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Common Causes of Wrong-Way Crashes
January 26, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWrong-way crashes are alarmingly common. According to the latest data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are roughly 1,400 wrong-way accidents in Florida each year—equating to approximately four such accidents every single day. Why are wrong-way crashes so common? Our Fort Myers car accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains.
Fort Myers DUI Accident Lawyer Says New Law Requires Technology That Could Help Stop Drunk Drivers
January 25, 2022 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe November 2021 signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the administration is lauded by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as the most significant lifesaving legislation in the 41-year history of MADD.
Texting While Driving: How to Prove Your Crash Was Caused by Someone Who Was Texting
January 21, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTexting is among the leading causes of car accidents in Florida. According to the latest data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), of the 341,399 car accidents in Florida in 2020, 48,537 – or roughly 1 in 7 – involved distracted drivers. If you were injured in an accident involving a texting driver, there are several types of evidence a Fort Myers car accident attorney can use to prove that the driver is liable for your injuries.
Serious Motorcyclist' Injuries Caused by Negligent Drivers
January 20, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMany see riding a motorcycle as the ultimate expression of freedom on Southwest Florida’s roads. However, motorcyclists are far more susceptible to serious and life-threatening injuries than other motorists.
Wide Turns: How They Cause Truck Accidents
January 19, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsLarge trucks frequently need to make wide turns at intersections. Due to their size, tractor-trailers, box trucks, garbage trucks and other large commercial trucks often cannot make turns in a single lane like ordinary cars, pickups and SUVs. Unfortunately, wide turns often result in collisions with other vehicles. In this article, Fort Myers accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains why.
Spivey Law Firm Supports AsiaFest “Year of the Tiger” Celebration
January 18, 2022 | Category: Community Support, Firm NewsWe are proud to once again be sponsoring the Naples Asian Professionals Association’s (NAPA’s) AsiaFest “Year of the Tiger” Celebration to be held on February 12, 2022, at the Mercato in Naples.
Important Considerations When Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer
January 14, 2022 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you have been seriously injured in an accident, you need experienced legal representation on your side. But, with so many Fort Myers personal injury lawyers, how do you choose the right one for your specific situation?
State Boating Laws Keep Boaters Safe in SW Florida
January 13, 2022 | Category: Boating AccidentsIf you live in, or visit, Southwest Florida and enjoy recreational boating, your chances of being injured in a boating accident increase more than any other state in the U.S. Fort Myers boating accident attorney says Florida laws help keep Southwest Florida boaters safe.
How Do Truck Accidents Differ from Car Crashes?
January 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsIf you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, recovering your losses will include steps that differ from filing an insurance claim after a car crash. Truck accidents differ from car crashes in several important ways, and as a result, it is important to hire an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney who can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve.
Residents Call for Changes at Dangerous Lee County Intersections
January 11, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryThe U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 50 percent of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections. Here are 5 tips for driving safely in intersections to protect pedestrians.