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HOW MANY AUTO CRASHES HAVE THERE BEEN IN PINELLAS COUNTY IN 2026?
As of September 3, 2026 there were 8781 automobile crashes in Pinellas County. Of those crashes, there have unfortunately been 44 fatalities. There are another 5415 injuries from those 8781 crashes just in Pinellas County. This information is according to data kept by the Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle department. The picture is… Read More »
INSURERS DENYING LEGITIMATE AUTO CRASH CLAIMS
Why do insurers deny legitimate automobile crash claims? Because they can. Because they would rather keep the money as opposed to paying it out. Because they are betting the injured person is not going to do anything about the denied claim. The truth is when you present a personal injury automobile crash claim to… Read More »
I NEVER GET A CALL BACK FROM MY FLORIDA ATTORNEY, IS THIS RIGHT?
First, no it is not right. Second, we know why that is happening. Is your case with a law firm that does a lot of advertising? Have you ever noticed that advertising law firms only talk on TV about the cases which were a great success, but they never tell you what the average… Read More »
WHICH IS BETTER FOR MY INJURY CASE, BIG LAW FIRM OR SMALL LAW FIRM?
Here are considerations when choosing between a large law firm and a small law firm. Large law firms get large by advertising on TV, social media, billboards, etc. What is not apparent about many large law firms is that your case will be handled start-to-finish by a claims handler, not a paralegal, and not… Read More »
AUTO ACCIDENT NOT MY FAULT
If you have been involved in an auto accident that is not your fault you now have many decisions to make. Yes, obtaining medical treatment is paramount. But after your safety is secure, who is going to pay for your medical bills and your missed time from work? Who is going to pay for… Read More »
HILLSBOROUGH JUDGE DENIES DEFENDANT’S NEW TRIAL MOTION IN FRANK D. BUTLER, PA $4.4 MILLION VERDICT IN FAVOR OF CLIENT
At Frank D. Butler, PA (www.FightingForFamilies.com) we previously reported that in mid-April 2025 in Hillsborough County, Florida we the attorneys at www.FightingForFamilies.com obtained a $4.4 million jury verdict in favor of our client. The result was from a two-week trial for our client and many hours of preparation and fighting for that deserving client…. Read More »
FRANK D. BUTLER PA IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND HAS TWO LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA TO HELP PEOPLE IN INJURY ACCIDENTS
The personal injury law firm, your specialists for boating accidents, cruise ship injuries, Jet Ski crashes, golf cart injuries, and for automobile crashes is open 24 hours. You can call any time during the week or weekend and talk with our attorneys about your injury case. Check our reviews. We do not assign a… Read More »
Switching Attorneys in a Florida Personal Injury Case
A Client’s Journey to the Right Representation A Change for the Better Sarah Miller never imagined that a distracted driver could turn her life upside down. After her car accident in downtown Tampa, she found herself not only dealing with pain and endless medical appointments but also lost income and mounting bills. Knowing she… Read More »
HOW MUCH IS MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE WORTH IN FLORIDA?
There are two fundamentals to a personal injury case in Florida: 1. Liability and 2. Damages. LIABILITY IS FIRST. Liability is the question of how did the incident happen, and then who is responsible for that incident. An injured person cannot collect a recovery unless there is an at-fault party and the injured person… Read More »
PEDESTRIAN INJURY ACCIDENTS ARE PROLIFIC IN FLORIDA
Florida is a very difficult and dangerous place for pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) shows that Florida has the 3rd most pedestrian deaths yearly in the United States with 771 pedestrian deaths. (See the following NHTSA link FARS Encyclopedia: States – Pedestrians.) The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles… Read More »