Archive: 2023
What Should You Do if Your Child Was Injured in an Accident in Florida?
October 31, 2023 | Category: Personal Injury“Your child has been injured in an accident.” It’s the phone call no parent ever wants to receive. Finding out that your child has been injured can be devastating, and this is a scenario that no family should be forced to endure. Unfortunately, as a Fort Myers personal injury lawyer, I hear from parents who have received this phone call far too often.
How Substance Abuse Affects Florida Teen Accidents
October 26, 2023 | Category: DUI AccidentsOne of the causes of teen driver accidents is drug and substance abuse. During the annual Youth National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, we are highlighting the tragedy of driving while under the influence.
Do I Need a Lawyer to File a Claim After an Accident in Florida?
October 25, 2023 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen you get injured in a car accident, filing an insurance claim allows you to avoid the financial consequences of someone else’s mistake. To enforce your legal rights and maximize your financial claim, you should hire a Naples car accident lawyer to help you.
2023 Florida Legislature Amends Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights
October 24, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFamilies expect that their loved ones will be protected and cared for in nursing homes. The Florida legislature has just enacted some legislation that affects senior nursing home residents.
National Trial Lawyers Selects Tricia Spivey as a Top 100 Florida Trial Lawyer
October 19, 2023 | Category: Firm NewsOnly the top 100 civil plaintiff or criminal defense attorneys in each state or region are selected to be members of The National Trial Lawyers.
How Do You File a Claim for a Rideshare (Uber or Lyft) Accident in Florida?
October 18, 2023 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAs Uber and Lyft continue to grow in popularity, accidents involving rideshare vehicles are becoming much more common. This is especially true in cities like Fort Myers, where getting a ride is often the fastest and easiest way to get where you need to go. If you have been injured in a rideshare accident, it is important to protect yourself, and this starts with hiring a Fort Myers accident lawyer to explain your legal rights.
5 Areas of Concern for National School Bus Safety Week - October 17-21, 2023
October 16, 2023 | Category: Child InjuriesSchool bus safety should be every driver’s priority. During National School Bus Safety Week, we urge drivers to review the information from NAPT and the FLHSMV that we are sharing in this blog.
New Florida Motorcycle Safety Law to Protect Motorcyclists
October 12, 2023 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMotorcycling is a large part of the activities of many of Florida’s residents and visitors. New legislation is designed to protect the motorcycle community.
Spivey Law - A Sponsor of CROW’s 2023 “Taste of the Islands REBUILDING! Our Islands” Event
October 11, 2023 | Category: Community Support, Firm NewsHurricane Ian caused a lot of damage to our area, and CROW was one of those that was badly affected. Proceeds from Taste of the Islands REBUILDING! will assist CROW in its effort to protect our wildlife.
When Nursing Homes Fail to Meet Florida & Federal Standards
October 10, 2023 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNursing home residents may be injured should their nursing home not follow Florida and/or federal standards. These regulations are in place to protect vulnerable seniors.