Archive: 2018
Parking Lot Safety - More People Equals More Accidents
December 7, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsThe National Safety Council said that, on average, at least 60,000 are injured and 500 more die in the 50,000 plus crashes in parking lots and garages every year.
Holiday Season Checklist for Visiting Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities
December 5, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseGive the gift of safety to a resident of a nursing home or assisted living facility. Use a checklist to keep them safe.
Spivey Law Firm Supports the Southwest Florida ABATE 8th Annual Veterans' Ride
December 3, 2018 | Category: Firm News, Motorcycle AccidentsSunday, December 16th is the Southwest Florida American Bikers Aimed Toward Education’s (ABATE’s) 8th annual ride to the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Home in Port Charlotte, Florida. “We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. are proud to be sponsoring this wonderful event honoring those who served to protect us, again this year,” said Attorney Randall Spivey, Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney. Bikers are meeting at Sun Sports Cycle, Fort Myers, Florida....
Do You Know When Motorcyclists Are Stopping or Slowing Down?
November 30, 2018 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsAlmost every day a motorcycle accident occurs in our tri-county area. Many of these accidents are the result of other drivers not knowing how motorcycles operate, especially how motorcyclists use their braking systems.
Why Is a Vehicle Accident Investigation Important?
November 28, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSouthwest Florida is a busy place. This is particularly true during the tourist season, as our population seems to explode. When this happens, vehicle accidents increase. We often see the results of these accidents when we are backed up on I-75 for miles.
Are School Bus Drivers Fit to Drive?
November 26, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTwo school bus crashes occurred in 2016, one in Maryland and one in Tennessee. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, they had something in common: “a lack of oversight when it came to making sure the bus drivers were fit to drive.”
What Is a Retailer's Responsibility During the Busy Holiday Season?
November 21, 2018 | Category: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful DeathRetailers and property owners have many responsibilities when it comes to their customers and employees.
Keep Thanksgiving Happy and Safe
November 20, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsThanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It is a time when families and friends join together to give thanks and enjoy one another’s company. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving also marks the beginning of a dangerous season and is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road.
What Compensation Can You Receive for Nursing Home or Assisted Living Neglect or Abuse?
November 16, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseResearch shows that 2.5 million vulnerable individuals are at a much higher risk for abuse and neglect when residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities than older people living at home.
Dangerous Roads in Lee County
November 14, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida’s population is increasing every day. Experts agree that rapid growth can have both positive and negative effects. One such effect is an increase in traffic accidents.