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Archive: 2015
Dehydration and Malnutrition: A Serious Problem in Nursing Homes
February 3, 2015 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseFamilies often struggle with the thought of having to send their loved one to a nursing home. While many would love to be able to care for their family member, doing so is often impractical or impossible. Accordingly, families turn to area nursing homes with the hope that they will provide their loved one with the proper care and support needed. However, Ft. Myers personal injury attorneys like Randall Spivey know that although we expect our loved ones to be treated lovingly and kept safe during...
Are You Affected By the New Florida Child Passenger Law
February 2, 2015 | Category: Child InjuriesChildren's safety while riding in vehicles is of upmost importance. The newly-strengthened child passenger law is based, in part, upon the size of a child not only their age. Are you affected?
Boating in SW Florida - Keep It Safe - Part 2 - Aids to Navigation for Boaters (ATON)
January 30, 2015 | Category: Boating AccidentsSafe boating is an important issue for our area as both Collier and Lee Counties ranked in the top ten counties in the state for boating accidents in 2013. Knowing the meanings of the U.S. Navigation System is crucial to keeping everyone safe while enjoying Florida's waterways.
A Look at Truck Safety: Is That Big Rig Safe Enough to Be on the Road?
January 29, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsAll types of vehicles travel on Florida roadways on a daily basis. Unfortunately, given the number of people who travel area highways, accidents are highly likely to occur. While accidents between two automobiles can certainly have serious consequences, Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey knows that accidents involving automobiles and big rigs can be especially dangerous — even deadly.
New Florida Law Toughens Penalties for Hit-and-Run Drivers
January 28, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDuring the last two years, Florida has had an increase in the number of hit-and-run accidents. In late 2014 and early 2015 we have already heard about hit-and-run accidents in Southwest Florida. Penalties for hit-and-run drivers changed July 1, 2014.
The Reasonable Person Standard of Care
January 27, 2015 | Category: Child InjuriesIn life, things happen. Accidents take place, some of which cause injuries and even death. Randall Spivey and his team of Ft. Myers personal injury attorneys know that when accidents occur, those injured and their families want to know who will be held responsible for their damages. However, there are a number of considerations that must be taken into account when attempting to make a liability determination.
Xarelto Injuries and Deaths - Do you have a case?
January 26, 2015 | Category: Prescription ErrorsSome patients who have been using physician-prescribed Xarelto as a blood thinner have, unfortunately, experienced injuries, or death, as a result. The estimates are that thousands have been injured and hundreds have died.
Drivers, Watch Out For Runners -- Runners, Watch Out for Drivers
January 23, 2015 | Category: Wave Runner AccidentsMost drivers in SW Florida have seen bumper stickers which say, "Watch Out for Motorcycles", but what we do not see are bumper stickers which say, "Watch Out for Runners".
Recklessness: A Brief Overview
January 22, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThere are times when we turn on the local news (or look out our windows, in some cases) and see someone acting or driving in such a careless, reckless manner that we wonder what, if anything, can be done from a legal standpoint to make that individual pay for his or her actions.
Are Your Children Safe From Toxic Substances?
January 21, 2015 | Category: Child InjuriesChildren are naturally curious and do not instinctively recognize danger at very young ages. While children are developing these skills, parents and guardians need to know how to protect them from such things a medications, e-cigarettes, and laundry detergent pods.