Category: Personal Injury

A lawyer in his office showing a document with the text lawsuit written in it.

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,…

Depressed injured man on wheelchair

Florida accident victims can seek compensation for pain and suffering when someone else is responsible for their injuries. Calculating a dollar amount for pain and suffering damages depends on factors like the severity of your injuries, their adverse effects on your life, the emotional trauma you suffered, and any resulting…

Injured client consulting personal injury lawyer.

Florida law does not require you to hire a personal injury attorney after an accident. However, working with a lawyer can give you a better chance of obtaining a full financial recovery for your losses. An experienced personal injury lawyer will investigate your claim, evaluate your legal options, and fight…

Lawyer explaining to client the legal fees.

Hiring a Florida personal injury lawyer may influence your case’s outcome if you seek compensation after sustaining injuries. However, understanding legal fees before entering into a contract with a lawyer is essential. Florida personal injury attorneys often work on a contingency fee basis. How much an attorney charges in legal…

Man suffering anxiety undergone counseling.

An accident can cause more than physical injuries. Accident victims often suffer emotional distress, too. As with physical harm, accident victims can sue for the emotional distress they experience due to their injuries. However, emotional distress is intangible. That means proving it and quantifying its extent can be challenging, particularly…

Female attorney talking with the client on the case.

You might become dissatisfied with the relationship and legal services provided by your current attorney for a number of reasons. In Florida, you can – and should – fire your attorney if you do not believe you are receiving the representation you agreed on at the outset of the relationship. By…