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Category: Wrongful Death
HOA and Condominium Associations Can Be Liable for Accidents in Their Communities
March 28, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful DeathWhen travelling around Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties, it is easy to see that we have a large number of gated communities and communities with homeowner and condominium owner associations. In living in these communities, residents expect they are safe places to live and to entertain. However, vehicles using the roadways within these communities can become involved in collisions, and even collisions with injuries and fatalities. While the drivers may be at fault, can the associations also be...
On St. Patrick’s Day Count on a Designated Driver, Not Luck
March 16, 2016 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Wrongful DeathWhen one thinks about St. Patrick’s Day, shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold and good luck may come to mind. However, there is no amount of luck that can save a driver from a drunk-driving crash. Statistics show every year there is a dramatic spike in drunk-driving fatalities resulting from St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on March 17.
Can a Restaurant Be Sued for Food Poisoning?
February 17, 2016 | Category: Wrongful DeathIt seems that every day the news media is covering another story about potential food poisonings. Many of these poisonings happen after eating at restaurants. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that every year in the United States one in six Americans gets sick from contaminated foods or beverages and 3,000 of these die.
Employers Need to Re-think Safety
February 15, 2016 | Category: Wrongful DeathWith the rapidly growing number of older U.S. workers, employers need to re-think their safety programs to reduce and eliminate workplace injuries. They are required to provide a safe work environment for all workers regardless of age and are governed by workers’ compensation laws. They also may be accountable in personal injury law suits.
10 New Year's Resolutions Drivers Will Want to Keep
December 31, 2015 | Category: Wrongful Death“As we enter the new year of 2016, we may anticipate that this is a new start. This start may involve more time with family, working more efficiently, more exercise, and a better diet. These are all worthy resolutions. However, when considering what makes the list, let’s consider the following 10 driver safety resolutions, some of which are recommended by Consumer Reports. We at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., recommend adopting and following these New Year’s Resolutions,...
Wrongful Death Civil Action Filed Against DUI Driver in Cape Coral Pool Hall Crash
September 24, 2015 | Category: DUI Accidents, Wrongful DeathOn Friday, September 18, 2015 Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. filed a civil action on behalf of the widow of Ronald Gravel, the victim of the July 20th Cape Coral DUI Pool Hall traffic crash.
Steam Rooms May Offer Relaxation But Not Without Risk
August 21, 2015 | Category: Wrongful DeathSteam rooms are a major draw in the United States for people looking to soothe muscles after a workout, lose weight, heal the body, remove toxins or simply relax after a long day. However, sitting in a room with temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit is not without risks. A 77-year-old Denver woman died in March 2015 after passing out in the steam room of a fitness club.
Sleep Deprivation Is A Recipe For Disaster For Emergency Responders
August 3, 2015 | Category: Wrongful DeathThe emergency medical services industry is trusted to save lives, but all of that can change when a worker dozes off behind the wheel. An ABC News Good Morning America investigation discovered that EMS driver fatigue is an issue causing increasing concern in the EMS industry, with some calling for federal standards limiting shift lengths to address the problem of EMS worker fatigue.
Apartment Complex Owners Have An Obligation To Keep The Premises Safe
July 29, 2015 | Category: Wrongful DeathUnder Florida law renting property comes with legal obligations for the landlord and the tenant. The Naples Daily News reported on June 29, 2015 on the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Steven Leonard, 32, in February, 2015.
Wake-Up Call - Spectator Safety Measures Need Improvement
July 24, 2015 | Category: Wrongful DeathGoing to sporting events is an activity many of us enjoy; however, there are times when attending these events may come with spectator injuries. It is important to address this issue.