Author: Searcy Law

July 14, 2023

Types of Product Liability Claims in Florida: Design, Manufacturing, and Marketing Defects

We all expect products to be safe when we purchase them for ourselves or our children. Unfortunately, there are times when injuries occur as a result of using a product. Understanding the different types of claims that can be brought in such a situation is important to know what steps …

July 12, 2023

Why Hiring an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer in Florida Is Essential for Maximizing Compensation

Your choice of counsel can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Choosing the right lawyer can help ensure that you will receive the full amount of compensation that you deserve. This, in turn, helps to make sure that you have the money you need to cover future …

July 10, 2023

The Role of Insurance Companies in Florida Personal Injury Cases

If you have been injured in an accident, then you can expect to be contacted by the defendant’s insurance adjusters in short order. While most people are aware that dealing with insurers is an important part of personal injury law, there are several specifics about the system which must be …

July 7, 2023

What to Do If You’re Injured in a Florida Motorcycle Accident

Serious injuries can result from a motorcycle accident. Riders hit by an oncoming car may suffer a traumatic brain injury, neck injury, spinal damage, or even wrongful death. If you have been involved in such an accident, then it is important that you immediately take steps to protect your health …

July 5, 2023

The Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Florida and How to Avoid Them

Being injured in a bicycle accident can be devastating. It almost goes without saying that a cyclist is no match for an oncoming car. Such cases can result in paralysis, other serious injuries, or even wrongful death. Understanding the causes of such injuries and how to avoid them can help …

July 3, 2023

The Impact of Defective Products on Florida Consumers: Types of Product Liability Claims

Defective products can lead to serious injuries and even the wrongful death of you or a loved one. Cases that stem from defective products come in a variety of forms and can involve a range of defendants. Understanding how defective products can impact Florida consumers, which parties may be held …

June 30, 2023

Florida’s Dog Bite Laws: Liability and Compensation for Victims

Dog bites can lead to serious injuries on the part of the victim. Such injuries can include scarring, nerve damage, the loss of limbs, and even wrongful death in some cases. Florida cases involving dog bites differ from other areas of personal injury law in regard to the determination …

June 28, 2023

How to Calculate Damages in a Florida Personal Injury Case

There are several misperceptions as to how damages are calculated in a personal injury case. Common misbeliefs range from thinking that there is a standard formula for calculating damages to believing that punitive damages are common. The truth of the matter is that damages are determined on a case-by-case …

June 23, 2023

The Different Types of Damages You May Be Entitled to in a Product Liability Case in Florida

Defective products can lead to serious injuries. As in any other catastrophic injury case, the damages which the victim suffers from such an event can be substantial. The types of damages to which you may be entitled can be broken down into three categories. These categories include economic damages, …

June 21, 2023

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Product Liability Cases in Florida

Product liability cases are some of the most complicated matters which arise in personal injury law. Such cases involve complicated issues regarding the design, manufacture, and foreseeable uses of products. A Plaintiff will in all likelihood be unable to prove their case at trial without the use of expert …

June 16, 2023

The Most Dangerous Intersections for Car Accidents in Florida

Florida has beautiful weather year round. This means that people are likely to spend more of the year outside and are also likely to spend more time on the road. While there are many benefits to this, one downside is that more time on the road equates to a …

June 14, 2023

What You Need to Know About Florida’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law

Florida is in a minority of states which employ a “no-fault” personal injury system. This results in car accident victims first having to file a claim against their own insurance before submitting a claim to a defendant’s carrier. Understanding the workings of this system, as well as what to …

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