According to an article in the New York Times, more than half of the 17 million vehicles sold annually in the U.S. now have keyless ignitions. 28 people have died and 45 others have suffered carbon monoxide poisoning caused by push button ignitions, also known as keyless ignitions, since 2006. It […]
Category: Personal Injury
Social media can be fun. It can also be a catalyst for many positive changes. Nonetheless, the permanent nature of social media, in that what is posted never truly disappears, has been the downfall of many people who were just expressing what was on their mind at the time. Social […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in the United States. From 2006 to 2014, the number of TBI-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and deaths increased by 53%. In 2014, an average of 155 people […]
Industrial accidents can range from relatively minor to extremely damaging in terms of human suffering and property damage. Most modern companies are aware of the potential devastation caused by industrial accidents, and they take precautionary measures to prevent them. If you have been injured in an industrial accident in Florida, […]
The Florida Turnpike system operates throughout Florida and delivers drivers to various locations throughout the state. Much of the turnpike system consists of toll roads; drivers can purchase a SunPass that they can use to quickly navigate through the tolls at a relatively low cost. Florida has over 460 miles […]
It’s not uncommon to speak with regular folks who cringe at the idea of calling a lawyer, especially those who have never actually hired a lawyer. To some extent, they have been consciously or even subconsciously programmed to assume that a lawyer will automatically drain their savings, ignore them, and […]
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 personal injury lawyer at Searcy Denney for […]
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 […]
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 […]
