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Archive: 2015
Texting Even Two Letters While Driving Is Dangerous
July 17, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen can the word "Hi" cause an accident? Well, students attending the driver's education course at Gulf Coast High School in Naples, FL found out. It is when that word, or any word, is texted while driving.
Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing for Toxic Cabin Fumes
July 15, 2015 | Category: Defective Products, Wrongful DeathNBC Today reported on June 23, 2015 that four flight attendants who were taken seriously ill after complaining of noxious chemical fumes in the cabin of Alaska Airlines Flight 769 on July 12, 2013, have filed a lawsuit against Boeing. Two flight attendants passed out.
Fake or Counterfeit Goods Are Not A Bargain and Can Be Dangerous
July 13, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsThe National Crime Prevention Council says that almost anything can be counterfeited, and is. We may be familiar with counterfeit apparel, handbags, CDs and DVDs which are available at flea markets and street vendors, but we may not realize that auto parts, parts for airplanes and spacecraft have also been counterfeited.
Too Hot To Handle - Big Risk For Children Using Playground Equipment
July 10, 2015 | Category: Child Injuries, Defective ProductsParks and playgrounds are popular destinations for children, but playground equipment may be "Too Hot To Handle." Playgrounds can be deceptively hotter than one realizes.
First Of Its Kind Nursing Home Abuse Study Released
July 8, 2015 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThe first study of its kind was released in November 2014 by the Gerontological Society of America in Washington D.C. This study provides insight into the lives of close to 1.4 million nursing home residents in the United States.
Ridesharing Accidents: What if You Get Hurt?
July 7, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThere has been much talk in the media about ridesharing operations like Uber and Lyft. The programs that these companies offer are viewed as alternatives to taxi cabs; however, how safe are ridesharing programs? Randall Spivey, a Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer, knows that although these operations have gained popularity in cities like Orlando and others throughout Florida, the safety risks are very real.
What Public Warning Systems Protect You During Thunderstorms?
July 6, 2015 | Category: Defective Products, Wrongful DeathThe phrase "Lightning Capital" is often used to describe Florida because Florida has more thunderstorms and lightning strikes each year than anywhere else in the United States. With having more lightning strikes, comes more deaths and injuries from lightning.
ATVs (All Terrain Vehicles) - Be Careful
July 3, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsATVs, for many, are fun to ride especially when they are ridden, as intended, off-road. They "... should never be operated on paved or public roads as they do not have on-road tires, other lighting or turn signal equipment."
Residential and Community Pools: Enjoy the Water and Stay Safe
July 2, 2015 | Category: Inadequate Security, Wrongful DeathPublic and residential pools can be a great source of family fun and togetherness. Each year, however, we hear of unfortunate stories involving drownings or other pool-related injuries. Ft. Myers personal injury attorney Randall Spivey and his team want you and your family to enjoy the pool while remembering to keep safety first.
Could A Balcony Collapse Signal A Construction Defect?
July 1, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsBalconies collapse more frequently than one would expect. Just a couple of weeks ago, on June 16, 2015, CNN reported that an apartment balcony collapsed during a birthday party in Berkeley, California. Should a person be injured, or die, in a balcony collapse accident as the result of a design or building flaw, the architect, engineer, general contractor or subcontractor may be liable for negligent design and/or construction.