Bobby Jones | Saint Petersburg Personal Injury Lawyer

Bobby Jones is the founder and president of Jones Law Group. He started the firm with the fundamental belief that a focus on the client would be the key to a successful law firm. That philosophy has proven to be correct. The Jones Law Group has become a law firm with a reputation for excellent advocacy and an impressive book of clients.

Our primary areas of practice include commercial litigation and personal injury, including cases concerning serious personal injury, broken contracts, and employment law matters.

Bobby is a skilled and experienced trial lawyer who is dedicated to providing his clients with the best legal representation they can find. He has vast experience representing clients involving catastrophic injuries, disputes over large sums of money (with millions at stake), and complex legal disputes.

Bobby Jones graduated from Stetson College of Law with high academic honors. Stetson University is consistently ranked among the top five law schools in the nation for trial advocacy.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Jones served in the United States Air Force. He lives in beautiful St. Petersburg with his wife of 25+ years, daughter, two sons, two dogs, one cat, and two fish tanks full of tropical fish.

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Stetson University College of Law	JD	Law School	2003
University of South Florida	B.S.	Finance	2000

State / Court	Date
Florida	2004

• Member | All Florida state courts
  Member | 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
  Member | United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  Member | United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  Member | United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

• 20+ Years of Experience
  Recognized by Peers and Clients as a Top Florida Lawyer
  Avvo Top Contributor Award
  Best Car Accident Lawyer in St. Petersburg, Expertise
  Best Employment Lawyer in St. Petersburg, Expertise
  Best Employment Lawyer in Largo, Expertise

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Whose Fault is a Rear End Car Crash  (2015-03-05 12:59:14)
Have you ever heard that if you rear end another vehicle, the accident is automatically your fault? Not necessarily. Until recently in Florida, there was a rebuttable presumption that the rear driver in a rear end collision was the sole proximate cause of the accident.

Overtime and Wage Claims  (2015-03-05 13:09:10)
Know your rights when it comes to the wages that your employer must pay you.

Talking on Your Cell Phone While Driving?  (2015-03-05 13:11:50)
It is not illegal, in Florida, to talk on your cell phone while driving, but is it safe?

Motorcycle Accidents – An Alarming Rise in Florida Fatalities  (2015-03-05 13:16:43)
Motorcycle accidents resulting in injury or death have sharply increased in recent years.

Common Car Accident Injuries – Diagnosis and Treatment of Spinal Injuries  (2015-03-05 13:21:18)
An article that will help differentiate between various spinal injuries and will assist the lay person with medical terminology.

Slippery When Wet  (2015-03-06 13:02:04)
Tips for driving in wet conditions.

Delayed Onset of Injuries – The Serious Injuries that can go Undiagnosed After an Accident  (2015-03-07 14:29:11)
Some injuries sustained in a car accident may go undetected for days or weeks following the accident. These injuries are called delayed onset injuries.

Teen Traffic Accidents in Florida – Inexperienced Drivers  (2015-03-07 14:33:33)
1 in 5 teenagers will be involved in a traffic accident within one year of obtaining their license. There are nearly 5,000 car accidents in the St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa area every year involving teens.

Why Everyone Should Have Uninsured Motorist Coverage  (2015-03-09 09:26:14)
Everyone who has an insurance policy should have uninsured motorist coverage. The reason is simple. You pay hundreds of dollars per year for your auto insurance policy to protect others. Uninsured motorist coverage protects you and your loved ones.

Bicycle Accidents and Injuries – Florida is the Most Dangerous State for Bicyclists  (2015-03-10 07:48:10)
Florida is the most dangerous state in the U.S. for bicycle riding. The outcome when a car or truck collides with a bicycle is predictable and severe. The injuries can be catastrophic.

Texting While Driving – Is it a Bigger Problem than Drinking and Driving?  (2015-03-11 08:47:45)
Texting and driving is distracted driving and is a major factor in many accidents.

Right Turn on Red vs. U-Turn – Who has the Right of Way  (2015-03-12 07:08:11)
Who has the right of way between a driver executing a right on red and a driver executing a lawful U turn?

Are Servers and Bartenders Protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act?  (2015-03-13 08:35:29)
Restaurants have to pay servers and bartenders minimum wage for non-tipped work or risk violating the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Victims of Drunk Drivers – Can You Get Punitive Damages?  (2015-03-13 15:13:28)
In Florida, the car accident victims of a drunk driver may be able to get an award of punitive damages.

Headaches after a Car Accident – Normal or Serious?  (2015-03-17 08:37:05)
Many people have a chronic headache that may last for a period of time following a car accident. Is this normal or a sign of something more serious?

Can You Recover if Your Accident Aggravates an Old Injury?  (2015-03-17 08:48:04)
One of the more common situations that I run across is when a client who already has an old injury such as a trick knee or a bad back and the new accident makes the old injury worse. Do not assume that you cannot recover for the new injuries because you can.

Can I Recover for My Injuries in Florida if I was Jaywalking?  (2015-03-18 08:44:21)
Even if you were "jaywalking" you may be able to recover for injuries caused by a negligent driver.

How Much Insurance Should I Have on my Sixteen Year Old Driver?  (2015-03-19 09:18:23)
Everyone knows that teenagers are extremely likely to get in an accident. So the question becomes how much insurance coverage should you carry on a teenaged driver. My answer, as much as it takes to protect your assets.

Aggressive Driving and Road Rage in Florida  (2015-03-19 09:22:17)
Aggressive driving and road rage cause accidents. The key is to avoid becoming aggressive and to avoid those drivers that have become aggressive or erratic.

Motorcycle Accidents – Injured Passengers  (2015-03-20 10:42:16)
Passengers on motorcycles who are injured in an accident may be able to recover for their injuries.

Car Accidents are the Leading Cause of Concussions  (2015-03-20 10:46:45)
Car accidents are the leading cause of concussions in Florida. Concussions are a form of traumatic brain injury.

Does Waze Cause Car Accidents?  (2015-03-24 09:21:12)
Several police departments and national police associations have recently blamed the popular Google App Waze for encouraging drivers to speed and making the roads more dangerous for all.

When Should You Stop for a Stopped School Bus?  (2015-03-24 09:25:21)
In Florida, the basic tenet is that all traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with its warning lights flashing.

7 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi Trucks  (2015-04-23 08:28:17)
Collectively, semi-trucks travel about 140 billion miles per year delivering goods in the United States. One-third of all U.S. semi trucks are registered in Florida, Texas and California.

10 Safety Tips for Driving in Construction Zones  (2015-04-23 08:43:15)
The road conditions are a major factor in many car accidents. Road conditions such as decaying shoulders, potholes, defects in the pavement and improper/inefficient maintenance of traffic are concerns that must be constantly addressed.

Anti-Lock Brakes on Motorcycles  (2015-04-23 09:16:53)
Everyone reads about the technological safety advances for automobiles. Car accidents become less likely everyday. Four states, one of which is Florida, have passed laws allowing driverless cars on the roads.

How to Avoid Whiplash in a Car Accident  (2015-04-23 09:27:16)
Whiplash is a relatively common injury that involves the sudden acceleration then deceleration of the head and neck.

Were Your Injuries Caused by Your Car Accident in Florida?  (2015-04-23 10:02:38)
I have written articles about pre-existing injuries and how they might affect your Florida car accident claim and I have written about the importance of candor with your attorney and physicians regarding your medical condition and history

How Serious is a Cerebral Contusion?  (2015-04-23 11:06:51)
If you have been involved in a car accident, whether as an occupant of a vehicle or as a pedestrian or bicyclist, one fairly common injury is a cerebral contusion or what is commonly known as a brain bruise

What is Florida’s Car Seat Law?  (2015-04-23 13:27:25)
Florida recently passed a more stringent child restraint law. As of January 1, 2015, all children under the age of 6 must ride in a federally approved car seat or booster seat.[1]

Driving in the Fog  (2015-06-22 09:56:04)
Statistically speaking, fog is the most dangerous driving condition faced by residents of St. Petersburg. There is actually a fog season in Pinellas County that runs from December until February or March. Fog is dangerous to all drivers because visibility can be decreased to almost zero.

Traumatic brain injuries  (2015-06-22 10:11:41)
Car and motorcycle accidents are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. Many traumatic brain injuries go unreported by the injured person. Many of these injured people are displaying personality changes that are only noticed by the family and close friends of the accident victim.

commercial trucking accidents  (2015-06-22 10:50:18)
Collectively, semi-trucks travel about 140 billion miles per year delivering goods in the United States. One-third of all U.S. semi trucks are registered in Florida, Texas and California.

are salaried employees entitled to overtime  (2015-06-22 11:02:21)
So your boss has handed you big promotion. He has made you a manager and has agreed to pay you a salary. After awhile you realize that your pay is about the same. You do the same job that you performed prior to the promotion.

Are strippers entitled to minimum wage?  (2015-06-22 11:20:00)
The dancers at Tattletales, the same one immortalized in the Motley Crue song, Girls, Girls, Girls, in Atlanta, Georgia are seeking to be paid minimum wage pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

defensive drivers avoid accidents  (2015-07-06 10:20:42)
The prevailing logic that car accidents are unavoidable is faulty. People seem to believe that accidents caused by others are just an unavoidable part of life. Defensive drivers do not think that way.

soft tissue injuries  (2015-07-06 10:33:32)
The insurance companies have done a fantastic job of getting the American public to associate the term “soft tissue injury” with minor or not serious injuries. First of all, soft tissue injuries generally refer to injuries to the muscles, ligaments, tendons and discs in the spine.

Personal Injury Medical Terms Part I – General  (2015-07-06 10:42:47)
One of the more consistent and common characteristics of people who have been injured in an accident that I have noticed is a reluctance to ask questions about their medical condition or treatment plan.

Personal Injury Medical Terms Part IV – Spinal Glossary (R-Z)  (2015-07-06 10:51:45)
This is Part IV of VI in my Personal Injury Medical Terms Glossary. This is the final part in the portion of this glossary which relates to the spine and common injuries which occur as a result of a slip and fall, a car accident, a motorcycle accident, a bicycle accident or a pedestrian accident.