Motorcyclist's Wrongful Death Settlement
November 13, 2019 | Category: Motorcycle Accidents, Wrongful DeathMotorcycle accidents are very common in Southwest Florida, and they can easily lead to the death of the motorcyclist or passenger. The family of a motorcyclist who crashed into a turning armored truck sued the security company which owned the truck for wrongful death.
Pedestrian Danger Index Shows Florida Ranks Number One
November 11, 2019 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsFlorida ranks number one among all the states for pedestrian danger in Smart Growth America’s 2019 Dangerous by Design report.
Is State Road 80 Safe for Drivers?
November 6, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe news media reports that the intersection of SR-80 and County Road 833 (CR-833) is under question after an unusually high number of wrecks in the area.
Spivey Law Firm Supports We Fish for Erik 2nd Annual Redfish Tournament
November 4, 2019 | Category: Firm NewsThe We Fish for Erik annual fishing tournament raises money for the Erik Babatz Memorial Scholarship Fund managed by the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools.
NSF Drowsy Driving Week Campaign
November 1, 2019 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced on September 10 that the 2019 Drowsy Driving Prevention Week will be November 3-10, 2019. The campaign’s goal is to reduce the number of sleep-deprived drivers.
Florida News Alert – Leigh Acres Teen Injured When Hit By a Car While Walking to Her Bus Stop
October 31, 2019 | Category: Florida News AlertsA 15-year-old teen was hit around 6:25 a.m. while walking to her bus stop in Lehigh Acres, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Party Rental Company Sued over Bubble Soccer Accident
October 30, 2019 | Category: Child InjuriesAn 18-year-old high school student suffered a fractured skull when he crashed into another student while playing “bubble soccer” at a high school party in May 2016. A trial commenced in September 2019 against the rental company which supplied the game.
Slip and Fall Accidents on Public Property
October 25, 2019 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsSlip and fall accidents can be complex, depending on where they occur. Florida’s sovereign immunity law applies to most personal injury claims against the state government and its entities.
Drunk Driving Accidents Increase During Football Season
October 23, 2019 | Category: DUI AccidentsIf you or a loved one is planning on viewing football games, and alcohol is part of the plan, please be responsible.
Fact Sheet & Talking Points for National Teen Driver Safety Week - Oct. 20-26, 2019
October 22, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Child InjuriesThe U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has designated October 20-26, 2019 as National Teen Driver Safety Week. In order to help you communicate with your young drivers, we are providing a complete copy of the NHTSA 2019 “Talking Points” fact sheet for parents.