Summer means baseball season for many players and their families. Whether you are a coach, parent or athlete, it is important to remain aware of the dangers of baseball and injury. Head injuries can be catastrophic and are commonly associated with sports, including baseball. When on the sidelines or on…
Fort Myers police officers have identified a female pedestrian who was killed when she was hit by a passing pickup. According to FOX4, the accident happened on Evans Avenue and Colonial Boulevard. Accident reports indicate that the 45-year-old walker neglected to use a crosswalk and walked into the path of…
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…
There are many rules of the water, and they’re all enacted to keep us safe and to keep boat traffic flowing smoothly. Unfortunately, despite those laws, one boater’s afternoon recently turned deadly in Collier County. According to ABC7, a 61-year-old man was killed after the boat he was riding was…
A recent accident in Cape Coral left one scooter rider dead. This may be one of the more extreme accidents, but it’s important for us to discuss. We oftentimes talk about the importance of choosing a vehicle that’s going to help to keep you safe, and that’s important when we…
Buckle your seat belts! Our Fort Myers car accident lawyers aren’t only reminding you of this to help to keep you safe in the event of a traffic collision — law enforcement officers are on the hunt for motorists who aren’t wearing their seat belts this summer as part of…
You can kiss texting while driving goodbye, and with good reason. According to The Miami Herald, Governor Rick Scott recently signed the ban. It’s now illegal for all drivers in the state of Florida to text message in the driver’s seat — or at least it will be when the…
Our Fort Myers injury lawyers are longtime victim advocates and supporters of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and we support the move by the National Transportation Safety Board to tighten the legal definition of “drunk” as it relates to drivers. We have seen far too many lives mangled or destroyed by…
We’re kicking off the summer season with the Memorial Day weekend, and with that we unfortunately welcome an increased risk for swimming pool accidents. And here in the state of Florida, that’s a big deal. Across the nation, there are about 10 people who are killed in unintentional drowning accidents…
Memorial Day is here and Americans are ready to pack their bags, close up the office and head out for a much-needed vacation. As a matter of fact, the Huffington Post reports that one out of every three Americans will be traveling during the Memorial Day long-weekend holiday. More than…