St Petersburg Personal Injury Attorney Blog

It can be very dangerous to drive in Pinellas Park . It is a densely populated city in the middle of the most densely populated county in Florida. The roads are full of commuters during morning and evening rush hours. When you add in the fact that Pinellas Park has US 19 , Park Blvd , 66th St , Bryan Dairy Rd and several other busy streets, the volume of traffic increases the odds of an auto accident. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we specialize in Pinellas Park auto accidents. Our office is located only a few minutes from Pinellas Park and the majority of all of our cases are from the area. We have successfully handled countless Pinellas Park auto accident claims over the years. We are familiar with trustworthy doctors, how to handle the insurance companies, and understand that you deserve personalized attention. This article is devoted to providing tips if someone has been injured in a Pinellas Park auto accident. Should You Contact the Police ...

The Coronavirus pandemic has been disastrous for many families and the economy. It has changed us permanently in many ways. But, not all news from the shutdown has been bad. There have been benefits to the environment. There was a general sense of comradery among those suffering from the effects. Many families got to spend time at home with their children. And, crashes that cause injury and death to our citizens in Pinellas County, throughout Tampa Bay and the State of Florida were dramatically down. According to new data released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles , crashes involving cars, bikes, motorcycles, and pedestrians were cut dramatically in April 2020. Across Florida, drivers were involved in 16,191 crashes. This figure is less than half of the 33,692 crashes that occurred in April 2019. While that means that many people were still injured on our roads, a reduction of that amount certainly was a positive side effect of the stay at home orders ac...

St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas is proud to announce that on May 27, 2020, Sean McQuaid was sworn in as the 96th President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association . His term in office will last for one year. “While it is an honor to have been elected to this position and receive this individual acknowledgement, my focus will continue to be how to benefit our members and the legal system in St. Petersburg and the surrounding area,” said Mr. McQuaid at his inauguration. He went on to say, “as a profession, we must lead and adapt to the changes in our world in order to maintain the rule of law and service those in need of legal services.” The ceremony was performed over Zoom-indicative of the current situation and consistent with social distancing directives. Pinellas County Court Judge Edwin Jagger presided over the proceeding from his chambers in downtown St. Petersburg. Also joining in on the call were the Executive Committee, the Executive Director, and ...

Pinellas Park can be a dangerous place for all types of injury accidents. I have handled countless cases over my career from Pinellas Park and understand what it takes to help people and recover as much money as possible. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we specialize in car accidents from Pinellas Park . Our office is less than a 10 minute drive from the edge of the City. Because of our experience, I have compiled a list of tips that will help you with your injury claim. Get Immediate Medical Attention If you have a question about whether to go to the hospital, err on the side of caution and go. Northside Hospital or St. Pete General are good options and are convenient. If your injury does not rise to the level of requiring a hospital visit, then go to an Urgent Care or Walk-In clinic. The key is to get checked out immediately. Not only will this emergency medical treatment give you peace of mind, it will help the value of your personal injury ...

Regardless of the severity of the auto accident, the chances that you suffer a neck injury are high. The force of a sudden stop or crash is enough to throw your head in a motion that your neck is not designed to withstand. As a result, two people who are involved in the same collision can suffer different injuries depending on how their neck is able to handle the shock. This is most notable between genders. I often have husbands and wives or boyfriends and girlfriends involved in the same auto accident sitting next to each other. It has been my observation that women suffer more neck injuries . But, a neck injury is common and can happen to anyone from an auto accident. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we specialize in auto accident injury claims . We have handled countless of these cases successfully over the years. We understand how to help people suffering from these injuries and how to maximize the value of each claim. This article is written t...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In car accident cases, this phrase couldn’t be more accurate. Photographs that support a claim are the difference between recovering maximum value and getting a low ball offer. Immediately after a car accident, it can be chaotic. You may be in pain or in shock. You may be thinking about how to contact law enforcement, what will happen to your car, or how bad your injuries are. Many people do not think to take pictures at the scene and miss an opportunity to change the course of their claim. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we specialize in car accident injury claims . We have handled countless cases in and around Tampa Bay, Florida. We know firsthand how important photos are to every injury claim . This article will discuss the importance of these taking photographs after an accident and provide valuable information to the public. Why are Car Accident Photos Important? During the presentation of a cl...

If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida , you may have realized by now how little insurance, if any, most drivers carry. Lack of coverage to pay for the injuries that a driver causes to another person is a significant problem that has plagued Florida for years. But, year after year, no changes are made to either strengthen the protections or to actually enforce the existing laws. As a result, approximately 33% or more of all car accidents have insignificant insurance limits to fully compensate victims. At St. Petersburg Personal Injury Attorneys McQuaid & Douglas, we have successfully handled every type of car accident claim that exists. Our track record for recovering maximum value is unmatched in the area. If you or a loved one have been seriously injured in a car crash and are looking for aggressive and honest lawyers, then please contact us immediately. What Are the Car Insurance Coverage Requirements in Florida? As mentioned above, Florida’s car insurance sy...