Tampa Readies for Super Bowl LV

Home Field Advantage?  There is no bigger sporting event in the U.S. than the Super Bowl.  On Sunday, Feb. 7, Super Bowl LV will take place in our own backyard.  Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Buccaneers, in Tampa, Florida.   The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be the […]

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Season of Giving: CBTG Donates 100 Meals From Carrabba’s to Senior Citizens

Corless Barfield Trial Group continues its mission to actively give back to the Tampa, Florida community.  As part of our core values, we are devoted to various philanthropic missions and volunteer opportunities.  Recently, CBTG hosted a COVID-19 safe holiday meal for the residents of Rose Harbor Apartments located in the Citrus Park/Carrollwood area of Hillsborough […]

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Florida’s No-Fault Auto Insurance System, No Problem? Think Again

In 2020, Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system is looking to hit the refresh button.  The House Government Operations & Technology Appropriations Subcommittee recently voted 13-4 to end the no-fault system, which requires motorists to carry personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage. The bill (HB 771) would instead require motorists to carry bodily-injury coverage.   Repealing PIP, a […]

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ConTEXT Is Everything: Florida’s New Texting While Driving Law

Texting while driving is a serious problem on Florida roadways, especially in Tampa.  On July 1, 2019 a new law will go into effect making texting and driving a primary offense.  What will be the impact on Floridians? Read on.  HB 107 makes driving while texting a primary offense, meaning law enforcement can stop motorists […]

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How to Spot Sinkholes

You may have seen a sinkhole covered in local or national news as a sensational story. Such headline-worthy articles and videos typically show sinkholes causing huge traffic jams or homes literally sinking into the ground. Other times, sinkhole activity does not cause a large-scale collapse but it becomes a chronic problem for owners of multiple […]

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Suing an Insurance Company for Bad Faith

Suing an insurance company for bad faith If you’re thinking of suing an insurance company for bad faith, it’s important that you understand what that means. You need to understand what services an insurance company is responsible for providing and how to know if they’re failing the expectations set. It’s understandable – we pay these […]

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