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Archive: 2015
Drugs Surpassing Alcohol In Causing Vehicle Accidents
March 6, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsAccording to a 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 9.9 million people aged 12 or older reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs during the year prior to being surveyed.
Drivers Beware: Florida is the Riskiest State to Be in an Accident
March 5, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAnyone who has ever been in an accident knows it is never a pleasant experience, regardless where the incident occurs. WalletHub recently released a study that examined data from all states (and the District of Columbia) with respect to liability coverage requirements and the approximate number of uninsured drivers in each state. So where did Florida rank? Dead last.
Unlicensed Drivers Pose Serious Risks to the Public
March 4, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAre unlicensed/undocumented drivers driving your children to school? These are the drivers and driving companies which may advertise by placing hand-written signs on posts, carry children to and from school each day and have not complied with county ordinances. These drivers and companies are classified as "vehicle for hire" drivers and companies.
Driving With Your Pet in the Car Can Be Dangerous
March 3, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsLawmakers in Florida and throughout the rest of the country have been trying to combat distracted driving for many years. The Ft. Myers personal injury attorneys at the Spivey Law Firm know that automobile accidents occur on a daily basis for reasons ranging from driver inattention to driver intoxication.
Hit-and-Run Accidents Increasing in Florida Despite Tougher Law
March 2, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsHit-and-run crashes are increasing at an alarming rate in Florida. Florida had more than 80,000 hit-and-run crashes last year. Fatal hit-and-run crashes increased by 23 percent in Florida between 2013 and 2014, and nearly half of those victims were pedestrians, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
4 Life-Changing Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
February 27, 2015 | Category: Brain InjuriesThe subject of traumatic brain injury (TBI) seems to be in the news every day. An example of this was December 1, 2014 when at least two news stories on TBI were covered.
Wrong-Way Collisions: Why They Happen and How to Prevent Them
February 26, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsImagine this: You're heading down the road on the way to work when all of a sudden, you see a vehicle coming toward you, head first, in your lane. What do you do? What if you move one way and the wrong-way driver moves the same way in an effort to avoid a collision? The possibilities are terrifying.
Who Is Responsible When Dogs Bite or Attack
February 25, 2015 | Category: Animal AttacksNearly 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and one in five dog bites results in injuries serious enough to require medical attention. Since children love animals, and dogs in particular, they are the most common victims of serious dog bites. Seventy percent of fatal dog attacks, and more than half of bite wounds requiring medical attention involve children.
What to Do If Your Vehicle Breaks Down: Five Steps to Keep You Safe
February 24, 2015 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Tire FailuresWhen operating a motor vehicle in Florida or elsewhere in the U.S., anything could happen. An accident may occur, a tire could blow out or the vehicle could simply break down. Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey knows that collisions and break-downs can be very stressful situations, but he wants you to stay as safe as possible when attempting to deal with automobile issues on the roadway.
Blind-Spot Accidents Are On The Increase
February 23, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe number of blind-spot accidents occurring each year is increasing. It is essential that you have blind-spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts devices as part of your safety equipment.