Archive: 2019
Randall L. Spivey Named to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyer List
June 19, 2019 | Category: Firm NewsSpivey Law Firm Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is pleased to announce that Randall L. Spivey has again been named to the 2019 Florida Super Lawyers List. This is an honor which is reserved for only those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice, and there are only 5 percent of attorneys receiving this distinction.
Motorists, Look Twice to Save a Life - Motorcycle Ride to Work Day - June 17
June 17, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida has warm weather, beautiful scenery, and many motorcycle-friendly roads, which contribute to its ranking as number two in the number of registered private, commercial, and state-owned motorcycle registrations. Many of these motorcycles will be on the road the third Monday in June for the annual motorcycle Ride to Work Day, which celebrates the fun of riding motorcycles.
2019 Summer Driving Tips from NHTSA
June 14, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsData from the NHTSA indicates that most fatal vehicle accidents happen during the summer months. We would like to share with you some of NHTSA’s 2019 summer driving tips.
Are Florida Nursing Homes Ready for Hurricane Season?
June 12, 2019 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseHurricane season officially started on Saturday, June 1 and runs through November 30. After Hurricane Irma in 2017, many Florida nursing homes and assisted living facilities were found to be woefully inadequate in providing safe environments for their residents. Many facilities still are not meeting Florida’s mandate for backup power.
13 Tips from the National Safe Boating Council
June 10, 2019 | Category: Boating AccidentsBoating is a way of life for most people in Florida. Whether they are interested in fishing, site-seeing or even looking for new swimming locations, safety needs to be the number one priority.
Rollover Accidents Deadly in Southwest Florida
June 7, 2019 | Category: Vehicle RolloversThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says rollover accidents have a higher fatality rate than other types of crashes, and there are 6 main factors contributing to them.
DUIs Play Major Role in Wrong-Way Collisions
June 5, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsBecause Southwest Florida has seen an increase in drunk-driving, wrong-way collisions in the last few months, authorities are actively working on technology, road design, and signage to decrease the number of accidents.
Tips on How Elder Abuse Can Be Prevented
June 3, 2019 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAn estimated 1 million to 2 million U.S. citizens 65 years of age or older have been mistreated, exploited or injured by a caregiver. Here are some tips from the National Council on Aging on how elder abuse can be prevented.
Parents Urged to Take Active Roles in Teen Driving Experience
May 31, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTeens across Florida are beginning their summer vacations. With this extra time they have on their hands, they will be driving more than usual. Between 2013 and 2017, 1,932 drivers between 15-17 years old were killed in crashes involving teen drivers.
Robotic Trucks Already on Florida Highways
May 29, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsApproximately 5,000 people in passenger vehicles die every year in accidents involving semi-trucks, and about 700 people in semi-trucks die each year. Will self-driving semi-trucks lower the numbers?