Car Accident Lawyer in St. Petersburg, FL

If you were hurt in a car accident on the roads of St. Petersburg or anywhere in Pinellas County, you are likely dealing with more than just vehicle damage. Medical bills are piling up, you may be missing work, and an insurance adjuster is probably already calling. At Jeeves Law Group, our St. Petersburg car accident attorneys step in so you can focus on recovering while we handle the insurance company. You will work directly with your attorney, not a case manager, and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

Serving Drivers Throughout Pinellas County

St. Petersburg’s growth has brought heavier traffic to corridors like 4th Street North, Central Avenue, 34th Street, Tyrone Boulevard, and the approaches to the Gandy and Howard Frankland bridges. Add in seasonal visitors unfamiliar with local roads and tourists driving rental cars near the beaches, and collisions along US-19 and I-275 are common.

We have represented injured drivers, passengers, and pedestrians from Pinellas Park to Gulfport to Seminole, and we regularly appear before the Pinellas County Courthouse in Clearwater. We also represent clients hurt in crashes across the bay in Tampa and throughout Hillsborough County.

What Florida Law Means for Your Claim

Florida changed its negligence rules in 2023. Under the current modified comparative negligence standard, you can recover damages as long as you are found 50 percent or less at fault for the crash; if you are found more than half responsible, state law bars recovery entirely. The same law also shortened the deadline to file most personal injury lawsuits to two years from the date of the crash, so waiting to speak with an attorney can cost you your claim.

Florida’s no-fault system requires drivers to carry at least $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage, but PIP rarely covers the full cost of a serious injury. When your injuries meet Florida’s permanent injury threshold, we help you pursue the at-fault driver’s bodily injury coverage for the damages PIP leaves behind.

Other liable parties might include:

• A driver’s employer if they were on the job
• Rideshare companies
• Construction companies or government entities
• Auto manufacturers

We ensure to thoroughly investigate all sources of liability and potential compensation.

Steps That Protect Your Case After the Crash

Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel fine, since some injuries do not show symptoms for days. Call the police so a report exists and officers can issue citations or make arrests if the other driver violated the law.

Avoid giving a recorded statement to any insurance company, including your own, before speaking with an attorney. Insurers often use early statements to minimize what they owe. Never accept any settlement from an insurance company before receiving legal guidance.