Just last month, a 59-year-old woman was driving Old 41 in North Fort Myers around 2 p.m. when she was struck head-on by a 63-year-old woman driving south in the northbound lane. Both women were rushed to the hospital. The at-fault driver lived. The other lost her life. It’s not…
On Christmas night three years ago, two cars collided on a roadway in Largo, Florida, killing two men, critically injuring a third and seriously wounding a fourth. The at-fault driver, who lost control of his vehicle and swerved into oncoming traffic, was drunk, according to authorities. Right next to the…
There is evidence to suggest 2014 may be the deadliest year in the past decade for bicyclists in Lee County. Most recently, ABC-7 reported on an incident in which a 13-year-old cyclist suffered critical injuries after colliding with a passing motor vehicle. Authorities say the child was riding on Burnt…
Last year, according to Auto Rental News, the car rental industry in the U.S. raked in approximately $24.5 billion – a 4 percent increase over the previous year. The companies involved are typically substantial, with an average fleet size of 1.95 million. One of the peak months for car rentals…
Dangerous toys are a problem year-round, but heightened concern is warranted during the holiday gift-giving season. In recent years, both federal authorities and even toymakers themselves have initiated higher standards, meaning the majority of toys on the market are safer than they’ve been in the past. Still, the U.S. Consumer…
In Florida, it is possible to be largely to blame for one’s own injuries, and still collect damages from another party. At first blush, this might seem unfair. But it’s worth pointing out one person’s negligent actions do not negate those of another – even if the latter contributed to…
As the holiday shopping season nears a close, many people are hurriedly rushing from store to store in search of those last few necessities. It should be noted, however, that there is a heightened risk of injuries throughout the year-end holiday period. These include slip-and-fall injuries, trip-and-fall accidents, falling merchandise…
Property owners are required to keep the site reasonably free of foreseeable harm to guests and patrons under Florida law. Generally speaking, property owners aren’t required to insure against harm caused by third parties except in certain circumstances. Under Florida premises liability law, a property owner can be liable for…
When important evidence in a civil injury case has been destroyed, altered or simply lost, this is called “spoliation of evidence.” Because this kind of action can throw off an entire injury case, it might seem defendants in such actions would have incentive to conveniently “lose” key documents, video or…
Drunk drivers cause unimaginable devastation. According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, nearly 700 people die every year in Florida due to drunk driving accidents. Thousands more suffer severe and permanent injuries. Victims of drunk drivers in Florida may have several options when it comes to recovery of damages…