Tampa Bay Legal Blog

In a Florida personal injury case, a “third party” could be someone involved in an accident who didn’t directly cause it. A person can file a “third-party claim” against an at-fault party’s insurance company or another liable party after an accident. (A “first-party claim” is a claim someone files with…

There are legal requirements you must meet to sue someone in Florida. Lawyers call these requirements “standing.” The three elements of standing to sue in Florida are “injury in fact,” “causation,” and “redressability.” But what do these terms mean when you strip away the convoluted legalese? At Zervos & Calta,…

Breach of duty of care refers to someone’s failure to meet the applicable standard of care under the circumstances surrounding the accident and your injuries. Someone who breaches a duty of care may be liable for an accident victim’s injuries and losses. In a personal injury claim, you can recover…

While Florida is a beautiful state, its reputation for car accidents is far from pretty. Surveys show that Florida consistently ranks as one of the worst states for traffic crashes. One study based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranked three Florida cities among the top…

The best time to contact an attorney after an accident in Florida is immediately after the crash. You don’t want to risk receiving a low settlement or having your claim denied, and a Florida car accident lawyer can help you recover maximum compensation for your losses.   Contents1 What Are…

A driver who changes lanes without checking first to be sure the adjacent lane is clear can cause a car accident that results in serious injuries. Improper lane changes lead to many collisions and side-swipe accidents. The Insurance Information Institute reports 6.6 percent of all fatal crashes in 2019 involved…

Did you recently get hurt in a Florida motor vehicle accident? Are you wondering if a pre-existing condition might affect your ability to recover compensation for your injuries? The short answer is yes. A pre-existing condition could make your claim more challenging, but demanding a fair recovery is still possible….

Vehicle manufacturers design crash protection systems, such as airbags and seat belts, to work for adults. As a result, young children need to sit in specially designed car or booster seats to protect them in a crash. Florida car seat laws requires parents and guardians to ensure their children sit…

While it is never easy to lose a member of your family, it is especially tragic when their death could have been prevented but for someone else’s negligence. When you lose a loved one, you can no longer benefit from their care and affection or any income they may have…

Florida pedestrians do not always have the right of way. However, pedestrians in crosswalks, parking lots, and sidewalks typically have the right of way on Florida roads. Unfortunately, having the right of way is not a guarantee of safety – drivers may fail to yield, which can result in devastating…