Tampa Bay Legal Blog

In Florida, your first option to pay for your medical bills after a car crash is your no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. PIP benefits are required for all drivers, but they are not always enough. If PIP benefits are insufficient after a crash, you may be able to sue…

When someone is harmed or dies due to another person’s careless actions or intentional wrongdoing, their death can have a devastating impact on their spouse and other family members. Florida law recognizes the significant, distinct loss that a spouse suffers. It allows the spouse to recover compensation for “loss of…

For most cases in Florida, the statute of limitations requires filing a wrongful death claim within two years from the date of death. Did you lose a loved one due to a preventable accident or wrongful act? You might be wondering about your right to justice and accountability from the…

After a serious car accident, there’s nothing people want more than to heal from their injuries and move forward in life. But sky-high medical bills and lost wages from time off work can leave crash victims with significant financial hardships. Filing a car accident lawsuit in Florida may be your…

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…

Whether or not Florida state law requires you to wear a seat belt while sitting in the back seat, it’s always a good idea to wear one anyway. Driving or riding in a car without a seat belt can be incredibly dangerous and could even cost you your life. Some…

If you have been injured in an accident, you might need to file a lawsuit against the person who caused the accident to recover fair compensation for your injuries. However, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action after an injury accident. Florida’s statute of limitations establishes…

After making the ultimate sacrifice by veering his vehicle in the line of a wrong-way driver, Officer Jesse Madsen lost his life. Tampa recently honored the heroic officer, and Zervos & Calta, PLLC was proud to be part of the memorial.  Honoring Fallen Officer, Jesse Madsen Officer Jesse Madsen lived…

When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI), their recovery could take weeks, months, or longer. In some cases, the brain injury might never fully heal. Someone’s life could be forever changed by a TBI, especially if it has a lasting impact on their physical or cognitive functions. According to…

Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and catastrophic property damage. If you were involved in a truck accident in Florida, you could be entitled to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses you suffered due to the accident. Florida is a no-fault insurance state, meaning if you…