Late in September 2020, a gas line explosion in Lake Worth, near Lake Worth Road and the Florida Turnpike, closed all lanes for several hours. Luckily, no injuries were reported. The Florida Highway Patrol says the natural gas pipeline that belongs to Florida Gas Transmission Company ruptured, causing the explosion. […]
Category: Personal Injury
Intentional acts and negligent acts that cause injury, along with what is called “strict liability,” all belong to a category of law called “tort” law. Put simply, torts are wrongful acts that cause injury to another person. Although intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability are all torts, how they are […]
Many Floridians fear litigation because they believe it will cost them money. They’ve heard stories about how the expense of taking a matter to court and assume they can’t afford to fight for their legal rights. The Florida personal injury lawyers at Searcy Denney work on a contingency fee basis, […]
A published study regarding compensation for accidental injuries in the U.S. shows that one in every six Americans sustains an injury in an accident that results in measurable economic loss. Approximately one-third of those victims suffer a moderate to severe injury that imposes significant costs on them and society. The […]
When you file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida, it is possible that your case will result in a voluntarily-negotiated settlement, and it is also possible that you will need a Florida personal injury lawyer to take your case to court. However, there is a third possibility as well: Your […]
Nothing about losing a loved one is easy, and there is nothing that anyone can say or do to make your pain go away. There is also no amount of money that can replace what you have lost; and, while your family may be entitled to “just compensation,” the reality […]
Suffering through a personal injury can be a distressing experience. Aside from the injury itself, you may be facing medical bills that quickly become very expensive, as well as a loss of income, hospital, doctor visits and other medical appointments to which you may or may not be able to […]
Florida Personal Injury Law Firm Effectively Working With Clients and Managing Cases During Covid-19 Pandemic Sandy: Hello. My name is Sandy Smith, and I’m president of Impact Masters, LLC, which is an internet marketing agency that works primarily with personal injury law firms. Today we are trying to get a […]
Florida Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Working With People and the Top Qualities of a PI Lawyer Hello. My name is Yasmeen Lewis and I’m an attorney [car accidents], [medical malpractice], [premises liability], [product liability] at the law firm of Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart and Shipley. So when I was at […]
How Pre-Injury Releases Impact Your Personal Injury Claim in Florida Candi: It’s time to Take 5. Now You Know. Candi: Here, in South Florida, we are very fortunate to be able to participate in numerous recreational, or adventure sports activities. It is becoming more common that operators are requiring participants […]
