A Fort Myers school bus accident sent an elementary school student and a driver to the hospital this week, after a ladder fell out of a van and into the path of the bus. The News-Press reported that the driver and a 6-year-old boy were transported to Lee Memorial Hospital…
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New Year’s Resolution for parents: Talk to teens about reducing risk of car accidents in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral
If you want to make a New Year’s resolution that counts, our Fort Myers car accident attorneys urge you to speak with your teenagers about the importance of making good driving decisions. Reducing your teen’s risk of a car accident in Naples, Cape Coral or elsewhere in South Florida could…
MADD reminding motorists of penalty for DUI accidents in Fort Myers
Even the safest drivers are in danger when they go out on New Year’s Eve so this week when you venture out to ring in the new year, be extra careful on the roadways. If you plan to drink, be safe and don’t risk a Fort Myers car accident by…
Do your part to prevent drunk driving car accidents in Cape Coral, Fort Myers this New Year’s Holiday
The law enforcement presence will be heavy through the New Year’s weekend in an effort to reduce the risk of Fort Myers drunk driving accidents and car accidents in Cape Coral and elsewhere in South Florida. “The important thing is we want everyone to have a good time,” John Sheehan,…
Aggressive driving a leading cause of holiday car accident in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda
The holidays can be a stressful time of year for almost anyone. Some added stressors that we put on ourselves for the holidays are to shop, cook, clean, decorate, and travel to friends and family gatherings. These added stressors can cause heightened anxiety on the road as you rush here…
Road departures a leading cause of fatal Fort Myers car accidents
Roadway departures are a leading cause of serious and fatal crashes in Florida. Roadway departures are defined as a vehicle leaving the road, either by crossing the median or center line or by veering off to the right and over the edge lines at the side of the road. Regardless,…
Holiday travel, tourism, increases risk of car accidents in Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral
Snow birds flock to Florida, especially during the holidays. As an excuse to escape the cold weather doldrums, their families plan a trip to visit Mickey in Orlando, Jungala in Tampa, or their grandparents in Ft. Myers. Roadways in Florida become much more congested this time of year due to…
Cell phone ban could reduce number of holiday car accidents in Fort Myers
Two-thirds of the motoring public would support an outright ban on drivers using cell phones, according to a new study cited by the National Safety Council. Our car accident lawyers in Fort Myers and Naples continue to monitor the issue of cell phone use and text messaging by drivers. The…
Coalition aims to reduce teen car accidents in Fort Myers and throughout Southwest Florida
The National Safety Council has announced a partnership with Allstate Insurance that will establish a Florida coalition to promote safe teen driving. Our Fort Myers personal injury lawyers urge you to speak to your teen drivers about the risks associated with poor driving choices. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Myths and Facts of Elder Drivers in Florida
Our Fort Myers car accident attorneys want to acknowledge Older Driver Safety Awareness Week by reminding you of the dangers that elder drivers can face as they get older. Awareness helps to detect a change in driving behavior in an elderly driver and the concerns that you may have regarding…