The simple answer is no, although the two types of claims are similar. If you have suffered an injury, you and your lawyers may have to decide what kind of claim to bring for your damages. The cause of your injuries will determine what type of claims you will set […]
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In recognition of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida lawmakers passed a $93.2 billion budget for the 2020-2021 state fiscal year. Items on the legislative agenda included healthcare, environment, education, tourism, and tort reform, among other things. If you have questions about the upcoming budget, contact a Florida accident lawyer for more […]
Section 768.0755 of the 2020 Florida Statutes establishes the rules for premises liability in Florida, stating that a premise liability claim may be brought in Florida if a person slips and falls on some foreign substance, such as a spill, and that the business actually knew or should have known […]
At law firms like Searcy Denney, collaboration between attorneys is valued to the extent that it is beneficial for the client. If you are facing a legal issue, contact the Florida personal injury lawyers at Searcy Denney for your free consultation. Collaboration Between Attorneys at the Same Firm True collaboration […]
At Searcy Denney, the answer is actually “yes.” Like all meaningful consultations, we have two particular goals for our free initial consultation: To allow both our attorney and the prospective client to get to know each other and be sure both sides are comfortable, and To examine the prospective client’s […]
Many people in Florida, as well as all other states, are using “dashcams” or dashboard-mounted cameras to record their driving. In many cases, individuals use the devices intending to obtain evidence for car accidents or traffic stops. Because of this, drivers may want to know: (1) whether it’s legal to […]
A warrant has been issued for Morgan Cipres’ arrest for the crime of Transmission of Harmful Material to a Minor December 9, 2020 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Pasco County State Attorney’s Office filed a felony charge against French Olympic figure skater Morgan Cipres for the transmission of harmful […]
The American Bar Association defines mediation as “a private process where a neutral third person called a mediator helps the parties discuss and try to resolve the dispute.” It is essentially equivalent to a settlement conference. In other words, it is a way for people who are having a dispute […]
In Florida, the rules regarding accident reports are found within the Florida Statutes. There are two types of accident reports: (1) Long Form and (2) Short Form. These are known as a Florida Traffic Crash Report, Long Form, and a short-form crash report within the statutes. The information in these […]
Here’s the good news: in Florida, most personal injury settlements are not taxable by state law. Personal injury settlements are also generally not taxed by the federal government either. Nonetheless, tax law is quite complicated, and most people who are not trained in taxes or lax law are well-advised to […]
