Personal injury lawyers throughout the U.S. advertise with billboards and commercials showing car accidents. But Florida, like a handful of other states, has laws that restrict the ability of car accident victims to file a lawsuit after a car accident. Applying these laws can be a challenge. It’s often not […]
Author: Searcy Law
When you’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident or other incident caused by someone else’s irresponsible actions, you often have the option to file a personal injury lawsuit to require the person who caused your injuries to compensate you for the harm they’ve caused. Most of these lawsuits are […]
If you or a loved one has been harmed by a defective drug, you may have grounds to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. Successful lawsuits allow patients and their families to recover just compensation for their present and future losses—and this means that filing a successful lawsuit can be […]
If you have experienced serious or life-altering complications from a drug that your doctor prescribed, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your financial and non-financial losses. As a patient, you have the right to make informed decisions about your care, and pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers both have […]
If you were seriously injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you are entitled to just compensation under Florida law. But, what if you were partially at fault in the accident? In this scenario, your legal rights depend on the specific circumstances involved, and you will need to […]
Truck drivers are professionals, and most of them are highly trained and responsible professionals. Commercial truck drivers are far less likely to have a DUI on their records than the driver of the average passenger vehicle. While some truck accidents are caused by drunk driving, most truck drivers are aware […]
If you are taking a drug that has been recalled, it is important to make sure you know what the recall means for you. Some drug recalls are far more serious than others, and it is important not to stop taking a drug if taking it is still the best […]
When doctors prescribe medication for us, we expect it to help in some way. We might hope that it will cure a condition or help minimize problems like pain. At the very least, we would expect it to keep things from getting worse. But sometimes it actually causes things to […]
Witnessing a serious car accident can be a traumatic experience. This is especially true when a loved one is severely injured in the crash. In some cases, family members who witness serious accidents will never be able to fully recover—the crash is burned in their memory, and they will continue […]
Being involved in a serious car accident can take a significant toll on your mental health. While accident victims often focus on the physical and financial consequences of their injuries, the mental health consequences can be just as significant. Understanding these consequences is important; and, if your car accident was […]
