With the holiday season here, many people in the area have Christmas trees in their homes and businesses. While these festive symbols of the season brighten the holidays, they can also be the source of tragic accidents. That’s why it’s important to take appropriate safety measures to help avoid a…
Earlier this week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) proposed a new measure that would have all states make it illegal to use a cell phone behind the wheel, according to The News-Press. This proposal came after a meeting where officials discussed an accident that happened in Gray Summit, Missouri,…
December rings in holiday cheer throughout the state, but it also rings in the deadliest season for car accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. To help stop the number of deadly car accidents, a number of local officers, healthcare providers and nonprofits will be using the entire month to raise…
As many of us know, there may come a time when we have to place our elderly loved ones in a nursing home. It’s important to remember that you have options, though, and you need to explore those options when searching for the right home. Nursing home abuse and neglect…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are nearly 5 million Americans who suffer dog bite injuries nationwide every year, which includes any dog bite injury in Fort Myers and elsewhere in South Florida. Statistics show that one out of every five dog bite incidents requires…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has previously proposed to require rear-view cameras on all vehicles to help prevent back-over car accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. With Christmas and New Year’s right around the corner, it’s a popular time for friends and family to gather for holiday celebrations.…
Florida is one of the few states left that doesn’t have any laws in place that prohibit drivers from text messaging behind the wheel. Rep. Irv Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, is trying to change all that. Slosberg lost his daughter in a car accident with a distracted driver a few years…
A 73-year-old man from Cape Coral was killed in a recent Fort Myers car accident as his motorcycle and a 85-year-old female’s vehicle collided, according to Naples Daily News. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the accident happened at the corner of Pine Ridge Road and McGregor Boulevard just after…
The holiday travel season is upon us and risks for car accidents in Fort Myers drastically increase during this time. Drivers are urged to plan accordingly for holiday road trips to avoid hazards. Parents, this is an excellent time to talk with teenage drivers about the dangers they’re likely to…
Everything can be regulated by parental control these days, but not pedestrian accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere. A recent public service announcement released on the “See Blindspots” website is a little too offensive, says Florida State Senator Mike Fasano. The video’s complaint center has received a number of concerning…