Tampa Bay Personal Injury knowledgebase

Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, leaving the victim with severe injuries and significant financial losses. If you’ve suffered an injury after you were struck by a car, you likely have many questions and concerns about what to do next. Jones Law Group attorneys have decades of experience representing people struck by vehicles while on foot. […]

Car accidents are common on our roads, and they can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Witnessing a car accident can be a traumatic experience, and it’s essential to know what steps to take to help those involved. Here’s some information on the steps to take if you witness a car accident. Hopefully, you’ll never be […]

Lane splitting is the action in which motorcyclists will occupy the space between two cars in order to pass. Lane splitting is often utilized by motorcyclists in stop-and-go traffic and allows them to escape congested areas. Arguments are made that by utilizing lane splitting, motorcyclists are helping to cut down on the amount of pollution […]

When some people hear the term “road rash,” their first inclination is to assume this is a relatively minor injury. But any motorcyclist who’s ever had road rash due to an accident knows it’s anything but. Road rash can be excruciating, leading to potentially dangerous complications. The attorneys with the Jones Law Group can help […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that only 2% of crashes result in a rollover. Rollovers occur when a vehicle tips on its side or roof as a result of a crash. While rollover accidents can involve one or more vehicles, they are most common in single-car accidents and can often result in […]

You could still obtain compensation even if you were partly at fault for the car accident that resulted in your injury, thanks to the legal principle known as “comparative negligence.” Even though you contributed to the accident, that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get money for your medical bills and other expenses. The attorneys with […]

A study by Consumer Reports found that the average midsized sedan has a blind spot of 13 feet for an average-height driver (5’8). For an average-sized Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), there is a blind spot of 18 feet for an average-height driver. The amount of distance in a car’s blind spot is even larger for […]

If you’ve suffered a severe injury in a car accident caused by another driver, you’re probably wondering how your health insurance will affect your ability to pay your medical bills. Health insurance is basically a last resort when it comes to paying medical expenses after a wreck. Your insurer might send your bills to your […]

On February 6th, a local Florida bicyclist was brought to the emergency room after being involved in a crash in Clearwater. Due to this, questions have been raised surrounding whether it is safe to ride a bike in Pinellas County. Are bicycle accidents occurring more often, and what can be done to prevent them? In […]

Fog is the Most Dangerous Driving Condition Statistically speaking, fog is the most dangerous driving condition faced by residents of St. Petersburg. There is actually a fog season in Pinellas County that runs from December until February or March. Fog is dangerous to all drivers because visibility can be decreased to almost zero. Low visibility […]

Even though the Sturgis, ND motorcycle rally might get a lot more press, Daytona’s Bike Week is no slouch. It draws an average of 400,000 people each year. Unfortunately, that dramatically increases the risks of accidents that can result in severe injuries and tragic fatalities. In 2022, Daytona Beach police reported more than 100 wrecks […]

There aren’t many injuries worse than a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is catastrophic because it can rob a victim of their ability to perform the most basic of tasks, much less enjoy any quality of life. Simply put, the consequences of traumatic brain injuries can be devastating and hard to handle alone. The […]