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Going off to college for the first time is a dream of many SW Florida young adults. It is the time when they experience living away from home, broadening their minds, and making their own decisions. However, the college experience can lead to accidents, injuries and change live forever if students are harmed by dangerous partying, binge drinking, on-campus accidents, and sexual assault.

"Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. fights for justice for college campus accident victims. We dedicate our practice to providing high-quality legal assistance to those who suffer injuries, death, and other losses because of another person’s or entity’s negligence. By limiting our practice to personal injury and wrongful death cases, we fully concentrate our efforts on gaining compensation for victims,” said SW Florida Accident Lawyer Randall Spivey.

Some of the common types of accidents that occur on college campuses are:

• Sexual assault
• Vehicle accidents
• Hazing accidents
• Homicide
• Chemical burns in labs
• Recreational activities, such as biking, swimming, and hiking
• Pedestrian accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Acts of violence

In The Reality of Sexual Assault on Campus by Courtney Smith-Kimble for bestcolleges.com, Ms. Smith-Kimble reports:

• There is a 13% rate of non-consensual sexual contact in colleges.
• Common issues in sexual assault are underreporting victim-perpetrator relations, and school policies and procedures.
• Multiple organizations exist to provide detailed information about sexual violence and help students who become victims.
• The government requires schools to address sexual violence cases immediately. Victims can take legal action if schools fail to respond. (The Clery Act 1990)

Colleges and universities have an obligation to provide adequate security for students who live on, and move about, campus. They are required to provide security guards and security measures such as security cameras, security lighting, and secure entrances and exits. Schools are responsible for creating an environment where students feel safe to pursue their academic and social potential without fear. Should a student be harmed on campus, including in dormitories, they may have a case of negligent security against the college or university.

If students are injured in slip and fall accidents, chemical burn accidents, recreational accidents, pedestrian accidents, or vehicle accidents, the college or university may be held responsible if they should have known there were hazardous situations on their campuses and failed to act.

“We represent people involved in numerous types of personal injury and wrongful death accidents throughout the state of Florida. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases. Our firm provides personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation. Here are what a couple of our satisfied clients had to say about working with us:

• I have no words that can explain how wonderful of an experience I had with Spivey Law!! It was such a stressful time for me and I was lost. This group asked me to trust them “which I have a hard time trusting anybody” but they literally where beside me every step of the way. I felt protected like family. Delma M. 

• This Law firm went above and beyond. All of the amazing staff that contributed to my case were professionals at the very highest levels. This firm got us the biggest payout they could, and never once tried to hurry the process for their own benefit. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Leslie H.

We are available to assist you 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you,” said SW Florida Accident Lawyer Randall Spivey.

SW Florida Accident Lawyer Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys. He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida. For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com. Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.