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More than 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts came out to support the final Cape Coral Bike Night of the 2008-2009 season, with title sponsorship provided by Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers.

Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, has spent four decades sponsoring bike events and fighting for the rights of bikers injured in motorcycle accidents throughout Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Port Charlotte, Arcadia, Sebring and Venice.

“It was the biggest and best bike night season we have had and we look forward to even better things in 2009-2010,” said Todd King, special events coordinator for the City of Cape Coral. “It is through our partnership with Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers and our other sponsors that we are able to stage such a great series of events.”

Cape Coral Bike Night season may be over until fall, but you can find Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, sponsoring two exciting upcoming events.

Support Our Troops Day is Saturday April 25 from 1 to 7 p.m. at Fort Myers Harley-Davidson on Colonial Boulevard. Anyone wanting additional information can contact Kay Caple at 239-671-8456.

MASH BASH is being held in Naples on May 1 and 2 at the KOA campground on Barefoot Williams Road. Anyone wanting additional information can contact Jim Kalvin at 239-280-6054.
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In the wake of last week’s series on https://www.injury-lawyer-florida.com about the hazards of aggressive driving, speeding and distracted and drowsy driving, Florida Injury Lawyers has found a comprehensive Internet resource to provide drivers with a refresher course of safe driving tips.

For most of us, driving has become a commonplace activity. Yet it is the only potentially deadly activity most of us engage in on a daily basis. Having written about what not to do, here is a look at 70 safe driving tips we could all benefit from reviewing.

As RoadTrip America put it in debuting its 70 Rules of Defensive Driving: “It’s not something we … like to dwell upon but about 50,000 people die each year in collisions on the roadways of the United States.”

Please click here to visit the entire list, courtesy of RoadTrip America, which provides additional information on each safety tip.
1) Pay Attention 2) Don’t Trust Nobody!
3) Yield Anyway 4) Don’t Speed 5) Don’t Drive Impaired 6) Wear Your Seat Belt 7) Buy and Use Other Safety Devices 8) Motorcyclist Protect Thyself!
9) Don’t Run Red 10) Drive Precisely 11) Chill Out 12) Look Down the Road 13) Create Space & Use the two-seconds-plus rule 14) Drive to Communicate 15) Drive Predictably 16) Always Signal Your Intentions 17) Know Your Blind Spots 18) Avoid Distractions 19) Avoid Backing Up 20) Beware of Intersections 21) Be a Freeway Pro 22) Know How to Stop 23) Know When to Use Headlights 24) Slow Down in Rain or Snow 25) Maintain Your Vehicle’s Tires
Click here for all 70 rules from RoadTrip America, complete with descriptions and other advice for each rule.
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The grand finale of the 2008-2009 Cape Coral Bike Night season will be Saturday April 11 from 5 to 10 p.m., with title sponsorship once again provided by Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers.

“Cape Coral Bike Night has become one of the area’s premiere family-oriented events geared toward motorcycle riders,” said Bruce L. Scheiner, founder and senior attorney at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, which has been fighting for the rights of motorcycle accident victims in Southwest Florida for four decades. “It is our pleasure to continue this partnership with the City of Cape Coral and the Southwest Florida motorcycle community as we continue a long tradition of promoting motorcycle safety and awareness.”

The firm also operates a website dedicated to motorcycle riding and motorcycle safety in Southwest Florida, www.flbikers.com. Cape Coral operates a website for bike night at www.ccbikenight.com.

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April’s grand finale, often the year’s biggest, is expected to draw more than 10,000 motorcycle riders from throughout Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.

“This is the final event for the season,” said Todd King, special events coordinator for the City of Cape Coral. “Our February and December bike night attendance figures have never been larger.

“We think it’s going to be a great evening to celebrate rock and roll, motorcycles and a grand old time here in Cape Coral,” King said.

Thousands of motorcycles will descend on SE 47th Terrace in Cape Coral, which will be closed to motorists. The event will feature food and clothing vendors, live bands, raffles, prizes and a slow bike race.
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Speeding and traveling at speeds unsafe for road, traffic and weather conditions is the focus of Part 2 of Florida Injury Lawyer’s three-part series on the high number of traffic accidents caused by aggressive drivers, unsafe speed and distracted and sleepy drivers.

Florida injury lawyers handle hundreds of car accidents, motorcycle accidents and trucking accidents each year caused by unsafe speed throughout Southwest Florida, including Naples, Bonita Springs, Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Venice, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Sebring.

The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration estimated 15 years ago that speeding cost society $44,193 a minute: That’s $63 million a day!

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In 2006, more than 50 people lost their life to traffic crashes in each of Florida’s 67 counties and speed was often a contributing factor.

Federal statistics show speed is a contributing factor in 1 out of every 3 fatal car crashes.

Speed reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around curves or objects in the roadway and it extends the distance required to stop a vehicle in an emergency.

Crash severity also increases with speed. Inversely, the effectiveness of restraint devices like safety bags and seat belts, and vehicle construction features like crumple zones, decline as impact speed increases.

The probability of death, disfigurement or debilitating injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph, according to government statistics.

Many drivers don’t consider these dangers. They slow their speed in neighborhoods or when the weather turns bad. To them, a few miles an hour over the speed limit is an acceptable risk. They believe that the worst that can happen to them is they’ll get a speeding ticket.

But the facts are clear: Driving too fast for conditions or exceeding the speed limit can kill you.

Speed facts:
* Rural roads account for over 60 percent of all speed-related fatal crashes.
* 2 of every three speed-related crashes involve a single vehicle.
* 60 percent of all speed-related fatal crashes occur at night (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
* Drivers involved in speed-related fatal crashes are more likely to have a history of traffic violations.
* On average, 1,000 Americans are killed every month in speed-related crashes.


Youth and Speeding:
* Of all drivers under 24 involved in fatal crashes, 32 percent were speeding.
* Of all drivers under 21 involved in fatal crashes, 38 percent of the male and 24 percent of the female drivers were speeding.

Save gas — slow down:
* Fuel consumption increases steadily above 45 mph. Cars and light trucks use 50 percent more gas traveling at 75 mph than they do at 55 mph.
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Preparations are well underway for what is shaping up to be the premiere spring motorcycle event in Collier County — the 23rd annual MASH BASH, sponsored in part by Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers.

Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, has spent four decades representing victims of motorcycle accidents throughout Southwest Florida, including Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers and Cape Coral.

ABATE of Florida, Gator Alley Chapter, has announced a live radio remote by 96.1 K-rock and live music by Tantrum on Friday night as well as live bands all day Saturday, including Well Hungarians, Red Ball Jets and West Coast South.

The May 1st and 2nd event features a MASH television show theme and is being held at the KOA Campground, 1700 Barefoot Williams Road, Naples.

Gate fees are $10 Friday Night, $15 Saturday ($10 after 8 p.m.), $20 all weekend. Children under 12 are free (8 p.m. curfew for minors). Gates open Friday at 5 p.m.

Events include 50/50 and prize drawings, food and beverage vendors, bike show, bike games, kids activities, vendors, tattoo contest and a veterans recognition presentation.

A limited number of primitive tent and camping sites are available for bikers free of charge. Full service sites also are available.

The event benefits operation of ABATE’s continued legislative efforts in Tallahassee. For more information, contact Jim Kalvin 239-280-6054; Heidi Yahl 239-455-5767; Paul Evans 239-961-1414 or visit www.gatoralley.net.
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South Florida support for preventing serious injury and wrongful death in car accidents caused by distracted drivers could result in a new law banning cell phone use by drivers.

Florida car accident lawyers and personal injury and wrongful death attorneys in Southwest Florida represent hundreds of motorists who are injured or killed each year as a result of distracted driving.

“Stay Alive … Just Drive!” has announced a joint agreement with “Safety as Floridians Expect,” (SAFE), supporting a state and federal ban on text messaging while driving.

The partnership moves all of South Florida to the forefront in the fight against distracted driving. “Stay Alive … Just Drive,” is a driver-safety and awareness organization founded by retired Fort Myers-area paramedic Jay Anderson in Southwest Florida. SAFE is a fast-growing Southeast Florida based education and advocacy group.
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Both the Florida House and the Florida Senate are debating measures that would ban text messaging and/or cell phone use by drivers.

There’s a multitude of bills in the House and the Senate,” Anderson said. “Based on what’s happened across the country, there is an increased awareness of the dangers, especially the text messaging. I think we have an opportunity to join other states and it’s long overdue.”

If adopted, Anderson said Florida would join five other states that ban cell phone use by drivers, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, California and Washington, D.C.

Anderson said the time has come to get real about cell phone use by drivers.

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“Realistically, we all have to think about the times it’s just not proper to use your cell phone,” Anderson said. “Operating a motor vehicle is one of those times. A cell phone and texting ban will help protect all those who use our roads.”

SAFE Chairman Jim Smith said it is time for lawmakers to act.

“Text messaging is responsible for many unnecessary deaths on our streets and highways,” Smith said. “The only way it can be stopped is by adopting a law banning driver text messaging. It’s time for legislators to put people’s safety ahead of cell phone lobbyists’ interests.”
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Riders and Other Advocates for Road Safety (ROARS) is mounting a community action campaign aimed at reducing road accidents in Southwest Florida.

“We stand behind any cause that seeks to reduce accidents on our roads,” said Bruce L. Scheiner, founder and senior attorney at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, which has been dedicated to fighting for the rights of accident victims in South Florida since 1971. “Groups like ROARS can make a real difference, particularly in a tough economy when local and state governments often reduce public-safety spending for education and other awareness programs.”

The group will seek to educate the public in an effort to reduce the number of car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and bicycle and pedestrian accidents throughout Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres and Bonita Springs.

“Though there are many reasons for fatalities on our highways, it is truly the belief of this advocate that an alarming amount of these crashes can be avoided,” said Frankie Kennedy, founder and chairman of ROARS.

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When it comes to motorcycle fatalities, Kennedy said 85 percent are the result of a vehicle’s failure to yield the right of way.

“Most people do no see the motorcycle and, because of its size, they nearly always misjudge its speed,” Kennedy said. “Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, has supported the motorcycling community for many years and with their help, we are working very diligently to get our message out.”

Kennedy said the group will focus on all forms of road safety as it seeks to educate the public and maintain safety awareness.

ROARS also is active in educating young drivers.

“We will bring our program anywhere we can get a gathering of interested drivers,” Kennedy said. “We currently bring a motorcycle safety and driver-awareness seminar to all the local high schools in Lee County and we have touched thousands of student drivers since we started the program. It is of the utmost importance to reach as many people as possible.”

Citizens are encouraged to join with ROARS and engage in programs and activities designed to raise public awareness in their communities. The coalition strongly advocates grass roots efforts in the areas of voter registration and the development of proactive relationships with the state’s legislators to promote innovative ways to make streets, roads and highways safer for Florida residents and visitors.

ROARS recognizes the inherent dangers associated with every mode of transportation and understands the need for a purposeful and united effort by all drivers, riders and pedestrians to reduce loss due to injuries and death.

For more information about ROARS, please contact Chair and Founder Frankie Kennedy at 239-849-9065 or e-mail swchief2000@yahoo.com.
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Motorcycle accident lawyers in Fort Myers, Naples and Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte remind new riders that the law now requires a rider safety course before new riders can obtain a motorcycle endorsement.

“I can’t express the importance of taking a rider safety course enough,” said Bruce L. Scheiner, founder and senior attorney of Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, which has been fighting for motorcycle rights and representing motorcycle accident victims since 1971.

The firm publishes a website dedicated to motorcycle riding and safety in Southwest Florida. Visit www.flbikers.com. Click on the safety link to visit a list of approved rider safety courses throughout Florida. The website provides contact information for safety schools by city and county, including Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.

The state of Florida made the courses mandatory for new riders after July 1, 2008. The courses are $200 to $300 and motorcycles and safety gear are provided. Graduates are then eligible to get their motorcycle license through the Bureau of Motor Vehicles without additional testing.
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Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2009 M*A*S*H B*A*SH, a weekend motorcycle event in its 23rd year in southern Collier County.

The Florida injury lawyers and motorcycle accident attorneys at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, have been fighting for motorcycle rights in Southwest Florida since 1971. The firm represents motorcycle accident victims who have been seriously injured or killed while riding.

The firm also operates www.flbikers.com, a website dedicated to safe motorcycle riding in Southwest Florida.

The event, which is put on by the Gator Alley Chapter of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education and themed after the MASH television show, is May 1st and 2nd at the KOA Campground, 1700 Barefoot Williams Road, Naples. The campground is located on the south side of Tower Road between Naples and Marco Island.

“This event started 25 years ago in the spirit of the old MASH tv show,” Jim Kalvin, M*A*S*H B*A*S*H chairman. A limited number of primitive campsites are available at no extra charge.

The even features a 50/50 drawing, live music, bike show, bike games, recognition of veterans, vendors, tattoo contest, kids activities and food and beverages.
Gate Fees: $10 Friday Night, $15 Saturday ($10 after 8 p.m.), $20 all weekend. Children under 12 are Free (8 p.m. curfew for minors). Gates open Friday at 5 p.m.

Funds benefit the continued operation of ABATE’s legislative efforts in Tallahassee.

Tent camping and full-service sites are available. Those wanting more information can contact Roger Janes: 239-352-7494, Heidi Yahl 239-455-5767 or Jim Kalvin 239-280-6054. Or visit www.gatoralley.net.

Click here to view the event flyer
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The Florida injury lawyers at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, begin 2009 with a new toll-free phone number, 1-800-Dial-BLS.

Whether you are injured in a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident or are the victim of a drunk driving crash or other personal-injury or wrongful-death situation, representatives are available 24 hours a day at 1-800-Dial-BLS to review your case.

The firm has four decades of experience handling car accidents and other personal injury cases throughout Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral, Arcadia, Port Charlotte, Venice and Sebring.

Started in 1971 by Bruce L. Scheiner, the family-run firm is dedicated to representing Florida residents who have been injured by the negligent or careless acts of other individuals, businesses or insurance companies.

The firm has never worked for big businesses or insurance companies and practices exclusively in the area of personal injury law. Unlike many other firms, which split their attention between personal injury cases and other types of law, like divorce, real estate and criminal cases, Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, is a team of almost 100 professionals dedicated to fighting for justice for those how have been injured or killed in Florida.

Bruce L. Scheiner still hand selects each case the firm represents. Together with his wife Cheryl, who runs the office, and son, Preston J. Scheiner, who is an associate attorney, the Scheiner team is dedicated to getting you and your loved ones the compensation you deserve.

After four decades of service in Southwest Florida, there promise to you is simple: at Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Personal Injury Lawyers, you’ll pay nothing unless we win.

Look for the new toll-free hotline throughout Southwest Florida, on billboards, on television, in the yellow pages and online.
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