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…
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Heightened Risks for Car Accidents with Daylight Savings Time
On Sunday, we turned our clocks back from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. to mark the end of Daylight Savings Time. We’re going to get an extra hour of sleep time, but we’re going to pay for it with increased risks for car accidents. Low-light and dark driving conditions can…
Submersion Car Accidents Likely in Florida’s Watery Terrain
The state of Florida is lined by water and has bodies of water scattered throughout it. While it’s pleasant to live in paradise, it also comes with a lot of risks — like the risks for a submersion car accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there…
Lee County: 5th Most Dangerous in State for Boating Accidents
We have the luxury of living a snow-free lifestyle. But, while we get to dismiss the dangers that are associated with snow and ice, we get to continually welcome to dangers associated with fun in the sun — and that includes boating accidents. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife…
Fort Myers Injury Lawyers Wish You a Safe Halloween!
Your child is probably excited and geared up to go for Halloween’s trick-or-treating adventures. What they might not be thinking about are the risks that accompany their costume. NCB2 is here with some beneficial safety tips to help to make sure that your child remains safe. Our Fort Myers injury…
Rainy Weather Causes Accidents throughout State, Officials Concerned
The weather in Southwest Florida can be tricky. At any moment throughout the day, rain can come pouring down. It almost comes without warning as “scattered showers” across the area can be highly unpredictable. And, while we might be approaching the end of rainy season, that doesn’t mean we are…
Wearing White to Prevent Teen Accidents: Teen Driver Safety Week
Recently, safe driving advocates and officials with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) joined residents nationwide in wearing white for safety. It was all a part of this year’s Teen Driver Safety Week. By wearing white, residents helped to symbolize the effort to white out teen…
Operation Safe Driver Begins Year-End Enforcement Effort in Southwest Florida
You better be careful out there. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), officials with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) are on the hunt for dangerous drivers as part of Operation Safe Driver. We’ve got the beginning of season, which coincides with the busy holiday…
National Fire Prevention Week to Keep Floridians Safe!
Officials celebrated National Fire Prevention Week last week and continue to spread the word about the dangers of household fires this autumn. Officials with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have come forward with new statistics showing just how common fires are…
Winter Travel Season in South Florida — Toll Jumpers & New License Plates
You might have a new license plate on your vehicle soon as authorities look to make plates easier to read for law enforcement, red light cameras and toll booth workers. It’s not going to cost you anything either, according to The Ledger. As a matter of fact, the new plates…