16 Parking Lot Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
December 2, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe holiday season is usually the busiest season for shopping areas and parking may become more difficult. There is also less daylight during this time and some parking areas can be poorly lit. All of these factors make holiday shopping prone to more parking lot accidents.
Hit-and-Run Accident Awareness
November 30, 2020 | Category: Personal InjuryData shows there were over 507,000 hit-and-run incidents in Florida between 2015 and 2019, with over 1,000 resulting in fatalities.
Blood Alcohol Content 0.08 Law Is 20 Years Old
November 27, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsOn October 22, 2020, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) marked the 20th anniversary of the 0.08 blood alcohol content (BAC) standard in the United States. MADD says this was a historic victory for victims of drunk driving that saved thousands of lives.
Underride Guards Help Prevent Truck/Vehicle Accidents
November 25, 2020 | Category: Truck AccidentsUnderride crashes kill over 200 people every year in the United States. A Fort Myers truck accident attorney says that underride guards protect potential accident victims from injuries.
Popular SUVs and Pedestrian Accidents
November 20, 2020 | Category: Pedestrian AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS’s) recent study showed new SUVs are more lethal to pedestrians than cars, according to a Fort Myers pedestrian accident attorney.
How You Can Prevent Holiday DUI Accidents
November 20, 2020 | Category: DUI AccidentsThanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and we at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. would like to remind everyone that even though our gatherings may be smaller and limited this year, DUI accidents can still occur.
Florida Highways Ranked 3rd in Fatalities
November 18, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAccording to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department, there is an average of 650 accidents each day in Florida. In 2017, U.S. News & World Report said Florida ranked 3rd in U.S. fatalities.
How to Prove the Other Driver Was Distracted When They Hit You
November 17, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDid you know that Florida has one of the worst records for car accidents caused by distracted driving? Although drivers can take some precautions to lower their risk of injury or death, there are no precautions to truly protect ourselves from other drivers who choose to use their phones while driving.
Passenger Rights in Uber and Lyft Accidents
November 16, 2020 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA Fort Myers car accident attorney says a victim has rights if he/she is injured in an accident while a passenger in an Uber or Lyft rideshare vehicle.
The Dangers of Vehicle Burn Injuries
November 13, 2020 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsVehicle fires can cause thermal burns that result from external heat sources, including hot metal, steam or scalding liquids, and can cause deep tissue damage. Recovery from these burns may bring years of treatment and prevent victims from working.