On TV, the lawyers on the popular legal shows are usually shown in a courthouse, ferociously arguing a case for their client, and, eventually, saving the day for the good guy (i.e., their client) through intelligent arguments and skillful manipulation of the jury. In fact, even “trial” lawyers spend very […]
Clients often want to know: “What is the difference between a civil trial attorney and a board-certified civil trial attorney?” Or, simply: “What’s the difference between a lawyer and a board-certified lawyer?” If you need the experience of a board-certified attorney, call a Florida personal injury lawyer at Searcy Denney […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 738 motor vehicle traffic fatalities in 2017 in tire-related crashes. Tire explosions are more common than you might expect, and with the warm weather and road conditions in Florida, the state sees more than its share. If you have […]
Florida Trend has named Firm Founding Attorney Chris Searcy to its “Legal Elite Hall of Fame,” and has named Jim Gustafson, Jack Hill, Cameron Kennedy and Karen Terry to its 2020 “Florida Legal Elite” list. Join us in congratulating our team for their continued excellence in the legal field. Check […]
We are extremely proud of all our team members here at Searcy Denney, but we’d like to take this time to make special mention of 16 of our own personal injury attorneys who were recently recognized as “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” for 2020. All have made outstanding contributions to […]
We are proud to announce that two of our recent personal injury verdicts made the Top 50 Verdicts in Florida lists for 2019 and 2020. We take pride in being able to help our clients get the justice they deserve for the injuries they or their family members have sustained. […]
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you are likely experiencing a wide variety of emotions, depending on how recently the accident happened, how badly anyone was injured, and whose fault the accident was. In the immediate aftermath, you probably felt varying degrees of fear, anger, and relief. If […]
As part of our continued commitment to the community, we encourage all able-bodied registered voters to get out and vote! Our recent ad campaign highlights the struggles and challenges many have gone through to have the right the vote, and we don’t want anyone to take that for granted. We […]
The 19th Amendment was also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment during its passage – and for good reason. One of the leaders of the original suffragettes, Anthony co-founded and presided over the National American Woman Suffrage Association along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton. The goal of the group was […]
The Legal Information Institute at Cornell has defined “pain and suffering” as “[t]he physical or emotional distress resulting from an injury.” In a personal injury lawsuit, the amount of money for pain and suffering is awarded separately from typical damages, such as loss of income and medical expenses. If you […]