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Archive: 2018
Attorney Randall Spivey Speaks at ABATE Southwest Florida March Meeting
April 4, 2018 | Category: Firm News, Motorcycle AccidentsOn Wednesday, March 21, 2018, Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. attended the ABATE Southwest Chapter meeting held at the Shell Factory in North Fort Myers to discuss and answer questions about some very important issues related to motorcycle accidents, important laws affecting motorcyclists and insurance issues. Mr. Spivey is a life member of ABATE.
Are Pressure Cookers Dangerous?
April 4, 2018 | Category: Defective ProductsPressure cookers are all the rage now. Consumers have found them to be useful kitchen tools for tenderizing and fast food cooking. Even though there are benefits to using pressure cookers, many of them have caused serious injuries because of malfunctioning parts which can cause explosions, or other malfunctions.
Evidence Must Be Relevant and Not Unfairly Prejudicial
April 3, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryEvidence lies at the core of all personal injury lawsuits in Florida and elsewhere. If you’re bringing an action against the defendant for having caused your injuries, you’ll need sufficient evidence to support your various injury claims. Likewise, the defendant will attempt to avoid liability by introducing evidence that disproves or weakens your claims.
Intersections - A Danger for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
April 2, 2018 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center said in their research brief, “An Overview of Automated Enforcement Systems and Their Potential for Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety” that, “Data on the total number of bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths as a result of traffic crashes reveals persistent problems.”
Teens, Alcohol & Driving Are a Toxic Combination
March 30, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about a quarter of car crashes involve an underage drinking driver. In addition to the legal consequences of a DUI, the affects are far more extensive and can change lives forever.
Spivey Law Firm Supports the 2018 Naples Police Department – “Cops and Kids” Program
March 28, 2018 | Category: Firm NewsThe Naples Daily News reported in June 2017, “Florida children are not escaping poverty or making significant strides in school which are two findings for why Florida ranks 40th in overall child well-being for the second year in a row.
Call For Action - Hancock Bridge Parkway Accidents Rising
March 26, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn one year, from March 2017 to March 2018, Cape Coral police officers responded to 211 crashes along Hancock Bridge Parkway. These crashes do not include accidents happening outside the city limits.
Truck Guard Rail Legislation Being Considered
March 23, 2018 | Category: Truck AccidentsIn 2004 a Marco Island resident lost her daughter in a side under-ride accident the day before Thanksgiving. The victim’s mother said, "I know that she would want to make sure that it didn’t happen to another family.”
Motorcycle Safety and Insurance – Plan Ahead!
March 21, 2018 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida is a wonderful place for riding motorcycles year-round. This is why there are so many registered motorcycles in our state. Planning trips to visit many of our beautiful and fascinating sites either by oneself or in groups is the pastime of many. When planning, safety must always be considered.
Drowsy Driving Accidents Higher Than Federal Estimates
March 19, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsVideo footage of everyday drivers from over 700 crashes was used in a recent in-depth drowsy driving research study. In over 700 crashes the researchers found that the percentage of crashes involving drowsiness was close to 8 times higher than federal estimates.