In 2010, more than 30 percent of all fatal car accidents were alcohol related. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), many of these accidents happen during November and December — especially during the holiday season. As a matter of fact, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are…
Officials with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are warning drivers to stay sober behind the wheel through the remainder of the year. We are heading into the two deadliest months for drivers on the road. Our drunk driving accident lawyers understand this time of the year comes with plenty…
At Associates & Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, cheering on the Miami Hurricanes is not exactly mandatory — but doing so is highly encouraged since it’s the alma mater of both Bruce and Preston Scheiner. However, Personal Injury Attorney Dan Dalesandro received his undergraduate degree at the University…
Residents have to be 21-years-old to legally consume alcohol in the United States. Recently, we celebrated the 28th anniversary of the passing of that law! Still, there are many arguments against it, despite the fact that it has saved thousands of lives. Some say that if you can be 18-years-old…
Each year, the Fourth of July serves as a holiday with some of the highest risks for alcohol-related car accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. This year, law enforcement officers from around the state are working together and are increasing enforcement efforts as a part of the “Drive Sober or…
New statistics are out on drunk driving accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were close to 10,500 people who were killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents in 2010. This is the most recent statistic out regarding these kinds of accidents. These…
This weekend is Cinco de Mayo and we’re sure thousands of residents and visitors will be hitting the town in search of a fiesta, some tequila, a corona and a good time. Luckily, Fort Myers and the surrounding areas offer a plethora of events to celebrate the big holiday. Unfortunately,…
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently expressed its gratitude to the U.S. Senate and its passing of Move Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21). This program helps to increase roadway safety and looks to reduce the risks of alcohol-related car accidents in Bonita Springs and elsewhere. Within the…
Recently, a 67-year-old woman was killed in a Fort Myers Beach pedestrian accident. It happened on a Friday night when the pedestrian attempted to cross Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach. She was crossing the street with her family when the accident happened. The driver involved in the accident says…
Getting your hands on some booze is a lot easier than you may think, according to local teens. Although the legal drinking age is 21 in the state of Florida, there are a whole lot of underage spring breakers planning to throw some back during their vacation. With the break…