St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney Blog

US 19 is the most dangerous road in Pinellas County, Florida. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney’s McQuaid & Douglas , the majority of all of our auto accident , car accident, truck accident , and motorcycle accident cases all come from this single stretch of road. If you live in Pinellas County, this is not news to you. US 19 is the main thoroughfare heading north and south through Pinellas County. US 19 begins just south of St. Petersburg and heads north through Pinellas Park , Lealman , Largo , Clearwater , Dunedin , Palm Harbor , and Tarpon Springs before entering Pasco County. Because it is the main route of travel for commuters, traffic on US 19 is heavy almost all day. Despite the fact that the speed limit only reaches 55 mph and many police departments patrol the road, high-speed crashes are far too common. If you have been injured in an accident on US 19 , consider contacting a personal injury attorney immediately to discuss the next steps. Seek Emergency Medic...

Gulfport is a relatively small city in Pinellas County, Florida. It borders St. Petersburg and Boca Ciega Bay . Gulfport has a small population and there isn’t a ton of through-traffic due to its southern location on the water. However, like any other city, car accidents happen . When they do, it is best to be prepared and knowledgeable. The most common road for car accidents in the area is Gulfport Blvd S. This road has a serious turn near Stetson College of Law . This turn causes many cars, motorcycles, and trucks to lose control. While not as common for high-speed accidents, we also see issues from Pasadena Yacht and Golf Club . Additionally, because of the number of back streets with stop signs, there are constantly accidents off the main roads. Gulfport has a relatively high percentage of elderly drivers that contribute to the likelihood of driving mistakes. What Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Gulfport Call the Police: You should report every car accident to the polic...

Indian Shores is a small, but beautiful beach community on the Gulf of Mexico. Other than by boat, there are only two ways to get to the town; via Park Blvd N or by Gulf Blvd . Indian Shores is a tourist destination due to its central location and access to the beach. However, Indian Shores is full of condos. Most of its residents live in these condos and may rent them out throughout the year. Most of the visitors to the area stay in these condos instead of hotels. But, there are some hotels on Indian Shores . Some of these include Legacy Vacation Resort Indian Shores , Barefoot Beach Resort , and Sun Burst Inn . Due to the high volume of guests, tourists and visitors to Indian Shores, accidents are more likely to occur. Because our office at St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas is only a 15-minute drive from Indian Shores, we are constantly contacted for representation after serious accidents in the town. We are intimately aware of the types of hotel acc...

At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we get constant calls about potential claims. Many of our potential clients see our five-star reviews and accolades and ask for our help. But, some get confused about what types of cases a personal injury attorney handles. This article is designed to provide clarity and address what types of cases we handle, and what to do if you need an attorney. Simply put, personal injury is a claim for injuries to your body. They can be psychological or physical. Personal injury also encompasses claims that unfortunately result in death. While these claims are often called wrongful death claims , they still fall under the umbrella of a case that a personal injury attorney would handle. Car Accidents: Car accidents claims are by far the most common type of personal injury case that we see. There are literally thousands of car accidents in St. Petersburg and Pinellas County each year. But, just because you are in a car accident, ...

An elderly and disabled man who tripped and fell on a curb on the way to his car was permitted to continue his lawsuit in a recently decided Florida case. In a local decision from Hillsborough County, the Second District Court of Appeal in Tampa reversed the trial court’s decision to dismiss the claim. This article will describe what happened in this case, the law that applied, as well as the impact of the decision on future cases. At St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas , we follow recent court decisions that may have an impact on our own clients and their personal injury cases. This case decision involved a trip and fall in a parking lot , which is a common accident throughout the Tampa Bay area and Florida. We have handled and are currently handling countless parking lot accident cases at any given time. We pride ourselves on aggressively pursuing injury claims for our clients in order to recover the appropriate compensation. Facts of the Trip and Fall ...