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For the native and tourist alike, time spent at the beach can be some of the most fun and relaxing time we enjoy all year. But beaches have many dangers that are not always readily apparent, and which could spoil a vacation and lead to serious injury.  

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In Part One of the series "Preparing Your Child for College," Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. looked at the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses and how to protect college students from this terrible national epidemic. In Part Two, your Fort Myers personal injury lawyers discuss the disturbing and increasingly common behavior of binge drinking and the terrible consequences it can lead to if not addressed.

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July 4, 2014 is the 237th birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  Americans love to celebrate birthdays and especially, the Fourth of July.  We join family and friends in celebrating with food and fireworks. Some 42 million Americans are expected to travel by vehicle 50 miles or more from home this Independence Day weekend. Statistically, July 4 is the most dangerous driving day of the year in the United States. 

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School is ending; summer is beginning...and that means the travel season is upon us! Whether you are planning a few long weekends to domestic destinations, or a few weeks of sightseeing through various international locations, making proper preparations for your trip and knowing what to do if the unexpected happens will keep you safe and give you peace of mind. At Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., we want our clients to enjoy their travel, and we provide the following information...

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To bring attention to safety issues, the National Safety Council (NSC) has named its 2014 June Safety Month Campaign, 'Safety: It Takes All Of Us'. We are devoting this blog to review the hidden hazards in the home.

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Just hours after graduating from high school in Cartersville, Georgia on May 24, 2014, eighteen year old Chance Werner was dead reported CBS News. He had been celebrating the milestone with friends at a lake by playing a game. The game involved sitting in a shopping cart, tying the cart to a pole, and then pushing it all the way down a dock to the water. 

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According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 4 million concussions annually result from athletic activities.

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With the summer here, many parents will be preparing their children for college. Along with buying all the supplies to furnish the dorm room, and all the latest electronics for studying and keeping in touch with mom and dad, part of being ready for college life is understanding the risks of living on a college campus today. In Part One of this series, Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. looks at the epidemic of sexual assaults on college campuses today, and discusses how to address...

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released the results of their spring 2013 study of teen risky behaviors. This study found that 41% of the 13,000 surveyed nationally admitted that they had texted and/or emailed while driving at least one day during the 30 days previous to being surveyed. Thirteen thousand U.S. high school students voluntarily participated in this anonymous survey.  

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It is very important for motorcyclists to have uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage. This insurance should be at least $300,000 of uninsured/underinsured motorist bodily injury insurance coverage per person. That is just the minimum recommended coverage.  

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