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Archive: 2018
BUI - Boating Under the Influence - 6 Common Myths
July 30, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) released its 2017 boating statistics in June 2018. The statistics showed that Florida had 766 boating accidents with 67 deaths. Lee County and Collier County each had 43 and 31 accidents respectively.
When Sudden Storms Arise Who Is Liable For Boating Accidents?
July 27, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsForecasted and sudden storms are part of Florida’s weather pattern in the summer months. The sun may be out one minute and a storm can roll in quickly. Boat operators must be particularly mindful of current and potential weather conditions.
Slip and Fall Accidents Can Happen Anywhere
July 23, 2018 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsSlip and fall accidents have happened in many different places including big box stores such as Walmart, Target and Costco. To prove the store is responsible, the injured person must prove liability, negligence and responsibility or fault.
Is Your Rental Car Safe?
July 20, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCar rentals are a popular option when traveling on vacation, for company employee travel, for auto repair service facilities needing to provide interim vehicles to customers, and for many other occasions. Most people expect that when they rent a car from a rental car company, the vehicle is safe, but is it?
What If Your Child Is Injured or Abused at a Day Care Facility?
July 18, 2018 | Category: Child InjuriesEvery day thousands of Florida children are cared for at day care facilities. The vast majority of day care centers are safe places where parents can leave their children without worrying. However, if your child is injured, it is natural for you to be concerned. You want to know whether the day care facility could be liable by not providing the expected standard of care.
10 Things All Car & Truck Drivers Should Know About Motorcycles
July 16, 2018 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcyclists are at risk every time they are on the road. Against other vehicles, they have a higher degree of likelihood of suffering from injuries if involved in an accident. Other drivers need to understand that Florida is a Mecca for motorcyclists, and they may be anywhere at any time.
Tesla Autopilot Under Investigation
July 13, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is concerned about a May 11, 2018 crash in South Jordan, Utah involving a Tesla Model S which crashed into a fire department vehicle. The 28-year-old female driver told authorities that she was using Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving technology, autopilot, while using her cell phone.
Failing to Yield Can Cause Accidents
July 11, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDriving is a privilege, not a right. An obligation that comes with the privilege of driving is the duty of care that each driver owes to the other drivers on the road. One of the easiest ways to get into a collision with another vehicle is a failure to yield the right of way.
What Factors Can Make a Stairway Unsafe?
July 10, 2018 | Category: Personal Injury, Slip and Fall AccidentsIf you have been injured in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident on a stairway, you may be entitled to sue and recover damages for your accident-related losses.
NHTSA Warns South Florida Drivers to Check Vehicles for Defective Airbags Immediately!
July 9, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Defective ProductsWe at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. are concerned about the potential danger to our citizens from defective Takata air bags. We urge everyone to take this threat very seriously and are providing information from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in this blog.