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Emotional Distress Damages Florida

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

What is Emotional Distress and How Does it Impact a Personal Injury Case?

You’ve probably heard the term “emotional distress” connected with lawsuits in personal injury cases. It is one of the factors that injury victims often receive compensation for. ...more

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Florida Decision Impacts Employees’ Abilities to Bypass Workers’ Compensation System and Sue Employers for Mental Distress Tort...

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A recent decision from the Fifth District Court of Appeal, Steak ‘N Shake v. Spears, highlights the import of Florida’s workers’ compensation adjudicative framework and may serve to prevent highly emotional claims for...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Crash and Burnout: The Mental Health Toll of Car Accidents (and What Victims Can Do About It)

Being involved in a serious car accident can take a significant toll on your mental health. While accident victims often focus on the physical and financial consequences of their injuries, the mental health consequences can...more

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Florida’s Tort Reform Will Have an Impact on Employment Litigation – 5 Takeaways for Employers

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers recently enacted significant tort reforms designed to restrict plaintiffs pursuing negligence claims – but which could give an unexpected boost to those pursuing costly...more

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Florida Law Catches Up to Stalking Drones

In 2015, Dan Mouneimne’s stepdaughter sat outside a downtown Tampa bar when she noticed a drone hovering around her. She fled to her car, and it followed her and crashed on top of her car. The Tampa Police Department told Mr....more

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