Patient Safety Failures and Renewed Calls to Reform Florida’s Sovereign Immunity Laws
Gainesville, FL – [Date] – The family of two-year-old De’Markus Jeremiah Page is mourning the devastating loss of their son following a multitude of egregious preventable medical errors
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The Searcy Law Blog, published by Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley PA, focuses on legal issues related to personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and product liability. It covers topics such as accidents involving defective products like ethanol fire pits, medical negligence cases including fatal errors in pediatric care, and guidance on filing personal injury and wrongful death claims in Florida. The blog also discusses the financial and non-financial impacts of disabling injuries, emphasizing the importance of legal representation to seek compensation for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.
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Filing a Claim for an Accident During the Holidays: What to Know About Hiring a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
By Searcy Law
While the holiday season is many people’s favorite time of year, unfortunately, it can sometimes be memorable for all the wrong reasons. Accidents during the holiday season are common—from trick-or-treating mishaps to shopping mishaps or travel mishaps while visiting friends…
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim for a Fatal Medical Mistake in Florida
By Searcy Law
Deaths resulting from medical errors are far more common than they should be. This includes deaths resulting from diagnostic errors, surgical errors, medication errors, and a wide range of preventable mistakes. If you have lost a loved one and you…
Disabling Injuries: Understanding the Costs and When You Can (and Should) Seek Just Compensation
By Searcy Law
Suffering a disabling injury in an accident is a life-altering experience. Regardless of how well you are able to cope, you will face consequences in many—if not all—aspects of your day-to-day life. In this scenario, it is important to make…
What Qualifies as a “Significant” or “Permanent” Injury from a Car Accident in Florida?
By Searcy Law
In Florida, filing a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company after a car accident generally requires proof that you suffered a “significant” or “permanent” injury in the crash. If none of your injuries qualify as significant or permanent, then…
Truck Accidents Involving Spills and Lost Loads: What Victims and Families in Florida Need to Know
By Searcy Law
While truck accidents can have a variety of different causes, some of the most dangerous truck accidents are those caused by spills and lost loads. In many cases, these accidents happen suddenly and at high speeds—and they pose serious risks…
Why You Should Always Talk to an Attorney After an Auto Accident in Florida
By Searcy Law
If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, making informed decisions will be critical for protecting your legal rights. This includes making an informed decision about whether to talk to an attorney. If you have an accident claim, do you…
Personal Injury Claims Involving Child Injuries: What Parents in Florida Need to Know
By Searcy Law
If your child has been injured in an accident in Florida, you may be able to take legal action on your child’s behalf. Florida law allows parents to file personal injury claims on behalf of their children; and, if you…
$70.8 Million Verdict Secured for Woman Left Blind and Hemiplegic After Tampa General Hospital Emergency Department Negligence
By Searcy Law
TAMPA, FL – A Hillsborough County jury awarded $70,832,502 to 42-year-old Chiaka Stewart, who suffered catastrophic and permanent injuries after medical providers at Tampa General Hospital’s Brandon Healthplex Emergency Department failed to diagnose and treat a life-threatening condition in a…
Why Was My Prescription Drug Recalled?
By Searcy Law
If you are taking (or have recently taken) a prescription drug that is now subject to a recall, there are several important facts you need to know. One of these facts is why your prescription was recalled. Pharmaceutical companies issue…