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FDOT “Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injury” Grants
April 21, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsIn 2021, Florida had 3,185 traffic accident fatalities. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) established “Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injury” as an initiative to achieve safety for all road users.
Florida Motorists Reminder to “Share the Road” with Motorcyclists
April 19, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida’s environment is popular year-round with motorcycle enthusiasts. Motorists need to be aware of motorcyclists sharing Florida roads at all times, but particularly when the motorcycle population is even more congregated going, leaving, or participating in Florida’s many bike events.
Failing to Secure a Load Can Lead to Fatalities
April 15, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsThere are several factors that make commercial trucks the most dangerous vehicles on Florida’s roads. While many commercial truck accidents involve truck driver negligence or issues with the truck itself, accidents can also result from failure to properly secure a truck’s cargo load. In fact, this type of failure can lead to many different types of accidents, as Fort Myers accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains below.
When Trucking Companies & Drivers Violate Hours-of-Service Requirements
April 14, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsEach year trucking company negligence harms many drivers on our roadways and changes their lives forever. Truck accidents can be avoided if trucking companies put safety first, ahead of profits.
How Not to Be a Victim of Work Zone Accidents
April 13, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEach spring, the Federal Highway Administration works with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials and the American Traffic Safety Services Association to coordinate the observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week to bring attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work zones.
Spivey Law Firm is Pleased to be a Sponsor of the 2022 Green Wave Inshore Classic
April 12, 2022 | Category: Firm NewsWe encourage all anglers to consider registering for the Greenwave Inshore Classic to be held on April 23, 2022. This will be a fun event for a great cause.
5 Signs a Person is Too Tired to Drive
April 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDrowsy driving can be extremely dangerous. As reported by the National Safety Council (NSC), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that there are around 100,000 police-reported fatigued driving accidents annually. However, a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that the actual number of drowsy driving accidents is more likely above 300,000. These accidents are to blame for thousands of preventable deaths each year.
Act Today – Drive Distraction Free
April 7, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe NSC reports that more than 700 people are injured in distracted driving accidents. Fort Myers distracted driving attorney urges drivers to drive undistracted.
When Pedestrians Have the Right of Way
April 5, 2022 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsNational Walking Day is April 6, 2022. It is observed every year on the first Wednesday in April to celebrate the easiest way to be the healthiest. This is a good time for all of us to remember to watch out for pedestrians in crosswalks and be mindful of their right-of-way.
Plaintiff’s Burden of Proof in a Slip-and-Fall Case
March 31, 2022 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsSlip-and-fall accidents can occur on private property, public property, and/or public businesses. In a Florida personal injury lawsuit, there is a burden of proof requirement.