The recent serious injury of a teenager in an alcohol-related crash on Palm Beach Boulevard is a reminder of the risks as we head into the deadliest time of year for drunk-driving collisions. The News-Press reported the teenager was injured when a pickup, believed driven by an intoxicated male, crossed…
Lawmakers from Tallahassee to Washington are taking up the issue of COVID liability, in large part to protect schools and businesses while limiting the rights of victims to recover amid the worldwide pandemic. Gov. Ron DeSantis has been largely mute on the subject of COVID liability. Channel 4 News in…
Amid so much uncertainty, one thing is certain: This Back-to-School season will be unlike any other in history. The Lee County School District has ordered teachers to report Aug. 18, with the first day of in-person, face-to-face instruction scheduled for Aug. 31. Schools in Charlotte and Collier counties also plan…
Your car will be driving itself pretty soon; some are already doing it on the roads of Babcock Ranch. While COVID has introduced many of us to a brave new virtual world of Zoom calls and work-productivity apps, the auto industry continues to push innovation after innovation onto the roadways.…
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has issued its 22nd annual “Traffic Safety Culture Index,” which aims to measure the prevalence of common road risks, and drivers’ reactions to them. The study measures drivers’ perceived danger, risk of getting caught, perceived social approval for risky driving, and their support for…
Our car accident attorneys in Fort Myers and Cape Coral know elderly driving accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including deteriorating eyesight, muscle stiffness and slowed reaction, prescription drug use, and declining mental acuity. These risk factors counter a number of safe driving habits routinely adopted by…
COVID restrictions and new Hours-of-Service regulations are placing increasing demands on the nation’s transportation industry even as safety advocates continue to push measures to reduce the risk of commercial trucking accidents. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) updated Hours-of-Service regulations in response to industry demand…
Our injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral wish each of you a safe Fourth of July weekend. Please be mindful of the pandemic restrictions and social distancing requirements, but find time to enjoy yourself with close friends and family. July is typically among the quietest times of the…
New fireworks laws, combined with COVID restrictions, are expected to increase the risks of fireworks injuries in Southwest Florida as we head into the Fourth of July weekend. Florida Senate Bill 140 was among the 100 new laws that hit the books on July 1, according to the Miami Herald. The…
While the COVID pandemic has had a calming effect on Southwest Florida traffic, relaxing restrictions combined with summer rains will serve to increase the risks of the road. The Fort Myers News-Press reported a death this week after the driver of a Corvette lost control in the rain and slammed…