Drivers Continue to Take Risks as U.S. Traffic Deaths Rise
March 23, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIn October 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted “the largest six-month increase ever recorded” in the number of traffic deaths in the United States. While this increase is likely attributable (at least in part) to COVID-19 lockdowns imposed during 2020, the data show that fatal auto accidents have been trending upward over the past decade. So why is this the case?
Spivey Law Firm Congratulates Attorney Randall Spivey for Receiving his Board Certification in Civil Trial Renewal
March 22, 2022 | Category: Firm NewsAttorney Spivey has been identified as a lawyer who practices civil trial law with special knowledge, skills, and proficiency, as well as character, ethics, and a reputation for professionalism again.
What to Do About DUI Accident Injuries?
March 17, 2022 | Category: DUI AccidentsABC News in Tampa reported that impaired driving tragically killed 799 Floridians in 2021. Complacency toward drunk driving worsens the public’s safety.
Keeping Everyone Safe: The Dangers of ATVs and UTVs
March 16, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsATVs and UTVs are popular throughout Florida. From recreation to hunting, people use these off-highway vehicles for a variety of different reasons. Unfortunately, riding ATVs and UTVs presents several dangers, and thousands of people of all ages suffer injuries and lose their lives in accidents each year. In this article, Fort Myers accident attorney Randall L. Spivey discusses some of the biggest dangers and ways to avoid them.
Florida Accident Attorney Assists Brain-Injured Pedestrians Caused by Reckless Drivers
March 15, 2022 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe Brain Injury Association recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Because of this, we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to discuss pedestrian brain injuries that are caused by reckless driving and how we can assist pedestrian victims.
Florida Senior Dementia Victims Require Special Nursing Home Care
March 10, 2022 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseStudies show that one in seven Americans over the age of 70 suffer from dementia. Many seniors with dementia are cared for in nursing homes.
TBIs: How Do Car Crashes Cause Brain Injuries?
March 9, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Brain InjuriesEach year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States are hospitalized with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Car crashes are among the leading causes of TBIs, and the brain injuries suffered can range from “mild” concussions to penetrating brain injuries resulting in death. Our Naples personal injury lawyer wants everyone to understand how these injuries happen, as having this knowledge is critical not only for assessing crash victims’ treatment needs but also for assessing their...
What Compensation is Available in 2022 After a Vehicle Accident?
March 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsFlorida has some of the worst car accident statistics in the nation. Accidents happen when drivers are negligent, and when drivers are on the roads in unsafe vehicles. What compensation may they recover after an accident?
Tailgating - Too Close for Motorcycle Safety
March 3, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsA tailgater is a motorcyclist’s nightmare. Imagine seeing a car or truck in your rearview mirror, right on your tail. You may feel nervous or threatened.
Florida Victim’s Estate Can Sue for Wrongful Death
March 1, 2022 | Category: Wrongful DeathWhen a loved one dies in any type of accident, it is devastating for those left behind, especially family members who are depending on their loved ones. Suddenly, monetary and emotional support is taken away. Survivors often do not know where to turn for assistance.