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Category: Personal Injury

What is Proximate Cause in a Personal Injury Case?

September 30, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

When you have a personal injury case in Florida, there are three things you need to prove in order to establish your right to proper compensation. First, you need to prove that the defendant breached a duty of care. Second, you need to prove that you were injured. Third, you need to prove that the defendant’s breach caused your injury. More specifically, you must be able to prove that the defendant’s breach was the proximate cause of your accident-related losses. Read on to learn more from...

What are Catastrophic Injuries and How Do They Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

September 23, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

When you have a personal injury case, the amount you are entitled to recover depends on several factors. But one of the most important factors is the severity of your injuries. The severity of your injuries will determine your medical needs, how long you will be out of work, pain and suffering damages, and other ways the accident will impact your life—all of which play a key role in determining how much your Fort Myers personal injury attorney can seek on your behalf.

How to Prepare for a Deposition After an Accident

September 16, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

As part of the process of seeking compensation for an accident, you may be required to sit for a deposition. This is a formal interview taken under oath, and essentially, it provides the insurance companies with an opportunity to use your own words against you. As a result, it is important that you work with your Cape Coral accident lawyer to prepare thoroughly—and there are some steps you should take on your own to prepare as well.

Are Businesses Required to Take Additional Precautions for Your Safety?

August 30, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

If you were injured at a business in Florida, you might be wondering if the business is legally responsible for those injuries. The costs of injuries from falls and other accidents can add up quickly, and if the business could have done more to protect you, it only makes sense that you should be able to hire a Naples accident lawyer to hold the business accountable.

Navigating Personal Injury Claims During Tourist Season in Florida

July 24, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

While tourist season is an exciting time of year for Florida visitors and business owners, it is not without risks. With more people on Florida’s roads, sidewalks, and waterways, accidents are more frequent during the summer months. If you have been hurt in an accident during Florida’s tourist season, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and you will want to speak with a Lee County personal injury attorney as soon as possible.  

Summertime Celebrations: Staying Safe While Having a Good Time

June 28, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, it is officially summertime in Florida. The beaches and bars are getting crowded, daylight is lasting well into the evening, and residents and visitors alike are enjoying all that Florida has to offer. Our Fort Myers injury lawyers encourage everyone to stay safe regardless of how they choose to have a good time.

Summer Swimming Pool Safety: Tips for Parents in Florida

May 31, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

With summer right around the corner, pools across Florida are already seeing swimmers on a daily basis. But, once summer break starts, that’s really when pool season begins in earnest. While swimming at the pool is a great way for kids to get some exercise while spending time with their friends, swimming pools can also be dangerous—so it is important for parents to be as vigilant as possible. Here are some tips from Naples injury attorney Randall L. Spivey and the team at the Spivey Law...

Golf Carts: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities in Florida

May 17, 2024 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal Injury

Golf carts have become ubiquitous in neighborhoods across Florida. Amusement parks, stadiums and other venues use golf carts as an efficient means of transportation for their employees and VIP guests as well. But, despite how popular they have become, it is clear that many people are not familiar with the laws that apply to golf carts operating on Florida’s roads (and on private property). So, what do you need to know? Fort Myers accident attorney Randall L. Spivey explains.

Springtime Hazards: Understanding Seasonal Risks for Accidents in Florida

March 22, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

Spring is one of the best seasons of the year to spend time outdoors in Florida. While it is warming up, it is not too hot, and hurricane season is still months away. But there are certain seasonal risks that can lead to injuries—and it is important to be aware of these risks to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Fort Myers injury lawyers at Spivey Law Firm explain:

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