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Archive: 2014
Pedestrian Deaths Decrease After Three Straight Years Of Increases
April 26, 2014 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsPedestrian accidents can be some of the most devastating accidents that individuals and their families can experience. For Fort Myers personal injury lawyers like Randall Spivey, the aftermath of a pedestrian-motor vehicle accident can mean very serious and/or permanent disabilities or even fatalities for their clients.
Power Steering Malfunctions? The Manufacturer Can Be At Fault
April 25, 2014 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Unsafe VehiclesApproximately 1.5 million vehicles, 2010 and earlier, in the U.S. were recalled on March 31, 2014 by General Motors (GM). This GM recall was because the electronic-power steering assist can suddenly stop working at any time while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater drive effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash.
Backup Cameras For New Vehicles To Save Lives
April 23, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEven at lower speeds, back-over accidents are very serious. They involve a vehicle's backing up, typically out of a driveway or parking spot. Pedestrians, cyclists, joggers and especially small children are very vulnerable to back-over accidents.
Who Has The Right of Way at Intersections?
April 21, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe Federal Highway Administration reports that intersection collisions account for more than 45% of all reported crashes and 21% of fatalities. Who has the right of way at intersections, becomes an important question when one looks at the 2013 statistics for Collier County.
Government Proposes Use Of Device To Track Truck, Bus Drivers
April 20, 2014 | Category: Truck AccidentsTrucks and buses are very important parts of the U.S. transportation system. They regularly travel throughout the state of Florida and they play a huge role in getting goods and/or people to and from their destinations. Unfortunately, accidents that involve tractor trailers and buses are all too common, and when those collisions occur with smaller automobiles, the results can be catastrophic.
'Safety is No Accident' - Is Your Vehicle Safe?
April 18, 2014 | Category: Unsafe VehiclesWhether you are a new or experienced driver, there are several things that you can do to make your vehicle safer for driving. It all starts with making sure that your vehicle is in peak condition.
Be Careful When Entertaining At Home
April 15, 2014 | Category: Inadequate SecurityPlanning a small gathering or celebration at home for a few friends and family might seem like a wise and cost-effective idea at the time. However, there are a number of things that house party hosts should take into account before finalizing such plans. Guests who sustain injuries while attending a party on someone's property and/or in someone's home might find it necessary to file lawsuits to obtain compensation for those injuries.
Avoiding Accidents By Having the right fit
April 14, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA driver’s position in a vehicle is critical when it comes to driving control and avoiding vehicle accidents. The American Society on Aging (AARP) says that "Checking to see that you and your car 'fit' together well can be as important to your safety as a mechanical check-up."
A Harsh Reality: Trucking Accidents Can Be Devastating
April 12, 2014 | Category: Truck AccidentsWhen traveling along Florida roadways and highways, it is not uncommon to see an accident that involves a motor vehicle and a tractor trailer. Unfortunately, Fort Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey is well aware of the fact that truck accidents cause thousands of deaths and even more injuries on a yearly basis. Accidents that take place between smaller passenger vehicles and trucks can be extremely devastating, primarily because of the sheer size of the truck.
Distracted Driving Awareness Month - April 2014
April 11, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn Florida, as well as across the United States, distraction is one of the primary contributors of vehicle accidents. We, at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties, are supporting the 'Distracted Driving Awareness' campaign to help drivers become more aware of the actions they may be taking which cause distraction when driving, and to make conscious efforts to re-focus on the roads.