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Archive: 2013
Construction is Booming - Construction Accidents May Increase
June 14, 2013 | Category: Construction AccidentsThe overall safety of construction projects under Florida law is the general contractor's responsibility. However, with contractors and sub-contractors involved in a project, determining who was responsible for the safety hazard can be a very complex process and requires construction accident experts.
Night Blindness May Be Worse Than Ever
June 12, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe glare from headlights is more troublesome than ever before. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), because of technology, automotive design and an aging population, vehicle lights at night are now brighter.
How to Avoid Playground Accidents
June 10, 2013 | Category: Child InjuriesAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are seen in U.S. emergency rooms for playground-related child injuries.
Teach All Children How to Swim
June 7, 2013 | Category: Swimming Accidents"Children younger than age 5 represent more than 75% of all pool and spa submersion deaths and 78% of pool and spa submersion injuries in the United States involve children younger than 15."
Don't Text and Drive - It's the Law
June 5, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida joined 38 states and the District of Columbia with a ban on texting while driving when Governor Rick Scott signed the legislation on Tuesday, May 28. The law takes effect October 1, 2013.
Randall Spivey Selected for Two 2013 Awards of Distinction
June 3, 2013 | Category:Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is recognized as a Florida Super Lawyer for 2013 by Florida Super Lawyers magazine and by Martindale-Hubbell for the Client Distinction Award.
Rental Car Responsibilities
May 31, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAmong famous attractions like Disneyworld and the many destination beaches that encompass the coast, Florida is a popular haven for vacationers during the summer months. Many of these visitors rely on rental cars for transportation once they arrive in Florida, but they may not always be aware of the legal responsibility involved in renting a car—both on the part of the vacationer and of the rental agency.
How Fast Can You Stop Your Motorcycle?
May 31, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhether the motorcyclist is a first-time rider or a veteran, knowing how to brake safely is important.
What do you do after a vehicle accident?
May 30, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI AccidentsKnowing what to do before and after an accident is important to maintaining your rights and obtaining the best possible monetary settlements or verdicts.
Van Accidents May Lead to Lawsuits
May 28, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA tragic van accident on the Florida turnpike killed one person and left 19 other passengers, including young children, injured last month, Fort Myers auto accident lawyer reports. Merlande Chery, a North Miami woman, died after being ejected from the van when the driver lost control during a tire blowout. The state Highway Patrol is looking into what caused the crash. Depending on the outcome of that investigation, the victim's family and the injured parties may decide to take legal action.