Tampa Bay Legal Blog

A pedestrian is hit by a driver every 7 minutes in the United States. The area with the highest rate of pedestrians being hit and injured is in the Orlando area, with 2 pedestrians suffering injuries and 1 being killed every week. In 2017 there were 781 injuries and fatalities…

If you are hit by an uninsured motorist in Florida, you should call the police, try to get the other driver’s information, report the motor vehicle accident to your insurer, and contact a personal injury lawyer. Following these steps will improve your chances of recovering the compensation you need for…

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…

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.  …

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…

Were you severely injured, or did you lose a loved one in a truck accident in Florida? Do you believe that the truck driver, the trucking company, or someone else was responsible for the crash? If so, you could be eligible to seek compensation, but doing so will require proving…

If a driver runs a red light or fails to yield to another motorist who has the right of way at an intersection, the result may be a T-bone accident or a side-impact collision. T-bone accidents often leave those involved with serious injuries. In the aftermath of an accident, a…