Category: Automobile Accidents
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.
Texting While Driving: How to Prove Your Crash Was Caused by Someone Who Was Texting
January 21, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTexting is among the leading causes of car accidents in Florida. According to the latest data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), of the 341,399 car accidents in Florida in 2020, 48,537 – or roughly 1 in 7 – involved distracted drivers. If you were injured in an accident involving a texting driver, there are several types of evidence a Fort Myers car accident attorney can use to prove that the driver is liable for your injuries.
How Do Truck Accidents Differ from Car Crashes?
January 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsIf you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, recovering your losses will include steps that differ from filing an insurance claim after a car crash. Truck accidents differ from car crashes in several important ways, and as a result, it is important to hire an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney who can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve.
Residents Call for Changes at Dangerous Lee County Intersections
January 11, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryThe U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 50 percent of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections. Here are 5 tips for driving safely in intersections to protect pedestrians.
How to Be a Better Driver
December 22, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryDriving takes a great deal of skill, coordination and focus. No matter who taught us how to drive or how long we have been behind the wheel, there are always a few things we can do better to keep ourselves and others safe on the road.
8 SW Florida Teen Driver Risk Factors for the Holidays
December 16, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says vehicle accidents are the cause of nearly one-half of all teen deaths, especially for drivers between the ages of 15 and 20. When passengers are in a teen’s vehicle, their risk of being in a fatal car crash doubles.
How to Avoid Accidents During the Busy 2021-2022 SW Florida Holiday Season
December 13, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsIt is expected that this holiday season will be a busy one for merchants and that accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians will increase. Here are some safety tips to make this a safe holiday season.
What Are Accident Liability Claims?
November 30, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsWhen a person is injured or tragically dies in a vehicle accident, it can devastate the victim and his or her family. Vehicle accidents can cause financial burdens including staggering medical bills, lost wages, emotional stress, and financial stress.
The Climbing Rate of Wrong-Way Crashes
November 26, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful DeathThe AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) identified an area of concern: a sharp increase in deaths caused by wrong-way drivers. Wrong-way accident fatalities leave families with devastating losses.