Author: Searcy Law

October 22, 2024

Accidents Involving Pedestrians and Cyclists in Tallahassee: Who Is Liable

Injury lawyers in Tallahassee know that accidents with the most serious injuries are often those where a motor vehicle hits someone who is walking or riding a bicycle. Because the driver of a car or truck or even a motorcycle is much better protected than a pedestrian or cyclist, a …

October 17, 2024

Holding Drug Companies Accountable: Filing a Dangerous Drug Claim

Dangerous drugs are a very real concern. They shouldn’t be, but they are. Each year, dangerous drugs harm countless patients across the United States, and tragically, they cause numerous deaths that could—and should—have been avoided. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a dangerous drug, what are …

October 15, 2024

Accidents Involving Tourists in Tallahassee: Legal Challenges and Tips for Visitors

While there is no good time to have an accident, suffering an accident while you’re on vacation has got to be just about the worst. You’re far from your regular support network, and the trip you’ve looked forward to and saved for is ruined. When and if you’re able to …

October 10, 2024

Autonomous Vehicle Accidents in Florida: Who Do You Sue?

As autonomous vehicles (AVs) become increasingly common on Florida’s roads, questions about legal responsibility for accidents involving these vehicles grow more pressing. Florida’s relatively lenient regulations for autonomous vehicles have encouraged companies to test and deploy these cars, but their presence introduces complexities into the traditional framework of auto accident …

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 …

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