St. Petersburg Car Accident Lawyer

Nobody should have to pay for another driver’s recklessness, a vehicle manufacturer’s lack of oversight, or the other types of negligence that can cause a car accident. However, victims too often face pushback from insurers and total denial of accountability from at-fault parties. The experienced car accident attorneys at Holliday Karatinos Law Firm believe you deserve justice, and we know how to help.

Our legal representation combines deep knowledge of Florida personal injury law with genuine compassion for what you’re going through. We have results and the endorsement of our former clients, and we’d like to speak with you about how we can help. Call us today at (352) 597-0009 for your free, no-obligation consultation about hiring a St. Petersburg car accident lawyer.

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When You Need a Lawyer After a Car Accident in St. Petersburg, Our Firm Hits the Mark. 

At Holliday Karatinos Law Firm, we’ve built our reputation on more than five decades of collective experience fighting for injured people throughout Florida. What distinguishes our approach is our commitment to combining the personal attention you’d expect from a smaller firm with the resources and big-case experience you might associate with a larger firm.

The qualifications that should lead you to hire us after your car accident in St. Pete are:

• Our personal injury lawyers have more than half a century of collective experience handling personal injury cases throughout Florida, including countless car accident cases
• More than $125 million in settlements and verdicts recovered, which have directly improved our clients’ lives by funding their medical care and providing much-needed financial stability
• A genuine passion for the law,  as our attorneys regularly conduct seminars for other lawyers and teach local law school students—this is our calling, not just a job
• A balanced approach in which we are compassionate and attentive to our clients and just as focused on the quality of our legal work

When you’re seeking compensation for serious injuries, you’re not just up against the individual who caused your accident—you’re often facing formidable insurance companies and corporate defendants with vast resources. With Holliday Karatinos Law Firm leading your case, you can have total confidence no matter who you seek compensation from. We’re in your fight for justice to win it.

Who We Help After Car Accidents—the Aftershock of a Crash Can Affect Many

As attorneys, we have seen how car accidents can touch the lives of many victims. We can pursue compensation for you if you are:

Involved in the collision, as victims directly harmed by car accidents, can include:

• Motor vehicle drivers
• Motorcycle riders
• Passengers
• Pedestrians 
• Bike and scooter riders

If you were hit directly by a vehicle, involved in a chain-reaction collision, run from the road, or injured in any way directly related to a car accident, you may have a strong case for compensation.

We also help family members and dependents affected by car accidents. If your loved one has suffered significant injuries, you must alter your life to help care for them, or your loved one has passed away; these can be grounds for a case.

Florida statutes allow several parties to seek compensation for a wrongful death, though the unique circumstances of each case can determine who is eligible for death benefits. Allow a St. Petersburg car accident attorney from Holliday Karatinos Law Firm to evaluate your unique circumstances and provide easily digestible guidance you can trust.

Types of Recoverable Damages in St. Petersburg Car Accident Cases

Car accident victims in Florida can recover various types of damages designed to restore them as closely as possible to their pre-accident condition. As your attorneys, it will be our responsibility to ensure you get fair compensation for all available damages, which may include:

• Medical expenses for the diagnosis and treatment of accident-related injuries
• Rehabilitation-related costs
• Vehicle repair costs
• The cost of transportation while you are without your vehicle (including accident-related medical appointments)
• Lost income 
• Reduced earning capacity 
• The cost of medical equipment or assistive devices
• Medication costs
• Any home modifications for disabling injuries
• Physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (common among accident survivors), and other types of pain and suffering
• Any scarring or other types of disfigurement resulting from the crash

Wrongful death damages in fatal car accidents can include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings the deceased would have provided, loss of companionship and guidance, and the pain and suffering experienced by survivors. These cases carry additional emotional weight as families struggle with grief while pursuing justice for their loved ones, and our firm handles these sensitive, high-stakes cases with the emotional intelligence they demand.

How a St. Petersburg Car Accident Attorney from Holliday Karatinos Law Firm Will Champion Your Fight for Justice

Recovering from a car accident involves far more than just healing from your physical injuries. You may have trauma, financial uncertainty, and other challenges, and we want to help you overcome those in a convincing fashion.

An experienced car accident attorney from our team will provide comprehensive legal services, which is the primary way we help clients get back on their feet. Trust us to:

Investigate the Car Accident and Gather Evidence

Evidence forms the foundation of every successful car accident case. Your attorney will conduct a thorough investigation that includes several critical components:

• Visiting the accident scene, if circumstances allow
• Photographing damaged vehicles and other relevant sites
• Speaking with witnesses
• Obtaining all relevant video footage 
• Hiring experts who can help prove fault and liability
• Reviewing police reports and emergency response records

Police reports provide important information, but they will not be the extent of the evidence we use in your case—not by a long shot.

Documenting Your Recoverable Damages

We will establish the full scope of your injuries and their long-term impact on your life. We generally work with medical professionals to document accident victims’ conditions, treatment needs, and prognosis. These services include:

The Holliday Karatinos Law Firm team will also secure any financial records, expert perspectives, and other documentation proving the cost of the accident.

Leading Settlement Negotiations on Your Behalf

Negotiations are part science, part art. Our attorneys invest substantial time in sharpening their negotiating skills, and our case results show that we are effective negotiators.

Litigating When We Need To

Litigation may become necessary when insurance companies refuse to offer fair settlements. Your attorney will prepare your case for trial, including developing legal strategies, preparing witnesses, and presenting compelling arguments to a jury. We will be ready if you and your attorney decide that a trial is the right move.

Still, Considering Whether to Hire a Lawyer? You Should Understand How Challenging Your Case Can Be.

Car accident cases in St. Petersburg and throughout Florida present specific challenges that our attorneys are well-equipped to overcome. If you’re still wondering whether hiring a lawyer is worth it, know that your case may involve:

• Bad faith from liable parties, which may include lowball settlement offers, intentional deception, delays as a pressure tactic, and countless other strategies to get you to accept less money than you deserve.
• Non-negotiable deadlines that govern how you report injuries, file personal injury claims, and file any lawsuit you might elect to pursue.
• Complex insurance coverage issues arise when multiple vehicles are involved, when commercial vehicles are part of the accident, or when parties have inadequate insurance coverage. Your attorney must thoroughly investigate all available insurance policies and coverage limits to maximize your potential recovery.

Leave these and all other case-related challenges to an attorney who understands Florida law, has experience handling complex car accident cases, and possesses the resources to thoroughly investigate your case and counter bad-faith tactics. You will find such a car accident lawyer at Holliday Karatinos Law Firm.

How We Prove Negligence in Car Accident Cases

Successfully recovering compensation in a car accident case requires proving that another party’s negligence caused the crash and your injuries. It involves establishing four key legal elements:

• Duty of care: All drivers are legally obligated to drive safely and follow traffic laws to avoid harming others.
• Breach of duty: This occurs when a driver or another at-fault party fails to meet reasonable safety standards, perhaps by speeding, texting while driving, or running red lights.
• Causation: We must show that the other driver’s breach of duty of care directly caused the accident and your injuries, which we can prove with the evidence we gather during the investigation.
• Damages: We may prove the damages you’ve suffered through medical records, employment documentation, photographs, and expert testimony to quantify your losses accurately.

Making this case might look simple on paper, but it can be more challenging in the real world. We will strive to prove beyond a doubt that the at-fault party was negligent and that their negligence led directly to you being harmed.

Common Types of Negligence That Cause St. Petersburg Car Accidents

Both motor vehicle drivers and several other parties can be at fault for car accidents like yours, and they may cause those accidents because of:

• Distracted driving: Activities like texting, phone calls, eating, or adjusting controls take attention from the road and create serious risks, especially at highway speeds.
• Impaired driving: Alcohol, prescription medications, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter medications causing drowsiness, fatigue, and medical conditions can all affect driving ability. These impairments reduce reaction times and compromise judgment behind the wheel.
• Aggressive driving: Behaviors such as speeding, tailgating, weaving between lanes, and confrontational conduct can quickly escalate into serious crashes.
• Traffic law violations: Actions like running red lights, ignoring stop signs, failing to yield right-of-way, and making illegal turns demonstrate drivers’ disregard for safety rules and create collision risks.
• Auto manufacturer defects: Vehicle manufacturers can be held liable when defective brakes, faulty airbags, steering system failures, tire defects, or inadequate safety warnings contribute to accidents or increase injury severity.
• Municipal negligence: Cities and counties may be responsible when poorly maintained roads, inadequate signage, defective traffic signals, dangerous road design, or failure to address known hazardous conditions contribute to accidents.

Our investigation will uncover whose negligence caused your collision. We might find that multiple parties contributed, and we won’t hesitate to hold multiple parties accountable for our client’s damages.

What Do I Do While Holliday Karatinos Law Firm Fights for My Settlement or Verdict?

While our mission is to make your life easier, clients play a central role in the success of their cases. You won’t be dealing with insurance adjusters or drafting legal documents, but we will ask you to:

• Keep an eye out for your lawyer’s calls

• Follow the treatment plan, as this will ensure that liable parties cannot credibly accuse you of exaggerating your injuries or seeking treatment you don’t really need
• Always being honest and forthcoming with your lawyer and our other team members—we never judge, and the more we know about your accident, injuries, damages, and relevant personal history, the better we can help you
• Never talking to insurance companies’ representatives directly or posting about your case on social media

Let us help you. If you follow our advice and prioritize your health and recovery, we will take care of the rest. We will be a team pursuing the compensation you deserve, and you only have to let us coach you up.

Call Us Today to Get the St. Petersburg Car Accident Lawyer You Can Trust

At Holliday Karatinos Law Firm, we understand the devastating impact a car accident can have on your life and your family. Our experienced St. Petersburg car accident attorneys have spent over 50 years fighting for injured people, recovering more than $125 million for our clients.

Florida has a deadline for filing most car accident cases, so we must emphasize the urgency of calling our team for your consultation. Our free consultation allows you to discuss your case with experienced attorneys who will listen to your story, answer your questions, and explain your legal options without obligation.
We cover all case costs; you do not pay any fee unless we secure compensation. Call Holliday Karatinos Law Firm at (352) 597-0009 to complete your free consultation.

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