Author: Searcy Law

October 8, 2024

How Distracted Driving is Impacting Tallahassee Accident Rates

Every 44 seconds, someone in Florida causes a car accident. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports that one in every seven times, the collision occurred because a driver allowed themselves to be distracted and lose focus on what they were doing. The Department also reports …

October 3, 2024

How to Report Adverse Reactions to Prescription Medications

Adverse reactions to prescription medications are alarmingly common. As a result, if you have experienced an adverse reaction to a drug that your doctor prescribed, you are not alone. Reporting adverse reactions allows for nationwide tracking, and this helps the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determine when recalls are …

September 30, 2024

Personal Injury Claims: A Passenger’s Rights

If you were injured in an auto accident as a passenger in Florida, what are your legal rights? This is a critical question. Accident-related injuries can prove incredibly expensive, and you shouldn’t have to bear the costs of someone else’s mistake on your own. Fortunately, passengers’ rights are clear, and …

September 25, 2024

Proving a Hit and Run in Florida: What Evidence is Needed?

If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Florida, you will need evidence to file an insurance claim. While your personal injury protection (PIP) policy should provide a small amount of coverage regardless of what happened, PIP doesn’t cover all of the costs of serious accident-related injuries. When it …

September 23, 2024

Driverless Cars: What are the Pros and Cons?

On streets throughout the country, driverless cars are operating in tests on a regular basis, although these cars currently have human drivers standing by to take over if necessary. Industry predictions vary about when we will be able to purchase and operate completely driverless vehicles, but they are expected to …

September 18, 2024

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim Against a Corporation in Florida: Legal Considerations

If you’ve lost a loved one too soon and a corporation is to blame, it can be hard to accept what has happened. Far too often, corporations put their profits before people’s safety—whether this means selling dangerous products, ignoring the need for maintenance or repairs, or forcing their drivers to …

September 16, 2024

Should I Go to the ER After a Collision?

Collisions involving cars, trucks, and other vehicles cause extremely serious injuries on an almost constant basis in the Tallahassee area. What is scary to realize is that very often, those suffering from severe or even life-threatening injuries often do not realize that they have been hurt. Injuries to the brain …

September 11, 2024

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Wrongful Death Litigation in Florida

When you need to seek justice for a loved one’s tragic and untimely death, it is important to have a team of experienced professionals on your side. This includes not only a wrongful death attorney in Florida but also experts who can help prove both: (i) that your family is …

September 9, 2024

Tailgating: How to Prove That a Vehicle Was Following Too Closely

Aggressive drivers often act like they are more important than everyone else on the road. One tactic they use is to follow so closely that the driver in front feels obligated to speed up. Other times, drivers tailgate to get ready to make a dangerous pass or simply to show …

September 4, 2024

The Role of Witnesses in Florida Auto Accident Claims

When you suffer serious injuries in an auto accident, proving what happened (and who was at fault) is essential for recovering the financial compensation you deserve. While Florida personal injury lawyers can use various forms of evidence to prove their clients’ legal rights, in many cases, one of the most …

September 2, 2024

Request for Production: What it Means for Your Personal Injury Case

Many people are aware that if they are injured due to someone’s negligence in a car accident, slip and fall incident, medical malpractice, or other situations, an experienced personal injury attorney can file a legal claim to obtain financial compensation. However, the details of the process and the problems that …

August 30, 2024

The Impact of Federal Regulations on Tallahassee Truck Accident Claims

Federal government agencies such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration work vigilantly to research the causes of truck accidents and ways to improve safety for truckers and other motorists on the road. While the safety requirements have doubtlessly saved many lives and prevented or reduced the severity of accidents, …

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