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You’ve probably heard the term “emotional distress” connected with lawsuits in personal injury cases. It is one of the factors that injury victims often receive compensation for. But what exactly is emotional distress? How do you prove it exists? Who decides how much it is worth? As personal injury attorneys […]

We all know how the weather affects us when we’re outside on a hot, humid day. But did you know that hot and humid weather can impact your performance when you’re inside your car driving? Studies have shown a correlation between heat, humidity, and a greater likelihood of crashing your […]

Flip flops may be the most popular type of footwear in Florida, and it’s easy to understand why. But while they’re comfortable in the heat, they aren’t the best shoes for every type of situation. They aren’t ideal for driving. Their loose fit can cause problems, and for that reason, […]

Exposure to toxins through contaminated drugs, medical implants manufactured with dangerous materials, and other risks can have serious and long-term health consequences. However, in many cases, these consequences may not become apparent for years—or even decades. In these cases, medical monitoring can be extremely important. For individuals who have been […]

Pharmaceutical companies play a critical role in the healthcare system. They research, develop, and supply the drugs that patients need to manage and recover from all types of medical conditions—from antiviral medications that treat conditions like the flu to chemotherapy drugs used to treat various types of cancer. But while […]

It is never easy to lose a family member, but the loss is much more painful when the death of a loved one could have been prevented if someone had only acted responsibly. When another person’s failure to act responsibly causes injuries or death, that person or the company they […]

Defective medical devices present serious risks for patients. Just how big—and how severe—is the problem? Consider this from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “Each year, the FDA receives over two million medical device reports of suspected device-associated deaths, serious injuries, and malfunctions.” While the FDA goes on to […]

If You’ve Been Injured in a Crash, Let Our Florida Traffic Accident Lawyers Help Recovering after a traffic accident is a much more complicated process than most people understand. From determining whether your losses will exceed your PIP coverage to determining who was at fault in the collision, there are […]

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley is proud to announce that trial attorney Victoria Mesa-Estrada has been re-elected to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors for the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Voting took place in April, and her new term follows her initial election to the […]

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley is proud to announce that 15 of the firm’s attorneys have been named to Lawdragon’s 2025 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers Guide, a prestigious national honor that recognizes the most accomplished attorneys representing consumers in personal injury, wrongful death, and other civil claims. The […]