“Research shows that as children age, they are less likely to be in the appropriate child safety seat for their age and weight. It’s the responsibility of every parent and caregiver out there to make sure their children are safely restrained every trip, every time,” said Liz Moreno, Safe Kids…
A record number of motorists are now wearing their seat belts, according to a recent press release from the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive (DHSMV). New records conclude that 8 out of 12 of the surveyed Florida counties returned an…
Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner Personal Injury Lawyers is once again the headline sponsor of the 2011 Cape Coral Bike Nights, in partnership with the Cape Coral Parks and Recreation. Cape’s Bike Night is a chance for motorcycle enthusiasts to join together and celebrate their common interests while eating great…
Sleepy driving is a quick way to get you into a serious car accident in Naples or elsewhere in Florida. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence in our state. Drivers believe they have the will power and the strength to tough through fatigued driving, and the truth is that it’s…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released the preliminary results from its National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The report illustrates the changing trends in fatal work-related accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere for the 2009-2010 reporting year, according to the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The newly released…
The Fort Myers Police Department and about 10,000 other law enforcement agencies throughout the country started enforcement efforts aimed at intoxicated drivers to reduce the risks of drunk driving accidents in Fort Myers and elsewhere through the Labor Day weekend. The nationwide campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” has…
The Fort Myers personal injury lawyers and the staff at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured would like to wish each of you a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Please celebrate responsibly, don’t drink and drive, and stay safe in traveling to see friends and family…
Our Florida weather provides the perfect year-round opportunity for residents and tourists to get outside and enjoy some bicycling. Unfortunately, these conditions are a part of the reason why our state has been named the most dangerous state in the county for bicyclists. A bicycling accident in Lee County happens…
Statistics of fatal car accidents in Florida were recently analyzed by CNBC and figures conclude that Florida makes up a third of the list for the “15 Dangerous Cities for Driving.” Researchers took a look at traffic data from a number of large cities with populations of 150,000 or more…
The Florida Teen Driver Challenge is a program with one goal: to reduce the number of teen car accidents in Cape Coral and elsewhere in Florida. The program was launched in 2006 when the Florida Sheriff’s Association took notice of the large number of teens that were being killed in…