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Automobile Accidents Caused by Distracted Drivers: What You Need to Know about Florida Law and How to Avoid Distracted Driving

November 18, 2024 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Distracted Driving

Driving safely requires manual, visual, and cognitive concentration. Your hands, eyes, and brain must all work together to keep you and others safe while you are behind the wheel. But people routinely engage in distracted driving, putting themselves and everyone else on the road in danger. Fort Myers Automobile Accident Lawyer Randy Spivey wants to help keep motorists safe and encourage them to avoid distracted driving.

Tips to Keep You Safe During the Thanksgiving Season

November 11, 2024 | Category: Automobile Accidents

According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department (FLHSMV) website, the Thanksgiving holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in Florida. According to the FLHSMV, the number of accidents on Thanksgiving Day is almost double any other day. Families are coming to Florida to celebrate the holidays with one another. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to provide you with some tips to stay safe during this holiday season.

Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida: Slippery Legal Issues to Look Out for and How to Protect Your Rights

November 4, 2024 | Category: Slip and Fall Accidents

When a customer enters a business, whether it’s to shop for clothes, buy groceries, or eat a meal, they never expect to be hurt. However, slip and fall accidents happen frequently and unexpectedly and often leave unsuspecting customers with serious injuries. Having an experienced premises liability attorney in your corner if you are injured in a slip and fall accident can make the difference between whether you are adequately compensated for your injury.

Protecting the Rights of Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence Victims

October 28, 2024 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse

Nursing homes are meant to provide a safe environment and essential care for our elderly loved ones. However, not all facilities fulfill their duty, resulting in neglect and even physical abuse that can harm vulnerable residents. According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Florida is the 9th worst state in the country for the quality of long-term services.

Bicycle Safety Awareness: Share the Road and Arrive Alive!

October 21, 2024 | Category: Bike Accidents

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (“FLHSMV”) under “Florida law, a bicycle is legally recognized as a vehicle, and the person who is riding the bike is considered to be a driver.  As a result, individuals who ride bikes have the same rights on the roadways as other vehicle operators and must abide by the same traffic laws.”  As such, FLHSMV encourages all drivers to “Share the Road!”   Fort Myers Bike Accident Attorney Randall Spivey wants...

The Serious Risk of Florida Truck Accidents and Safety Tips for Motorists

October 14, 2024 | Category: Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, leaving victims with serious injuries, and often resulting in fatalities. Recently, a tragic accident resulting in a fatality occurred at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida involving a car and a semi-truck. This incident underscores the need for motorists to be aware of the dangers posed by large commercial vehicles and semi-trucks and to take proactive steps to protect themselves on the road.

Pedestrian Safety: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Halloween

October 7, 2024 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents

As the Halloween season approaches, families and children are gearing up for trick-or-treating, costume parties, and festive events. While Halloween is an exciting time for children and adults alike, it also presents heightened risks for pedestrians. Fort Myers is no stranger to pedestrian accidents, and as pedestrian accident attorneys, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. want to ensure that everyone stays safe while enjoying the holiday.  

What is Proximate Cause in a Personal Injury Case?

September 30, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

When you have a personal injury case in Florida, there are three things you need to prove in order to establish your right to proper compensation. First, you need to prove that the defendant breached a duty of care. Second, you need to prove that you were injured. Third, you need to prove that the defendant’s breach caused your injury. More specifically, you must be able to prove that the defendant’s breach was the proximate cause of your accident-related losses. Read on to learn more from...

What are Catastrophic Injuries and How Do They Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

September 23, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

When you have a personal injury case, the amount you are entitled to recover depends on several factors. But one of the most important factors is the severity of your injuries. The severity of your injuries will determine your medical needs, how long you will be out of work, pain and suffering damages, and other ways the accident will impact your life—all of which play a key role in determining how much your Fort Myers personal injury attorney can seek on your behalf.

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