MADD Celebrates the Moving Forward Act
August 7, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsAccording to MADD, the Moving Forward Act takes a technology-neutral approach, giving vehicle manufacturers reasonable time to include future drunk-driving technologies in all vehicles.
Accidents Caused by Poor Lighting in Parking Lots
August 5, 2020 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsInadequate lighting can cause different types of accidents, including slip and fall accidents and vehicle accidents. Lighting in parking lots is the responsibility of property owners.
Duties of a Vehicle Turning Left to Yield to Motorcycles
August 3, 2020 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMany motorcycle accidents happen when other motorists fail to follow Florida’s right-of-way laws.
Wrongful Death Damages
July 31, 2020 | Category: Wrongful DeathFlorida’s Wrongful Death Act provides specific considerations for families who have suffered the loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence. There are many types of accidents that can lead to fatal injuries and wrongful death lawsuits.
What Are a Passenger’s Rights After an Accident?
July 29, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf a passenger has pain or discomfort, this could be a sign of injury and he/she should seek medical attention immediately after a crash.
Updated Hours of Service Rules for Truckers
July 28, 2020 | Category: Truck AccidentsOn May 14, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a final rule which updated the hours of service rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Spivey Law Firm Proudly Supports the Cape Coral 2020 “Shop With a Cop” Back-to-School Program
July 20, 2020 | Category: Firm NewsWe are pleased to again support “Shop With a Cop.” Police officers escort the children as they shop for school clothes, shoes, socks, underclothing, school supplies, and book bags. Active and retired men and women of the Cape Coral Police Department spend positive one-on-one time with the children. Private donations are used to fund this Cape Coral Fraternal Order of Police program. Every year they attempt to increase the number of children who are helped and this year will be no...
Summer Child Deaths in Hot Vehicles
July 17, 2020 | Category: Child InjuriesIn 2019, there were 52 hot car deaths and a record number of 53 hot car deaths in 2018. The Cape Coral Police Department urges drivers to check the front and back seats for children before locking a car and walking away.
Teen Drinking During Summer Months Leads to Accidents
July 15, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsSummer is here and this is the time when teens may be in more vehicle accidents because of the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The Warning Signs of Elder Abuse
July 13, 2020 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseAccording to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), 1 in 10 elders suffer from some type of abuse every year. However, the signs of elder abuse often go unreported and abusers are not punished.