A congested multi-lane highway with impatient rush-hour drivers darting back and forth, looking for the “fastest” lane. A bustling mall parking lot with a large SUV, trying to cram itself into a space labeled “Compact Cars Only.” A quiet neighborhood street with a distracted driver zooming by cars parked on […]
Author: Searcy Law
In personal injury cases, an important part of proving your case is collecting relevant evidence in support of your case. Strong evidence in your favor can help your Florida injury attorney prepare a good case for you against the negligent party legally responsible for causing your damages. However, in some […]
When you schedule a replacement surgery, you expect everything to go according to plan. You expect your anesthesiologist and surgeon to do their jobs professionally, and you expect to receive the postoperative care you need to recover as quickly as possible. But, you probably don’t give much thought to the […]
Millions of people enjoy Florida’s warm weather, sandy beaches, and various water activities each year. However, not everyone, especially tourists, is aware of how hot it can really become in Florida during certain times of the year. Because the Sunshine State is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf […]
Antibiotics are among the most common—and most important—medications used in modern society. They are used to prevent and treat an extremely broad range of infections, many of which present life-threatening risks. Unfortunately, like other types of medicines, antibiotics also present some risks of their own. For example, the U.S. Food […]
Most of the time, a visit to your favorite salon is an enjoyable, stress-free experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. However, you may be surprised to know that beauty salons can actually be a common site for bodily injuries. When heat, chemicals, electricity, and sharp objects come […]
Rosiglitazone (marketed under the trade name Avandia) is an antidiabetic drug that is used for the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes. It is one of several antidiabetic drugs sold in the United States—along with Avandamet, Avandaryl, and metformin with sulfonylurea. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Exactech, Inc., a medical device manufacturer headquartered in Gainesville, has recalled nearly 90,000 hip implant devices due to concerns of premature deterioration. The recall—which applies to the company’s MCS, Novation and Acumatch hip implant devices containing the company’s Connexion GXL liner—comes after two independent studies concluded that the synthetic implants […]
Boating is a popular activity in the Sunshine State. Many tourists and local residents enjoy recreational boating activities each year in the tropical Florida waters by taking part in activities such as sailing, speed boating, and skiing, among others. When vessels are operated safely, they can be an enjoyable and […]
Burkholderia cepacia bilateral microbial keratitis is a type of infection in the eye. It occurs in the cornea and is caused by the presence of bacteria. As explained in an article published in the Journal of Optometry, “[b]acterial keratitis is a serious, potentially blinding, complication most often involving overnight contact […]
