St. Petersburg Personal Injury Blog

Sean | February 15, 2025 | Uncategorized

A property owner can be held liable for a slip and fall accident if they are negligent in maintaining safe conditions on their property. This includes failing to fix hazards like wet floors, uneven pavement, poor lighting, or not warning visitors about potential dangers. A… read more

Sean | February 10, 2025 | Product Liability

Common examples of defective products include faulty automobiles (e.g., defective airbags or brakes), dangerous medications or medical devices (like malfunctioning implants), contaminated food, poorly designed children’s toys, and malfunctioning household appliances. If you suffered injuries because of a defective product malfunction, a skilled St. Petersburg… read more

Sean | February 5, 2025 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

In an Uber accident, liability can fall on several parties, depending on the circumstances. If the Uber driver was negligent – such as by speeding, driving distracted, or running a red light – they can be held responsible. If another driver caused the collision, that… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 30, 2025 | Personal Injury 

When you have suffered an injury because of someone else’s carelessness, you might face a confusing world of insurance claims, medical bills, and uncertainty. At some point, you may wonder how long it will take before you receive an offer of compensation for what you… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 27, 2025 | Truck Accidents

When you have been in a truck accident, you might already be dealing with injuries, medical bills, missed work, and stress about your future. Amid all this, you may face an early offer from the insurance company. This first offer might seem like a quick… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 23, 2025 | Truck Accidents

When a trucking accident involves you, the idea of going to court might seem like an overwhelming thought. You may already be dealing with medical bills, missed work, and pain that makes day-to-day life more difficult. Finding the time and energy to go through a… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 20, 2025 | Truck Accidents

When you hear about car crashes, you might picture two regular cars colliding or a large truck hitting a smaller vehicle. However, another type of roadway accident can be just as harmful: tow truck accidents. When a truck designed to move broken-down cars and help… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 18, 2025 | Premises Liability

When you walk into a store, visit a friend’s home, or step onto any property that belongs to someone else, you have a right to feel safe and secure. Unfortunately, accidents can happen when property owners fail to keep their spaces in good condition or… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 15, 2025 | Bicycle Accidents

When riding your bike down the street, enjoying the fresh air and the freedom of moving on two wheels, the last thing you might expect is a sudden, painful collision with an opening car door. Yet, many cyclists find themselves in exactly that situation. “Dooring,”… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | January 11, 2025 | Car Accident

When you have been in a car accident, one of the last things you want to deal with is a fight with the insurance company. Yet, for many people, this is exactly what happens. When you file a claim, the insurance adjusters start looking for… read more