You might think you’re safe from a fall accident, but the truth is that it can happen to anyone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are a persistent hazard found in all occupational settings. These accidents can happen when simply walking, climbing up a ladder…
A motorcyclist from Cape Coral was killed in a recent accident after reportedly being rear-ended by another driver. According to the Cape-Coral Daily-Breeze, it happened just before 9:30 p.m. along Del Prado in Cape Coral. Accident reports indicate that the motorcyclist was heading south on Del Prado when a Volvo…
We just passed the midpoint of the period known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers. Looking back at recent trends, and many as 600 people have likely been killed in mostly preventable accidents involving young drivers since Memorial Day. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), education is…
Teen drivers are up against some serious dangers out there behind the wheel. We’re in the middle of some of the most dangerous times for them to be on our roadways. In fact, August has the dubious distinction of having 4 of the top 10 deadliest days of the year.…
One woman is dead after a tube in a boat flew out and yanked her with it. The line of the tube wrapped around her neck and she was pulled overboard, according to NBC2. Investigators are still looking into the accident to see what led to her death. The victim…
It’s getting here in Southwest Florida, and temperatures are only climbing as we reach the height of summer. With temps in the 90s, we’re up against some serious dangers, as 20 children have died of heat stroke from being left in cars so far this year in the U.S. Last…
When you see those flashing blue and red lights in your rearview mirror, you probably don’t get a good feeling. It usually means you’re up for a traffic ticket. But even worse than the ticket is the hike in your insurance rates. Because with a ticket, insurance companies are going…
Bicycling safely around town is a cooperative activity, governed by a strict set of rules. Traffic rules incorporate practices found, through experience, to facilitate safe and efficient travel. Since not everyone has enough experience to appreciate the rationale of the rules, it’s important that our officers are making sure that…
Florida has one of the largest senior citizen populations in the nation. Fortunately, our state offers a variety of programs to assist older drivers and their families stay safe on the road and decide when it’s time to stop driving. If you are one of the ones who continue to…
With the summer season, residents and visitors to the area can enjoy some cycling fun. With the summer season, we should also use this time to review bicycling safety. It’s a move that could end up saving lives — especially young ones. Our Cape Coral bicycle accident lawyers understand that…