St. Petersburg · Pinellas County
St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer.
Crashes, falls, dog bites, unsafe property. If someone else's carelessness hurt you in St. Petersburg or anywhere in Pinellas County, start with straight answers and a free review.
Kovar Law Group · St. Petersburg, Florida · 727-827-7777
What counts as a personal injury case in Florida?
Generally, a personal injury case exists when someone else had a duty to act reasonably, failed to do so, and that failure caused you physical harm and measurable losses. That covers car and motorcycle crashes, pedestrian and bicycle collisions, falls on unsafe property, dog bites, and defective products. Whether a specific situation supports a claim is always fact-specific.
What should I do first after being injured in St. Petersburg?
Get medical care the same day if you can, even if you feel like you can walk it off, because gaps in treatment are the first thing insurers point to. Report the incident so there is a police report or an incident report. Photograph the scene, the hazard, or the vehicles. Save every bill, letter, and adjuster voicemail, and write down what happened while it is fresh.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Pinellas County?
Florida's filing deadline for negligence claims was shortened by the 2023 tort reform legislation, and the window that applies depends on your date of injury and the type of claim. Claims involving a government vehicle or property carry separate, much shorter notice requirements. Confirm your exact deadline with an attorney rather than assuming you have years.
What can an injury claim cover?
Florida injury claims commonly address medical bills already incurred and reasonably expected in the future, lost wages and reduced earning ability, out-of-pocket costs, and non-economic harm such as pain and loss of enjoyment of life. The value of any individual claim depends on the injuries, the evidence, the available insurance coverage, and how fault is apportioned.
What does a St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer cost?
These cases are typically handled on a contingency fee, so there is no attorney fee up front and the fee comes out of any recovery. Florida Bar rules regulate contingency percentages, and the rate plus how case costs are handled must be set out in a written fee agreement. The initial case review is free.
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