Whether you’re in a minor fender bender or you have serious injuries, consulting with a car accident lawyer is typically a good idea. Even if you don’t pursue the assistance of an attorney, a consultation could help you understand your options. Some accidents, however, have extra laws or liability rules […]
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$2 million settlement for fatal crash caused by inattentive and irresponsible truck driver SDSBS reaches beyond insurance policies deliberately designed to limit liability of wrongdoers Emergency room doctor ignored signs of vascular injuries leading to amputation of young patient’s leg Push-button ignitions: dangerous if driver is inattentive Slip on uncleaned […]
The American Association for Justice has released a groundbreaking new report detailing the fundamental truths of forced arbitration using data provided by the arbitration providers themselves. The Truth About Forced Arbitration examines five years of data on consumer and employment forced arbitrations reported by the nation’s two largest arbitration providers and found […]
Preventing Florida Truck Accidents While we can never prevent all truck crashes, many deaths and serious injuries can be avoided if truck drivers and drivers of other motor vehicles all do their part. Here are some things that truck drivers can do to keep themselves safe and to protect the […]
There are federal regulations in place for truck safety, but they can’t prevent tragic accidents. If a truck crash happens to you or a family member, the experienced law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley can help you sort out the laws and understand your rights. Legislation related […]
While all rear-end collisions present severe risks to the drivers and passengers who get rear-ended, collisions involving commercial trucks are particularly dangerous. These accidents regularly result in serious traumatic injuries, and most victims will face a long road to physical and emotional recovery. If you or a loved one has […]
Facing a commercial truck head-on is a terrifying experience. Knowing that you are helpless to protect yourself and that the driver behind the wheel of the truck might not even know you are there can be traumatizing; and, in the moments that follow, your life can change forever. Nearly one […]
Even if you have done everything in your power to maintain your vehicle, drive safely, and protect passengers from harm, it is not always possible to prevent death or serious injury from an unexpected vehicle crash. The attorneys at Searcy Denney know all too well the devastation that can be […]
Changing lanes without looking or without enough room to avoid affecting the flow of traffic is a common factor in accidents on Florida’s highways and in busy urban and suburban areas. Changing lanes unsafely is a form of driver negligence, and drivers who cause accidents by performing unsafe lane changes […]
