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Archive: 2018
Securing Loads Can Prevent Accidents
February 16, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsUnsecured road debris caused nearly 200,000 accidents, led to 39,000 injuries, and more than 500 deaths over a four-year period, according to a study conducted by the AAA.
Update on Assisted Living Florida Emergency Generator Compliance
February 14, 2018 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseNovember 15, 2017 was the deadline directed by Governor Rick Scott for all assisted living facilities and nursing homes in the state to install generators which would be capable of powering air conditioning systems for 96 hours and have sufficient on-site fuel for their operation.
Can I File A Sexual Assault Personal Injury Lawsuit?
February 6, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryThe “Me Too”, “Times Up” movements and news media coverage of well-known people from all walks of life being accused of sexual assault have brought to light a multitude of egregious acts.
Boat Fires - Who Is At Fault?
February 5, 2018 | Category: Boating AccidentsOn Sunday, January 14, 2018 a ferry boat, which was carrying passengers to a casino ship off the Florida Gulf Coast, caught fire. Petty Officer 1st Class Michael De Nyse of the U.S. Coast Guard said that investigators will determine a cause for Sunday night's fire and will examine the history of the boat and the company, Tropical Breeze Casino.
Spivey Law Firm Supports 2018 Naples Asia Fest “Year of the Dog” Celebration
February 1, 2018 | Category: Firm NewsSpivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is proud to be a sponsor of the Naples Asia Fest “Year of the Dog” Celebration 2018.
Using Turn Signals Is Not Optional
January 31, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsHow often have you been traveling in your vehicle and have seen drivers change lanes or make turns without using their turn signals? Researchers at the Society of Automotive Engineers say that it is probably 48 percent of the time when changing lanes, and 25 percent of the time when making other turns.
You Can Recover Damages If The Defendant Won the Criminal Case
January 30, 2018 | Category: Personal InjuryIf you have been injured by a defendant who has also been charged with a criminal violation of law, then Florida law may still entitle you to recover damages as compensation for your injuries, even if the defendant wins their criminal case.
BAC Levels May Be Lowered to 0.05
January 29, 2018 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn January 17, 2018 the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NAS) issued a press release which says, “Despite progress in recent decades, more than 10,000 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occur each year in the U.S."
Uninsured Motorist Claims - What Is Your Recourse?
January 26, 2018 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsAuto insurance is compulsory in Florida, but sometimes accidents happen and the victim is faced with an uninsured motorist. What is the recourse?
How to Stop Distracted Driving?
January 24, 2018 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDespite a decade of new laws and enforcement, and a flurry of public-safety campaigns, surveys have found that drivers still make the dangerous choice to text and drive or use their smartphones in other distracting ways.