As we have discussed before, the federal Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure have been entertaining comments on new rule revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Over 600 comments to the proposed revisions have been filed so far; many by lawyers who generally represent plaintiffs. Why largely […]
The What and Why of Intersection Crashes An intersection is a road junction where two or more roadways meet, cross, or converge. In other words, functionally, an intersection is where traffic moving in different directions all comes together. If you live in an urban area, you navigate intersections dozens of […]
With 11 million large trucks on the road, it’s no wonder that we often find ourselves frustrated, stuck behind a tractor-trailer that is blocking our vision or waiting for a semi-truck to make a tight turn. The fact is, nearly 4,000 people were killed in large truck crashes last year […]
Gone are the days of just measuring your tire tread with a penny to see if you need to replace them. Now you need to know your tires’ birthday too! Because research indicates that tires more than six years old should be retired, regardless of their tread depth or their […]
Bicycling is one of the great American family pastimes, one that is becoming increasingly popular. It’s no wonder: Biking is a low-cost way to get where you want to go, stay fit, have fun, and even help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. But bicycling is becoming increasingly deadly […]
Floridians need real help on insurance issues from our legislature and governor and it is not in the area of flood insurance premiums. Floridians need help with insurers who want to accept all the favorable legislation they can get (see our articles on PIP and sinkhole coverage), they want to […]
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA, was recently recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2014 for its success in representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice, professional malpractice, and personal injury litigation. SDSBS attorney Jack Scarola was selected as “Lawyer of the Year” in mass tort litigation/class actions. Only a single lawyer in each […]
There’s a reason Florida is known as the Sunshine State. We enjoy year round weather that allows us to enjoy outdoor festivities with our families, friends, and loved ones. There are those of us like myself who were born and raised here and are likely never to leave. There are […]
‘Tis that time of year again. We are all another year older and yet another new year is chasing us just around the corner. It is a good time for reflection and for forgiving – both ourselves and others. It is a time to count our blessings – for they […]
Tis’ the season for injuries? The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates about 15,000 of us will be injured during the holiday season based on the number of folks seen in the nation’s emergency rooms last November and December. The worst of the injuries involved falls from holiday decorating, […]
