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Archive: 2013
Exercise Safe Driving Practices - Labor Day Weekend 2013
August 28, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn a press release issued August 20, the National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that nearly 400 fatalities and 42,200 medically consulted injuries may occur from motor vehicle accidents this Labor Day weekend.
Injuries That Can Be Incurred At Construction Sites
August 26, 2013 | Category: Construction AccidentsFor many people, construction work can be a lucrative opportunity that can bring in a great deal of money for themselves and their families. However, there are very serious risks associated with construction work. Almost all Fort Myers personal injury lawyers will tell you that construction sites can be exceptionally dangerous places to work and it is not uncommon for very serious accidents to take place.
Is Your Child In the Right Seat?
August 26, 2013 | Category: Child Injuries"Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States. The best way to protect them in the car is to put them in the right seat, at the right time, and use it the right way."
Drunk Driving National Enforcement Crackdown
August 23, 2013 | Category: DUI AccidentsThe CDC reports that the average drunk driver has been drunk 80 times before his/her first arrest. Over a lifetime, one in three people will be involved in alcohol-related accidents.
Stacked or Non-stacked Uninsured Motorist (UM) Insurance?
August 21, 2013 | Category: Uninsured Motorist Claims"Although UM (uninsured/underinsured) insurance is not mandatory in Florida, many people realize its importance when it is too late. UM covers medical, lost wages, and pain and suffering after PIP (personal insurance protection) has been exhausted and when an at-fault driver has been determined to have no, or not enough, insurance," says Naples Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.
Texting and Driving Should Never Be Combined
August 19, 2013 | Category: Automobile Accidents"Every day the news media in some part of the country reports on automobile accidents, truck accidents, and other vehicle crashes which were the result of drivers' texting and driving. In an effort to stop the devastating consequences of texting and driving and, as a public service, we are listing some of the over 200 devices or apps the electronics industry trade associations estimate are currently on the market.
Red-Light Running Is Dangerous
August 15, 2013 | Category: Automobile AccidentsRed-light running is the leading cause of urban collisions according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Pool Drain Covers Can Be Dangerous
August 14, 2013 | Category: Wrongful Death"Parents and guardians of children should check private pool drain covers to avoid preventable accidents or even death," says Florida Child Injuries Attorney, Randall Spivey.
Distracted Walkers - Pedestrian Death Rate On The Rise!
August 12, 2013 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe U.S. Department of Transportation figures for 2011, the most recent available, show that 14% of all traffic-related deaths in 2011 (32,367) were pedestrian deaths. In 2010 Florida ranked number 2, following only California, in the number of pedestrian traffic deaths.
Florida Man Files a Defective Product Claim Against Zip Line Company
August 12, 2013 | Category: Defective ProductsA Palm Beach County man is suing an Oregon-based manufacturing company after sustaining disabling injuries in a fall from what he claims was a defective zip line. The 71-year-old man purchased the zip line kit last year and installed it for his grandchildren to use whenever they visit. Port Charlotte personal injury attorneys report that defective products and inferior manufacturing processes can often cause serious injuries for unsuspecting users.