Archive: 2013
Overview Of Boating Accidents
November 29, 2013 | Category: Boating AccidentsRiding the waves and sailing the open seas can be exhilarating experiences for boat lovers. However, as your Fort Myers personal injury lawyer will tell you, those who operate or ride in boats, can experience accidents that can result in injury. Sadly, the state of Florida has a large number of boat accidents every year. Why? Boating accidents occur for a variety of reasons ranging from boaters not being knowledgeable about the rules of the water to negligent operation of the boat.
Know When to Dial 911 - Emergency Only
November 27, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDialing 911 is an important first step in receiving needed attention in an emergency. But what is an emergency?
More Boat Traffic Can Mean More Boating Accidents
November 25, 2013 | Category: Boating Accidents"We should be safety conscious whenever on the water, even more so this busy season. It is important that we review our boating safety preparedness and procedures," said Fort Myers Boating Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
Defective Pharmaceutical Drugs
November 24, 2013 | Category: Defective DrugsMany individuals who are facing serious illnesses or lifelong afflictions rely on pharmaceutical drugs to help them deal with whatever is medically ailing them. Most of the people who take pharmaceutical drugs also expect those drugs to do for them what their doctors say they should do. Nonetheless, there are certain drugs on the market that fail to work as the doctor expects them to work. Such drugs are defective, and the unsuspecting individual who takes a defective drug often suffers because...
2013 Best & Worst Booster Seats for Children
November 22, 2013 | Category: Child InjuriesOn Thursday, November 7, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) issued its list of this year's best and worst booster seats for children. More than any other year, the IIHS rated 5 seats "Good Bet" and 58 seats "Best Bet". Booster seats are recommended so that seat belts fit properly. Experts recommend that booster seats be used until children reach the height of 4'9". This is the height at which seat belts were designed to fit properly.
State Road 82 - Drivers, Beware
November 20, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTwo to three times a week automobile, truck and motorcycle accidents happen at the intersection of SR-82 and Sunshine Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, FL. So many accidents, that drivers are questioning the safety of the road.
Things That Motorcyclists Should Do To Be Safe On Florida Roadways
November 19, 2013 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMany people in Florida and all across the country choose to ride motorcycles to get to their desired destinations. Riding can be very enjoyable and quite freeing. There are things that riders can do to keep themselves as safe as possible when riding their motorcycles on Florida roads.
Are All Compounding Pharmacy Drugs Now Safe?
November 18, 2013 | Category: Defective DrugsIt has been more than a year since the nationwide outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by the New England Compounding Center in Massachusetts. Since the outbreak began in September 2012, more than 700 out of 14,000 people receiving tainted injections have fallen ill, including 24 this year.
Pedestrian Accidents That Occur On Interstate Highways
November 16, 2013 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsGiven the great weather conditions that Florida experiences throughout much of the year, there's no wonder that more and more people are opting to walk to their final destinations instead of drive or ride. That said, Florida has a very high incidence of pedestrian accidents, in part, due to the fact that there are more people on the streets on more days of the year than in many other states. Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey notes that individuals are often hit by automobiles...
What You Should Do After A Bicycle Accident
November 13, 2013 | Category: Bike AccidentsBicyclists often have a difficult time sharing the road with automobiles. However, bike riders should be aware that they have rights just like individuals who operate motor vehicles. Sadly in Florida, bicyclists are involved in accidents on a routine basis, and as most Fort Myers personal injury attorneys will tell you, those accidents can lead to serious injuries or even death.