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The Vital Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Stacking Coverage
In today’s bustling world, where vehicles are an integral part of our daily lives, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. While we hope that everyone on the road is adequately insured, the reality is that not all motorists carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect themselves and others.…
Distraction a Primary Car Accident Threat in SWFL
As we end Distracted Driving Awareness Month we wanted to take a look at the most common causes of driver distraction besides cell phones. Without question, introduction of the smartphone in the last decade has been the biggest factor when it comes to the increased risk of distracted drivers on…
Baugh v. Cuprum – $11M Ladder Injury Verdict Affirmed
A federal appeals court has affirmed an $11 million ladder injury verdict awarded to a suburban man who suffered severe brain damage when the ladder on which he was standing collapsed. The jury found in favor of plaintiff’s claim that the ladder on which he was standing while replacing gutter…
Report: Lee County Traffic Deaths Soar More Than 10 Percent in 2016
The number of traffic deaths in Lee County soared higher than at any point in a decade – and more than 10 percent in just a single year. That’s according to the latest report from The New-Press, which as of Jan. 1st still only had numbers through early December 2016.…
NHTSA Proposes Rules for Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
The majority of Fort Myers car accidents are the direct result of human error. Someone wasn’t paying attention. Someone was too sleepy. Someone was speeding or drunk or misjudged how much time they had before a light. Now, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking to improve safety…
USDOT Aims to Curb Cell Phone Distractions for Drivers
With the goal of reducing the serious risk posed by distracted drivers toying with their cell phones, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed voluntary guidelines to manufacturers of phones and software. One of the key measurements involves a the creation of a “Driver Mode,” akin…
New Year’s Eve Drunk Driving Accident Victims an Unfortunate Reality
Technically speaking, New Year’s Eve isn’t the worst when it comes to drunk driving. But after the clock strikes midnight – watch out. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that half of all deadly car accidents on New Year’s Day involve a motorist who was deemed drunk, which usually…
Avoiding Fort Myers Injury on New Year’s Eve
For many people, celebrations on New Year’s Eve are among the most highly-anticipated. There is usually exceptional food, copious drink and great company. But there is good reason our brave first responders and hospital emergency workers brace for the holiday every year. In the midst of all these parties, there is…
Piotrowski v. Menard, Inc. – Parking Lot Fall Highlights Injury Case Proof Standards
Holiday shopping is seen by some as an enjoyable way to get into the seasonal spirit. Others view it as more of a stressful chore. But in both cases, it should be safe. Unfortunately, our Fort Myers injury attorneys have seen too many cases of holiday shoppers suffering some type…