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Of Counsel Volume: 08 No. 1

In this Issue:

  • $4.25 Million Settlement for Repeated Failures to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer
  • Permanent Damage Caused by Kava Product
  • Massive Injuries Caused by Huge SUV Speeding in Parking Lot
  • Man's Death in Horrifying Multi-vehicle Crash Caused by Negligent Driver
  • Protecting Our Precious Children
  • SDSBS firm and attorneys named among the top in area by South Florida Legal Guide

Of Counsel Volume: 07 No. 3

In this Issue:

  • $25.8 Million Verdict Against Walgreens in Prescription Error
  • Florida Settles $10 Million Child Abuse Case
  • Interstate Highway Crash Results in Permanent Injuries
  • Attorney Chris Searcy's Passion for Justice Achieves $100 Million in Jury Trial Verdicts for Four SDSBS Clients in 2007
  • Software Entrepreneur Settles Breach of Contract Suit Against Tech Company
  • Negligent Delay in Diagnosis Results in Death from Easily Treatable Form of Cancer

Of Counsel Volume: 07 No. 2

In this Issue:

  • Failure to Test for Genetic Disorders Results in Second Child with Severe Birth Defects
  • Defective Seat in SUV Causes Permanent Injuries
  • Young Mother Killed in Crash Caused by Driver Distracted by Cell Phone Call
  • Hospital's Lack of Timely Care and Proper Treatment Causes Brain Damage
  • Nursing Home Ignores Patient's End-of-Life Directives and Wishes
  • Product Liability - The Forgotten Child
  • SDSBS Clients Presented with FJA's "Champion for Justice Award"
  • Vehicle Collision Results in Permanent Spinal Cord Injury to Construction Worker
  • Two SDSBS Attorneys in List of "Top 500 Leading Litigators in America"
  • 12 SDSBS Attorneys Named "Florida Super Lawyers 2007"

Of Counsel Volume: 07 No. 1

In this Issue:

  • Family Awarded $30.6 Million for Crippling Birth Injuries
  • Litigation Updates:
    - Bausch & Lomb Renu with MoistureLoc
    - Tobacco Litigation and Recent Florida Supreme Court Decision
  • Veteran’s Retirement Dreams Permanently Smashed by Negligent Tank Truck Driver
  • Worn Tires on Rental Vehicle Cause Severe Injury to Vacationer
  • Holy Cow! Bull Attacks Man
  • Expert Medical Testimony Results in $1 Million Settlement
  • Truckers Hours-of-Service Rule - Update
    US Court of Appeals to Rule...

Of Counsel Volume: 06 No. 3

In this Issue:

  • Seven-Month Delay in Diagnosis Results in Loss of Breast
  • Beware of What You Sign At Your Doctor’s Office
  • Litigation Updates:
    - Bausch & Lomb Renu with MoistureLoc
    - Tobacco and the recent Florida Supreme
    Court decision
  • Known Defects in SUV Cause Tragic Crash
  • Careless Trucker Causes Horrific Crash
  • Doctors Fail to Diagnose and Treat Deadly Infection
  • Lack of Preventive Care by Hospital Staff Results
    in Elderly Patient’s Fall

Of Counsel Volume: 06 No. 2

In this Issue:

  • Brain Injury Caused By Failure to Provide Timely Medical Care
  • Defective Component Is Responsible for Eye Infections
  • Truck Driver's Failure to Warn Traffic Causes Crash
  • Reconstruction of Fatal Accident Proves Responsibility
  • Unnecessary Use of Force at Birth Damages Newborn
  • Settlement Reached in Botched Thyroid Surgery
  • Chris Searcy, Plaintiff’s Warrior An interview with Of Counsel magazine, a publication that focuses on the legal profession.

Of Counsel Volume: 06 No. 1

In this Issue:

  • Jury Renders $30.6 Million Verdict Against Broward Sheriff's Office
  • Failure to Diagnose and Treat Infection Leads to Father's Death
  • Substantial Changes in Neurological Conditions are Ignored, Resulting in Severe Brain Damage
  • Man's Estate Wins Suit against Kentucky Hospital
  • Despite Catastrophic Injuries, Man's Indomitable Spirit Inspires All
  • Firm Settles Case for Nearly 20 Times the Policy Limits
  • Young Teen Killed by Driver with Multiple Violations

Of Counsel Volume: 05 No. 4

In this Issue:

  • Roof Crush Defect in SUV Causes Horrific Brain Injury
  • Failure to Replace Protection Barriers Causes Fatality
  • Chain of Medical Mistakes Causes Tragic and Preventable Death from Chicken Pox
  • Negligent Use of IV Causes Damages
  • Defective Camping Heater Causes Two Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths
  • Drunken Driver Causes Injuries for Young Student

Of Counsel Volume: 05 No. 3

In this Issue:

  • SDSBS Teams Up To Win Landmark Victory
  • Ignored Symptoms Cause Woman’s Death
  • Failure by Doctor and Hospital to Provide Proper Evaluation Results in Coma for Young Girl
  • Lack of Road Maintenance and Safety Procedures Results in Deadly Crash
  • Failure By Medical Experts to Detect Massive Aneurysm Results In Death
  • Four SDSBS Attorneys Listed In Top 1.7% in Florida by Florida Trend Magazine

Of Counsel Volume: 05 No. 2

In this Issue:

  • $31 Million For Post- Surgery Infection Cases
  • The Truth About Health Care Costs
  • Head-On Collision Takes One Life, Leaves Young Woman in Coma
  • Breakdown in Procedures and Failure To Act by Medical Staff Proves Deadly
  • Physician Ignored Medical History and Symptoms, Causing Woman’s Death
  • Five from Firm Selected for ‘Best Lawyers in America’

Of Counsel Volume: 05 No. 1

In this Issue:

  • Greed Blinded Drug Makers
  • Arthritis Medicines and Cardiovascular Events - "House of Coxibs"
  • Vioxx/Bextra Legal Issues
  • Vioxx Dangers Were Well Known

Of Counsel Volume: 04 No. 2

In this Issue:

  • Unreported Chest X-rays Result in Inoperable Cancer
  • Bizarre Chain of Events Results in Woman's Brain Injury
  • 90 mph Runaway Car Kills Two, Injures Another
  • Misdiagnosed Shunt Malfunction Results in Death
  • Faulty Sea Plane's Bilge Pump Causes Fatal Crash

Of Counsel Volume: 04 No. 1

In this Issue:

  • Use of Outlawed Forceps Delivery Results in $63 Million Verdict
  • Ignoring Precautions Results in Fatal Crash Moments After Safety Meeting
  • Verdict Rendered Against Doctor "Frozen" in Inactivity
  • Brother and Sister Drowned in Unprotected Pool
  • Error in Anesthesia During Routine Surgery Causes Tragic Results
  • Failure to Monitor Care Results in Amputation for Newborn Twin

Of Counsel Volume: 03 No. 3

In this Issue:

  • Hospital's Use of Life Threatening Drug Results in Brain Damage for Newborn
  • Plane Crash Kills Three
  • Failed Lasik Surgery Ends in Litigation Success
  • Profoundly Handicapped Woman Awarded Millions for Years of Abuse
  • Recent Changes in Medical Malpractice Law Caps on Damages

Of Counsel Volume: 03 No. 2

In this Issue:

  • Tragic Results for Newborn due to Hospital Miscommunication
  • Prescription Error Causes Devastating Injuries
  • Student Drowns during First Open Water Dive
  • Hospital Aquired Infections... Assumed Risk or a Hospital Hidden Secret
  • String of Errors Leads to Legal Malpractice
Of Counsel Volume: 02 No. 3

In this Issue:

  • Hospital Disposes of Evidence After Baby's Death
  • HMO Held Liable for Doctor's Negligence