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Archive: 2016
The Number of Pedestrians Injured or Killed is Still Rising in the U.S.
July 15, 2016 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryA new report issued in March 2016 by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association estimates that the number of pedestrians killed in traffic increased 10 percent from 2014 to 2015 in the U.S.
Takata Airbags and Other Defective Product Recalls
July 14, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryIn May of this year the Department of Transportation expanded their recall of Takata airbag inflators to include an additional estimated 35-40 million inflators. This was on top of 28.8 million Takata inflators already under recall. News of the recall has likely sparked a number of questions in the minds of many consumers, as well as car owners who have been directly affected by the Takata recall.
Tire Problems and Multi-Vehicle Accidents
July 13, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryEvery motorist’s worst nightmare is driving along the road and suddenly experiencing a blow-out, especially when traveling at high speeds. When blowouts happen, drivers lose control of their vehicles. Should this happen when there are multiple vehicles in the area, the single blow-out can result in a major multi-vehicle accident.
Pedestrian Safety: The Right of Way
July 12, 2016 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryFlorida can be a dangerous place for those who chose to travel by foot. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2014, there were 4,884 (including 588 in Florida) pedestrians killed and an estimated 65,000 injured in traffic crashes in the United States. Roads, intersections and even parking areas in Florida tend not to be designed with pedestrian safety as a primary concern. Traffic moves fast in Florida and tragically, pedestrians can often be left in unsafe...
Randall Spivey Named to Super Lawyers and Earns Client Distinction Award for 2016
July 11, 2016 | Category: Firm NewsSpivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., is pleased to announce that Randall Spivey was selected for Florida Super Lawyers for 2016. Mr. Spivey was selected for Florida Super Lawyers as a Top Rated Lawyer in the area of Personal Injury General: Plaintiff.
Who Is Legally Responsible for Reporting Nursing Home Abuse?
July 8, 2016 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal InjuryThe National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports that 36 percent of the nation’s nursing homes have been in violation of the elderly abuse laws.
Hit and Run Accidents On Florida's Waterways
July 6, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, Personal InjuryHit and run accidents are frequently in the news and are often about vehicle accidents. However, these accidents also happen on our waterways. NBC-2 reported, after a May 29, 2016 Cape Coral boat crash, that authorities were investigating an accident where two juveniles were fishing when a speeding boat hit their boat near the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The boat causing the accident left the scene.
“Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks”
July 5, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released some shocking statistics relating to distracted driving.
Could Sonar Technology Prevent Bicycle Accidents?
July 5, 2016 | Category: Bike Accidents, Personal InjuryThe Washington Post reported on June 24, 2016 that law enforcement in Ottawa, Canada has adopted new solar technology to help prevent bicycle accidents. The city of Ottawa has a one-meter law. If a vehicle is within one meter of a bicyclist on the road, it is in violation of the law. As with the bicycle laws in the U.S., there has not been a way to enforce this law and protect bicyclists until now.
Consumer Fireworks Can Cause Serious Injuries
July 1, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryWhen one thinks about the Fourth of July, the first things that come to mind are fireworks. They are the focal point of most celebrations. However, consumer fireworks can result in injury, death and/or property damage.