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Category: Automobile Accidents
Florida Highways Ranked 3rd in Fatalities
November 18, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccording to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there is an average of 650 accidents each day in Florida. In 2017, U.S. News & World Report said Florida ranked 3rd in U.S. fatalities.
How to Prove the Other Driver Was Distracted When They Hit You
November 17, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDid you know that Florida has one of the worst records for car accidents caused by distracted driving? Although drivers can take some precautions to lower their risk of injury or death, there are no precautions to truly protect ourselves from other drivers who choose to use their phones while driving.
Passenger Rights in Uber and Lyft Accidents
November 16, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA Fort Myers car accident attorney says a victim has rights if he/she is injured in an accident while a passenger in an Uber or Lyft rideshare vehicle.
The Dangers of Vehicle Burn Injuries
November 13, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsVehicle fires can cause thermal burns that result from external heat sources, including hot metal, steam or scalding liquids, and can cause deep tissue damage. Recovery from these burns may bring years of treatment and prevent victims from working.
Florida Is the Second Worst State for Distracted Driving
November 12, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDriving anywhere can be dangerous, but that’s especially true in the state of Florida. Florida ranks number two nationwide for accidents caused by distracted driving, just barely trailing behind Louisiana. Every year, 50,000 car accidents are caused by distracted driving, and 200 of those car accidents result in a fatality.
Why Roundabouts May Be Dangerous
November 4, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsRoundabouts may cause fewer accidents than intersections, but a Fort Myers accident lawyer believes motorists need to avoid unsafe driving practices when traveling through them.
Why Are Accident Investigations Important?
November 2, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccident investigations are important in determining liability in vehicle accidents, says a Fort Myers personal injury lawyer.
Driver Fatigue Is a Recipe for Disaster
October 30, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsBeing over-worked and over-tired is the norm for many drivers on U.S. roadways. A good night’s sleep is a necessity to prevent the effects of fatigue.
Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney Randall L. Spivey Explains Florida’s “Special Hazards” Law
October 29, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryFrequently, devastating car accidents happen even when the at-fault driver is driving “under the speed limit.” However, driving under the speed limit does not relieve drivers of their duties to avoid collisions.
Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney Randall L. Spivey Achieves Settlement for Client Injured When a Work Van Ran a Red Light
October 15, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsBecause the insurance company for the defendants refused to provide a reasonable settlement offer to compensate the victim of this accident which she did not cause, Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. filed a lawsuit on our client’s behalf to seek just compensation for her injuries and damages.