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Archive: 2014
Tips for providing a safe vehicle for a teen driver
March 21, 2014 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Shopping for a vehicle for a teen driver? Knowing which factors to prioritize may be difficult. The goal is to make the safest, most sensible, choice," says Attorney Randall Spivey, of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
Pregnant Women And Car Accidents: Safety Should Be First Priority
March 20, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAn automobile accident is often a scary experience for just about everyone. But for pregnant accident victims, the experience can be doubly horrifying. Regardless of whether the mom-to-be is in her first trimester or third trimester, any trauma that she experiences can have an effect on the unborn child. Attorney Randall Spivey, a Fort Myers personal injury attorney, knows that a driver's carelessness can lead to costly medical bills and a whole host of other accident-related expenses. In fact,...
Rear-end Collisions - Who may be at fault?
March 19, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA common type of collision is a rear-end collision. The "assured clear distance ahead rule" states that a driver is to leave enough room in front of his/her vehicle to be able to stop should the vehicle in front make a sudden stop.
Motorcycle Injuries: Dealing With Road Rash
March 18, 2014 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycle accidents can result in devastating injuries for the rider and his or her passenger. Due to the open nature of motorcycles, riders and passengers are not protected by any of the safety features that many automobiles offer. To be sure, Fort Myers personal injury attorney Randall Spivey has seen the catastrophic results of motorcycle accidents first-hand by way of the accident victims he represents. The injuries can range from minor to deadly, depending on the severity of the accident....
Are you and your motorcycle ready to ride?
March 17, 2014 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents"The weather is beautiful and just right for your motorcycle ride. Are you and your motorcycle ready to ride?" asks Motorcycle Safety Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
Suffer an injury using a borrowed tool? The tool owner may be liable.
March 14, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsBorrowing a tool, such as a ladder, may come with some risk. Should an injury occur caused by a faulty ladder, either as a result of poor maintenance on the part of the owner of the ladder, and/or poor manufacture, the injured party may have a legal case against the manufacturer, the owner or both.
The Common Causes Of Truck Accidents
March 13, 2014 | Category: Truck AccidentsResearchers with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have done many surveys and data analyses to determine the most common causes of truck accidents that occur not only in Florida, but all throughout the U.S. Whatever the reason for the accident, most Fort Myers personal injury attorneys will tell you that being involved in an accident with a large commercial vehicle can be life altering. Personal injury attorney Randall Spivey is well aware that truckers and their companies...
Can Not-For-Profits, Yard Sales & Flea Markets Sell Recalled Products?
March 10, 2014 | Category: Defective ProductsEveryone tries to save money. One of the ways of saving money, is buying and supporting not-for-profit retailers such as Goodwill, the Salvation Army, church thrift stores, rummage sales and flea markets and yard sales. While retailers are not required to test used products or clothing for safety, they cannot knowingly sell products that do not meet safety and compliance laws.
Should A Visitor From Another Country Hire A U.S. Attorney When Hurt By A Drunk Driver?
March 7, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEvery 90 seconds someone is injured in a drunk driving crash, according the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Too many people, including foreign visitors, are harmed each year in the U.S. as the result of drinking and driving.
Am I protected if I am in an accident with a driver who does not own the vehicle?
March 5, 2014 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIt may seem like just a favor when someone lends a vehicle to someone else to run a short errand. But, it could be very costly if that person is involved in a vehicle accident.