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The Most Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents in Florida and How to Avoid Them

Being injured in a bicycle accident can be devastating. It almost goes without saying that a cyclist is no match for an oncoming car. Such cases can result in paralysis, other serious injuries, or...

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The Impact of Comparative Fault in Florida Truck Accident Cases

Florida is like most other states in that a victim can still receive compensation even if they were partially liable for a trucking accident. In early 2023, however, our state adopted a system that is...

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Identifying the Defendants in a Florida Truck Accident Case

Trucking accidents can have a devastating impact on the victim’s life. This is, in part, due to the fact that passenger cars are no match for an oncoming semi. While such accidents often result in...

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Comparative Fault’s Impact on Florida Motorcycle Accidents

In 2023 Florida changed its legal framework in regard to comparative fault. There may be no area of personal injury law where this will have a greater impact than matters which involve a motorcycle...

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Calculating Damages in a Florida Motorcycle Accident Case

Motorcycle accidents can result in injuries that are more severe than those which stem from car wrecks. This is due to the fact that a rider is no match for an oncoming car. Such incidents may result...

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Why Are So Many Women Suing Over Chemical Hair Straighteners? Examining the...

Recently, numerous women have sued hair product companies like Revlon and L’Oréal for selling dangerous chemical hair straighteners. The reason for this is that these hair straightening products have...

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How To Choose a Florida Truck Accident Attorney

A truck accident can have a devastating impact on the current state of your life as well as your future. Choosing the right lawyer to assist you can make the difference between you receiving the...

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Protecting Yourself from Harmful Chemicals: Alternatives to Chemical Hair...

Chemical hair straighteners present health risks, including more than doubling users’ risk of developing uterine cancer. As more information about these risks becomes known, more women are looking for...

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What to Do After a Florida Slip and Fall Injury

We enter stores, restaurants, and other public spaces with the expectation that they will be safe. This proves to be correct in the overwhelming majority of circumstances. There are times, however,...

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What You Need to Know About the Recent Mass Tort Litigation for Chemical Hair...

Women are suing L’Oréal and other hair product companies for selling dangerous chemical hair straighteners. With a recent study suggesting that women who use these products “frequently” (four or more...

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The Link Between Chemical Hair Straighteners and Health Problems:...

Hair straightening products have recently been linked to health problems, including uterine cancer. While this is a startling development, it also appears to have been an issue that companies like...

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What to Do After a Florida Bicycle Accident

Few things can be as jarring as suffering a personal injury. This can be especially true in matters involving a bicycle accident as such cases can result in extreme injuries. It is understandable that...

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How Florida's Helmet Laws Impact Bicycle Accident Cases

Cyclists can suffer extreme injuries if they are hit by an oncoming car. These injuries can include trauma to the head that results in a concussion or a traumatic brain injury. It is strongly...

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The Different Types of Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents in Florida

Car accidents occur in varying degrees of severity. This is one of the reasons why there are many types of injuries that can stem from a wreck. Understanding the types of injuries that can occur, as...

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The Role of Negligence in Car Accident Cases in Florida

Car accidents can change one’s life in an instant. Auto wrecks can result in serious injuries that involve brain trauma, paralysis, and even wrongful death. Fortunately, Florida law allows the victims...

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Proving Liability After a Florida Pedestrian Accident

If you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident, it may be fairly obvious to you that the driver who hit you is to blame. But, to recover the financial compensation you deserve, you must be able to...

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Who To Sue If a Pedestrian is Hit By a Commercial Vehicle

Getting hit by a commercial vehicle can be a life-altering experience. Not only can the financial costs be overwhelming, but your pain and suffering and the other non-financial effects of the accident...

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How Comparative Fault Impacts Florida Pedestrian Accident Cases

When you get injured in a pedestrian accident, you need to protect yourself against the insurance companies. They are going to do everything they can to pay you as little as possible—and this may...

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Calculating Damages in a Florida Pedestrian Accident Case

Pedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries—and these injuries can leave victims facing significant losses. From medical bills to lost earnings, the financial costs alone can far exceed what...

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Proving Liability After a Florida Boating Accident

Proving liability after a boating accident is critical when seeking just compensation for your losses. To file a claim, you need to know who (or what company) is responsible—and you need to be able to...

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What to Expect in a Florida Boating Accident Case

When you go out for a day on the water, the last thing you expect is to end the day dealing with the aftermath of a boating accident. But, these accidents happen far more often than they should, and...

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Calculating Damages in a Slip and Fall Case

When you have a slip and fall case, you need to make informed decisions. One of the most important decisions you may need to make is deciding when (and if) to settle your case. Knowing whether to...

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FDA Warns of Elevated Lead Levels in WanaBana Applesauce Pouches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert warning parents of elevated lead levels in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The FDA’s alert also applies to Schnucks and...

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Identifying the Defendants in a Slip and Fall Case

When you get injured in a slip and fall accident, one of the first questions you need answered is, “Who do I sue?” Identifying the correct defendant (or possibly defendants) in your slip and fall case...

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What to Expect in a Florida Slip & Fall Case

When you get injured in a slip and fall accident, one of the first things you need to do is find out if you have a case. If you do, you may be entitled to financial compensation, but you may also need...

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How to Check if Your Eye Drops Have Been Recalled Due to Contamination

Several companies have recently issued recalls for contaminated eye drops. These eye drops can present severe risks—including the risk of total vision loss due to infections—so it is important to know...

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The Most Common Types of Contaminants Found in Eye Drops

Several companies have recently recalled eye drops due to contamination. However, the risk of contamination is not new, and scientific studies have identified several types of contaminants commonly...

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Choosing a Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer

Few things are as difficult as losing a loved one. The life complications which can stem from a wrongful death may seem insurmountable. While nothing can give you back what you have lost, it is...

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The Impact of the Exactech Recall on Patient Safety

Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of its implantable medical devices. This includes ankle, hip, knee and shoulder implants that the company shipped to doctors’ offices and hospitals across...

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How Can You Have Safety in the Face of Deceptive Marketing? The Critical...

As a lawyer handling product liability cases, I’ve come across numerous instances that highlight the often dangerous shortcomings of child safety products. But nothing quite underscores the gravity of...

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Searcy Denney Is Pursuing Claims on Behalf of Families Affected by Dangerous...

Our firm is actively pursuing claims against WanaBana USA and other companies on behalf of families affected by WanaBana USA’s dangerous applesauce pouches. On October 28, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug...

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Understanding Florida’s Comparative Fault Law and How It Affects Personal...

Many personal injury cases do not involve situations where one party is entirely at fault. Many cases, instead, involve situations where both sides may bear some responsibility. This is why, like in...

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How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case in Florida

If you have been the victim of another’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. It is important to remember, however, that obtaining a settlement or a jury verdict will depend on your...

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The Most Common Exactech Shoulder Issues and How to Identify Them

Getting a shoulder replacement is supposed to improve your quality of life. It is supposed to eliminate your pain, restore your mobility and allow you to do most of the things you were able to do...

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The Exactech Recall: A Quick Synopsis and Update on What You Need to Know

Exactech is a medical device company that manufactures implantable joint replacements. It is also a company that has faced numerous lawsuits related to its products in recent years. In many cases,...

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How Florida's Comparative Fault Laws Impact Premises Liability Cases

Premises liability cases are often hotly contested. The Plaintiff will typically claim that the property owner or manager is entirely responsible for any slip and fall that occurs on their premises....

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Calculating Damages In Florida Wrongful Death Cases

The loss of a family member is one of the most devastating events that anyone can go through. While financial compensation cannot make the pain of loss go away, it can prevent your situation from...

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Exactech Shoulder Replacement Systems: What You Need to Know

Exactech is a medical device company that has faced numerous lawsuits in recent years. These lawsuits have focused on various issues with the company’s implantable medical devices, including issues...

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FAQs: What You Need to Know About Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in Florida

The risk of suffering unnecessary complications due to medical malpractice is a concern for patients and families across Florida. While all healthcare providers have a duty to ensure that they provide...

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FAQs: What You Need to Know After a Truck Accident in Florida

Truck accidents often have serious consequences. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident, you could be facing significant and long-term losses. You may be entitled to...

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FAQs: What You Need to Know After a Car Accident in Florida

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is never easy. Even when you are involved in a minor fender-bender, dealing with the insurance companies and getting your car repaired can be a painful and...

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What to Do If You've Been Affected by the Exactech Recall

If you have had problems with an Exactech ankle, knee, hip or shoulder implant, you are not alone. At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Exactech has recalled hundreds of...

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The Legal Implications of the Exactech Recall for Patients and Hospitals

Exactech is a manufacturer of medical implants, including ankle, knee, hip and shoulder replacement devices. Unfortunately, due to poor manufacturing practices and quality control issues, Exactech has...

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A Timeline of the Exactech Recall: How it Unfolded

Exactech has recalled hundreds of thousands of implantable ankle, knee, hip and shoulder replacement devices over the past few years. If you or a loved one received an Exactech implant in 2004 or...

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Alternatives to the Exactech: Exploring Other Surgical Tools and Techniques

Over the past couple of decades, hundreds of thousands of patients in the United States have received defective medical implants manufactured by Exactech. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

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Motor Vehicle Accidents: 10 Factors for Consideration

Motor vehicle accidents are a significant public health concern worldwide, causing millions of injuries and fatalities each year. While accidents can occur due to various factors, including human...

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Rollover Accidents: We Answer Your Frequently Asked Questions

Picture it: You’re riding on a highway at a nice speed when all of a sudden something (or someone) appears in front of you so quickly that you have no option except to try to avoid a collision. In...

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Injured at the Mall? Here’s What You Need to Know

Injuries can (and do) happen when you least expect it, even in so-called safe environments like shopping malls. Whether it’s a slip and fall, a collision with a shopping cart, or any other mishap,...

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Driverless Dilemma: Are We Lab Rats? Without Legal Recourse in the Experiment...

In the maze of today’s technological advancements, our society is standing at a crossroads where progress meets safety. The intricate web of autonomous driving technology and legislative...

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Motor Vehicle Accidents Can Be Avoided Here’s How

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of injury and death worldwide, but many of these accidents are preventable with proactive measures. This comprehensive guide explores various strategies and...

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