Category: Automobile Accidents
TBIs: How Do Car Crashes Cause Brain Injuries?
March 9, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Brain InjuriesEach year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Car crashes are among the leading causes of TBIs, and the brain injuries suffered can range from “mild” concussions to penetrating brain injuries resulting in death. Our Naples personal injury lawyer wants everyone to understand how these injuries happen, as having this knowledge is critical not only for assessing crash victims’ treatment needs but also for assessing their...
What Compensation is Available in 2022 After a Vehicle Accident?
March 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsFlorida has some of the worst car accident statistics in the nation. Accidents happen when drivers are negligent, and when drivers are on the roads in unsafe vehicles. What compensation may they recover after an accident?
Fort Myers Injury Lawyer Represents Accident Victims of Vision Loss & Eye Damage
February 24, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsVision loss has a serious effect on the lives of those who experience it. Temporary or permanent vision loss is life-changing and has a tremendous impact on people’s lives. The Florida accident attorneys at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. passionately assist accident victims with the trauma of coping with their new world.
Teen Safe Driving Coalition Helps Teens be Safe Drivers
February 22, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsParents spend years protecting their children from all types of dangers. Now they are teenagers and ready to test their wings. Is your teen ready for the responsibilities inherent in having a driver’s license?
The Main Reasons for Rollover Accidents (and How to Avoid Them)
February 14, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSadly, rollover accidents almost always result in severe or fatal injuries. While just three percent of passenger vehicle accidents involve rollovers, these accidents account for 28 percent of all roadway fatalities, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Fort Myers Accident Attorney Says 2021 Lee County Traffic Deaths in Triple Figures
February 10, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents2021 was one of the deadliest years since 2017 for Lee County, Florida. What should you do if you have an accident?
Fort Myers Burn Injury Attorney Says Car Accident Burn Victims May Be Entitled to Compensation
February 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCar accident burn injuries are common when victims are exposed to heat, toxic chemicals, or electricity in a crash. Each burn injury is different.
After the Accident: How Can I Prove My Pain and Suffering?
January 28, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you were seriously injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering. Accident victims are entitled to just compensation for these “non-pecuniary” losses under Florida law. If you have a claim, an experienced Fort Myers personal injury attorney can help you seek the monetary compensation you deserve. Below are some of the ways in which you can help your attorney prove your pain and suffering.
Fort Myers Distracted Driving Lawyer Answers the Question - Why is Distracted Driving Still a Problem?
January 27, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAn alarming number of traffic accidents are reportedly linked to driving while distracted, including cell phone use while driving, which results in injuries and tragic deaths. Florida is the second-worst state for distracted driving, ranking only behind Louisiana in first place.
Common Causes of Wrong-Way Crashes
January 26, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWrong-way crashes are alarmingly common. According to the latest data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are roughly 1,400 wrong-way accidents in Florida each year—equating to approximately four such accidents every single day. Why are wrong-way crashes so common? Our Fort Myers car accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains.