Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Maria only represents injured children and adults and never represents insurance companies. Maria has also been an instructor at the St. Petersburg Junior College and Polk Community College, where she has lectured on police practice, accident investigation, use of force, constitutional and criminal law. As a prior accident victim, she uses her education, personal experience, and training to provide you with personal, yet aggressive legal counsel.
• DUI/DWI
  Drunk driving – Alcohol plays a part in about 30% of fatal car accidents according to the NHTSA. Drinking and driving is not only illegal, but also extremely dangerous to everyone on the road, and can easily lead to catastrophic injuries. And driving drunk is not taken lightly in the legal system. Those found guilty of DWI in Florida end up with a criminal record, not to mention serious fines to pay, potential jail time and/or a probation period, and possibly even loss of license.
• Wrongful Death
  Losing a family member unexpectedly is a heartbreaking experience. Shock, grief, and loss can follow, throwing your life into turmoil for an extended period. Such an event can also affect you and your family financially. Financial needs can arise, such as the medical expenses your loved one incurred before death as well as funeral and burial expenses and, in some cases, the loss of income or services that your family member provided. Fortunately, Florida has established wrongful death law that allows for the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate to seek compensatory damages for both the estate and the surviving family members.
• Traffic Violations
  Speeding – Failing to obey the speed limit not only increases the risk of a car accident but also allows crashes that do occur to be more severe in damage and injuries.
• Misdemeanors
  Th Judicial Circuit, in Pinellas County she regularly volunteered her time at Teen Court, which is a “peer court” for high schoolers facing first time misdemeanor or traffic offender charges.
• Manslaughter
  Maria was a State Prosecutor with the Pinellas County State Attorney’s Office from 1995-1998. As an Assistant State Attorney, she prosecuted thousands of criminal cases, tried over 100 jury trials, and served as a lead trial attorney supervising a team of prosecutors. She handled criminal cases ranging from battery to DUI manslaughter. Upon entering private practice in 1998, Maria joined a 30 lawyer civil trial firm. Throughout her years in private practice, Maria has gained experience in serving personal injury clients and has built a large civil practice with a focus on accident and injury claims.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Simply put, the automobile insurance company may assert its right to be reimbursed from the settlement of your case for payments it has made on your behalf as a result of the accident/incident. Likewise, should your medical bills be paid under an insurance policy affording health care, workers' compensation and/or Medicaid/Medicare benefits, the insurance company will assert its right to reimbursement from the settlement of your case pursuant to Florida Statute/law.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Maybe your little one was harmed in a school bus accident or was hurt on the playground because of dangerous defects with the play equipment. Whether you have a premises liability claim, an auto accident claim, a claim against a school or some other lawsuit, attorney Gerber can help you seek justice.
• Property Damage
  Car accidents: One of the most common motor vehicle accidents, a car crash can produce serious injuries and significant property damage.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Gerber Law dedicates resources, energy and skill to the pursuit of justice for victims who have been injured in accidents of all kinds. The firm is fully committed to obtaining the compensation that personal injury victims need. Led by an experienced attorney, Maria Gerber, Gerber Law strives to ensure that you have the quality personal, yet aggressive legal representation you deserve
• Medical Malpractice
  The simple answer is no. No law exists that forces you to hire a lawyer. In simple fender benders, for example, you may be able to negotiate your own settlement. However, where cases are more complex, such as when injuries are substantial, the other driver and/or the insurer contests liability, or a significant amount of money is on the line, it is best to hire an attorney who can protect you. Additionally, in cases where expert testimony is required, such as those involving medical malpractice or defective products, you will need an attorney who has the resources necessary to provide this.
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Slip and Fall Injury
  If no sign warning restaurant patrons of the hazardous floor was displayed, you may be able to sue the restaurant owner for negligence causing a slip and fall injury. The restaurant has a duty of care to look after the safety of its diners that was breached by the lack of a warning sign, causing your injury.