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Preparing Your Child for College Part Two:  What they need to know about binge drinking

July 2, 2014 | Category: DUI Accidents

In Part One of the series "Preparing Your Child for College," Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. looked at the issue of sexual assaults on college campuses and how to protect college students from this terrible national epidemic. In Part Two, your Fort Myers personal injury lawyers discuss the disturbing and increasingly common behavior of binge drinking and the terrible consequences it can lead to if not addressed.

Does buzzed driving equal drunk driving

May 28, 2014 | Category: DUI Accidents

Many people begin to feel the effects of alcohol when their BAC (blood alcohol content) ranges between 0.03% and 0.059%. At this point, they may feel "buzzed" i.e. mild euphoria, relaxation, and talkativeness.  Along with this, the person suffers from impaired alertness, judgment, coordination, and concentration. 

Drowsy Driving Vs. Drunk Driving: Are They Equally As Dangerous?

May 17, 2014 | Category: DUI Accidents

Many people know about the dangers of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. But as your Fort Myers personal injury lawyer will tell you, there is something else that poses a danger to motorists traveling on Florida roadways--drowsy driving. Statistics have shown that driving without getting a sufficient amount of sleep can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has estimated that drowsy motorists cause...

Spring Break 2014 And DUIs

March 27, 2014 | Category: DUI Accidents

Fort Myers Beach is experiencing the busiest Spring Break deputies have seen in years, according to NBC-2 .  In 2013 there were 18 arrests for underage drinking during the Spring Break season, and with this season not even half over, there have already been 8 arrests.

Keep the Holidays Happy – Avoid DUI

December 4, 2013 | Category: DUI Accidents

The holiday season is approaching, and everyone is busy shopping, decorating, and attending and hosting holiday parties.  MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) and AAA (American Automobile Association) are speaking out about keeping the holidays safe.

DUI: The Ignition Interlock Program

October 29, 2013 | Category: DUI Accidents

Anyone who has been injured or lost a loved one because of a drunk driver knows how hard it can be to deal with all the legalities and emotions that are often involved in such cases. Drunk driving victims often wonder what can be done to ensure that justice is served for themselves or their loved ones. Attorney Randall Spivey often advises drunk driving victims that Florida has specific laws in place that are geared toward assisting the victims of drunk driving crashes and ensuring that they...

DUI Impacts More Than the Driver

October 2, 2013 | Category: DUI Accidents

More than one third of those who have died in DUI accidents are not the DUI driver, according to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) August 2013  Safety in Numbers.  In 2011, 9,878 people lost their lives who were not driving.

New Recommendations to Reduce DUI Crashes

July 24, 2013 | Category: DUI Accidents

In a press release issued May 14, 2013, Deborah A.P. Hersman, NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)  Chairman, said, "Most Americans think that we've solved the problem of impaired driving, but in fact, it's still a national epidemic.  On average, every hour one person is killed, and 20 more are injured."

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