It is not uncommon for people to be exposed to criminal activity linked to a particular business property.  Customers might be mugged and stabbed, for example, after leaving a store with the purchase of a “big ticket” item.  Workers leaving their office late might find themselves in a situation where […]

As South Florida prepares for Hurricane Dorian, batteries, canned goods, flashlights, generators, paper products, plywood and water are flying off store shelves. While it is important to provision the household and ensure the health and safety of the family, it is equally important to ensure the health and safety of […]

Hurt By a Commercial Driver Who Fell Asleep Behind the Wheel?   Our fast-paced culture demands products and services immediately. Truck companies have responded by pressuring drivers to make deliveries in unreasonable timeframes. These companies often knowingly put sleep-deprived drivers behind the wheel or create a corporate culture in which driving […]

There are federal regulations in place for truck safety, but they can’t prevent tragic accidents. If a truck crash happens to you or a family member, the experienced Florida truck accident law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley can help you sort out the laws and understand your […]

Tips from Florida Personal Injury Lawyer on How to avoid a Residential Swimming Pool Tragedy and Lawsuit Woman: It’s time to Take 5. Now You Know. Candi: Florida neighborhoods are known for having lots of swimming pools, so pool safety is a concern and homeowners need to understand the legal […]

Cruising down America’s highways on a motorcycle, the air whipping past and the feel of total freedom is nirvana for those who ride. Unfortunately, the two-wheeled icon of adventure can also be a cause of death for those very same free spirits who ride. In 2015, the latest year for […]

Driving a motor vehicle is a privilege and not a right. Driving a vehicle in Florida is legally the operation of a “dangerous instrumentality”. Why? Motor vehicles injure and kill people every day. It is that simple. That is why we have laws requiring drivers to pass a driving test, […]

Checklists and Other Helpful Florida Personal Injury Resources Click on the links to your right for must-have resources. If you have been seriously injured in an accident, or if you suspect that you or a loved one may be a victim of medical malpractice, you need to make smart decisions. […]

In this Issue: Horrific Crash Caused by Tired Truck Driver Results in $17.5 Million Settlement for Family Multi-Million Dollar Verdict Increased on Appeal South Florida Legal Guide 2012 Edition Selects SDSBS as a Top Law Firm and Eight SDSBS Attorneys as Top Lawyers Improper Electrical Wiring Results in Worker’s Death […]

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning causes more than 20,000 emergency room visits and 400 deaths each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas, making it difficult to detect and therefore difficult to prove as the culprit in countless […]