Who said Monday’s are quiet? A typical Monday’s worth of news in Southwest Florida shows just how dangerous our roads can be at the height of tourism season. Our Fort Myers personal injury lawyers urge you to take driving safety seriously. And please speak with your teenagers and aging loved…
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Fatal motorcycle accidents on the rise in Lee County
Southwest Florida is among the most dangerous areas in the state for serious and fatal motorcycle accidents, according to a recent analysis by The News-Press. The Pine Island Road corridor has been particularly deadly, with 3 of 6 fatal Lee County motorcycle accidents occurring there so far this year. Our…
Aggressive drivers targeted in effort to reduce risk of Cape Coral car accidents
After a tough start to the year that has already included two traffic fatalities, authorities are stepping up enforcement in an effort to reduce the risk of serious and fatal Cape Coral car accidents caused by speeding, red-light running and other forms of aggressive driving. The Cape Coral Daily Breeze…
Lehigh man killed in fatal Fort Myers motorcycle accident
A Fort Myers motorcycle accident has claimed the life of a Lehigh Acres man, according to The News-Press. Our personal injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral continue to advocate for the rights of cyclists on the road. Motorcycling is a year-around activity in Southwest Florida. As we reported…
Teen distracted driving contest aims to reduce number of traffic accidents in Fort Myers, elsewhere
Our Fort Myers accident attorneys frequently report on the dangers faced by teenagers behind the wheel, particularly when it comes to distracted driving. Earlier this week, we reported on our Florida Injury Lawyer Blog when an auditorium of Florida teens began jeering at the prospect of not being able to…
Proposed law would forbid teen drivers from using cell phones; fewer Fort Myers car accidents could result
The Sun-Sentinel reported that teens at a presentation in a Boca Raton high school auditorium gasp and jeered at the prospect of not being able to use a cell phone while driving. But as our Fort Myers personal injury lawyers frequently report, Florida is woefully behind when it comes to…
Red-light camera issue puts focus on intersection accidents in Fort Myers, Cape Coral
Our injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral noted a study released this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which contends red-light cameras at intersections have reduced fatal crashes by 24 percent. “The cities that have the courage to use red light cameras despite the political backlash…
Fort Myers drunk driving accidents a danger on Super Bowl Sunday
Unfortunately Super Bowl Sunday is known for more than just great food, great friends and great football. It is also one of the most dangerous days of the year for drunk driving accidents in Fort Myers and throughout the nation. Our Fort Myers injury lawyers encourage you to be a…
Cape Coral injury lawyers proud sponsor of Bike Night Feb. 12
Join us for Cape Coral Bike Night, Saturday Feb. 12, 2011! The Cape Coral motorcycle accident lawyers at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, are proud to be the title sponsor of the premiere family-friendly motorcycle event in Southwest Florida. For decades our firm has helped hundreds…
Pedestrian accidents in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, a growing concern
The number of pedestrian accidents in Florida has reached epidemic proportion. Pedestrian accidents in Fort Myers and Cape Coral are tragically common occurrences. Inattentive motorists, lack of sidewalks, inadequate lighting, and missing street signs and crosswalks are just a few of the common causes. Our Fort Myers personal injury attorneys…