Category: Automobile Accidents
Spring and Summer Vacation Car Accidents: What Florida Visitors Need to Know About Their Legal Rights
April 30, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFlorida visitors have clear legal rights when they suffer serious injuries due to other people’s negligence. This includes other drivers’ negligence behind the wheel. But, asserting your legal rights as an out-of-state resident can be challenging, and this makes it important to have an experienced Fort Myers car accident attorney from Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. on your side.
Rideshare Accidents in Florida: Understanding Passengers' Rights (2026 Update)
April 17, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsRideshare passengers who suffer serious collision-related injuries have clear rights under Florida law. Rideshare drivers are subject to enhanced auto insurance requirements, and if a rideshare driver does not have Florida’s mandatory liability insurance, the rideshare company (i.e., Uber or Lyft) is required to provide coverage. Were you injured in a rideshare accident in Florida? Learn more from an experienced Fort Myers accident lawyer at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
7 Ways to Prove the Driver Who Hit You Was Speeding at the Time of the Accident
March 27, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSpeeding is among the leading causes of car accidents in Florida. If you suffered significant or permanent injuries in an accident caused by a driver who was speeding, you are entitled to just compensation under Florida law. To help maximize your chances of recovering the compensation you deserve, you should discuss your legal rights with an experienced Fort Myers car accident attorney with Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. as soon as possible.
Liability and Damages: Understanding the Two Key Types of Evidence in Florida Car Accident Cases
February 27, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident, it is up to you to prove your legal rights. While you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses, the insurance companies are not going to pay without a fight. This makes it essential to have an experienced Fort Myers car accident lawyer from Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. on your side.
How Do I Prove the Other Driver Ran a Stop Sign in Florida?
February 23, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCollisions at intersections are among the most common causes of accident-related injuries in Florida. In many cases, these accidents happen when one driver runs a stop sign. If you suffered serious injuries when you were hit by a driver who ran a stop sign, you have clear legal rights—but it will be up to you to prove it. This starts with hiring an experienced Fort Myers car accident attorney with Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to represent you.
Filing a Claim for Serious Injuries After a Car Accident in Florida
February 20, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSuffering serious injuries in a car accident can have a dramatic impact on your life. While your mounting medical bills might be your most immediate concern, serious injuries can lead to loss of earning capacity, chronic pain and suffering, and other long-term consequences as well. As a result, filing a claim (if you have grounds to do so) is extremely important, and it will be important for you to work closely with an experienced Fort Myers accident lawyer at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury...
2025 Year in Review: Key Insights for Auto Accident Victims in Florida
December 23, 2025 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryAs we do every year, we published numerous articles on our blog in 2025. These articles touch on all of our areas of practice, from auto accidents to nursing home neglect and abuse. We also published articles that highlighted some of our firm’s achievements and contributions throughout the year, such as this article discussing our sponsorship of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation and the Mental Health & Wellness Mission.
What Family Members Need to Know After a Fatal Car Accident in Florida
November 24, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsLosing a loved one in a fatal car accident is a tragedy that no family should ever be forced to endure. There is no excuse for drivers, car manufacturers, repair shops, and other businesses taking chances that put people’s lives in jeopardy. Yet, there are tens of thousands of fatal car accidents in the United States annually. As a result, each year, families find themselves needing to hire a Fort Myers wrongful death lawyer at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to seek justice...
Tesla and Other Self-Driving Vehicles Present Dangers Where Tesla and Other Manufacturers Can Be Liable for Accidents Caused by Faulty Technology and Misleading Consumers
October 14, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsVehicles with autonomous or self-driving features are becoming increasingly common on our roadways. They, however, present a multitude of dangers to drivers and pedestrians. There have been many instances of failures in technology and a lack of safeguards causing serious and fatal accidents. The danger has arguably been made worse by the marketing and misrepresentations of the risks and limitations of the autopilot systems. Many people are lulled into a false sense of security because of...
Florida Jury Finds Tesla Liable for Over $200 Million in Damages for Accident Involving Self-Driving Autonomous Vehicle Feature
October 7, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn 2019, an innocent couple standing next to their vehicles in the Florida Keys were stuck by a Tesla Model S. The young woman was killed and the young man suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Tesla had purchased a Tesla Model S with an “Enhanced Autopilot” option. The driver apparently wanted a vehicle to help with his long commute that enabled his vehicle to do most of the driving so he could do other tasks.