Cape Coral Bike Night is upon us. The next is scheduled for December 14th, Associates and Bruce L Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, proudly sponsor this year’s bike night season, helping to raise awareness about some of the most vulnerable travelers on our roadways. “Promoting motorcycle safety and awareness is…
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Cape Coral Motorcyclist Rear-Ended and Killed on Del Prado
A motorcyclist from Cape Coral was killed in a recent accident after reportedly being rear-ended by another driver. According to the Cape-Coral Daily-Breeze, it happened just before 9:30 p.m. along Del Prado in Cape Coral. Accident reports indicate that the motorcyclist was heading south on Del Prado when a Volvo…
ABS Saving Lives of Florida Motorcycle Riders
If you have a motorcycle, you’re better off with one that has an antilock braking system (ABS). According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), these bikes are more than 30 percent less likely to be involved in a fatal accident than a bike that doesn’t have this system.…
Scooter Rider Injured in Accident with LeeTran Bus
A recent LeeTran busing accident left one scooter rider in the hospital. According to FOX4, the accident happened just before 5:00 a.m. on Bogart Drive by Lauren Lane in North Fort Myers. The status of the motorized scooter has not been released. Our Fort Myers accident lawyers understand that vulnerable…
Motorcycle Accidents in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, in Focus for Safety Month
Florida’s sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and scenic highways make it a popular place for motorcycle enthusiasts. Unfortunately, it also makes it the most dangerous states in the country for motorcycle accidents. According to NBC News, the Florida Department of Transportation recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. During this time,…
BLS Sponsors Another Great Cape Coral Bike Night Season
Cape Coral’s Bike Night 2012- 2013 just concluded with one final attempt to get drivers to pay a little more attention to motorcyclists out there on our Southwest Florida roadways. This has been an epic season for the event as Cape Coral’s Bike Nights have seen record attendance, according to…
March and Motorcycles: Risks for Accidents Skyrocket
There are going to be a lot of motorcyclists out there through the remainder of the month. Not only are we still in tourist season, but we also have Daytona Beach Bike Week. From the 8th through the 17th, motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world will be traveling to Florida…
San Carlos Motorcyclists Struck by Flying Mattress Hospitalized
Two people riding on a motorcycle were injured in a recent motorcycle accident in San Carlos Park. It happened when a mattress flew off a truck and stuck them, according to Naples News. The two motorcyclists, in their mid-50s, were heading east on Alico Road at roughly 2:00 p.m. They…
Older Riders at High Risk of Injury in Southwest Florida Motorcycle Accidents
The average number of motorcycle accidents has increased steadily over the past 20 years. According to Consumer Reports, the rate of injury for our older riders is on the rise, too. As a matter of fact, they’re about three times more likely to be seriously injured, when compared to younger…
Transportation Officials Look to Tighten Motorcycle Regulations
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the cost of motorcycle accidents was about $16 billion in 2010. Some officials say it’s even higher than that because there are some costs that are tough to factor in, like long-term medical care. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…