The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a campaign to address the broad risks that come as kids head back to class. While the coronavirus pandemic has made this school year unlike any other in history – and largely turned the safety conversation to topics like social distancing and…
We all have increased concerns when it comes to child safety and the start of the school year. But this year is unlike any other in modern history, with the coronavirus pandemic causing much stress and uncertainty in all of our lives. Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties all expect to…
Knowing what causes “accidents” is the best way to prevent them. Our car accident attorneys recently posted about the dangers of aggressive driving in Southwest Florida as the nation seeks a return to normalcy amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Forms of aggressive driving have become so pervasive that it is…
Amid so much uncertainty, one thing is certain: This Back-to-School season will be unlike any other in history. The Lee County School District has ordered teachers to report Aug. 18, with the first day of in-person, face-to-face instruction scheduled for Aug. 31. Schools in Charlotte and Collier counties also plan…
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a significant increase in the number of fostered and adopted pets in Southwest Florida. The New York Times reports animal shelters across the country are seeing increased interest in pet fostering and adoption. From a practical standpoint, spending weeks working from home can be a…
A recent tragedy in Southwest Florida highlights the risk of backover and driveway accidents. The Fort Myers News-Press reported the death of a 5-year-old girl, who was struck and killed in a driveway on Cypress Lake Drive. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the girl was struck by a Jeep Wranger…
Early darkness and Halloween are a dangerous time of year for pedestrian accidents, particularly those involving younger children in residential neighborhoods. The most dangerous time is right at dusk. But our Fort Myers injury lawyers know Halloween is also a time of year of increased accident and injury risks from…
Four Southwest Florida drowning deaths have occurred in less than a month, prompting authorities and safety advocates to renew calls for better water-safety awareness as we head into the tourist season. The Naples Daily News reported child safety officials are pledging to beef up education campaigns to families about never…
The school year gets underway in Southwest Florida on Aug. 12, and motorists should expect to begin seeing an increasing number of young people walking or cycling to school, particularly during the early morning hours and the start of the afternoon commute. Florida is already the most dangerous state in…
School buses will be back on the roads of Southwest Florida next week as the 2019-2020 school year officially begins Monday Aug. 12. Our injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral urge all motorists to use caution as the school year begins. Taking an extra couple of minutes can…