Emerson Straw Injury & Accident Lawyers - St. Petersburg, FL
Serious Personal Injury Lawyers in St. Petersburg, FL
1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Free Consultation
- 2 Super Lawyers®
-
23
Years
Experience
St. Petersburg Serious Personal Injury Law Firm
Updated: 10/26/2026
Areas of Practice
- Serious Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Brain Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Trucking Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Car Accident
- Bicycle Accidents
- Cardiac Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Paralysis
- Pedestrian Accident
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Penis Injury
- Optometrist Malpractice
- Boat Accident
- Uber/Lyft Accident
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Bus Accident
Firm Information
Overview
At Emerson Straw Injury & Accidents in St. Petersburg, Florida, we provide dedicated legal representation to individuals and families affected by serious personal injuries. We help clients understand their legal rights, navigate complex claims and pursue compensation for the harm they have suffered. Our practice focuses on protecting injured people and holding responsible parties accountable.
We handle a broad range of personal injury matters, including car, trucking, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian, boating and Uber/Lyft accidents. We also represent clients in cases involving medical malpractice, optometrist malpractice, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, brain injuries, cardiac injuries, paralysis, premises liability and product liability. We understand that serious injuries can create lasting physical, emotional and financial challenges, affecting not only injured individuals but also their loved ones.
We take a personalized approach to every case, recognizing that each client's circumstances and recovery needs are different. We work closely with clients and their families to understand their experiences, explain available legal options and develop strategies tailored to their goals. Throughout the legal process, we strive to provide clear communication, attentive guidance and strong advocacy while pursuing fair outcomes.
Our founding partners, Matthew D. Emerson and Wesley T. Straw, lead our commitment to representing people facing the consequences of serious injuries and negligence. Our approach combines careful case preparation with a focus on understanding the full impact an injury can have on a person's life. We work to help clients pursue accountability and seek compensation for the losses they have endured.
Our case results reflect our commitment to advocating for injured clients and their families. We secured a $1.6 million settlement for a client who sustained traumatic brain injuries in an unwitnessed bicycle crash. We also obtained $1.2 million for the family of an elderly man who slipped and fell because of nursing home neglect. At Emerson Straw Injury & Accidents, we take our clients' trust seriously and remain dedicated to pursuing justice, protecting their interests and helping them move forward with greater confidence.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Emerson Straw Injury & Accident Lawyers selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Straw, Wesley T. On a Super Lawyers® List
- Ziegler, Nicole On a Super Lawyers® List
Attorneys
-
Inguna Varslavane-Callahan
Of Counsel
-
Darryl Rouson
Attorney
-
Breann Straw
Chief Operations Officer
-
Wesley Thomas Straw
Managing Partner
-
Rachel Welborn
Associate Attorney
Photo
Contact
1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone Number: 727-609-2731
Fax Number: 727-821-1511
Email: Send a message
Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm Monday to Sunday; Appointments:Offsite
Additional Florida Locations
Palm Harbor, FL (22.7 miles)
2706 Alt 19 N
Ste 302
Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Phone Number: 727-609-2731
Fax Number: 727-821-1511
Email: Send a message
New Port Richey, FL (31.9 miles)
5620 Grand Blvd.
New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone Number: 727-609-2731
Fax Number: 727-821-1511
Email: Send a message
St. Augustine, FL (163 miles)
100 Island Cottage Way
#200D
St. Augustine, FL 32080
Phone Number: 727-609-2731
Fax Number: 727-821-1511
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.