St. Petersburg Personal Injury Blog

Sean | October 10, 2023 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Uber and Lyft are the two big names in the rideshare industry — an industry that has transformed how people everywhere get from place to place. These companies benefit commuters who do not have reliable transportation or do not wish to drive themselves. They also… read more

Sean | October 6, 2023 | Personal Injury 

The Boston University CTE Center defines Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) as a “progressive degenerative disease of the brain.” CTE can be found in people who suffer repeated head impacts or head injuries.  Common causes of RHI (repeated head impacts) are contact sports, working as a… read more

Sean | September 29, 2023 | Personal Injury 

Concussions are common injuries in society, but their commonality should not allow one to downplay their seriousness. They are, in fact, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and thus occur only when the brain has experienced some form of trauma, typically blunt force.  When… read more

Sean | September 29, 2023 | Car Accident

As the third largest insurer in the United States, the time may come when you are involved in a car accident involving a driver insured by GEICO. If that happens, the following secrets may help you with your claim, along with the assistance of an… read more

Sean | September 4, 2023 | Car Accident

Unfortunately, fatal car accidents are common in Florida. In 2022, police-reported fatal car crashes totaled 3,281, including 115 fatal crashes in Pinellas County. Roughly 3,521 people died in fatal crashes in 2022, averaging almost ten traffic fatalities daily. Fatal car accidents happen for many reasons…. read more

Sean | August 10, 2023 | Personal Injury 

Your choice of lawyer could make or break your personal injury claim. The best lawyer for your case will establish a strong working relationship with you. They will have experience handling your type of claim and knowledge of personal injury law and insurance claim procedures…. read more

Sean | August 9, 2023 | Personal Injury 

A personal injury lawyer that works on a contingency fee basis (as most do in St. Petersburg, FL) will take a percentage of your settlement at the conclusion of your case. This fee should not exceed 33 1/3% of the first 1 million recovered, assuming… read more

Sean | July 28, 2023 | Personal Injury 

Unlike a college education or a new house, no one saves up money for a personal injury accident. As a result, it is not uncommon for you and other injured victims to need expensive medical care at a time when money is tight. A lien… read more

Sean | July 19, 2023 | Product Liability

Valsartan (brand name Diovan) is a prescription drug that millions of people have used. Recent consumers have filed numerous lawsuits against the overseas manufacturer and domestic distributors of Valsartan, alleging that they sold them Valsartan even though certain batches were contaminated with the known carcinogen… read more

Sean | July 19, 2023 | Personal Injury 

If you were recently injured in a car accident or other incident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have started researching personal injury settlement amounts. However, this can be dangerous because there is a lot of misinformation out there. The potential value of your… read more