It is frightening to realize how many cars you pass on the road are operated by drivers without insurance. According to the Insurance Research Council, one out of every four drivers in Florida does not have insurance to cover the harm they cause to others. That is the highest rate […]
Author: SearcyLaw
Obviously, you do not sue someone every time you fall and scrape your knee. But many times falls with serious injuries at apartment complexes and other public locations could have been prevented if the people in charge had only behaved responsibly. When that is the case, you may want to […]
NEW LEGISLATION PROPOSED BY CONGRESS THREATENS RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE, JEOPARDIZES RECOVERY A dangerous bill has been introduced in the 112th Congress (2011-2012) that seriously undermines Americans’ right to seek recovery for death or injury at the hands of negligent doctors or other health care providers. Disguised as […]
Sometimes the most serious injuries are the least obvious ones. This is especially true with injuries to the brain. Brain damage often occurs inside the skull, and the effects can take some time to appear. So even devastating head injuries may go unrecognized at first. A person who seems to […]
A patient diagnosed with thyroid problems filled a prescription for the drug levothyroxine. It was written by the doctor for 75 micrograms. It was dispensed at 25 micrograms. Months went by before the mistake was noticed. “Since this started, my hair has been brittle and falling out, my skin has […]
Why is it important to vote? Because it is an opportunity to change the future of the country. Voting is a privilege and a right, but, more aptly, it should be considered a duty — a responsibility every American should take seriously. Although it has been very different at during […]
According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, about $80 billion is stolen every year by unscrupulous companies supposedly acting in the best interests of U.S consumers during critical moments. Hurricane Michael passing across the Florida Panhandle is one of those critical moments. A type of fraud that seems to be […]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the responsibility to protect the health of U.S. consumers by ensuring food, drugs and medical devices are safe. The FDA also has a mission to advance the health of U.S consumers by speeding innovations of such products. The latter is the reason the […]
Common sense is the best defense against identity theft – creating strong passwords for online accounts and monitoring personal credit reports and credit card statements are good, basic steps to take in safeguarding your personal identity. There are also other kinds of measures that can be taken that might not […]
Celebrating the nation’s birthday with fireworks turns everyone’s backyard barbecue, beach bash and pool party into a star-spangled spectacle. Missiles, rockets, Roman candles, spinners, smoke bombs and sparklers are exciting to see and hear. Today, an endless supply of pyrotechnic devices is on the market – all legal for sale. […]
