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Archive: 2014
Florida Lawmakers Pass Bill To Increase Penalties For Hit-And-Run Drivers
May 10, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsStatistics show that the state of Florida has had numerous hit-and-run collisions that have resulted in thousands of individuals being injured and hundreds of people being killed over the years. Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey is one of the attorneys who has worked with many individuals who have been involved in such accidents to ensure that their legal rights were protected and that they obtained the just compensation they deserved.
Top 10 Things To Do After A Vehicle Accident
May 9, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccidents happen suddenly and have serious consequences for our clients and impact long thereafter. If you are involved in an accident, there are 10 things you should do.
Most Prescription Errors Are Preventable
May 7, 2014 | Category: Prescription ErrorsAccording to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, as many as 98,000 people die in any given year from medical errors that occur in hospitals and a significant number of those deaths are due to medication errors.
What Is The Primary Cause of Boating Accidents?
May 6, 2014 | Category: Boating AccidentsWith 901,969 registered vessels, Florida leads the nation in registered boating vessels. Additionally, it is estimated that up to 1 million non-registered vessels actively use Florida’s waters. It is not surprising that Florida also leads the nation in boating accidents.
GM Owners Concerned With Vehicle Safety After Recall
May 3, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesAccording to a recent article in The Tampa Tribune, Floridians who own vehicles made by General Motors are keeping local dealerships quite busy after learning of the automaker's national recall. The company recently announced the recall of over two million automobiles because of a faulty ignition switch.
Bicycle Safety Tips
May 2, 2014 | Category: Bike AccidentsBicycling is a fun way for families to get exercise and spend time together. Like any physical activity it carries some risk. Bicycles on the roadway are, by law, vehicles with the same rights, and responsibilities as motorized vehicles.
Increasing Driver Awareness Reduces Distracted Driving Injuries and Fatalities
April 30, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAlthough distracted driving injuries and fatalities are down, they are preventable. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety.
Florida Lawmaker Seeks Tougher Standards For CDLs
April 29, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTruck drivers who operate tractor trailers and other large commercial vehicles play a major role in both large and small businesses given the need for many goods to be transported from one side of the country to the other. That being the case, it is not uncommon to see accidents between smaller automobiles and large commercial trucks throughout Florida and all across the country.
What Parents Can Do To Deter Their Children From Drinking
April 28, 2014 | Category:"Help your teens stay safe and make healthy choices by sending the message that underage drinking is 'completely unacceptable'."
AAA Speaks Out Against Florida Lawmakers' Push To Raise Florida's Speed Limit
April 27, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsLawmakers in Florida are seeking to increase the state's speed limit from 70 to 75 miles per hour on certain state highways. However, not everyone is welcoming the idea. As a matter of fact, lobbyists with AAA Club South have made it clear that raising the limit would be a "risky move" given the number of current residents and yearly visitors the state gets.