Accident & Injury Law | Employment & Labor Law

Drunk Driving Accidents

Drunk driving is among the leading causes of auto accident deaths in the United States. More than 10,000 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in 2015 alone. That's an averag

Motorcycle Accidents

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 fata

Nursing Home Negligence

Many people entrust their family members to nursing homes or other assisted living programs when they can no longer care for themselves. The expectation is that these facilities wi

Dog Attacks & Dog Bites

Dog owners in Florida and Georgia 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

Personal Injury

Every action a person takes has consequences. Because of this, our laws require people to conduct their affairs while using an appropriate amount of caution so that their actions d

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is a serious issue in the United States. The law states that doctors are held to a higher standard of care when practicing medicine than the ordinary reasonable

Aviation Accidents

General aviation safety has improved greatly, and flying has become safer than ever before. Nevertheless, aviation accidents still occur. According to National Transport Safety Boa

Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can be one of the most devastating and life-changing injuries a person can incur. Unfortunately, this kind of injury commonly occurs because of the negligent a

Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death or Accidental Death: In our practice we have represented many heartbroken families who have lost loved ones due to the careless actions of another. When these famili

Trucking Accidents

Truck accidents can and do cause serious personal injury and wrongful death. It is estimated that as many as 500,000 commercial trucking companies operate 15.5 million trucks, incl

Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents

Scott & Wallace LLP specializes in representing the interests of bicycle and pedestrian accidents in North Florida and Southwest Georgia. If you or a loved one has been injured in

Birth Injury

Each year thousands of newborn babies are inflicted with birth injuries caused by health care providers. Birth injuries are physical injuries that often occur due to medical neglig

Slip & Fall Accidents

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 i

Dangerous Drugs

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. De

Industrial Accidents

Many of America’s finest work in plants and textile mills every day, and they are too often at risk for industrial accidents. Without these workers, however, we would simply not

Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injuries can occur in the blink of an eye and sometimes result in debilitating lifelong conditions or death. According to data from the Center for Disease Control a

Car or Auto Accidents

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

Hurricane Claims

At Scott & Wallace, we are handling insurance claims caused by hurricanes. Our focus is recouping lost profits and payroll for business owners and their employees.

ATV Accidents

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

Company Vehicle Accidents

Company cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and fleet vehicles are used every day by employees to carry out their work functions. While useful for companies, these vehicles are also involved

Dangerous and/or Defective Products

There are many defective and dangerous products on the market that are unreasonably dangerous. In addition, there are far more products that have become dangerous over time due to

Train Accidents

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 fa

Insurance Bad Faith

Insurance companies are self-interested, which is why it is necessary for the law office of Scott & Wallace LLP to sometimes pursue insurance and bad faith claims. Insurance compan

Burn Injury

Being the victim of a burn injury can be a life-shattering event. Last year, in the United States alone, over 450,000 burn victims received medical attention. Even more shocking is

Workers’ Compensation

Last year, over 55,000 new worker’s compensation claims were filed in Florida (Florida’s Division of Worker’s Compensation). Over 31,000 new worker’s compensation claims we

Gender Discrimination

State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Various remedies are available for em

Overtime Wage & Hour Claims

Many people are not aware that federal and state laws require employers to pay most employees 1.5 times their hourly rate for any time worked in excess of 40 hours in a week. Addit

Whistleblower Claims

The law prohibits an employer from firing or otherwise retaliating against an employee who reports the illegal or unethical acts of an employer. Both private and public employees a

Covid-19 Retaliation

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides employees with additional protecti

Age Discrimination

State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Various remedies are available for em

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be

Retaliation

Generally, laws that prohibit employment discrimination also forbid retaliation against an employee who has sought protection of antidiscrimination laws. In other words, an employe

Racial Discrimination

State and federal laws prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability. Various remedies are available for em

Sexual Harassment

Being the victim of sexual harassment can be a very troubling and emotional time for any man or woman. Unwanted sexual advances or remarks can make any working environment effectiv

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Claims

According to the United States Department of Labor, "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities by eli

OUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

The cases below are just a few examples of the gross recoveries we have recently made for clients. The recoveries listed are meant to convey the types of cases we handle and the types of recoveries we have garnered for our clients. Please understand that our firm has represented thousands of clients and not all recoveries are listed. Please also understand that we have secured many other significant recoveries that are subject to confidentiality and therefore cannot be disclosed. Finally, and importantly, please understand that all cases are different, and you should contact our firm directly if you have specific questions about your case.

$3,075,000

Wrongful death in a trucking accident.

$1,200,000

Automobile Accident

$1,00,000

40 year old man suffered a fractured pelvis requiring two surgeries in serious motorcycle accident

$550,000

Woman suffered pelvic fracture in serious car accident.

$531,000

$500,000 policy limits from primary tortfeasor for estate of minor killed in an accident after being provided alcohol illegally.

$300,000

Man who worked for an air conditioning company fell from attic space when pull-down ladder and casing collapsed under him. Recovery made against homeowner who was aware of the dangerous condition but failed to warn.

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Accident & Injury Law | Employment & Labor Law

Successes

OUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

$3,075,000

Wrongful death in a trucking accident.

$1,200,000

Automobile Accident

$1,00,000

40 year old man suffered a fractured pelvis requiring two surgeries in serious motorcycle accident

$550,000

Woman suffered pelvic fracture in serious car accident.

$531,000

$500,000 policy limits from primary tortfeasor for estate of minor killed in an accident after being provided alcohol illegally.

$300,000

Man who worked for an air conditioning company fell from attic space when pull-down ladder and casing collapsed under him. Recovery made against homeowner who was aware of the dangerous condition but failed to warn.

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