Category: Automobile Accidents
Liability and Damages: Understanding the Two Key Types of Evidence in Florida Car Accident Cases
February 27, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you have suffered serious injuries in a car accident, it is up to you to prove your legal rights. While you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other losses, the insurance companies are not going to pay without a fight. This makes it essential to have an experienced Fort Myers car accident lawyer from Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. on your side.
How Do I Prove the Other Driver Ran a Stop Sign in Florida?
February 23, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCollisions at intersections are among the most common causes of accident-related injuries in Florida. In many cases, these accidents happen when one driver runs a stop sign. If you suffered serious injuries when you were hit by a driver who ran a stop sign, you have clear legal rights—but it will be up to you to prove it. This starts with hiring an experienced Fort Myers car accident attorney with Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to represent you.
Filing a Claim for Serious Injuries After a Car Accident in Florida
February 20, 2026 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSuffering serious injuries in a car accident can have a dramatic impact on your life. While your mounting medical bills might be your most immediate concern, serious injuries can lead to loss of earning capacity, chronic pain and suffering, and other long-term consequences as well. As a result, filing a claim (if you have grounds to do so) is extremely important, and it will be important for you to work closely with an experienced Fort Myers accident lawyer at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury...
2025 Year in Review: Key Insights for Auto Accident Victims in Florida
December 23, 2025 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryAs we do every year, we published numerous articles on our blog in 2025. These articles touch on all of our areas of practice, from auto accidents to nursing home neglect and abuse. We also published articles that highlighted some of our firm’s achievements and contributions throughout the year, such as this article discussing our sponsorship of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation and the Mental Health & Wellness Mission.
What Family Members Need to Know After a Fatal Car Accident in Florida
November 24, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsLosing a loved one in a fatal car accident is a tragedy that no family should ever be forced to endure. There is no excuse for drivers, car manufacturers, repair shops, and other businesses taking chances that put people’s lives in jeopardy. Yet, there are tens of thousands of fatal car accidents in the United States annually. As a result, each year, families find themselves needing to hire a Fort Myers wrongful death lawyer at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to seek justice...
Tesla and Other Self-Driving Vehicles Present Dangers Where Tesla and Other Manufacturers Can Be Liable for Accidents Caused by Faulty Technology and Misleading Consumers
October 14, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsVehicles with autonomous or self-driving features are becoming increasingly common on our roadways. They, however, present a multitude of dangers to drivers and pedestrians. There have been many instances of failures in technology and a lack of safeguards causing serious and fatal accidents. The danger has arguably been made worse by the marketing and misrepresentations of the risks and limitations of the autopilot systems. Many people are lulled into a false sense of security because of...
Florida Jury Finds Tesla Liable for Over $200 Million in Damages for Accident Involving Self-Driving Autonomous Vehicle Feature
October 7, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn 2019, an innocent couple standing next to their vehicles in the Florida Keys were stuck by a Tesla Model S. The young woman was killed and the young man suffered serious injuries. The driver of the Tesla had purchased a Tesla Model S with an “Enhanced Autopilot” option. The driver apparently wanted a vehicle to help with his long commute that enabled his vehicle to do most of the driving so he could do other tasks.
Injured in an Uber or Lyft? Here's What You Need to Know
August 26, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAs ridesharing continues to grow in popularity, accidents during Uber and Lyft rides are becoming increasingly common as well. As a result, it is important for passengers to know their legal rights. If you were injured in an Uber or Lyft, you may be entitled to financial compensation. In this scenario, the first step toward seeking the compensation you deserve is to put an experienced Fort Myers accident lawyer from Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. on your side.
10 Mistakes to Avoid After an Accident that was Someone Else's Fault
July 24, 2025 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you were injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses. Florida’s personal injury laws provide accident victims with clear legal rights, and you can work with a knowledgeable Fort Myers personal injury attorney at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. to help you assert your legal rights at no out-of-pocket cost.
5 Summer Vacation Risks & Your Legal Rights in Florida
June 30, 2025 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Boating Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip and Fall AccidentsSummer is a great time to visit Florida. Unfortunately, this means that if you decide to visit, you will not be the only one. Florida welcomes a huge influx of summer vacationers every year, and while most of these vacationers make lasting memories, some suffer injuries that they would rather forget. When this happens, hiring an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is essential.