Some people in Pensacola feel that no one is really at fault in an accident because no one intentionally caused harm. However, Florida law views the situation differently. A Pensacola personal injury lawyer frequently uses the doctrine of negligence to hold people accountable for the harm they cause unintentionally. So […]
In a perfect world, everything we buy would work exactly like it is supposed to. Unfortunately, the lack of perfection in this world is all too obvious, which means some products are defective. If you are one of the lucky ones, the defect in the product will cause only frustration. […]
Chain reaction accidents, a type of multivehicle accident, present challenging questions of liability, and proving your right to compensation requires the help of an experienced attorney. At Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, our car crash attorneys have decades of experience representing victims of serious motor vehicle accidents, and […]
Victims of car accidents often receive compensation for intangible effects of the collision, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress. Unlike economic losses such as medical expenses or time missed from work, these intangible effects can be challenging to prove and put into monetary terms. Our knowledgeable Fort Walton […]
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 40 percent of all vehicle collisions occur at intersections. From running red lights to turning left in front of oncoming traffic, careless mistakes and aggressive driving can have costly consequences, and drivers who put others at risk deserve […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), three factors are most commonly associated with drowsy-driving crashes: Drowsy-driving crashes occur most frequently between midnight and 6 a.m., or in the late afternoon. At both times of the day, people experience dips in their circadian rhythm, which is the human […]
Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous of all car accidents. With the extreme forces involved, when one driver leaves another helpless to avoid a head-on collision, the consequences will often include permanent physical injuries and a lifetime of pain and suffering. Additionally, while head-on collisions account for just two […]
Unfortunately, most of us have experienced the physical and emotional injuries caused by car accidents. People who have been involved in serious car accidents have reported ultra-adrenaline rushes, uncontrollable shaking, inability to communicate beyond merely shaking their heads, severe physical pain, and even profound gratefulness for simply being alive. The […]
If you have been involved in a car accident, it’s important that you Immediately start gathering evidence to support the validity of your claim. The more documentation you have in support of your claim, the more likely you will receive a fair settlement for your injuries. You may not be […]
On public roads, there are a variety of circumstances under which one driver will have the right of way. Some of these circumstances are obvious – such as when stop signs, yield signs and traffic signals provide direction at intersections and roundabouts. In other circumstances, however, understanding which driver has […]