Anti-Safety Amendment for Trucks Rejected
July 17, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsAn amendment calling for the removal of three current truck safety provisions was rejected by members of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations the first week of June 2019.
Randall L. Spivey Receives Martindale-Hubbell 2019 Client Champion Gold Award
July 15, 2019 | Category: Firm NewsSpivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is pleased to announce that Randall L. Spivey has been awarded the Martindale-Hubbell 2019 Client Champion Gold Award in its inception year.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents on College Campuses
July 12, 2019 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsCollege campuses are usually high density areas surrounded by intersecting major roads and highways. The combination of high population density, major roads, pedestrians, and bicyclists make this a potentially dangerous situation.
Employers Being Held Liable for Cell Phone Crashes
July 10, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEmployees using their cell phones when they are driving are exposing themselves and others to a significant safety risk, and employers may also be held liable.
MADD Reports on Ignition Interlock Effectiveness
July 8, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsMADD says that ignition interlocks have stopped more than 3 million U.S. drunk-driving attempts since 2006.
Chlorine Pool Accident Can Cause Lasting Injuries
July 5, 2019 | Category: Swimming AccidentsNBC News reported that ambulances took about 26 people to hospitals, and about two dozen others sought treatment themselves, following a sudden release of chlorine gas at a Utah pool.
July 4th Travel Forecast - Dangerous
July 3, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which has been tracking car crash statistics for years, says the 4th of July almost always tops the list as one of the most dangerous holidays. Here are 10 tips for staying safe over the holiday.
Boating Under the Influence - It's Illegal and Dangerous
July 1, 2019 | Category: Boating AccidentsThe negative consequence of Florida’s high registered vessel numbers and its beautiful weather makes Florida rank number one in the number of boating fatalities in the nation.
Wedding Limos May Be Dangerous
June 28, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsMost weddings occur in the summer in the U.S. Part of wedding planning involves transportation, and wedding planners often seek limousine services. However, recent deadly limousine accidents have put a spotlight on limousine safety.
Surprising Statistics About Road Rage
June 26, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) found that in a single year nearly 80 percent of drivers admit to having feelings of anger and exhibiting some sort of aggressive behavior behind the wheel. Here are 5 surprising facts about aggressive driving.