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No one expects to be hit by an 18-wheeler.
June 28, 2018, started as an ordinary day for Mr. Daley, a sheet metal journeyman who had ended his multi-month work on the West Coast and was driving back home to Florida for a short rest before his next assigned journeyman post. At approximately 3 am, headed southbound on I-95 near the Florida/Georgia line, an 18-wheeler plowed into the back of his small car, causing it to sway and spin from the far right lane to the median hitting the center guardrail before stopping. The jack-knifed rig blocked the highway.
Not understanding precisely what had happened, Mr. Daley was just glad to be alive. He was transported by ambulance to a nearby Georgia hospital and released within hours with “no broken bones,” no brain hemorrhage, and an initial muscle sprain/strain diagnosis.
Thinking he only had a bad headache, and symptoms of pain spasms and discomfort in his neck, shoulder, knee, and back would go away, he was able to get a rental car and drive home to Palm Beach County.
However, the pain did not go away; it worsened. Mr. Daley was physically incapable of returning to work. The crash impacted his body, livelihood, and ability to provide for his family and household.
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Join us in congratulating Salesia, Zeta Tau Omega Chapter Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on receiving the AKA L.E.A.D. Award for championing social justice and social change locally, throughout the state, and nationally! Congratulations, Salesia! | | |
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March 16, 2022
A Riveting Conversation with Justice Peggy Quince
Salesia and the FSU Black Alumni Network hosted a special interview with Retired Justice Peggy Quince, the first Black woman to be elected to the Supreme Court of Florida. Watch the replay of the event below!
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March 14-18, 2022
Salesia Serves As Chief Justice for Thurgood Marshall Moot Court Competition
This month, Salesia had the honor of serving as Chief Justice for the 2022 National Thurgood Marshall Memorial Moot Court Competition. The multi-day event was held virtually. Two student advocates from law school chapters of NBLSA across the country argued a relevant issue of law.
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This year 16 teams competed showing their best appellate oral advocacy before justices of the moot Supreme Court of the United States; the justices were practicing attorneys and judges from a variety of practice areas, including JAG, the U.S. Department of Justice, appellate attorneys, litigators, criminal practice attorneys, and lawyers from a variety of law firms around the nation. Teams wrote briefs on the issues and advanced through the six regional competitions to the national competition where they performed exceptionally well. We are so proud of our advocates who competed in the virtual courtroom environment and provided excellent oral arguments on the issues! We look forward to seeing them as practicing attorneys in the near future! | | |
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FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Lawyers Association Inauguration Recap
More than 200 attended the February Induction Ceremony for the Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association.
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Salesia and 24 other Black women were sworn in as the charter members of the organization. The ceremony was done by Retired Chief Justice Peggy Quince, the first black woman to sit on the Florida Supreme Court. The story drew local and national news. Read about the event below. | |
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Beware of Fraudulent Medication
Fraudulent or counterfeit medication is very prevalent in our country. It can be challenging to spot a fake because the packaging can look very similar to the real thing. Fraudulent drugs are unsafe because they can be made with the wrong dose, include harmful toxins, or expired. Medical devices, vaccines, and even bug spray can also be fake.
The CDC, FDA, and pharmaceutical manufacturers offer some guidelines on avoiding exposing yourself to counterfeit medication. The FDA has a "closed" distribution list of medicines sold in the United States to diminish the sale of illicit or fake drugs. By purchasing from FDA-approved pharmacies in the United States, patients can minimize the risk of purchasing fraudulent medication. If traveling, make sure to bring your medicine in its original packaging. If you must buy medicine while you travel, the CDC says to only purchase from a licensed pharmacy and ask the pharmacist to check the ingredients to make sure they are the same.
For more information, visit FDA.org.
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Term of the Month: Release
Once a case arrives at the settlement phase, the final step is to have each party sign a "release." This document "releases" the other party from all liability. Once the settlement is made and the document is signed you cannot pursue further legal action against the other party involved. As such, it is always important to review the release thoroughly before you sign. The release should include all pertinent details of your case including the names of all parties involved, details of the accident or incident, details of the injury, your claims (bodily, emotional, mental injuries sustained, and even property damage). The document should also include the settlement and payment details as well as the governing law information.
You should always have your lawyer review these documents before you sign. Remember: once you sign, you will not be able to make any additional claims. The team at Smith Gordon Law is here to navigate you through every step of your case. If you have questions, please contact our team today.
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