Archive: 2019
How to Share the Road with Bicyclists
May 3, 2019 | Category: Bike AccidentsThe FDOT Alert Today Florida campaign has designated Collier and Lee Counties as 2 of the top 25 priority counties in the state for bicycle accident focus.
Is the DUI System Broken?
May 1, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsNHTSA reported there was an alcohol-impaired traffic fatality every 48 minutes in 2017. These DUI accidents are preventable.
Left-Hand Turns Cause Motorcycle Accidents
April 29, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsExperts say that the most dangerous situation for motorcyclists happens when other vehicles make left-hand turns. These turns account for approximately 42 percent of all motorcycle/car accidents.
Spivey Law Firm Supports the Spring 2019 Southwest Florida Youth Basketball Season
April 26, 2019 | Category: Firm NewsWe are proud to again be sponsoring the Southwest Florida Youth Basketball Season. This program has a positive impact on our youth.
Spivey Law Firm Renews Sponsorship of Court Vision Basketball
April 24, 2019 | Category: Firm NewsThe Court Vision basketball program is an exciting youth sports program. The term “court vision” refers to a basketball player’s ability to see and understand everything happening on the basketball court, and we are proud to renew our sponsorship.
Pickups' Passenger-Side Protection Not Up to the Job
April 22, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsIIHS reported in March that most pickups need better side protection for passengers.
Distracted Drivers Cause Motorcycle Accidents
April 19, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsDistracted driving is the major cause of motorcycle accidents and is responsible for approximately 20,000 injuries and 400 to 500 deaths each year.
How to Address Underage Drinking with Your Teen
April 17, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsAlcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s teens and young adults, and parents can do things to keep them safe.
Nursing Home Dementia Patients Suffering in Silence
April 15, 2019 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseDementia patients need extra attention when they are in nursing homes or assisted living facilities.
Voters Support Required Use of Technology to Prevent Large-Truck Accidents
April 12, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsNHTSA says there was a 41 percent increase in the number of deaths in truck crashes. This increase in preventable truck crashes is unacceptable.