In a groundbreaking move by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a new regulation will make automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems a standard feature in all new passenger cars and light trucks by September 2029. This initiative is part of the broader National Roadway Safety Strategy, aimed at significantly reducing … Continue reading “New NHTSA Regulation to Transform Road Safety with Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking”
Celebrating Justice: Mallory’s Triumph in Boat Accident Legal Battle
Today, at Coffey McPharlin, we are profoundly proud to share a significant victory—a six-year legal battle culminating in a victorious settlement for Mallory and her family. This settlement not only represents a financial win but stands as a testament to resilience and justice in the face of adversity. The Beginning of a Long Journey In … Continue reading “Celebrating Justice: Mallory’s Triumph in Boat Accident Legal Battle”
Fort Lauderdale Crane Collapse: How Coffey McPharlin Stands Up for the Injured
In a shocking incident that underscores the inherent risks within the construction industry, a part of a crane recently collapsed on a bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, tragically resulting in one dead and injuring three others. This devastating event not only highlights the dangers faced by construction workers and bystanders but also the complex aftermath … Continue reading “Fort Lauderdale Crane Collapse: How Coffey McPharlin Stands Up for the Injured”
Combating Corporate Greed with Sam Coffey
Recently, our own Sam Coffey was invited to contribute to the Daily Business Review on Combating Corporate Greed. Unfortunately, the incidence of companies placing profits ahead of the health, safety and rights of individuals has become a common issue in our court systems Unfortunately, the incidence of companies placing profits ahead of the health, safety … Continue reading “Combating Corporate Greed with Sam Coffey”
Fake News! Confusing Theories of Liability
Recently, our own Sam Coffey & Sean Goldstein were invited to contribute to the Daily Business Review on Liability Law. Florida defense counsel provided an opinion piece suggesting that the victims of tractor trailer accidents should be precluded from obtaining all discovery from a trucking company based upon relevancy concerns. Florida defense counsel provided an … Continue reading “Fake News! Confusing Theories of Liability”
What is a Deposition?
What’s a deposition? Essentially, it’s a fancy term for a testimony. It’s a chance for the other side to ask you anything and everything under the sun about your life story and up to what happened at the accident at the same time. It’s an opportunity for your attorney to ask their parties and other … Continue reading “What is a Deposition?”
What’s a Compulsory Medical Evaluation?
A compulsory medical exam is an opportunity for the defense the insurance company to hire a doctor to go over all of your past medical history and to diagnose you themselves. It’s also an opportunity for them to minimize the impacts and to devalue your claim as much as possible. It is imperative that you … Continue reading “What’s a Compulsory Medical Evaluation?”
Visions & Values
We founded Coffey McPharlin to help people just like you. People that have been involved in an accident who need direction. You’d answer some of the pressing questions they have. They’re frustrated, they don’t know where to turn to. Personal injury law is very complicated insurance companies design their defense of these claims to minimize … Continue reading “Visions & Values”
Opioid Abuse
Opioid abuse is a severe problem in America today. Here at Coffey McPharlin, we have brought successful claims against the big pharmacies of our country such as CVS, Target, and Walgreens. If you have a loved one or know somebody who has died of opioid abuse contact the Coffey McPharlin team today.
Acting in Good Faith
There’s an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing and every insurance policy. The insurance company has a duty to act in good faith to protect their insured. This duty includes tendering the policy limits on an insurance policy to the injured party when liability is clear and damages exceed the policy limits if … Continue reading “Acting in Good Faith”