Twelve people were killed in traffic accidents in Lee County during the first month of 2013. That’s a number that’s about double our monthly average, according to The News-Press. The deaths included two motorcyclists, a bicyclist, five motorists and four pedestrians. These 12 people were killed in just the 31…
About 90 percent of Americans think that distracted driving is a more serious problem today than it was just three years ago. According to a news release from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, it’s not just cell-phone use that’s endangering our roadways, it’s the fact that these drivers are…
According to a recent government study, bicyclists aren’t normally at fault in traffic accidents. Very few injuries of bicyclists are caused by riders running red lights or neglecting to wear helmets. Our Fort Myers bicycle accident lawyers understand that these findings go against the opinions of many, who continue to…
A woman visiting from Ohio was hit and killed while walking across the street on Fort Myers Beach. It happened Monday night on Estero Boulevard, according to Naples News. The elderly woman and her husband were walking across from the beach side to the bay side and were in a…
The big day is here — And in addition to fun, football and fellowship, you should remember that Super Bowl Sunday is among the most dangerous day of the year when it comes to drunk driving accidents. On February 3rd, residents from around the state will gather around their televisions…
A recent accident on Alligator Alley took the life of a 33-year-old minister and her 3-year-old daughter. According to Florida Baptist Witness, another child in the vehicle, a 4-year-old passenger, was taken to a Tampa hospital and listed in critical condition. Reports indicate that their car crashed through a barrier…
There are 15 basic traffic safety laws that transportation officials have recommended be adopted by all states. Unfortunately, too few states are adopting these recommendations, despite a new federal transportation law and a number of grant incentives. According to Edmunds.com, a recent report card from the Advocates for Highway and…
The tourists are arriving here in record numbers this season, and with the influx of traffic comes an increase in the risk for pedestrian injuries. While we hope for their money and their enthusiasm to kick start our economy every year, we must also do our part to reduce the…
Overweight and speeding semis continue to present risks to every motorist on the road in South Florida. The maximum weight that a big rig can weight in Florida is 80,000 pounds. Unfortunately, many companies around the country and right here in Florida are frequently exceeding weight restrictions. Although state officers…
Thousands were cited during the recent “Drive Sober Get Pulled Over” campaign conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). As we reported on our Florida Injury Lawyer Blog, Florida is one of the deadliest in the country for drunk driving accidents. These accidents continue to be the cause of about…