Hit and run accidents are likely becoming more frequent in Florida due to the number of uninsured motorists involved in Fort Myers car accidents and elsewhere. Our Cape Coral personal injury attorneys have been called to deal with an increasing number of serious accidents in which the victim had little…
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UCF wins award for warning young drivers of dangers of Florida car accidents
Cape Coral car accidents involving distracted drivers are an ongoing risk — particularly during the busy winter tourism season. And no drivers are at greater risk of being distracted than our teenagers. Last October, a student organization at University of Central Florida launched a “Put Down Ur Cell Fone” campaign…
Riders continue to be at high risk of bicycle accidents in Fort Myers, Cape Coral
Florida bicyclists beware: Recent statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirm our place as the deadliest state in the nation for bicycle accidents. Florida had almost 17% of all the fatal bicycle accidents in the United States — or nearly 1 in 5. The state’s 107 fatal…
Understanding health insurance critical in wake of a Fort Myers accident
The Affordable Care Act hopes to put you back in charge of your health coverage and care. When you need it most, insurance companies often deny you care. And lack of coverage prevents many people from getting recommended preventive treatment. Our Fort Myers personal injury lawyers know the strain that…
State hearings permit too many to retain driving rights after drunk driving arrests in Fort Myers, Cape Coral
A WINK News investigation recently found that about 1 in 5 defendants who use the state’s administrative-hearing process to challenge the suspension of their driver’s license, are successful in retaining the right to drive despite being arrested for drunk driving in Southwest Florida. For decades our personal injury lawyers in…
Lee County accidents abound on any Monday in Season
Who said Monday’s are quiet? A typical Monday’s worth of news in Southwest Florida shows just how dangerous our roads can be at the height of tourism season. Our Fort Myers personal injury lawyers urge you to take driving safety seriously. And please speak with your teenagers and aging loved…
Fatal motorcycle accidents on the rise in Lee County
Southwest Florida is among the most dangerous areas in the state for serious and fatal motorcycle accidents, according to a recent analysis by The News-Press. The Pine Island Road corridor has been particularly deadly, with 3 of 6 fatal Lee County motorcycle accidents occurring there so far this year. Our…
Aggressive drivers targeted in effort to reduce risk of Cape Coral car accidents
After a tough start to the year that has already included two traffic fatalities, authorities are stepping up enforcement in an effort to reduce the risk of serious and fatal Cape Coral car accidents caused by speeding, red-light running and other forms of aggressive driving. The Cape Coral Daily Breeze…
Lehigh man killed in fatal Fort Myers motorcycle accident
A Fort Myers motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a Lehigh Acres man, according to The News-Press. Our personal injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral continue to advocate for the rights of cyclists on the road. Motorcycling is a year-around activity in Southwest Florida. As we reported…
Teen distracted driving contest aims to reduce number of traffic accidents in Fort Myers, elsewhere
Our Fort Myers accident attorneys frequently report on the dangers faced by teenagers behind the wheel, particularly when it comes to distracted driving. Earlier this week, we reported on our Florida Injury Lawyer Blog when an auditorium of Florida teens began jeering at the prospect of not being able to…