
St. Petersburg Personal Injury Law Blog
Practical guidance from a personal injury trial lawyer for accident victims across the Tampa Bay area.
Read on for answers about car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and wrongful death claims.
Answers for Injury Victims Across the Tampa Bay Area
After a serious accident, most people have never needed an injury claim lawyer before and don't know what to expect. This blog exists to change that.
Attorney John R. Mathias has spent decades as a personal injury trial lawyer representing clients from St. Petersburg to Tampa, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Largo, Seminole, and Gulfport. These articles translate what he has learned in the courtroom into plain answers about insurance tactics, deadlines, and what actually strengthens a claim.
Whether you were hurt on Gandy Boulevard, along Gulf Boulevard, or anywhere else in Pinellas or Hillsborough County, this blog is a starting point, not a substitute for a conversation with an experienced personal injury attorney about your specific case.

Recent Articles From Our Injury Law Firm
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Car Accidents
How do I get my car accident report?
If you’re involved in a car crash in Florida, obtaining a car crash report is essential.
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Car Accidents
Florida drivers: Are you covered? Key insurance types explained
Being in a car accident is scary, and figuring out your next steps can feel overwhelming.
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Personal Injury
Spinal cord injuries: medical care and financial compensation in Florida
Spinal cord injuries can be life-threatening, and they affect not only a victim’s physical health, but also their family and financial well-being.
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Personal Injury
What kinds of wrongful death compensation may be available in Florida?
Nothing can compensate for the death of a loved one, but Florida has laws in place to ensure that the families of wrongful death victims can receive financial compensation for their many losses.
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Personal Injury
Should I accept the insurance company’s initial settlement offer?
Shrieking tires. Shattering glass. Crunching metal. There is little as frightening as the sounds that we hear during a car crash.
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Personal Injury
Facts About Elderly Slip and Fall Accidents
Although slip and fall accidents can be dangerous for all demographics, they pose the biggest threat to victims who are 65 years or older.
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Personal Injury
Truck Accident Statistics in the U.S.
Truck accidents are on the rise in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were more than 5,000 people killed in large truck accidents in 2019.
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Personal Injury
Top Causes of Truck Accidents & How You Can Stay Safe
Truck accidents are among the most serious and dangerous types of motor vehicle accidents.
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Personal Injury
What Is the Sleeper Berth Rule for Truckers?
Truckers who drive long distances often have to take breaks for rest and sleep. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has set rules and regulations to ensure...
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Personal Injury
Trucking Accidents: Causes & Liability
Trucking accidents can be some of the most devastating and life-altering accidents on the road.

Have Questions About Your Own Accident Case?
Reading about the law is a good first step, but every injury case has its own facts and its own deadlines. If you or a family member was hurt anywhere in Pinellas or Hillsborough County, talk with a serious injury lawyer who can look at your situation directly and explain your options in plain terms.