RNC Legal represents injury victims in St. Petersburg and throughout Pinellas County. Cases are generally heard in the Sixth Judicial Circuit. We work with St. Petersburg clients remotely and by appointment from our Fort Lauderdale office, on a contingency fee.
Representing Injured People in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg pairs a walkable, rapidly developing downtown with sprawling multi-lane arterials that were designed for vehicle throughput rather than pedestrian safety. US-19 in particular has drawn national attention for pedestrian fatalities, with long distances between signalized crossings.
We represent St. Petersburg clients in pedestrian and bicycle cases, car and motorcycle crashes, slip and fall claims, nursing home neglect matters, and wrongful death actions.
Where Serious Crashes Happen in St. Petersburg
Pinellas County's combination of density, wide arterials, and a large population of older drivers and pedestrians produces a distinctive risk profile:
- US-19 — repeatedly identified among the nation's most dangerous roads for pedestrians
- I-275 through the city and across the Howard Frankland and Sunshine Skyway bridges
- Gandy Boulevard and the Gandy Bridge
- 4th Street North and 34th Street (US-19 Alt)
- Central Avenue through downtown's dense pedestrian districts
- Beach access routes to St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island
Which Court Would Hear a St. Petersburg Injury Case?
St. Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, which is served by the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Most civil injury lawsuits arising from incidents in St. Petersburg are filed there, with the specific division depending on the amount in controversy and the nature of the claim. The Sixth Circuit also serves Pasco County, and Pinellas matters are handled at the county's courthouse facilities.
The Sixth Judicial Circuit serves both Pinellas and Pasco counties, and St. Petersburg matters are typically handled at the Pinellas County courthouse facilities.
St. Petersburg Communities We Serve
- Downtown St. Pete
- Old Northeast
- Kenwood
- Snell Isle
- Jungle Terrace
- Pinellas Point
- Gateway
- Tyrone
- Shore Acres
Florida Deadlines That Apply Everywhere in the State
Pinellas County applies the same statewide Florida deadlines, and pedestrian cases in particular depend on signal and video evidence that does not survive long:
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 14-day PIP rule | Get medical care within 14 days of a crash or PIP benefits are generally forfeited |
| 2-year limitations period | Most negligence claims must be filed within two years of the injury |
| 51% comparative fault bar | More than 50% at fault means no recovery at all |
Evidence tends to disappear faster than those deadlines suggest — surveillance video often cycles within days or weeks. Acting early matters more than the calendar implies.
Injury Claims We Handle for St. Petersburg Clients
Frequently Asked Questions — St. Petersburg
I was hit as a pedestrian on US-19. Can the driver blame me?
They will likely try. Florida uses modified comparative negligence, so recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault and barred entirely above 50%. But drivers retain a continuing duty to exercise due care, and evidence such as signal timing, lighting, crossing distances, and vehicle speed frequently reframes these disputes.
Does PIP cover me if I was walking and had no car insurance?
Possibly. Florida PIP can extend to resident pedestrians and cyclists struck by a motor vehicle — through your own policy, a resident relative's policy, or in some circumstances coverage on the striking vehicle. Many injured pedestrians wrongly assume they have no benefits and delay treatment, which jeopardizes the claim.
Which court hears St. Petersburg injury cases?
St. Petersburg is in Pinellas County, served by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which also covers Pasco County. The appropriate court depends on the amount and type of claim.
Consultations are free and confidential. Injury matters are handled on a contingency fee — no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
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