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How to Select a Qualified Lawyer

admin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:08:13 +0000

In a recent article by Clearwater Personal Injury Attorney James W. Dodson, he discusses the steps and information you must consider before you hire a lawyer. Making sure the lawyer you choose is qualified for the type of injury case you have is the most important factor to help you recieve the full recovery from your injuries. The article can be found HERE.

Deadly Weekend for Tampa Bay Motorcycle Accidents

James Dodson — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:59:17 +0000

Motorcyclists are at a clear disadvantage on the roads. This is especially true in a metropolitan area such as the Tampa Bay area. With the number of vehicles on Tampa roadways steadily increasing, the danger to Bay area motorcyclists also continues to rise. This past weekend was evident of that as two bay area residents died in separate motorcycle crashes on Tampa Bay roadways.

On the evening of June 28, 2008, a young man, Arius E. Fayson died in an accident on Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, while on June 29, 2008 another unidentified motorcyclist was killed in an accident on the Courtney Campbell Causeway (State Road 60) in Clearwater. These accidents follow a mid-week accident in which a Zephyrhills man, Christopher M. Brazas, was also killed in a motorcycle collision on County Road 54 in Pasco County, Florida.

Three unfortunate motorcycle deaths in less than a week is three too many. Although not enough information is provided in press releases regarding details, the survivors of each individual decedent may have the ability to bring what is called a wrongful death claim in the state of Florida. Florida has a two-year Statute of Limitations on wrongful death claims, and the survivors should seek advice of counsel if the facts warrant pursuit of this type of claim.

The Bright Side of the Gas Crisis

James Dodson — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:29:45 +0000

Look at the bright side of the fuel crisis. Since the price of gasoline has surged, many Americans have curbed their travel plans. Less vehicles on the highways, means less opportunity for automobile accidents. At least that’s one of the theories being explored to account for the decline in highway traffic crash deaths as reported in a USA Today news article. Although the specific reasons are inconclusive, fewer deaths can only be considered a good thing, regardless of the reason. Unfortunately, with the number of vehicles on the road, automobile accidents will remain a daily part of our lives.

Has Your Vehicle Lost Value Following an Automobile Accident

James Dodson — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:20:30 +0000

Reduction in value, loss of value, loss of resale value and diminished value are different ways people refer to, what is called in Florida a Diminution of Value claim. Florida law allows its citizens to pursue this type of claim following a vehicle collision even if the at-fault party pays 100% of the car repair costs.

What exactly is this reduction of value? Quite simply put, your vehicle following an accident, even if fully repaired to your satisfaction, does not retain the same value as before the car crash. In this information age, buyers can, through minimal research, find the entire vehicle history, including the accident history. Once it is learned or revealed that your vehicle was involved in an accident that required significant repairs, it goes without saying, a buyer likely will not pay what they would have, or what they would for the same make and model vehicle that was not involved in an accident.

Whether you handle your own property damage claim or retain the services of an attorney for personal injuries, the potential diminution of value claim should be considered.