At Associates & Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, we understand that navigating the aftermath of an injury can be overwhelming. We want you to know that we offer our legal services on a contingency fee basis. This means that our payment is contingent upon the successful resolution of…
On July 1, 2023, a new law went into effect in Florida that could have a significant impact on helmetless motorcyclists. HB837, also known as the “Comparative Fault” bill, changes how personal injury lawsuits are handled in the state. Under the old law, Florida followed a system of pure comparative…
In today’s bustling world, where vehicles are an integral part of our daily lives, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. While we hope that everyone on the road is adequately insured, the reality is that not all motorists carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect themselves and others.…
Florida is second only to Hawaii when it comes to scuba diving. The death of a well-known 36-year-old tech CEO in a diving accident along Hollywood Beach this month highlights the risk as Florida’s winter diving season gets underway. Earlier this year the former owners of a scuba dive charter…
Anyone who has been in a car accident knows just how frightening the experience can be. When the peaceful thrum of the road is suddenly replaced by a violent jolt, squealing tires, and twisted metal, anyone who walks away unscathed is apt to feel relieved—and rightly so. Many collisions in…
We are always surprised by the number of accident victims who do not know there way around a standard automobile insurance policy. While our Fort Myers injury lawyers have spilled a lot of ink on these pages discussing the critical need for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, we thought it would be…
Parasailing and personal watercraft rentals are in the news after the developers of the Margaritaville resort asked Fort Myers Beach officials to expand the number of available licenses. Opposition is coming from current operators of parasailing and personal watercraft rentals on the beach, citing increased competition and the potential for…
As we head into the summer months in Southwest Florida, safety advocates are reminding employees, parents and residents about the risks of heat stroke. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently issued an alert aimed at employees and employers, the most recent high-profile examples of the risks in…
A record number of people are descending upon Southwest Florida this month, as the winter tourist season reaches high tide. Sarasota Magazine reports COVID has done nothing to stop people from across the country and around the world from visiting Florida. Overall in 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic…
Fort Myers police are investigating a weekend shooting at a local apartment building. The incident occurred in the 2800-block of Grand Avenue in Fort Myers. A 22-year-old man is charged with aggravated battery, according to FOX 4 News. All parties have been accounted for and authorities say there is no…