What to Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident in Fort Myers Florida?
January 6, 2022 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsThe National Floor Safety Institute reports that falls account for over 8 million (23 percent) of hospital emergency room visits. When there is a wet floor in a hotel, grocery store, bar, or shopping mall, pedestrians may fall and be injured, changing their and their families' lives forever.
Spivey Law Firm Supports the 25th Anniversary of the Naples Invitational Art Festival
January 4, 2022 | Category: Community Support, Firm NewsThe Naples Invitational Art Festival’s Silver Anniversary is truly special, and we encourage everyone to attend this event on January 15th and 16th, 2022.
Fort Myers Nursing Home Abuse Attorney Assists Nursing Home Seniors Injured by Prescription Errors
December 30, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) receives more than 100,000 reports annually related to medication errors. The FDA says a medication error is a “preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm.”
Motorcyclists in Danger During Busy SW Florida Tourist Season
December 28, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsSouthwest Florida International Airport traffic has picked up in 2021, and this Christmas/New Year’s holiday period is expected to be very busy in our area with more traffic causing the potential for dangerous motorcycle accidents.
How to Be a Better Driver
December 22, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryDriving takes a great deal of skill, coordination and focus. No matter who taught us how to drive or how long we have been behind the wheel, there are always a few things we can do better to keep ourselves and others safe on the road.
Steps in a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
December 22, 2021 | Category: Personal InjuryPersonal injury claims may happen only once in a lifetime. Therefore, many do not have any idea how a personal injury claim will proceed, what compensation they may be entitled to, or how long it will take to get compensation.
Elder Care - Long-Distance Care Safety Tips
December 20, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAs one ages, elder abuse is extremely common, especially in facilities. Statistics show that nearly 5 million seniors are abused every year, and 1 out of 10 American seniors experience some form of abuse.
Look Before You Book - Tour Bus Safety Precautions
December 17, 2021 | Category: Personal InjuryAs Southwest Florida’s population increases, many communities are looking for entertainment options. These options may include day trips in Florida or out-of-state destinations that involve tour buses. However, tour bus accidents have been increasing in the U.S., and passengers and other motorists traveling around tour buses should do so with caution.
8 SW Florida Teen Driver Risk Factors for the Holidays
December 16, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says vehicle accidents are the cause of nearly one-half of all teen deaths, especially for drivers between the ages of 15 and 20. When passengers are in a teen’s vehicle, their risk of being in a fatal car crash doubles.
How to Avoid Accidents During the Busy 2021-2022 SW Florida Holiday Season
December 13, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsIt is expected that this holiday season will be a busy one for merchants and that accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians will increase. Here are some safety tips to make this a safe holiday season.