Author: Searcy Law

May 31, 2024

Obtaining Traffic Camera Footage in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a claim for a car accident in Florida, video footage of the accident could be the clearest evidence of your right to just compensation. Traffic accidents are increasingly being caught on video—with state and local government agencies, private businesses, and personal cell phones and dash cameras all …

May 8, 2024

Of Counsel Volume: 24 No. 1

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April 30, 2024

Seasonal Weather Hazards and Personal Injury in Tallahassee

While we might not get snow in Tallahassee, seasonal weather hazards still play a role in our lives at various points throughout the year. Rather than snow storms, hurricanes and tropical storms are our primary concern—with heavy winds and rains presenting risks for both major property damage and serious injuries. …

April 29, 2024

How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case in Florida

Between Meta and TikTok, social media has been a topic of much discussion in recent months. While most of the conversation revolves around ethical concerns and data privacy, it underscores just how ubiquitous social media has become. Social media has become a way to share mundane details of our daily …

April 25, 2024

What Tallahassee Cyclists Need to Know About Injury Claims

As a cyclist, you have all of the same rights as drivers on Tallahassee’s roads. This means that you have the right to occupy your lane, and you have the right to not have drivers tailgate you or run you off of the road. This also means that you have …

April 23, 2024

The Role of Florida State University in Tallahassee’s Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian safety is a concern on and around university campuses across Florida. In 2020, a student at Florida State University (FSU) was tragically killed when she was struck by a driver in the crosswalk of the 1000 block of West Tennessee Street, and another student suffered serious injuries in a …

April 22, 2024

Cycling and Pedestrian Safety in Florida

Because of the beautiful weather, flat terrain, and tremendous resources, Florida is a great place for walking and cycling. While walking or biking may be easier or more enjoyable here than in other places, that doesn’t mean that it is necessarily safer. Pedestrians and cyclists face significant dangers whenever they …

April 18, 2024

Understanding Tallahassee’s Traffic Accident Trends and How They Affect You

Traffic is a risk for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians on Tallahassee’s roads. Traffic accidents are among the leading causes of traumatic injuries—and they are among the most common reasons why local residents need to hire a Tallahassee injury attorney. Tallahassee’s traffic accident trends show that some types of accidents are …

April 16, 2024

Tips for Dealing with Insurance Adjusters After an Injury in Florida

Let’s say you’ve just suffered a personal injury in Florida. This can range from an automobile accident to a dog bite or from breaking a leg on an uneven staircase to a ā€œslip and fallā€ in a big box store. All of these incidents may result in you being contacted …

April 15, 2024

Andrea A. Lewis Voted Best Personal Injury Attorney in 2024 Palm Beach County Community Choice Awards

Palm Beach County, FL – March 21, 2024 – Andrea A. Lewis, Shareholder and esteemed trial lawyer at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, has been honored as the Best Personal Injury Attorney in the 2024 Palm Beach County Community Choice Awards by the Palm Beach Post. With a …

April 11, 2024

The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on Personal Injury Claims in Florida

If you’ve suffered any type of personal injury that leaves you with large medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages, you may be able to file suit against the insurance company of the negligent party. But one thing you must know is that a defendant’s insurance company …

April 9, 2024

Understanding Statutes of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in Florida

Personal injury cases in Florida span the range of injuries from car and truck accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, trips and falls, and many others. Florida’s personal injury law sets out your legal rights if you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault. In a personal …

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