# Jorgensen Law, P.A.

> Family-owned personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security Disability law firm in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving Tampa Bay since the 1980s. Founding attorney Sharon P. Jorgensen has practiced Florida law since 1985. Free consultations; no fee unless we win. 4455 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713 - (727) 347-7733.

## Practice Areas

- [Personal Injury](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/): St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers for all accident types.
- [Car & Auto Accidents](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/auto-accidents/): Florida no-fault PIP, the 14-day treatment rule, and the serious-injury threshold explained.
- [Workers' Compensation](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/workers-compensation/): Florida Ch. 440 claims - benefits, denied claims, and the 30-day reporting deadline.
- [Social Security Disability](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/social-security/): SSDI/SSI claims and appeals, including the 60-day appeal deadline.
- [Slip & Fall](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/slip-and-fall/): Florida SS768.0755 requires proving the property owner knew about the hazard.
- [Brain Injury](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/brain-injury/): TBI claims, including invisible injuries with normal CT/MRI scans.
- [Nursing Home Abuse](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/nursing-home-abuse/): Florida Ch. 400 residents' rights, the SS400.0233 pre-suit process, and reporting.
- [Wrongful Death](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/wrongful-death/): Florida Wrongful Death Act claims for surviving families.
- [Truck Accidents](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/truck-accidents/): FMCSA regulations, black-box evidence, and commercial insurance policies.
- [Motorcycle Accidents](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/motorcycle-accidents/): Florida PIP does NOT cover motorcycle riders.

## Guides & Tools

- [Florida Injury Settlement Calculator](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/florida-injury-settlement-calculator/): Free interactive estimate based on medical costs, lost wages, severity, and fault.
- [Average Car Accident Settlement in Florida](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/average-car-accident-settlement-florida/): Published estimates range roughly $5,000-$50,000 for typical claims; averages mislead.
- [Can I Choose My Own Workers' Comp Doctor?](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/can-i-choose-my-own-doctor-workers-comp-florida/): No - the carrier picks, but SS440.13(2)(f) gives you a one-time change of physician.
- [Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/florida-personal-injury-statute-of-limitations/): Generally 2 years since HB 837 (2023).
- [Is Florida a No-Fault State?](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/is-florida-a-no-fault-state-pip-insurance/): Yes - PIP pays first regardless of fault; treatment required within 14 days.
- [Florida Comparative Negligence](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/florida-comparative-negligence/): Modified comparative negligence - over 50% at fault recovers nothing.
- [How Much Is My Florida Car Accident Case Worth?](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/how-much-is-my-florida-car-accident-worth/): The factors that actually drive case value.

## About

- [Attorneys](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/attorneys/): Sharon P. Jorgensen (FL Bar since 1985), Spencer Jorgensen, Grady Jorgensen.
- [Tampa Bay Safe Roads Scholarship](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/scholarship/): $1,000 annual student essay award on ending distracted driving. Deadline December 15, 2026.
- [Contact](https://jorgensenlawoffice.com/contact/): Free case evaluation - (727) 347-7733.