When you are involved in an early injury resulting from a car accident or other accident, managing the aftermath can be overwhelming. You might find yourself juggling accumulating medical bills, mental stress, and insurance providers that are usually more interested in safeguarding their bottom line than your well-being.
In times like these, you don’t need an attorney; you need an experienced warrior who genuinely cares about your recovery and treats you as a family member, not just a case number.
While most Florida personal injury verdicts never result in payment, Justin C. Johnson & Associates stands out in its record for successfully recovering on behalf of its clients. They have a history of recovering settlements from $50,000 to $15,000,000 for the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg area.
This dedication to the well-being of clients is evident in the fact that 95% of their clients come by referral, as satisfied clients are more likely to recommend their services to friends and relatives when they find themselves in difficult situations.
Our firm has secured settlements and verdicts ranging from $50,000 to $15,000,000. These numbers reflect actual payments to clients who trusted us to fight for them. According to studies, the vast majority of verdicts in Florida go unpaid, making our track record of actual collections particularly significant. About 95% of our cases settle between $50,000 and $750,000, demonstrating consistent success across various case types.
Founding partner Justin C. Johnson has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2011 and holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-reviewed rating in the legal field. This rating represents recognition by legal peers for the highest levels of professional excellence, legal knowledge, and ethical standards. Attorneys Kevin M. Cooper and Elizabeth L. Bauerlein bring added strength to our team, ensuring every client benefits from experienced advocacy.
We know legal battles can feel intimidating. That is why 95% of our business comes from referrals. Our clients tell their friends and family to call us because we treat people like family, not just case numbers. Client testimonials consistently highlight our exceptional responsiveness, professional competence, and compassionate treatment during difficult times.
We work on contingency, meaning you owe nothing unless we recover money for you. This fee structure removes the financial risk of pursuing justice and ensures that quality legal representation is accessible regardless of your financial situation.
There are daily car accidents in Florida, and their effects can be devastating. Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of major injuries in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Such accidents could result in expensive medical procedures, lost earnings, psychological trauma, and loss of money. Having the services of an expert attorney in St. Petersburg, FL, could make a huge difference when you get your rightful compensation.
Our experienced team of attorneys handles a broad spectrum of automobile accident claims. Some of these include rear-end accidents, drunk driving accidents, accidents due to distracted driving, multi-vehicle accidents, and intersection crashes.
We perform forceful investigations to obtain necessary evidence, interview witnesses to build your case, and forcefully negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf. If the settlement presented is unreasonable or inadequate, we will proceed to court and fight for you.
Being injured because of someone else’s negligence is frustrating and painful. As your st petersburg personal injury lawyer, we represent victims in cases involving wrongful death, slip and fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, pedestrian and bicycle accidents, defective products, daycare abuse cases, fire and burn injuries, and brain and spinal cord injuries.
Our role is to make sure you are not left to deal with financial stress on top of your physical pain. We hold responsible parties accountable, whether they are reckless drivers, property owners, or corporations that put unsafe products into the community.
Fault depends on the specific facts surrounding your accident. If you lost control due to another driver’s actions, a defective car part, or unsafe road conditions, another party could share responsibility. If you simply ran off the road due to your own actions, you may carry fault. Our attorneys investigate thoroughly to determine liability, examining all possible contributing factors to build the strongest case for our clients.
As a victim, you still have rights even if the driver flees the scene. Florida law allows you to file a claim through your own uninsured motorist coverage if the at-fault driver cannot be identified. We fight to make sure insurance companies honor those policies and pay what you deserve. Additionally, law enforcement may still locate the fleeing driver, potentially leading to additional compensation sources.
We review accident reports, medical records, witness statements, and surveillance footage. Our attorneys work with experts in accident reconstruction and medical specialists to build the strongest possible case. This attention to detail often reveals liability factors that insurance companies hope to overlook.
Insurance companies are not on your side. They often try to minimize your injuries or push for quick settlements that fall short of fair compensation. We push back with evidence and negotiation backed by years of courtroom experience. Our proven track record of trial success motivates insurance companies to offer reasonable settlements.
Compensation may cover medical bills and ongoing care, lost income and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, and funeral costs in wrongful death cases. We work with economic experts and life care planners to accurately calculate the full extent of your damages, both current and future.
Having a firm based in St. Petersburg means we know the courts, the judges, and the local insurance defense lawyers. This insight allows us to anticipate strategies and craft stronger cases for our clients. We represent clients throughout Florida from our St. Petersburg office, with particular focus on the Tampa Bay area, Pinellas County, and surrounding regions.
Our clients often come to us worried about medical bills and lost income. Time after time, we have helped them recover fair settlements that gave them peace of mind and a path forward. With millions recovered for Floridians, our results speak for themselves. Many testimonials specifically mention our ability to secure settlements when other attorneys declined to take cases due to perceived lack of value.
If you or someone you love was hurt in an accident, do not wait to get legal help. Evidence can disappear, and insurance companies may already be building a case against you. Let us protect your rights from the start.
Call Justin C. Johnson & Associates for a free consultation. We are here to listen, answer your questions, and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Remember, you fought for your rights, now let us fight for you.
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, so you pay only if we win your case.
Florida law generally gives you two years from the date of the accident to file. Some exceptions may apply.
Yes. Florida follows modified comparative negligence, meaning you can recover damages as long as you were less than 50% at fault.
Get medical help, call the police, gather evidence if you can, and contact Justin C. Johnson & Associates before speaking to insurance companies.
Most cases settle, but we prepare every case as if it will go to trial to maximize your chances of full compensation.
