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Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Should I Go to the ER After a Collision?

Collisions involving cars, trucks, and other vehicles cause extremely serious injuries on an almost constant basis in the Tallahassee area. What is scary to realize is that very often, those suffering from severe or even...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Proving a Hit and Run in Florida: What Evidence is Needed?

If you were injured in a hit-and-run accident in Florida, you will need evidence to file an insurance claim. While your personal injury protection (PIP) policy should provide a small amount of coverage regardless of what...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Personal Injury Claims: A Passenger's Rights

If you were injured in an auto accident as a passenger in Florida, what are your legal rights? This is a critical question. Accident-related injuries can prove incredibly expensive, and you shouldn’t have to bear the costs of...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing an Auto Accident Claim in Florida

If you have a claim after an auto accident in Florida, it is up to you to make sure you receive the financial compensation you deserve. You need to take action promptly, but you also need to be very careful to avoid mistakes...more

Marshall Dennehey

The Wild West on the East Coast: How the Fix Known as “No-Fault” Turned New York Into the O.K. Corral

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Howdy! Did y’all come to hear about the virtues and triumphs of New York State No-Fault? Well sit on down and warm yourself by the fire, while I tell you the story of how a new little law gave way to greed, corruption and the...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Recovering Damages in Tallahassee Truck Accident Lawsuits: Understanding Your Rights

Truck accident lawsuits are far more complicated than cases involving ordinary car accidents for a number of reasons. Because trucks are commercial vehicles, accidents tend to bring lawyers onto the scene with unbelievable...more

Maison Law

Your Legal Obligations Following a California Car Accident

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California automobile accidents can have serious physical, financial, and legal repercussions. If you get involved in a car accident while you’re driving, you need to be aware of your legal obligations so you can protect your...more

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Factors That Influence the Value of Your Auto Accident Claim in Florida

When you get injured in an auto accident in Florida, recovering the costs of your injuries is essential for protecting your health and your finances. You need to make sure you get the treatment you need, and you also need to...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

What Is an Example of a Bad Faith Claim?

When dealing with insurance companies, one expects a straightforward process—pay your premiums, and when misfortune strikes, your insurer covers the costs as promised. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Auto Accident in Florida

When someone you love dies in an auto crash, it is a terrible tragedy. When the accident was caused by the actions of a negligent driver, Florida law allows family members to recover compensation for their loss by filing a...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Navigating the Legal Process After a Car Accident in Florida: Your Rights and Options

Being in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, particularly if there are serious personal injuries and/or significant damage to your car. Understanding the legal process in Florida is imperative to knowing your rights...more

Maison Law

Social Media as Evidence in a Car Accident Claim

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Over the years, social media has developed and contributed a significant role in both the settlement and trial of personal injury cases. Social Media Posts Can be of Pivotal Importance - Courts across the country have toiled...more

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Abracadabra – How a Stalking Bill Magically Turned into Revisions to a Georgia Settlement Statute

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In Georgia’s recent Legislative Session, Senate Bill 83 started off addressing the eligibility for restraining orders related to stalking, but there must have been some magic pixie dust floating around the House Committee...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Florida: A Brief Guide

Riding a motorcycle is a thrilling experience, but it comes with inherent risks. In Florida, like in any other state, motorcycle accidents can happen at any given time and in any given place. That said, knowing what to do in...more

Presley & Presley

Interpleader Insufficient to Erase Extra-Contractual Exposure

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In states that haven’t passed safe harbor legislation, multiple claimants and insufficient limit claims pose certain challenges to insurers in the claims handling stage. Numerous claimants competing for severely limited...more

Marshall Dennehey

Delaware Supreme Court Denies Transportation Company’s Insurer’s Appeal of Order When Its Insured Defaulted

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Prime Insurance Company v. Cordova, 2024 WL 513706, No. 22, 2024 (Del. Feb. 9, 2024) - This action involved a motor vehicle collision where the named defendants defaulted, and an order was entered against them for failure to...more

Maison Law

California Uber Accidents and Personal Injury Claims

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Uber is a California-born taxi service that relies upon apps on tablets, smartphones, and computers. Requests for service come with a few finger taps rather than hailing for cabs or competing with other taxi riders for...more

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Personal Injury Claims Involving Uninsured Drivers in California

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In most states, drivers must have automobile liability coverage to pay damages caused by a driver's negligence. Failure to do so can result in fines and denial of registration. According to the Insurance Information Institute...more

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Fourth Circuit Reaffirms Necessary Prerequisites for Claiming Hayseeds Damages and Offers Guidance on Admissibility of Experts

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On June 5, the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an unpublished opinion that provides a blueprint to insurance companies for handling bad faith claims. The Fourth Circuit held in Sellman v....more

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Michigan Supreme Court Cracks Down on Fraud in Claims filed with the MAIPF: Honesty Matters Throughout the Process

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Car insurance plays a crucial role in protecting drivers and their finances after an accident. It provides financial support for medical bills, lost wages, and car repairs. However, a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision in...more

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Liability Insurance Limits Double for CMVs on July 1st under New Jersey Law

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Beginning on July 1, 2024, all owners and registered owners of certain motor vehicles with nexus to New Jersey will be legally required to hold at least $1,500,000 in automobile liability insurance. This new law doubles the...more

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Supreme Court of New Jersey affirms: Accidents involving low speed scooters are ineligible for Personal Injury Protection Benefits...

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On May 14, 2024, the Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed last summer’s Appellate Division decision that a plaintiff injured while operating a low-speed electronic scooter did not qualify for Personal Injury Protection...more

Marshall Dennehey

Take a Closer Look: The Precise Language of an Out-of-State Coverage Provision Leads To Varying Results

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Key Points: Where the language in an insurance contract is plain and unambiguous, the courts must interpret the terms of the contract according to their plain meaning as written....more

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Third DCA Holds that Insurer and Insured Can Agree to Alternative Means of Policy Cancellation

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On April 10, 2024, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal held that an insurer and its insured can mutually agree on an alternative method of canceling an insurance policy, notwithstanding policy language providing...more

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Tips for Dealing with Insurance Adjusters After an Injury in Florida

Let’s say you’ve just suffered a personal injury in Florida. This can range from an automobile accident to a dog bite or from breaking a leg on an uneven staircase to a “slip and fall” in a big box store. All of these...more

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