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 […]
Author: Searcy Law
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over the past 10 years, hit-and-run drivers have caused well over a million car accidents in Florida. More than 2,300 people lost their lives in hit-and-run accidents during that time, so drivers are fleeing the scene even when an accident is serious, and victims are in desperate need of help. Last […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
