Archive: 2023
What Victims Can Do to Document the Costs of a Car or Truck Accident in Florida
December 29, 2023 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen you have a claim after a car or truck accident, there are two things you need to prove (or your Fort Myers accident lawyer needs to prove) in order to recover the financial compensation you deserve. The first is liability. To file a successful claim, you must be able to prove that someone else is liable for causing the crash.
Distracted Driving Does Not Have to Be Illegal to Be Deemed Negligent: Understanding Your Rights
December 22, 2023 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDistracted driving is dangerous. Each year, distracted drivers cause more than 50,000 accidents, and these accidents result in thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities. This leaves many victims and families in need of an experienced Fort Myers car accident lawyer.
Nursing Home Safety - Florida Suspends the License of a Cape Coral Nursing Home
December 21, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseProtecting and caring for senior loved ones is the primary responsibility of nursing homes. When they fail in this obligation, the State of Florida can take action. So can you.
Proving Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case
December 19, 2023 | Category: Personal InjuryWhen accident victims cannot work, the financial stability for them and their families is in jeopardy. Proving lost income is crucial.
What You MUST Know Before You Accept a Car Accident Insurance Settlement in Florida
December 15, 2023 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you are like most people who have been injured in a car accident, you want to get past the accident as soon as possible. You want to file your claim, get your settlement check, and move on with your life. But, while this is understandable, you need to be careful. If you settle too soon, you could suffer the consequences for years to come.
U.S. Department of Transportation Urged to Begin Rule Making on Impaired Driving Prevention Technology
December 14, 2023 | Category: DUI AccidentsImpaired driving prevention technology has been proven to save lives. U.S. groups are urging the USDOT to move forward on rule making.
How Insurance Covers Florida Accidents on a Homeowner’s Property
December 12, 2023 | Category: Personal InjuryNo one expects to be injured when having fun at a neighbor’s or relative’s home. However, it happens frequently, and we urge everyone to know that a homeowner’s property insurance may be available to compensate victims.
16 Safety Tips for the December 2023 - January 2024 Holiday Season
December 8, 2023 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsAs everyone is out enjoying holiday festivities, accidents happen. We encourage you to be mindful of the following safety tips.
Spivey Law Firm Is Proud to Donate Gifts for the Heights Foundation 2023 Christmas Outreach Project
December 7, 2023 | Category: Community Support, Firm NewsThe Heights Foundation needs our community support with its 2023 Christmas Outreach Project. Spivey Law Firm is proud to donate gifts for this important effort.
Who Is at a Higher Risk of Elder Abuse?
December 5, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseKnowing the risks seniors have of being abused in Florida nursing homes or long-term care facilities is the first step in protecting them. Here is what everyone with senior family members should know.