Category: Automobile Accidents
The Main Reasons for Rollover Accidents (and How to Avoid Them)
February 14, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSadly, rollover accidents almost always result in severe or fatal injuries. While just three percent of passenger vehicle accidents involve rollovers, these accidents account for 28 percent of all roadway fatalities, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Fort Myers Accident Attorney Says 2021 Lee County Traffic Deaths in Triple Figures
February 10, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents2021 was one of the deadliest years since 2017 for Lee County, Florida. What should you do if you have an accident?
Fort Myers Burn Injury Attorney Says Car Accident Burn Victims May Be Entitled to Compensation
February 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCar accident burn injuries are common when victims are exposed to heat, toxic chemicals, or electricity in a crash. Each burn injury is different.
After the Accident: How Can I Prove My Pain and Suffering?
January 28, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you were seriously injured in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your pain and suffering. Accident victims are entitled to just compensation for these “non-pecuniary” losses under Florida law. If you have a claim, an experienced Fort Myers personal injury attorney can help you seek the monetary compensation you deserve. Below are some of the ways in which you can help your attorney prove your pain and suffering.
Fort Myers Distracted Driving Lawyer Answers the Question - Why is Distracted Driving Still a Problem?
January 27, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAn alarming number of traffic accidents are reportedly linked to driving while distracted, including cell phone use while driving, which results in injuries and tragic deaths. Florida is the second-worst state for distracted driving, ranking only behind Louisiana in first place.
Common Causes of Wrong-Way Crashes
January 26, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWrong-way crashes are alarmingly common. According to the latest data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there are roughly 1,400 wrong-way accidents in Florida each year—equating to approximately four such accidents every single day. Why are wrong-way crashes so common? Our Fort Myers car accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains.
Texting While Driving: How to Prove Your Crash Was Caused by Someone Who Was Texting
January 21, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTexting is among the leading causes of car accidents in Florida. According to the latest data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), of the 341,399 car accidents in Florida in 2020, 48,537 – or roughly 1 in 7 – involved distracted drivers. If you were injured in an accident involving a texting driver, there are several types of evidence a Fort Myers car accident attorney can use to prove that the driver is liable for your injuries.
How Do Truck Accidents Differ from Car Crashes?
January 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsIf you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, recovering your losses will include steps that differ from filing an insurance claim after a car crash. Truck accidents differ from car crashes in several important ways, and as a result, it is important to hire an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney who can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve.
Residents Call for Changes at Dangerous Lee County Intersections
January 11, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryThe U.S. Department of Transportation reports that more than 50 percent of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections. Here are 5 tips for driving safely in intersections to protect pedestrians.
How to Be a Better Driver
December 22, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryDriving takes a great deal of skill, coordination and focus. No matter who taught us how to drive or how long we have been behind the wheel, there are always a few things we can do better to keep ourselves and others safe on the road.