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When we get hurt, many of us have a tendency to blame ourselves for doing something wrong. But if you suffered injuries in an accident that made you miss work and left you facing big medical bills, it is only fair to yourself and your family to find out whether […]

Sexual assault is among the most heinous of crimes. It puts the lives of those on the receiving end at unimaginable risk. As the “Me Too” movement has shown, there are a plethora of perpetrators out there taking advantage of unwitting women and girls whose psyches ultimately suffer as much […]

Shopping for auto insurance? Trying to figure out what your policy does and does not cover? Good luck! Confusing clauses and unfamiliar terms can make it impossible for an ordinary person to understand car insurance terms. It’s like the documents are written in another language. In a sense, they are. […]

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley has fought for justice for over 45 years.  In the courtroom and in the community, we stand against injustice, hatred, racism and oppression in all forms.  We are heartbroken and saddened at the senseless murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and all […]

Whether you’re dealing with dangerous prescription medications or defective toys and appliances, harmful products are resulting in numerous hospital visits and innumerable monetary losses on a yearly basis. The good news is that those who have been hurt by defective products can seek financial compensation for their losses. That said, […]

Nursing homes across the country were caught off guard when the coronavirus swept through their facilities in early 2020, leaving scores of frail and elderly patients at risk of catching the deadly disease. Staggering numbers of them did. Then they started dying. Over 30,000 – and counting – of the […]

If you were involved in an auto accident and are experiencing pain, you may be questioning whether you need an attorney to handle your claim. It is no secret that people tend to have biases when it comes to dealing with lawyers and if you have already spoken with someone […]

It was no April Fool’s Day joke when the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a news release requiring the recall of every single ranitidine drug on the market. Ranitidine, commonly known as Zantac, an over-the-counter (OTC) heartburn medication taken by an estimated 15 million Americans, had been found […]

Broken bones are very common injuries, and for that reason, many accident victims in Fort Walton Beach believe that they are not serious enough to justify taking legal action to recover compensation after an accident. It is important to realize that just because an injury is common does not mean […]

As if the news couldn’t get any worse, the following headline appeared on CNN’s Web site recently: “Some nursing homes are taking residents’ stimulus checks, FTC warns.” Really? Institutes of care ripping off the elderly? According to the Federal Trade Commission, yes. “The Federal Trade Commission reported that nursing homes […]