St. Petersburg Personal Injury Blog

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | December 8, 2024 | Car Accident

Drug-impaired driving poses a growing threat to public safety. As more substances, both legal and illegal, affect individuals’ ability to operate vehicles safely, the risk to road users increases. But how common is drug-impaired driving? As you’ll see, statistics are lacking. The following is a… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | December 4, 2024 | Car Accident

If you’ve suffered an injury in a hit-and-run accident, you’re likely angry and unsure of what to do next. After the initial shock wears off, taking specific steps to protect your health, legal rights, and ability to recover compensation for your injuries is essential. While… read more

geoff@thelopezlawgroup.com | December 1, 2024 | Car Accident

Car accidents can turn your life upside down, especially when the costs of medical bills, lost earnings, and property damage surpass the at-fault driver’s insurance coverage. If the insurance limits don’t fully cover your expenses after a crash, you might feel frustrated and unsure about… read more

Sean | November 6, 2024 | Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle crashes frequently happen when drivers fail to follow the rules of the road, become distracted, or exhibit aggressive driving maneuvers. In many cases, you can sue someone for hitting you while you’re riding a bicycle, and through this third-party lawsuit, you may recover compensation… read more

Sean | November 5, 2024 | Truck Accidents

With the large number of commercial trucks that traverse St. Petersburg roadways, it’s no surprise that trucking accidents are unfortunately all too common there. If you suffered injuries in a recent truck collision, you may be eligible to recover compensation for your various losses via… read more

Sean | November 4, 2024 | Truck Accidents

When truck drivers and trucking companies do not follow the rules, serious accidents and injuries are likely to occur. Many trucking accidents happen when truck drivers violate established traffic laws, or trucking companies violate motor carrier regulations. If you suffered injuries in a recent truck… read more

Sean | November 3, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Truck accidents in St. Petersburg, Florida, often occur due to factors like driver fatigue, improper vehicle maintenance, and reckless driving. The unique challenges of navigating busy roads with large trucks can lead to serious collisions. A truck accident lawyer in St. Petersburg can provide crucial… read more

Sean | November 2, 2024 | Slip & Fall Accidents

You can sue after a slip and fall on someone else’s property if you can prove that the property owner’s negligence caused your accident. To have a valid case, you must demonstrate that the property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, such as not cleaning… read more

Sean | November 1, 2024 | Bicycle Accidents

When bicycle riders are involved in an accident due to driver negligence – and they suffer injuries – they can file a third-party claim for compensation. The length of a bicycle accident claim can vary depending on factors like the severity of injuries, the complexity… read more

Sean | October 2, 2024 | Property Damage

Hurricane Helene recently struck the Gulf Coast of Florida, bringing utter devastation in its wake. If damage to your automobile is the most you have to worry about, you are lucky. Nevertheless, a car is a valuable piece of property, and you must deal with… read more