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Category: Personal Injury
“Stop the Texts, Stop the Wrecks”
July 5, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released some shocking statistics relating to distracted driving.
Could Sonar Technology Prevent Bicycle Accidents?
July 5, 2016 | Category: Bike Accidents, Personal InjuryThe Washington Post reported on June 24, 2016 that law enforcement in Ottawa, Canada has adopted new solar technology to help prevent bicycle accidents. The city of Ottawa has a one-meter law. If a vehicle is within one meter of a bicyclist on the road, it is in violation of the law. As with the bicycle laws in the U.S., there has not been a way to enforce this law and protect bicyclists until now.
Consumer Fireworks Can Cause Serious Injuries
July 1, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryWhen one thinks about the Fourth of July, the first things that come to mind are fireworks. They are the focal point of most celebrations. However, consumer fireworks can result in injury, death and/or property damage.
Does Abandonment Qualify as “Elder Abuse” in Florida?
June 30, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryHave you entrusted the care of an elderly loved one to someone else? Do you know how to identify the signs of elder abuse? What steps would you take if you believe a loved one is being abused by a caretaker?
Avoid DUIs This Fourth of July - Make Smart Choices
June 29, 2016 | Category: DUI Accidents, Personal InjuryIndependence Day is a day to celebrate the birth of our great nation with family and friends enjoying cookouts, pool parties and fireworks. Drinking alcohol is sometimes a part of those celebrations. Using good judgment over the long holiday weekend is important so that the celebration does not turn into a tragedy.
Safe Rental Car Act Officially Became Law June 1
June 27, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryAccording to Auto Rental News, there were some 900 auto recalls issued in 2015. This equates to 2.5 per day. These recalls affected more than 100 million vehicles. There may be a smaller percentage of the recalls affecting rental fleets, but because of the sheer frequency and the volume of models which are affected, there is a demonstrated risk to fleet management and customer service issues that all rental companies face.
The Heat is On: Remember Not to Leave Your Kids or Pets in the Car This Summer
June 24, 2016 | Category: Personal InjuryAs temperatures begin to increase, Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey would like to take a moment to remind all parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot automobiles. It is important for all adults to understand the severity of leaving kids and pets in a vehicle, particularly during the hot summer months -- even if it’s only for a few minutes to run a quick errand.
Dense Fog and Smoke Increases Crash Risks
June 22, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsAlthough they may not typically be thought of as dramatic weather hazards, dense fog and smoke events are. They both impair a driver's visibility, can lead to reduced roadway speeds, speed variabilities and increased risks of crashing.
Large Truck Accidents
June 21, 2016 | Category: Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that a total of 3,660 people died in U.S. large truck crashes in 2014 (latest available figures). 16 percent of these deaths were truck occupants and 68 percent were occupants of other passenger vehicles.
Motorcycle Fatalities on the Rise in Florida
June 20, 2016 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents, Personal InjuryThe Bradenton Herald reported on May 26, 2015 that Florida motorcycle fatalities rose more than 23 percent from 449 to 554 between 2014 and 2015. Preliminary data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that motorcyclists accounted for one-fifth (19 percent) of motor vehicle fatalities in the state, while only accounting for about 3 percent of registered vehicles.