Archive: 2021
Resources for New Drivers
November 15, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsUnless you are in the 15 to 18-year-old age range, older individuals tend to forget how stressful driving can be for new drivers. To help new drivers, we have assembled some resources and tips for new drivers. The Safe Driving Pledge We are committed to safe driving. You can access our Safe Driving Pledge, sign it, and keep it handy for referral purposes. If you keep these tips in mind, you will stay safer and enhance the safety of the road for others. Parents have set driving examples...
Spivey Law Firm Main Sponsor of SW Florida ABATE 2021 Veterans’ Christmas Ride
November 15, 2021 | Category: Firm NewsEvery year we are privileged to be the main sponsor of the ABATE Veterans’ Christmas Ride. We appreciate the service our veterans have given to all of us so we may enjoy our lives and freedoms as American citizens.
Substance-Impaired Driving Continues to be a Risk
November 12, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsA study of some of our nation’s trauma centers in late 2020 showed 56 percent of drivers involved in serious injury and fatal crashes tested positive for at least one drug.
Florida Motorcycle Laws Drivers Should Know
November 10, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsDriving in Florida, especially when our population increases with part-time residents and tourists, can be frustrating and dangerous. Our roads become filled with motorists many of whom are motorcyclists.
Dangerous Golf Cart Accidents
November 8, 2021 | Category: Personal InjuryGolf carts are a way of life in Florida. Experts report more than 18,000 golf cart-related injuries occur in the U.S. annually.
Roadside Tragedies - A Grim Reminder for Drivers
November 5, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe AAA reported that two tow providers recently died while they were assisting motorists at the side of the road. To protect roadside workers, drivers with disabled vehicles, and others, and to improve highway safety, AAA offers precautionary tips.
Truck Accidents Caused by Speeding
November 3, 2021 | Category: Truck AccidentsNational studies show that speeding while driving a large truck, such as an 18-wheeler, can cause serious injury, even death, to others on the road.
8 Tips for Sharing the Road With High-Risk Drivers
November 1, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsNo matter how cautious a driver you may be, high-risk drivers may cause an accident that can injure you or your family.
What Bicyclists Should Do After An Accident
October 29, 2021 | Category: Bike AccidentsBicycle and motor vehicle accidents happen frequently in Southwest Florida. Preparing ahead of time by knowing what to do is important to the outcome for bicyclists.
The Magic of Halloween - Trick or Treat Safety
October 27, 2021 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryGhosts, ghouls, vampires, superheroes, and zombies are all coming. Millions of children in the U.S. participate in Halloween festivities by going door-to-door collecting candy on Halloween.