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January–March 2022When you need help, showing you and your family the way.Injury Law Estate Planning Elder Law Real Estate & Association Law Litigation ProbatePaul’s Ford GTs at the 17thAnnual Festivals of SpeedA Revving Good Time“I have always lovedperformance cars,motorcycles and racing.Many of my favorite family memoriesinvolve motorsports.When I’m notpracticing law,I’m busy workingon my cars. I’m no stranger to rebuildingaxles and replacing clutches,” explainedInjury Law and Board CertifiedCivil Trial Attorney Paul Cavonis.Paul and Pit CrewSo to fuel his passion, the law firm createdHelpForTheHurt Motorsports (HFTHM)to connect Paul with fellow enthusiasts andprovide free driver safety information.We had a “revving good time” at ourHFTHM kick-off event at the 17thAnnual Festivals of Speed on January 23in beautiful Vinoy Park. The luxury carshow was also supporting St. Petersburg’sown Friends of Strays Animal Shelter.Paul shared his crowd-pleasing 2019 FordGT (Gulf Heritage Edition) and 2006Ford GT with the crowd on a beautifulcrisp day by the bay. Paul’s GTs, which arearguably beautiful works of mechanicalart and design, were appropriatelypositioned by another work of art—thelarge scale abstract sculpture entitled“Truth” by Rolf Brommelsick (1980).“There is nothing better than seeingthe excitement in the faces of childrenwhen they get to experience thesegreat cars up close,” claimed Paul.Mike’s sonTo that point, a visitor to our booth sharedhis appreciation in an email: “My familymet you this past weekend at the Festivalof Speed. You let my 10-year-old son startyour car and it made his day (and ours),”recalled Mike. “Your kindness is what thecar enthusiast community needs to keepthe younger generation involved. As afellow enthusiast, I thank you for that.”We had a lot of car-themed giveaways andour Matchbox cars were a big hit with“You let my 10-year-old son startyour car and it made his day(and ours)! Your kindness is whatthe car enthusiast communityneeds to keep the youngergeneration involved.” —Mikeattendees of all ages. And congratulations toestate planning client and dhcVIP memberMark on winning our dhcVIP ticketgiveaway. He along with his friends enjoyedthe car show and spent some time hangingwith the “pit crew” in the dhcVIP area.Visit HelpForTheHurtMotorsports.comto check out a video of our “pit crew” inaction! You can also get additionaldetails on upcoming events,free driver safety informationand more. Please join usat one of our many eventsto learn how to protectyourself before an accidentand “talk cars with Paul!”Attorney Paul Cavonis
When you need help.Paul R. CavonisInjury Law and Board Certified Civil Trial AttorneyDiminished Value ClaimsSure, your vehicle can be repaired to “look”like new, but is it “as good as new?” Theanswer is clearly no. Given a choice betweentwo identical vehicles, a buyer will not payas much for the one that was wrecked andrepaired. The difference in value between awrecked vehicle and one that does not havean accident history is called a DiminishedValue Claim. Florida law allows you torecover for a Diminished Value Claim.Four important factors forgetting compensation for thelost value of your vehicle: Fault. You can onlyseek compensationfor diminished valuefrom an at-faultdriver’s insurancecompany. If youare at fault for theaccident, youcannot pursuea claim againstyour own policy. Deadline. Florida drivershave four years from the date ofFree Legal Resource:Car Insurance Holderwith Accident ChecklistDeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.is currently offering Florida driversfree car insurance holders foryou to place inside your vehicle.For your convenience, place yourvehicle’s insurance card as well asyour registration card inside thissleeve and store it in the glovecompartment of your automobile.We want to help you stay organizedand know exactly what to do in theunfortunate event you are involvedan accident to file a diminished valueclaim against an at-fault driver. Appraisals. You’ll need an experiencedappraiser to determine your vehicle’svalue, both before the accident andafter repairs are completed. Evidence. You must show adequateevidence to support your claimusing one of many ways to provethe loss in value of your vehicle.Insurance companies oftenfight car accidentclaims, denyingyour right torecover foryour damages.When you havebeen injuredin an accidentand are concernedabout gettingcompensation foryour injuries and thedamage done to yourvehicle, contact us for anevaluation of your case.in an automotive accident. The momentsfollowing an accident can be filled withpanic and confusion, which is why we wantthis information in the glove compartmentof as many people as possible. Visitdhclaw.com/InsuranceHolderor contact our office at727-308-5441 to requestyour free insurance ID cardand registration holder foryour glove box along withour helpful “What To Do atthe Scene of an Accident”checklist. You can also emailus a copy of your automobilepolicy to help@dhclaw.com sowe can ensure you are properlycovered before an accident.Free Legal Resource:Parent-Teen DrivingAgreementDo you have a teen who just turned16 or a high school student headingoff to college soon? Having regulardiscussions with your teenage driverabout practicing safe driving behaviorscan go a long way to instill new driverswith good driving habits. As an effort tokeep our teen drivers safe on the road,the injury law team at DeLoach, Hofstra& Cavonis, P.A. led by attorney andfather of three Paul Cavonis, has createda free parent-teen driving agreement.A parent-teen driving agreementcan be used as a tool to aid in thoseconversations by including a writtenset of expectations and consequencesif your teen doesn’t follow them.This document includes:1. A pledge for teen drivers tomake to their parents to avoiddangerous driving behaviors2. A set of customizabledriving restrictions3. Penalties for violating theterms of the agreementWhile we will always be here for youif you or any of your loved ones arein an accident, we’d also like to doour best to help keep you and yourssafe. To download our free “ParentTeen Driving Agreement,” go todhclaw.com/DrivingAgreement.
Proudly serving our community since 1976.Giving Back in2021, LookingForward to 2022Despite the pandemic, we continuedto support our community partnersbecause they needed it more thanever. As we reflect on 2021, we areso honored to have partnered withand supported the missions of thesemeaningful community organizations: Arden Courts of Seminole City of Seminole Recreation Center 17th Annual Festivals of Speedat St. Petersburg Greater Seminole Area Chamberof Commerce Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole The Nature ConservancyJanuary–March 2022 Oak Ridge Wesleyan Church Pinellas County Chiropractic Society Pinellas Guardian ad Litem Rotary Club of Seminole Seminole Historical Society SPCA Tampa Bay Suncoast Hospice Foundation Suncoast Scandinavian ClubWishing you and yours allthe best in 2022 and beyond!Corvette v. All Make & Model Car Show to benefit Rotary Club of SeminolePaul R. CavonisInjury Law and Board Certified Civil Trial AttorneyGabrielleAuto Accident ClientIn March of 2020, I was involved in my first car accident. My family has worked withMr. Paul Cavonis for quite some time and immediately recommended him and his team.As this was my very first experience working with a lawyer, I was a bit uneducatedregarding the process and what to do. Mr. Cavonis and his team did an extraordinaryjob at explaining the process, step-by-step, and always answering any and all questionsI had in a timely manner. They made this situation that much easier, and I don’t thinkI could’ve had a successful case without them leading. I would recommend Mr. Cavonisand his team 10 times out of 10. Thank you for everything!
DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.8640 Seminole BoulevardSeminole, Florida 33772dhclaw.com727-308-5441 888-397-55712022 SPCA Tampa BayPet WalkSaturday, April 2, 2022North Straub Park, St. PetersburgFor event details orto join our walkingteam, the “LegalBeagles,” contactSimone DeLoachat 727-308-5441or visit thelegalbeagles.com.To update your address preferences, add friends or family to our mailing list, or to be removed,please call Simone DeLoach at 727-308-5441 or email her at simone@dhclaw.com.In Memoriam: Scott James Bennett (1951–2022)Dax awaiting her masterCane Corso (Italian Mastiff)Scott and Arianne BennettWith heavy heart we share that attorney Rep DeLoach’sfather-in-law and father to Director of MarketingSimone DeLoach, Scott Bennett, passed away inWashington, D.C. following a valiant battle withCOVID-19. “Scott was an amazing person—outgoing,friendly, athletic and fit—a young and energetic70-year-old,” exclaimed Rep. Scott was a proud father,devoted family man, loyal friend and a true renaissanceman as an entrepreneur, well-known Washingtonrestaurateur, B&B proprietor, political cartoonist,musician, actor, and so much more. His dynamicpersonality attracted people of all backgroundscreating enduring friendships in the “big and wonderfulworld” of Scott Bennett. He loved life, travel, music, art, scuba,cycling, Nationals baseball, and Washington football. Whenvisiting St. Petersburg, he enjoyed rooting for the TampaBay Rays. According to many tributes received by the familyand touted by DC news, Scott will be best remembered as anScott, Simone and Rep“Adams Morgan Legend,” for the culturally diverse and activeDC neighborhood. Please keep Rep and Simone in your thoughts during this difficulttime. Visit dhclaw.com/Scott to see a tribute video by NBC Washington News.Published for informational purposes only and no legal advice isintended. Each case is different and prospective clients may notobtain the same or similar results. You are invited to discuss yourlegal questions with any of our attorneys. 2022 by DeLoach,Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. All rights reserved. No part of this newslettermay be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without writtenpermission of the author. Printed in the United States of America.
While we are still navigating thepandemic landscape and anxiouslyawaiting the use of our new state-of-theart seminar room, we continue to offerestate planning, long-term care and petplanning seminars online. All seminarsare presented by attorney Rep DeLoach.Aunt Cindy’s Berry CrumbleEstate Planning EssentialsHow to Qualify for MedicaidSimone’s Aunt Cindy has a natural talent towhip up delicious dishes without a recipeor breaking a sweat. She recently made thisyummy dessert, with the perfect balanceof sweet and tart, tender and crisp, fruitand crumble. You can serve warm withvanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Or fora healthier option, you can eat cold withGreek yogurt as a breakfast treat.Estate and Pet Planning 2 cups blueberries 2 cups blackberries 2 cups strawberries ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon cinnamon Wills v. Trusts Probate and Probate Avoidance Asset Protection Strategies Incapacity Planning Income/Asset Rules Healthcare Crisis Management Irrevocable Trust Planning VA Benefits Pet planning, pet trusts and SPCATampa Bay’s Legacy of Love Pet Trust Incapacity Planning, includingwho to name to help you Wills, Trusts and Probate Charitable PlanningCrisp topping 1 cup rolled oats ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup sugar Pinch of salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter,cut into small pieces Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream,or Greek yogurt for servingPlease visit dhclaw.com/seminarsto register. If you would like to beadded to a list to be contacted whenour in-person seminars resume,please contact Ashleigh Fisichella at727-308-5441 or ashleigh@dhclaw.com.Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9-inchPyrex pie plate. Gently combine the berrieswith the sugar, flour and cinnamon; place inthe prepared pie plate. Prepare the topping:Combine the oats, flour, both sugars andsalt in a bowl. Use a pastry blender or 2knives to work in the butter until toppingresembles coarse meal. Sprinkle evenly overthe berries. Place the pie plate on a bakingsheet. Bake in the center of the oven until thefruit is bubbling and the topping is goldenbrown, about 1 hour. Remove the crispto a rack to cool slightly. Serve in dessertbowls with whipped cream or ice cream.
DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. 8640 Seminole Boulevard Seminole, Florida 33772 dhclaw.com 727-308-5441 888-397-5571 To update your address preferences, add friends or family to our mailing list, or to be removed, please call Simone DeLoach at 727-308-5441 or email her at simone@dhclaw.com. 2022 SPCA Tampa Bay Pet Walk Saturday, April 2, 2022
