compensation. We’ll fight for your rights and help you receive the best possible outcome after your injury.
View Practice AreaBoating Accidents
Boat accidents can be caused for many reasons, and Pinellas County ranks number five in the state of Florida because of the amount of accidents of this nature. Call our St. Petersburg boating accident lawyers today and we’ll help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
View Practice AreaBicycle Accidents
Bicyclists on the streets of St. Pete often face more risk from crashes with automobiles than the drivers do. Each year in Pinellas County, nearly 600 bicyclists are hit by cars; about 550 of these cause life-changing injuries, and over a dozen are fatal. So far in 2023, five bicyclists have died on the roads of Pinellas County.
If you’ve been involved in a bicycle accident in St. Pete, you could be entitled to seek compensation. Our St. Petersburg bicycle accident lawyers will negotiate with the insurance company to get you a fair settlement. We’ll advocate for you to make sure you get the money you’re entitled to.
View Practice AreaWhen a hurricane strikes, it usually destroys homes and businesses and uproots families. Dealing with property damage in the aftermath is often a complex and stressful process. If you’re dealing with a hurricane property damage claim after Hurricane Helene, here’s what you need to know:
Don’t let insurance companies take advantage of you during this vulnerable time. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your property damage claim after Hurricane Helene and learn how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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Lopez Accident Injury Attorneys
700 7th Ave N, Suite B
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
Hours: Open 24 hours daily
Phone Number:
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You’ll Level the Playing Field.
Having an experienced St. Petersburg personal injury attorney in your corner will prevent insurance adjusters and others from taking advantage of you. It will help you get the compensation you need for all your damages.
More Info +You’ll Have a Trusted Local Advocate.
Having a local attorney who knows the local laws, court systems, and defense lawyers can be a huge asset to your claim. It may be the difference between walking away with nothing and getting fair compensation.
More Info +You’ll Have Access to Important Resources.
When you hire us, you’ll immediately have a law firm that can match the assets of big insurance companies and other defendants. You’ll have a team of experienced St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers, investigators, and paralegals on your side.
More Info +You Pay Nothing Unless We Win.
Our award-winning injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, this means you don’t owe any upfront attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation in your case.
More Info +Providing Client-Centered Legal Representation to Injury Victims in Florida
When you hire us, you’ll work with a lawyer who will put your needs and wishes first and foremost.
We want to make the legal process as easy as possible. Our legal team understands how stressful it can be after an accident and how much an injury can affect your life. That’s why we treat every client like a member of our family.
We’ll listen to you and get to know you because we believe that’s the best way to serve your interests. Our primary goal is client satisfaction, which is why we treat every case with extreme care and attention to detail.
If you hire us to represent you, you’ll never wonder about the status of your case. Our lawyers will handle every aspect of your claim from start to finish while you focus on your recovery – and we’ll update you during constantly so that you’re never in the dark about your case. Whether you need a St. Petersburg car accident lawyer, St. Petersburg motorcycle accident lawyer, or St. Petersburg truck accident lawyer, our team can help.
We Offer Contingency Fees for All Clients and All Cases
We know that an unexpected injury or accident can create serious financial hardships for victims. That’s why our award-winning injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis.
With a contingency fee, you won’t owe any attorney’s fees unless we obtain a settlement or verdict in your favor. If we recover compensation for you, our fees will be a pre-agreed-upon percentage of this award.
This arrangement gives accident victims access to legal representation when they need it most — without the financial risk of hourly fees or retainer agreements. We offer a free initial consultation, so there’s absolutely no risk or obligation in reaching out for help. Contact us today to get started.
The accident and injury lawyers at Lopez Accident Injury Attorneys are diligent legal professionals with a passion for providing top-notch client attention. We take on cases that other firms reject because we care about our community and have a genuine desire to level the playing field.
We believe in tailoring innovative legal solutions to every client’s case to ensure we get the best results. Contact us today to discuss your claim and see how we can help.
Do I Have a Personal Injury Case?
You may have a personal injury case in St. Petersburg if someone injured you due to negligence. A person is negligent if they fail to act like a reasonable person and cause injury to another party.
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, including those arising from motor vehicle accidents, workplace accidents, slip and falls, St. Petersburg medical malpractice, and other injury-causing events.
You may have a case even if you weren’t injured due to someone’s negligence. Some personal injuries are strict liability cases. These cases don’t require you to prove that another person was negligent, just that they engaged in certain unlawful conduct. Injuries arising from dog bites and product defects are two examples of possible strict liability cases.
In negligence and strict liability cases, an at-fault party typically doesn’t injure a victim on purpose. Typically, the injury was a result of carelessness. However, some personal injury cases are based on intentional torts. In other words, you may have a case if someone intentionally injured you. For example, assault might provide grounds for a civil lawsuit.
The best way to figure out whether you have a personal injury case is to contact a skilled St. Petersburg personal injury attorney. We handle all types of personal injury cases, and we offer free consultations.
What Damages Are Available to Accident Victims?
If you’ve suffered harm due to another party’s negligence, you could be entitled to substantial compensation to cover your economic and non-economic losses.
Economic damages are the financial costs associated with your injuries, such as:
Non-economic damages can mean payment for:
Punitive damages may be available only in some cases when the defendant acted intentionally or with gross negligence. These damages are intended to punish the defendant.
A St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer can significantly increase your chances of a successful personal injury claim. One study suggests that having a lawyer can help you achieve up to 3x more compensation for your injury claim than you would if you represented yourself.
A lawyer can help in the following key ways:
Most of the times, there are no upfront costs. The majority of injury lawyers utilize contingency fee agreements for injury cases. These allow injury victims, who are typically facing financial struggles due to medical expenses, lost wages, lost earning ability, etc. to secure quality legal representation without handing out any fees at the beginning.
With one of these agreements, you only pay your attorney if they get compensation for your injury claim. This will come in the form of a settlement or verdict on your behalf. You will pay a percentage of this award to your lawyer (usually 33-40%) as compensation for their services.
Most injury lawyers also offer free consultations to prospective clients, eliminating all initial costs of hiring an attorney.
How Long Do I Have To File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
You have a limited time to file a claim or lawsuit in a case like this.
Exceptions may apply in some cases. It’s crucial to contact an attorney in St. Petersburg as soon as possible to make sure that you don’t miss the statute of limitations that applies to your case. If you miss it, you’ll be barred from retrieving damages for your injuries.
Contact us to discuss your case and preserve your legal rights.
How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take?
The timeline of your St. Petersburg personal injury case will depend on the circumstances of your accident and injuries. Accidents with minor injuries and damages are the quickest to resolve – usually within one to three months. Accidents with moderate injuries can take longer to resolve — up to six months or more.
Accidents involving serious injuries can take the longest to resolve. You may have to reach maximum medical improvement before you have an accurate sense of your damages. These cases can take a year or more to resolve.
Injury cases that proceed to court necessarily take the longest to complete. Hearings, discovery, and trial can add months to a case. Having a qualified St. Petersburg injury lawyer can help you push your case along to prompt resolution without sacrificing compensation.
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