JONES LAW GROUPYour Lawyers for Life! Personal Injury Law Firm in St. Petersburg
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A single afternoon on the Selmon Expressway or a red-light run at Hillsborough Avenue and Sheldon Road can turn into months of medical bills and calls with an adjuster in no hurry to pay you fairly. If you were hurt in a wreck, a fall, or another accident between Ybor City and Westshore, a Tampa personal injury lawyer at Jones Law Group can investigate what happened, deal with the insurance company, and build your claim while you focus on getting better. Attorney Bobby Jones has spent his career representing injured Floridians, and our firm has recovered more than $50M+ (cumulative results across all cases; individual outcomes vary) for clients across Tampa Bay. We work on contingency, so you owe nothing in attorney’s fees unless we win.
Jones Law Group is based at 5622 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, but we represent injured clients throughout Hillsborough County and regularly file suit at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse in downtown Tampa when a fair settlement isn’t on the table. Whether your case resolves through negotiation or in front of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, our team already knows the roads, hospitals, and local rules that shape a Tampa injury claim. Call (727) 571-1333 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Jones Law Group represents injured people across Hillsborough County, from Ybor City nightlife incidents to interstate collisions on I-275 and I-4. Below are the case types we handle most often — tap the link under your situation to learn how we approach that claim.
Car accidents are the most common source of personal injury claims in Tampa, driven by heavy interstate merges and dense surface-street traffic. The I-275/I-4 interchange downtown, known locally as Malfunction Junction, along with Dale Mabry Highway and the Selmon Expressway’s reversible toll lanes, see frequent rear-end and lane-change collisions. Our Tampa car accident lawyer page covers how we investigate fault and pursue compensation.
Motorcycle accidents in Tampa often cause more severe injuries than passenger-vehicle crashes because riders have little protection from impact. Left-turn collisions at intersections like Fowler Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near USF, plus distracted drivers, put riders at real risk. Visit our Tampa motorcycle accident lawyer page to learn how we counter insurer bias against riders.
Truck accidents involving tractor-trailers on I-4, I-275, or corridors like Adamo Drive and Orient Road can produce catastrophic injuries and layered corporate insurance. Federal trucking regulations, black box data, and multiple liable parties make these claims more complex than a typical car wreck. Our Tampa truck accident lawyer page explains how we preserve evidence before it disappears.
Slip and fall and premises liability claims arise when a property owner’s negligence — a wet floor, broken stair, poor lighting — causes a preventable injury. These cases turn on whether the owner knew, or should have known, about the hazard. Our Tampa slip and fall lawyer page walks through how we prove notice.
Bicycle accidents happen throughout Tampa’s bike lanes and multi-use paths, including routes near Bayshore Boulevard and the Downtown Riverwalk, where cyclists share space with cars, joggers, and tourists. Drivers failing to yield or opening car doors into a bike lane are common causes. See our Tampa bicycle accident lawyer page for how we handle these claims.
E-Bike accidents are a growing category as electric bikes and scooters spread through Ybor City, Channelside, and Water Street. Tampa’s Shared Micromobility Program bans e-scooters and e-bikes on the Riverwalk, Bayshore Boulevard, and 7th Avenue in Ybor, and rule violations can affect fault. Our Tampa e-bike accident lawyer page covers liability questions unique to micromobility devices.
Pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in a city with heavy foot traffic in Ybor City and Channelside and wide, high-speed arterials like Nebraska Avenue and Florida Avenue. Poor lighting, long crosswalks, and driver inattention put walkers at high risk. Our Tampa pedestrian accident lawyer page explains how we build these cases.
Rideshare accidents involving Uber or Lyft raise unique insurance questions because coverage depends on whether the driver was logged in, en route, or transporting a passenger. Tampa’s nightlife corridors in Ybor City and Channelside generate a steady flow of rideshare trips — and rideshare crashes. Our Tampa rideshare accident lawyer page explains how we navigate layered rideshare insurance policies.
Wrongful death claims allow certain surviving family members to seek compensation when a loved one dies because of another party’s negligence, in a crash, a fall, or another preventable incident. These claims carry their own deadlines and damages categories, separate from a typical injury claim. Our Tampa wrongful death lawyer page explains who can file and what compensation may be available.
Injured somewhere in Tampa or Hillsborough County? Call (727) 571-1333 now for a free case review — there’s no fee unless we win.
Three rules control almost every personal injury claim filed in Tampa, and understanding them early can prevent costly mistakes.
Florida’s statute of limitations is the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit, and for most personal injury cases arising on or after , that deadline is two years from the date of the incident under Fla. Stat. § 95.11. Before that date, the deadline had been four years; HB 837 cut the window in half. Missing it typically means losing the right to sue, no matter how strong the case is, which is why early evidence preservation matters as much as the calendar date.
Comparative negligence determines how much blame each party carries in an accident, and Florida applies a modified version under Fla. Stat. § 768.81. An injured person can still recover damages if found less than 51% at fault, but the award is reduced by their own percentage of fault. A driver found 20% responsible for a Tampa intersection collision would have compensation reduced by 20%. Insurers often try to shift blame onto the injured party, which is one reason having an attorney review the evidence early matters.
A contingency fee means an attorney’s fee comes out of the settlement or verdict rather than out of pocket, so a client pays nothing upfront and nothing at all if the case doesn’t result in a recovery. Jones Law Group represents injured Tampa clients this way, removing the financial barrier that keeps many people from calling a lawyer after a wreck. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm and resolved out of any eventual recovery.
Local road knowledge often decides how quickly an insurer takes a Tampa injury claim seriously. We know the choke points: the I-275 and I-4 interchange downtown, nicknamed Malfunction Junction by locals; the reversible toll lanes on the Selmon Expressway connecting Tampa, Brandon, and MacDill Air Force Base; and the dense commercial stretch of Dale Mabry Highway. County crash data flags Hillsborough Avenue West at Sheldon Road, Sheldon Road at Waters Avenue West, and Fowler Avenue at Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near USF among the area’s most dangerous intersections, with US-301 at Gibsonton Drive and Big Bend Road ranking among the county’s top crash sites. A documented crash history at the scene supports the claim.
Where an injured client is treated also matters. Tampa General Hospital on Davis Islands is Tampa Bay’s only ACS-verified Level I trauma center for both adult and pediatric patients, handling the region’s most severe injuries. St. Joseph’s Hospital, part of BayCare, is a Level II trauma center for adults and children. Records from either facility carry weight with adjusters and juries because they document injury severity from the moment of treatment forward.
When a Tampa injury case can’t be resolved through negotiation, it’s filed at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602, the civil venue for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Which agency wrote the crash report matters too: the Tampa Police Department investigates crashes inside Tampa’s city limits, including Ybor City, Downtown, and Westshore, while the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigates crashes in unincorporated areas, such as parts of Brandon and Town ‘N Country. Requesting a report from the wrong agency wastes time, so we confirm jurisdiction before we ever file a records request.
After you call, the first step is a free conversation about what happened, where, and what medical care you’ve received so far. If it makes sense to move forward, we open an investigation immediately — requesting the crash or incident report from the correct agency, preserving surveillance footage before it’s overwritten, and identifying every insurance policy that may apply. While you focus on recovering, we handle communication with adjusters, who are trained to minimize payouts and shouldn’t be dealing directly with an injured, unrepresented person. As treatment progresses, we build a demand package documenting your damages and send it to the liable party’s insurer. Most cases resolve through negotiated settlement, but if an insurer won’t offer a fair number, we’re prepared to file suit at the Edgecomb Courthouse and take the case as far as it needs to go.
Not sure if you have a case? Call (727) 571-1333 and talk it through with our Tampa injury team — the consultation costs nothing.
A Tampa injury claim’s value depends on two categories of damages. Economic damages cover measurable financial losses: medical bills, future medical care, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover harder-to-quantify losses like pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Injury severity, recovery length, the strength of liability evidence, and available insurance coverage all move the number up or down, which is why no two Tampa cases are worth the same amount and why we can’t promise a specific outcome before reviewing the facts. For a deeper look, see our guide on how much a Florida injury settlement is worth. Prior results, including our firm’s $50M+ in cumulative recoveries, don’t guarantee a similar outcome in any new case.
Attorney Bobby Jones has built his practice around representing injured people across Tampa Bay, and Jones Law Group has recovered more than $50M+ (cumulative, not per-case) for clients throughout Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. The firm holds a 4.9 average client rating, reflecting years of direct, responsive communication during a difficult time. Our office is based in St. Petersburg, but we’ve represented Tampa clients for years and know the Hillsborough County court system, local hospitals, and the roads where these accidents happen. We work every case on contingency, so there’s no upfront cost and no fee unless we recover compensation. Prior results don’t guarantee future outcomes, but they reflect a consistent approach: investigate thoroughly, negotiate firmly, and go to trial when an insurer refuses to be fair.
Below are answers to the questions Tampa clients ask most often about filing a personal injury claim.
Florida’s statute of limitations gives most injury victims two years from the date of the accident to file suit under Fla. Stat. § 95.11, following the change made by HB 837 on March 24, 2023. Missing this deadline generally bars you from suing, so it’s important to talk to an attorney well before it expires.
Civil injury lawsuits arising in Tampa are filed at the George E. Edgecomb Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602, which serves the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
It depends on exactly where the crash happened. Tampa Police investigates crashes inside Tampa’s city limits, including Ybor City, Downtown, and Westshore. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigates crashes in unincorporated areas, such as parts of Brandon. Confirming the correct agency before requesting a report saves time early in a claim.
Jones Law Group represents Tampa injury clients on a contingency fee basis: no upfront cost, and no fee unless we recover compensation for you. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm and resolved out of any eventual settlement or verdict.
Florida law still allows you to recover compensation under its modified comparative negligence rule, Fla. Stat. § 768.81, as long as you’re found less than 51% at fault. Your total award is reduced by your percentage of fault, so a driver found 25% responsible would have compensation reduced by 25%.
No. Jones Law Group is based in St. Petersburg and represents injured clients throughout both Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, including Tampa, Brandon, Ybor City, Westshore, and the surrounding area.
Compensation may include economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering. The exact value depends on the severity of the injury, available insurance coverage, and the strength of the evidence, so no specific outcome can be promised in advance.
If you or someone you love was hurt in Tampa, don’t wait to find out where you stand. Call Jones Law Group at (727) 571-1333 for a free consultation — we’ll listen to what happened, explain your options in plain language, and let you know whether we can help, all before you pay a cent.
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