Tampa Bay Legal Blog

We’ve known for a long time that when motorcycle riders wear a good helmet, the numbers of deaths and head injuries from motorcycle accidents goes down significantly. According to research published by Johns Hopkins a few years ago, wearing a helmet also reduces the risk of suffering a spinal cord injury to…

You should think twice before you send a text while driving in Florida because it could cost a lot of money. On July 1, 2019, a new law went into effect that makes it illegal to text while driving in the state. In 2016, there were almost 50,000 accidents caused by…

The grace period for golf cart drivers to not receive tickets for texting while driving expired on January 1, 2020. The new laws went into effect July 1, but the Florida Highway Patrol gave a grace period of six months where drivers would only receive a warning instead of a…

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has deemed January as Move Over Month, to help educate all drivers in Florida about the importance of moving over or changing lanes when emergency or service vehicles are stopped on the side of the road. Records show that there…

According to statistics published by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately five percent of truck accidents involve rollovers. 18-wheelers are prone to rolling over owing to size and load distribution factors. Reports show that 18 wheeler rollover crashes often lead to catastrophic personal injuries and fatalities. The causes of these…

Safe driving depends on the driver’s ability to make sound judgments, react quickly to hazardous road conditions, and maintain high levels of concentration. Alcohol diminishes these skills, which compromises the safety of road users. Some of the effects of alcohol consumption that drastically reduce driving ability include: Poor judgment Slow…

This time of year is the most “let’s celebrate” season. There are parties, events, dinners, gatherings, etc., and many of these involve alcohol. The number of accidents involving alcohol consumption increases substantially this time of year. During the holiday season, the Department of Transportation reports: “Alcohol-impaired fatalities make up more than a…

The force of a car accident can be extremely damaging to the back and neck. Both these areas are vital bodily functions but are also very sensitive to sudden impact and movement. As a car crashes into another object, the inertia of the opposing motion causes everything present in the…

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common types of automobile accidents. They can cause serious injuries that require significant medical expenses. If you find yourself in this situation, you should act fast. Enlisting the help of an experienced car accident lawyer from Zervos & Calta, PLLC allows you to defend…

Accidents can be stressful and daunting, especially when the accident was not your fault. If you have been injured or have damage due to someone else’s negligence it is important to understand the right steps to take to ensure you receive the full compensation you are entitled to and deserve….