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Archive: 2019
Spivey Law Firm Supports Gateway Soccer Association
September 30, 2019 | Category: Firm NewsThe Gateway Soccer program is a great way for our youth to learn about soccer and teamwork. We encourage participation in this program.
Ignoring the Move Over Law Causes Accidents
September 27, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsIn the first three months of 2019, there has been an increase in the number of accidents caused by drivers failing to move over for emergency responders.
The Basics of Construction Site Liability
September 26, 2019 | Category: Construction Accidents, Personal InjuryHave you been injured on a construction site due to the negligence or wrongful misconduct of another? In Florida, you may be entitled to compensation under the law. However, construction site liability can be a bit confusing for first-time plaintiffs. Let’s briefly examine some of the basics.
Boating and Marijuana Can Be a Deadly Combination
September 25, 2019 | Category: Boating AccidentsUse of marijuana laws are changing quickly in the United States. Even if cannabis is legal in your state, the federal government still considers it a Schedule I drug.
Impaired Driving Without Intoxication
September 24, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you’ve been injured in a car accident in which the person responsible for the accident was “impaired” (but not actually intoxicated), then you may still be entitled to compensation under Florida law. In fact, Florida provides an alternative route to liability for plaintiffs who can establish that the defendant-driver was functionally impaired, even if they did not violate the legal limits.
Florida Nursing Home Employees Charged in Accident
September 23, 2019 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAs we entered the 2019 hurricane season on June 1, 2019, about half of nursing homes and assisted living facilities were not in compliance with recent legislation on generators, according to the Naples Daily News.
Speeding Near School Bus Stops a Problem for 2019 School Year
September 20, 2019 | Category: Child InjuriesEven though the speed limit on Mohawk Parkway in Cape Coral is 40 mph, drivers are going 50 mph, or even 60 mph. Neighbors have witnessed vehicles passing stopped school buses, which were displaying blinking lights and picking up students.
Common Safety Problems Leading to ATV Accidents
September 19, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryIf you have been injured in an ATV accident, Florida law may entitle you to compensation for your losses, even if you signed a waiver. ATVs are fun recreational vehicles, but there are a number of risks associated with ATV use that could contribute to an accident.
2019 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
September 18, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsNAADAC announced that September 2019 is the 30th anniversary of its National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. This is a national observation to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.
How Does a Recall Impact Your Defective Product Case?
September 17, 2019 | Category: Defective ProductsIf you’ve been injured due to a defective product, you may be entitled to significant compensation under Florida law.