Practice Areas

Construction Litigation

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:49:19 +0100

Construction projects are often complex undertakings that involve numerous parties, such as owners, developers, architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material men, suppliers, laborers, insurance companies and others. The rights and obligations of the parties to a construction project can be defined by contract law and general principals of tort law. In addition, the parties involved in construction projects are subject to a myriad of federal, state, and l...

Insurance and Bad Faith Claims

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:49:02 +0100

Insurance companies are self-interested. They profit by delaying payment on good faith claims, because delay makes them money. Insurance companies receive thousands of claims every day and wrongfully delay or even deny many of them in order to save money. Because few people actually dispute their claim with the insurer, insurance companies are able to retain millions of dollars by denying, delaying, and underpaying claims. If an insurance company refuses to pay your claim, denies payment, offers...

Oil Spill Litigation

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:48:38 +0100

The BP Oil Spill is the greatest environmental disaster in United States history. Millions of Gulf residents have been impacted by this traumatic event. The livelihoods of many gulf residents have been lost as a result. An immeasurable amount of damage has been done to wildlife and ecosystems along the Gulf Coast. In short, the way of life on the Gulf Coast has been forever altered. While it will take many years for the environmental damage to be remedied, businesses and individuals impacted by t...

Defective and Dangerous Products

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:48:08 +0100

There are many products on the market that are unreasonably dangerous. In addition, there are far more products that have become dangerous over time due to manufacturing or design defects. Any household item can cause an injury if it is defective. If you or a loved one has been injured by the use of any product, contact us. We can help....

Defective Drugs

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:47:49 +0100

The Federal Drug Administration is constantly approving new drugs to be put on the market. However, FDA approval does not always mean that these medications are completely safe. Deadly side-effects are often missed during clinical research and trial of many drugs. Additionally, incorrect dosages can turn a primarily safe drug into a killer. If you or a loved one is suffering from the terrible side-effects associated with the use of Paxil, Vioxx, Baycol, Fen-Phen, Accutane, Yasmin, or host of oth...

Medical Malpractice and Nursing Home Negligence

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:47:14 +0100

The law states that doctors are held to a higher standard of care when practicing medicine than a layman would in conducting his daily affairs. This is most likely because doctors' patients are very vulnerable when seeking doctors' opinions. As a result, when a doctor fails to maintain that heightened standard of care, the consequences can be disastrous. Similarly, if you or a loved one has entrusted your caretaking to a nursing home or some other living assistance program, and an injury has occ...

Slip Fall Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:46:53 +0100

When you enter someone else's property, the owner of that property has a duty to make sure that property is free of danger. Whether it is a wet floor, a loose hand rail, cracks in the sidewalk, or some other danger, property owners are responsible for taking the precautions necessary to protect their visitors. If they fail to protect their visitors, and someone is injured, property owners are held accountable. If you have suffered from a slip and fall or some other type of accident on someone el...

Industrial Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:46:32 +0100

Many of America's finest work in plants and textile mills every day. Without them, we would not have the necessities of life that we too often take for granted. At Scott & Wallace, we understand the sacrifice these workers make. We understand the extensive hours they work and the dangers they face just doing what they do. Therefore, if you or a loved one has been injured while working in an industrial setting, let the lawyers at Scott & Wallace help. Contact us for a free consultation....

Dog Bites

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:45:24 +0100

Dog owners in Florida have a duty to prevent their dogs from causing harm to other people. In fact, when a dog causes injuries to a person, Florida courts automatically hold the owner guilty of negligence, and the plaintiff must only prove that the dog caused the plaintiff’s injuries and the amount of damages. This relaxed standard is available whether a plaintiff is the victim of a dog bite or suffers injuries due to other acts by a dog. Moreover, plaintiffs can even recover for injuries cause...

ATV & Recreational Vehicle Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:45:00 +0100

While four-wheelers, three-wheelers, gators, golf carts, and other recreational vehicles bring joy to thousands of people every day, negligent operation of these vehicles can cause severe injuries. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident involving an ATV or other recreational vehicle, contact us today. We can help....

Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:44:17 +0100

Although the law clearly affords pedestrians and bicyclists the right of way in many situations, drivers often fail to adhere to these laws. Their negligence can lead to very serious consequences.

If you or a loved one has been injured in such a situation, contact us. We can help.

Motorcycle Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:43:56 +0100

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the last decade alone there have been over 290,000 motorcycle accidents. Of those, over 11,000 proved to be fatal. The risk to motorcyclists who travel the roadways is greater than ever before. This is because there are more cars on the roads and more distractions to the drivers of those cars. Too often, an accident has occurred before the driver of a car has even seen the motorcyclist. At Scott & Wallace, we can help. Cont...

Aviation Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:43:44 +0100

General aviation safety has improved greatly, and flying has become safer than ever before. Nonetheless, aviation accidents still occur. According to the National Transport Aviation Safety Board, there were 1551 civil aviation accidents in the United States in 2009. Aviation accidents are traumatic and catastrophic. At Scott & Wallace, we are prepared to handle your case. Whether you or a loved one has been involved in an aviation accident involving a commercial airliner, a small personal ai...

Train Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:43:26 +0100

Because of the sheer size and power of a train engine, its cars, and all its working parts, accidents involving trains are some of the most catastrophic accidents that occur. In fact, according to the Federal Railroad Administration, in the last ten years there have been almost 200 train accidents in Florida involving death or injury. Even more staggering, there have already been 20 such accidents this year. There are many reasons why these accidents occur. Causes can be as simple as conductor f...

Truck Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:42:52 +0100

It is estimated that as many as 500,000 commercial trucking companies operate 15.5 million trucks, including 2 million tractor trailers, in this country every year. Commercial trucks are involved in as many as 4,050 accident related deaths every year, more than 150 of which are caused by driver fatigue. While these numbers are certainly alarming, they do not even include accidents in which a commercial truck is involved, but no death occurs. Needless to say, though commercial trucking companies ...

Auto Accidents

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:42:17 +0100

Getting in your car and entering traffic is probably the most dangerous thing you do each day. Why? Because people do not exercise the same degree of caution and care on the roads as they do in other areas of their lives. For most people, driving is part of their daily ritual. It is something they do every day, so they get "too comfortable" while doing it. When this happens, people fail to consider the consequences of their decisions. They will change lanes without signaling, run red lights, spe...

Serious Personal Injury / Wrongful Death

Thu, 26 May 2011 03:41:19 +0100

Every action a person takes has consequences. Because of this, people have a duty to conduct their affairs using an appropriate amount of caution so that their actions do not bring about unwanted consequences. Nonetheless, this rule is broken far too often and the consequences can be catastrophic. Whether it is someone text messaging while driving, the owner of a business failing to properly train their employees, the owner of a bar failing to protect the patrons of their establishment from dan...