Workplace violence is an area of growing focus and concern for area employers. The National Safety Council reports more than 18,000 injuries and nearly 500 fatalities occur each year as a result of workplace violence, making it among the leading causes of serious and fatal on-the-job injuries. Certain careers, including…
Fisher-Price is recalling its Rock ‘N Play product, which has been linked to more than 30 infant deaths. The company is offering a cash refund to customers who have owned the product for six months or less. Those who have owned the product for longer can seek a pro-rated voucher…
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Many motorists think that means it’s time for motorcycle riders to focus on safety. In reality, it’s drivers and vehicle occupants that need the reminder to share the road. Nearly 600 riders are killed on Florida roads each year, according to the Insurance Institute…
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reminding motorists to use extra caution in construction zones as the summer road construction season gets underway. The week of April 8th is National Work Zone Awareness Week, as safety advocates work to raise awareness about the increased risks of…
Florida has the second-highest rate of dog bite injuries in the nation, according to State Farm insurance data. Dog bite prevention week is April 7-13 and is a good time to talk to your family members about staying safe around dogs. Young children are at highest risk of dog bite injury.…
Already this year, five fatal boating accidents have occurred in Lee County, prompting authorities and safety advocates to urge boaters to use more caution off the coast of Southwest Florida. The News-Press reports more than twice as many fatal boating accidents have occurred in Lee County waters so far in…
Auto insurance rates continue to rise in Southwest Florida. Auto insurance companies in Florida enjoy some of the highest insurance rates in the nation, while offering very little coverage to those opting for minimum required protection. Our Fort Myers car accident attorneys urge you to carefully review your policy and make…
Disturbing video footage of an SUV smashing through a convenience store in the heart of Fort Myers offers a sobering reminder of the risk of these storefront collisions. WINK News reports the truck slammed through the storefront in south Fort Myers in an incident that was captured on the store’s…
For the second time this year a child has been killed near a Lee County bus stop. Monday’s tragic death of an 8-year-old Cape Coral girl has rallied the entire community. She was struck by a truck while waiting with her twin brothers at the side of the road. A…
The risk of construction injuries has increased substantially as the Southwest Florida economy continues to flourish. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited numerous Florida companies for incidents that have resulted in serious and fatal employee injuries since the first of the year. In March, a South Florida restaurant was…