Florida has once again ranked as the deadliest state in the nation for bicycle riders. And it’s getting deadlier. A total of 125 bicyclists were killed on Florida roads in 2017, compared to 148 deaths last year. That’s a year-over-year increase of about 20 percent, which is particularly alarming because…
Lightning safety is in focus in Southwest Florida through the height of the hurricane season, which runs through November 30. As Hurricane Dorian batters the Bahamas and threatens the East Coast of the United States this week, it’s easy to remember the power of Mother Nature. But lightning is a…
College and pro football season are underway, bringing thousands of tailgaters to stadiums in some of Florida’s largest cities, and prompting millions more to host watch parties in their homes. The Florida State University Police Department is among the many agencies urging revelers to stay safe and celebrate responsibly. Our…
Giant Internet retailers like Amazon are coming under increasing fire for selling defective products to American consumers. The Washington Post, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is among the media outlets reporting U.S. regulators are reviewing anti-trust concerns amid allegations the company is misleading consumers about product safety.…
We are entering the height of hurricane season in Southwest Florida and that means any number of additional dangers on the road. NBC-2 reported a motorist escape injury last week after crashing a car into deep standing water in a field in Fort Myers. The incident illustrates the risks drivers…
The News-Press has reported a number of serious multi-vehicle accidents in Southwest Florida in the last month. In one incident, a multi-vehicle collision closed the westbound lanes of NE Pine Island Road while the Lee County Sheriff’s Office questioned a number of witnesses and others who were at the scene.…
The school year gets underway in Southwest Florida on Aug. 12, and motorists should expect to begin seeing an increasing number of young people walking or cycling to school, particularly during the early morning hours and the start of the afternoon commute. Florida is already the most dangerous state in…
School buses will be back on the roads of Southwest Florida next week as the 2019-2020 school year officially begins Monday Aug. 12. Our injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral urge all motorists to use caution as the school year begins. Taking an extra couple of minutes can…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is coming under fire for lacking the proper expertise to identify dangers posed by defective vehicles. Safety advocates content the government’s primary traffic-safety watchdog is often reluctant to order recalls and is constrained by a small staff and tight budget. Among the consequences is…
If you’ve been on I-75 or another divided highway this summer, perhaps you have been surprised, even startled, by passing drivers traveling far faster than the speed limit. It isn’t your imagination; the number of drivers busted for traveling more than 20 mph over the speed limit is on the…