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Archive: 2013
Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law
October 14, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Experts say our brains cannot accomplish two dissimilar tasks at the same time with each one requiring some level of consideration and attention. The results of countless 'texting while driving' accidents are evidence of this theory," said Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
Has Your Vehicle Been Repaired Following A Recall?
October 11, 2013 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesMillions of vehicles are recalled every year. Almost 18 million vehicles were recalled in 2012, and 15.5 million in 2011. Since 1966 more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds were recalled to correct safety defects. Manufacturers are required to notify owners when there is a recall. Sometimes, even with notification, the needed repairs are not addressed or completed.
Have an accident as the result of a defective vehicle part? - You may have legal recourse
October 9, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsVictims of vehicle accidents caused by defective vehicle parts may have legal recourse against the manufacturers and possibly others, such as part distributors.
Bicycle vs. Car: Intersection Crashes and How to Avoid Them
October 8, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike AccidentsUnfortunately, bicycle accidents are quite common in Florida and elsewhere throughout the United States. But what some people may not realize is that Florida law imposes certain legal obligations on motor vehicle drivers with respect to their interaction with bike riders. Bicycle collisions can occur anywhere and at any given moment. However, Fort Myers personal injury attorneys know very well that car and bike crashes often occur at intersections.
3 Steps to Avoid Blind Zone Dangers
October 7, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn the U.S. every year there are approximately 840,000 side-to-side blind spot vehicle collisions with 300 fatalities, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
ATV Accidents And The Injuries That Can Occur
October 5, 2013 | Category: ATV AccidentsATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, are often used by adults and teenagers for work and recreation. However, ATVs can be very dangerous. In fact, according to recently-released United States Consumer Product Safety Commission statistics on ATVs, hundreds of people have lost their lives in ATV accidents in Florida and many more have sustained serious injuries.
Motorcyclists May Suffer Crippling Spinal Injuries
October 4, 2013 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsA study conducted by Virginia Tech and Wake Forest University, School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences, confirms that motorcyclists who hit fixed objects greatly increase their risk of dying or having very severe injuries such as crippling spinal injuries and fractured vertebrae.
DUI Impacts More Than the Driver
October 2, 2013 | Category: DUI AccidentsMore than one third of those who have died in DUI accidents are not the DUI driver, according to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) August 2013 Safety in Numbers. In 2011, 9,878 people lost their lives who were not driving.
Personal Injury Cases: Placing A Value On Damages
October 1, 2013 | Category:If you have been injured in Florida, you probably are greatly concerned with not only your recovery but also with certain financial issues that typically arise from being involved in an accident. For example, people who are hurt in automobile accidents tend to have huge medical bills and extensive property damage. Likewise, those who are involved in truck accidents might require a great deal of rehabilitation and long-term medical care that can add up very quickly.
Experts Concerned About Teens Missing Benefits of State GDL Program
September 30, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsBetween 25 to 30% of teen drivers are involved in crashes within the first 12 months of getting their operator's license, according to the Florida Sheriff's Department Association.