We recently reported on the record number of traffic deaths on the roads of Southwest Florida last year. WGCU reported Lee County had the second-highest number of traffic deaths on record in 2022. At least 123 motorists lost their lives on Lee County roads in 2022, according to preliminary data.…
Collision risks on the roads of Southwest Florida were at record highs in 2022. While the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is projecting a slight decline in traffic deaths nationwide last year, as well as a slight decrease in Florida, the same cannot be said for Southwest Florida. While the…
At Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, we know most motorcycle riders keep safety at the forefront of everything they do. Getting out and enjoying their hobby, and making it home safely to their families, is all they ask. The vast majority of collisions with vehicles are…
Visiting motorists and tourists are often surprised to learn that we are entering the height of motorcycle riding season in Southwest Florida. Veteran motorists in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte counties can also benefit from frequently reminding themselves to watch for riders this time of year. Plenty of riders hit the…
We bring more “stuff” into our homes throughout the long holiday season than at any other time of the year. Holiday decorations. Small appliances. Gifts. Clothing. Toys. Electronics. While many of us make religious celebrations, time with loved ones, and volunteerism, a part of our holiday priorities, the consumerism is…
Lee County is closing out the year with the second-highest number of traffic fatalities on record. It’s sobering news, particularly given the fact that the COVID pandemic has left many people working from home, and otherwise reduced the number of drivers on the roads of Southwest Florida. However, despite the…
All of us at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner wish all of you a safe and enjoyable new year. Please celebrate responsibly and never drink and drive. For more than half a century, our drunk driving injury lawyers have fought for the rights of victims and families impacted by this…
After two holiday seasons marred by the coronavirus pandemic, there is early evidence that people are visiting the malls and big-box stores in record numbers as Black Friday officially opens the holiday shopping season. Our injury lawyers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral recently wrote about the risks of holiday…
As Southwest Florida continues to dig out from the historic aftermath of Hurricane Ian, there are growing concerns and frustration over lengthy waits for hurricane damage claims to be processed by insurance companies. While the unprecedented scope of loss certainly plays a role, it’s important to note that insurance companies…
Florida is second only to Hawaii when it comes to scuba diving. The death of a well-known 36-year-old tech CEO in a diving accident along Hollywood Beach this month highlights the risk as Florida’s winter diving season gets underway. Earlier this year the former owners of a scuba dive charter…