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Archive: 2013
Prescription Drugs and Driving May Not Mix!
September 27, 2013 | Category: Prescription ErrorsPrescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and supplements may not mix with driving. To avoid potential vehicle accidents, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) advises that it is best to be absolutely sure before getting behind the wheel.
Rollover Accidents More Common in Taller Vehicles:
September 26, 2013 | Category: Vehicle RolloversAcross the country, rollover accidents claim more than 10,000 lives every year. Over the last several years, drivers in Florida alone have been involved in over 100,000 rollover accidents that result in injury or fatality, and these accidents often occur at the fault of other drivers or the car’s manufacturer. Although driver errors—such as driving while texting, speeding, or drinking—can have a hand in causing rollover accidents, personal injury lawyers in Fort Myers say that these...
A Brief Look At Nursing Home Abuse
September 25, 2013 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseMaking the decision to leave a loved one in the care of a nursing home is not an easy choice for many individuals. Still, many people, and sometimes the elderly themselves, find moving to a nursing home to be the best option based on their particular needs. There are many well-run nursing homes that abide by state standards and laws; however, unfortunately, there are many facilities in Florida that violate the law.
Are Roundabouts Safe?
September 25, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsExperts believe roundabouts are an efficient means of controlling traffic. But are they really safe?
Illegal Street (Drag) Racing Kills!
September 24, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida is ranked among the top five states in illegal street (drag) racing of cars and motorcycles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, resulting in injuries and deaths from crashes.
How Driving Distractions Rank
September 23, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Driver inattention is the leading factor in most vehicle crashes and near-crashes," according to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. How do the driving distractions rank in severity?
How Insurance Adjusters Lowball Personal Injury Claims
September 20, 2013 | Category:Some accident victims believe that accepting a settlement from an insurance company will be better than subjecting themselves to long court battles that may or may not go in their favor. However, some individuals quickly discover that accepting a settlement from an insurance company may not be to their advantage. In fact, Fort Myers personal injury attorneys are well aware of the fact that oftentimes, insurance adjusters lowball personal injury claims on a routine basis.
Lee, Collier and Charlotte County Schools Lightning Preparations
September 20, 2013 | Category: Child InjuriesIt is still "rainy season" in Southwest Florida, and school is back in session for Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties. Many county students participate in sports which require outdoor practices and games. The combination of "rainy season" and student outdoor sports and activities presents potential danger of injury or death as a result of lightning strikes.
Tire Blow Out Appears To Be Cause Of Major Accident
September 17, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in a recent study reports that when vehicles are driving on under-inflated tires, they are 25 percent more likely to be involved in crashes, such as a rollovers.
How Do Rollovers Happen, and How to Reduce the Risk?
September 16, 2013 | Category: Vehicle Rollovers"Vehicle rollovers often result in devastating personal injury or wrongful death when the vehicle roof collapses on the driver or passenger resulting in paralysis, broken bones, devastating injuries, or death," said Vehicle Rollover Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties.