We all know cell phones can be a hazard behind the wheel. And the government’s push to ban drivers from text messaging has reached a fevered pitch this year. But now the USA Today reports that the emphasis on texting could be taking the focus off the many other forms…
Parents can go a long way toward helping teenagers avoid a car accidents in Cape Coral or Fort Myers by spending more time with them during the driver’s education process, according to the results of a new Study by the AAA Foundation for Highway Safety. More than a year ago,…
Today’s new cars are safer than ever before. But some cars remain safer than others and what you drive can have a significant impact on the safety of you and your family in the event of a serious car accident in Cape Coral, Fort Myers or the surrounding area. Our…
In a bizarre twist, a new study by the Highway Loss Data Institute found that laws aimed at preventing drivers from text messaging may actually be increasing the risk of distracted driving car accidents. As our Fort Myers accident attorneys reported last week on our Florida Injury Lawyer Blog, Florida…
If there is one thing our Fort Myers accident attorneys could encourage you to do this week, it would be to sign up for the state’s emergency contact registry so that your loved ones can be notified in a timely fashion in the event that you are involved in a…
Tourist accidents in Fort Myers often involve guests who are injured on rental equipment, like Jet Skis, or in other tourists activities, such as parasailing. The parasailing accident in Clearwater earlier this month offers a stark reminder of how quickly such activities can turn dangerous, or even deadly. It is…
While our Fort Myers injury lawyers and Cape Coral accident attorneys are encouraged by the decline in drunk driving accidents reported last year, we share the concern of MADD and other organizations that understand how much work remains to be done. As we reported recently on our Florida Injury Lawyer…
This week’s distracted driving summit in Washington, D.C. opened with an announcement of new regulations aimed at reducing accidents involving hazardous material, commercial trucks and bus and train operators, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported. Our Fort Myers semi tractor-trailer accident lawyers and Cape Coral school bus accident attorneys…
Our Fort Myers child injury lawyers encourage parents to participate in Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 19 to 25) by talking to your kids about dangers around vehicles and having your booster and safety seats checked on National Seat Check Saturday, Sept. 25. A list of child safety seat check…
In announcing the fewest traffic deaths since 1950, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cited drunk driving accidents, motorcycle accidents and pedestrian accidents as areas where continued improvement is needed. Drunk Driving Accidents Alcohol is still involved in approximately one-third of all fatal accidents nationwide. Last year, 10,839 drunk driving…