Archive: 2013
Victim of September, 2013 Cape Coral Crash Released From Tampa General Hospital
November 13, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAttorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., attorney for the victim said, "I am very pleased to announce that Susan Reynolds came home to Fort Myers on Wednesday. She has been in the burn unit of Tampa General Hospital since September 7, 2013 following an automobile crash in Cape Coral."
Florida Slip and Fall Law - You May Have A Case
November 11, 2013 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsIn July 2010 the burden of proof in Florida slip and fall cases changed from that of the business establishment to the injured plaintiff, following Florida's being one of the top states in the number of slip and fall cases. However, under the Florida slip and fall law, you may have a case.
Backover Accidents: The Risks To Children
November 10, 2013 | Category: Child InjuriesSadly, the news has been filled with reports of more and more backover accidents in recent years. The stories often involve heartbreaking tales of young children playing out in a driveway being hit by a loved one who was backing up. Statistics show that throughout the United States, about 50 children are victims of backover accidents on a weekly basis. In Florida, your Fort Myers personal injury lawyer will tell you that children between one and five years of age are at high risk, and over 60...
David Vanaman, Victim of Crash, Speaks Out About Traffic Light Installation
November 8, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAttorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. issued a press release Thursday, November 7, 2013 with David Vanaman's comments about the installation of the new traffic light at the intersection of the Metro Parkway Extension and Briarcliff Road intersection.
Victim of September 2013 Crash in Cape Coral Released From Tampa General Hospital
November 8, 2013 | Category: Press ReleasesFor Immediate Release November 8, 2013 Press Contact: Susan Cunningham Fort Myers, Florida Cell: 239.464.7997 Victim of September 2013 Crash in Cape Coral Released From Tampa General Hospital Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., attorney for the victim, said, "I am very pleased to announce that Susan Reynolds came...
Dog Bites and the Rights of Dog Bite Victims
November 6, 2013 | Category: Animal AttacksAnyone who has ever been bitten by a dog knows that the experience can be traumatic. Dog bites can leave individuals with not only psychological scars, but also a variety of medical issues. Fortunately for bite victims, dog owners can be held legally responsible under Florida law if their dogs bite individuals while out in public or while those individuals are legally on the owners' property.
Look Twice and Save a Life - Motorcycles Are Everywhere
November 6, 2013 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsThe Florida Department of Highway Safety reports that between January 1, 2013 and July 31, 2013 there were 190 motorcycle crashes in Lee County alone, almost one a day.
Why Hire a Florida Board Certified Trial Attorney?
November 4, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAlthough 95% of personal injury claims may settle prior to going to trial, having a Florida Board Certified Trial Attorney is very important. Board Certified Trial Attorneys prepare each personal injury case as though it was going to trial. This means full documentation of injuries and damages. When an insurance company knows it is dealing with a Board Certified Trial Attorney, they are often more likely to settle than go to court.
Sun Glare - A Florida Driving Hazard
November 1, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsOn September 17, 2013 around 7:30 a.m. a vehicle in Lake Wales, Florida was involved in not one, but two separate crashes because of the sun's glare. Accuweather.com in Steering Away From Sun Glare, typically between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., reports that driving directly against the sun can block peripheral areas of vision and cause sudden moments of blindness as the sun peeks out from behind surrounding objects.
Halloween - watch out for trick or treaters
October 30, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsRandall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. recommends, "Watch out for trick or treaters. With an increase in pedestrian traffic, vehicle traffic, and dark neighborhoods, the potential for devastating injuries or death increases on Halloween, October 31."