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Archive: 2016
New Federal Rules Bar Nursing Home Arbitration
November 25, 2016 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/Abuse, Personal InjuryThe CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) instituted its final rule in September 2016 prohibiting nursing homes and long-term care facilities, accepting Medicare and Medicaid, from using mandatory pre-dispute binding arbitration agreements with their residents. This rule becomes effective November 28, 2016.
Texting and Driving Accidents - The 25 Scariest Statistics
November 23, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsTexting and driving, as everyone knows, do not mix. Both activities are dangerous and often deadly choices when combined. Snapchatting while driving is also dangerous.
ASTM International Updates World Toy Safety Standards
November 21, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryAs we enter the holiday season, most of us will be shopping for toys for the children on our lists. The ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials) announced October 20, 2016 that the World Toy Safety Standard has been updated and will be published as F963-16.
Do Safe Vehicles Save Lives?
November 18, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryMany vehicle owners do not pay attention to recall notices advising of flawed and sometime dangerous vehicle parts. They do not take their vehicles to their dealerships to get the defects fixed.
Thanksgiving Weekend – More Drunk Drivers than Other Holidays
November 17, 2016 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryWe at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday and want to take this time to remind everyone of the dangers of drinking and driving.
What Are Delayed Injuries After A Car or Motorcycle Crash?
November 16, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal InjuryNot every injury in a car or motorcycle crash is evident immediately following the event. Many very serious physical issues may not be obvious for several days or even weeks thereafter.
Inadequate Security and Personal Injury Lawsuits
November 14, 2016 | Category: Inadequate Security, Personal InjuryAccording to Florida statistical reports for 2015, every day there were 240 violent crimes. In some of the instances, criminal assaults were the result of negligent or inadequate security by commercial property managers or security firms charged with keeping the area safe for those who enter them.
Before Crossing Florida’s Border Know Florida’s Traffic Laws
November 11, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAccording to USA Today, Florida just experienced its best year in attracting tourists and visitors to the state with over 100 million people traveling to the Sunshine State in 2015. This does not come without a cost. Florida also ranks third nationwide in fatal truck, car, bicycle and pedestrian accidents.
Traffic Jams in Florida Can Mean More Traffic Accidents
November 9, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryEvery driver knows the frustration of dealing with congested roadways. The congestion can lead some distressed motorists to aggressively change lanes, make sudden U-turns and speed after congestion lessens in order to make up for lost time.
Categories of Personal Injury Damages
November 8, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be wondering what type of damages you are potentially entitled to (should you decide to pursue a claim against the defendant). In Florida, there are several categories of damages in personal injury cases, and those categories are further divided into additional sub-categories, so it can be quite overwhelming for the uninitiated layperson to understand the potential of their claim.