Archive: 2016
U. S. Government Issues Call to Action to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
September 16, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryU.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, on August 29, 2016 issued the following comment in a press release, "Despite decades of safety improvements, far too many people are killed on our nation’s roads every year. Solving this problem will take teamwork, so we're issuing a call to action and asking researchers, safety experts, data scientists, and the public to analyze the fatality data and help find ways to prevent these tragedies.”
Spivey Law Firm Proudly Continues to Support Gateway Soccer Association
September 15, 2016 | Category: Firm News, Personal InjurySoccer is a good way for children to learn team work and begin a life of including exercise in their routines as they become adults. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P. A. are pleased to continue to support the Gateway Soccer Association in the fall 2016 season.
Theme and Water Parks May Require More Oversight
September 14, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryThere has been an increase in the number of theme park ride-related accidents over the past month. This increase has renewed the calls for better safety regulations. Experts are urging the government to provide more oversight for amusement and water parks in the country.
What Happens When Someone in a Rental Car Hits You?
September 13, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryAnother car comes out of nowhere and hits you. You pull to the side of the road, give yourself a once over for injures and then get out to inspect the damage. As you take in your surroundings and feel your aches and pains, you notice the other car has a rental company license plate frame. It turns out you have been hit by an out-of-state driver in a rental vehicle.
Should BUIs Be Treated the Same as DUIs in Florida?
September 12, 2016 | Category: Boating Accidents, DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryAn 18 year-old, Alex Otte, believes the answer to the question of equal treatment of BUIs and DUIs is yes, and she is working hard to make Boating Under the Influence (BUI) have the same fines and punishments as Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in the state of Kentucky.
Vehicle Crashes - The Second Largest Cause of Brain Injuries
September 9, 2016 | Category: Brain Injuries, Personal InjuryAccording to the Brain and Spinal Cord Organization, 280,000 people in the United States receive motor vehicle induced traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) every year. This makes vehicle crashes the second largest cause of brain injuries.
What Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
September 8, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you were hurt in an accident caused by someone else, your injuries make you eligible for a settlement or award. You deserve some amount of recovery. At the very least, you need to be reimbursed for your medical expenses and any property damage that occurred. But when you look at the news, you hear about million and multi-million dollar settlements. It makes you wonder: What is my personal injury claim worth? If you are hurt and seeking to recover, contact the Randall Spivey and his team of...
National Safety Council (NSC) Calls for Appropriate Child Passenger Restraints
September 7, 2016 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryIn a press release on August 12, 2016, the NSC called for, “uniform child passenger safety practices across multiple modes of transportation, including school buses, airplanes and personal vehicles.
Drowsy Driving May Be Just As Dangerous as Drunk Driving
September 6, 2016 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn a press release August 8, 2016, the GHSA (Governors Highway Safety Association) pointed out that nearly 83.6 million sleep-deprived Americans are driving every day. This is taking a toll; an estimated 5,000 lives were lost in drowsy-driving-related crashes in 2015.
How Long Will It Take To Stop Your Vehicle?
September 2, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsIn our busy world there never seems to be enough time to do anything let alone arrive at a specific place at a specific time. Because of this when traveling on our interstate highways and I-75 in particular, drivers who leave enough room between their vehicles and the vehicle in front of them are often confronted with the situation of another vehicle taking up that “cushion space.”