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Bicycle Safety Awareness: Share the Road and Arrive Alive!

October 21, 2024 | Category: Bike Accidents

According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (“FLHSMV”) under “Florida law, a bicycle is legally recognized as a vehicle, and the person who is riding the bike is considered to be a driver.  As a result, individuals who ride bikes have the same rights on the roadways as other vehicle operators and must abide by the same traffic laws.”  As such, FLHSMV encourages all drivers to “Share the Road!”   Fort Myers Bike Accident Attorney Randall Spivey wants...

The Serious Risk of Florida Truck Accidents and Safety Tips for Motorists

October 14, 2024 | Category: Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, leaving victims with serious injuries, and often resulting in fatalities. Recently, a tragic accident resulting in a fatality occurred at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue in Fort Myers, Florida involving a car and a semi-truck. This incident underscores the need for motorists to be aware of the dangers posed by large commercial vehicles and semi-trucks and to take proactive steps to protect themselves on the road.

Pedestrian Safety: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones This Halloween

October 7, 2024 | Category: Pedestrian Accidents

As the Halloween season approaches, families and children are gearing up for trick-or-treating, costume parties, and festive events. While Halloween is an exciting time for children and adults alike, it also presents heightened risks for pedestrians. Fort Myers is no stranger to pedestrian accidents, and as pedestrian accident attorneys, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. want to ensure that everyone stays safe while enjoying the holiday.  

What is Proximate Cause in a Personal Injury Case?

September 30, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

When you have a personal injury case in Florida, there are three things you need to prove in order to establish your right to proper compensation. First, you need to prove that the defendant breached a duty of care. Second, you need to prove that you were injured. Third, you need to prove that the defendant’s breach caused your injury. More specifically, you must be able to prove that the defendant’s breach was the proximate cause of your accident-related losses. Read on to learn more from...

What are Catastrophic Injuries and How Do They Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

September 23, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

When you have a personal injury case, the amount you are entitled to recover depends on several factors. But one of the most important factors is the severity of your injuries. The severity of your injuries will determine your medical needs, how long you will be out of work, and how else the accident will impact your life—all of which play a key role in determining how much your Fort Myers personal injury attorney can seek on your behalf.

How to Prepare for a Deposition After an Accident

September 16, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

As part of the process of seeking compensation for an accident, you may be required to sit for a deposition. This is a formal interview taken under oath, and essentially, it provides the insurance companies with an opportunity to use your own words against you. As a result, it is important that you work with your Cape Coral accident lawyer to prepare thoroughly—and there are some steps you should take on your own to prepare as well.

Making A Claim in A Rear End Car Accident: What You Need to Know About Florida Law

September 6, 2024 | Category: Automobile Accidents

Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of auto accidents that occur in Florida. This blog article has important information from Fort Myers rear-end car accident Attorney Randall L. Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.. While most rear-end (or “tailgating”) accidents are not fatal, they can still cause significant injuries to the driver or passengers in the forward vehicle.  

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