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Archive: 2015
Children Left In Vehicles - A Recipe for Disaster
May 29, 2015 | Category: Child Injuries"A child in Lake City, Florida died on May 13, 2015 as the result of being left in a closed vehicle all day. This is a tragedy to the family and another wake-up call to all of us to do everything in our power to prevent these senseless deaths," said Fort Myers Child Injuries Attorney, Randy Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. "We feel it is important to share again some statistics and ideas to help prevent these accidents."
When Should A Motorcyclist Consult An Attorney
May 27, 2015 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycle accidents are often devastating to the motorcycle rider and any passengers. Those on motorcycles are particularly vulnerable because they lack the structural protections of other vehicles such as cars, trucks, SUVs and mini vans. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data shows that in 2012, 4,957 motorcyclists were killed in the U.S. This is a 7 percent increase from the 4,630 motorcyclists killed in 2011. In Florida there were more than 8,600 motorcycle crashes...
The Standard of Proof Shifts in Hit-and-Run Cases
May 26, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMotor vehicle accidents of any type can be distressing events for drivers and their passengers. However, automobile accidents involving hit-and-run drivers can be even more troublesome. A hit-and-run accident involves a driver illegally fleeing the scene of a major or fatal collision without stopping to report the incident or rendering aid as required under the law.
Amusement Rides - Are They Worth The Risk?
May 26, 2015 | Category: Inadequate Security, Wrongful DeathVisiting amusement parks is high on the list of most families when they are determining how to spend their free time together. These amusement parks may be the large parks such as Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. When making plans regarding amusement park visits, do you ever think about safety?
Keep Memorial Day Weekend A Safe Weekend - Don't Combine Drinking with Driving of Boating
May 22, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMemorial Day is a time when we remember those who have given their lives to protect our freedom. It is also the time when Americans take the weekend off to enjoy one another's company, celebrate the beginning of the summer season and generally relax. This relaxation often involves getting into vehicles and driving, as well as enjoying time on Florida's waterways, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal Reverses Bicycle Injury Verdict
May 21, 2015 | Category: Bike AccidentsThe appellate court recently reversed the trial court’s verdict in the case of Trek Bicycle Corp. v. Miguelez. The case, which was not your typical bike injury case, involved an injury claim against the bike manufacturer, not an automobile driver. Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey and his team know that in cases involving defective products, both manufacturers and distributors can be held legally responsible for any injuries and/or deaths caused by such defects.
Drowsy Driving - A Major Problem
May 20, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe evidence of drowsy driving is usually gone by the time a crash occurs, and few admit after an accident that, "They nodded off." Experts agree that fatigue does not leave behind the same type of evidence that drunk and distracted driving does. However, drowsy driving is an equally lethal combination as are alcohol, speeding and distracted driving.
Bike Rule Largely Unenforced, New Crash Reporting Methods Needed
May 19, 2015 | Category: Bike AccidentsFor many years, there has been great concern for bicyclists who share a portion of the road with drivers in passenger vehicles, vans and big rigs. Lawmakers in Florida and all across the U.S. have been working to create laws that would be more protective of bikers. In fact, in Florida, a law was passed in 2006 that required those operating motor vehicles to keep a distance of at least three feet away from bikers when passing.
Make Wearing Seat Belts A Habit - Seat Belts Save Lives
May 18, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSeat Belt Safety Initiative Week (Click It Or Ticket) begins the week of May 18, 2015. Since 2009, not wearing a seat belt has become a primary enforcement offense. A primary enforcement offense means that law enforcement officers may pull motorists over just because the driver or a passenger covered by the law is not wearing a seat belt.
Can Arthritis Cause Vehicle Accidents?
May 15, 2015 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Since May is National Arthritis Month, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. feel it is important to cover how arthritis can affect driving, how to prevent possible vehicle accidents, and what to do should osteoarthritis occur as the result of a vehicle accident," said Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney, Randall Spivey.