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Have you entrusted the care of an elderly loved one to someone else? Do you know how to identify the signs of elder abuse? What steps would you take if you believe a loved one is being abused by a caretaker?

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Independence Day is a day to celebrate the birth of our great nation with family and friends enjoying cookouts, pool parties and fireworks. Drinking alcohol is sometimes a part of those celebrations. Using good judgment over the long holiday weekend is important so that the celebration does not turn into a tragedy.

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Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and Uber have paired up as part of an initiative to bring technology and shared-riding services into the battle against drunk driving. Shared-ride services, such as Uber, can play an important role in reducing the number of intoxicated drivers on Florida’s roadways.

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According to Auto Rental News, there were some 900 auto recalls issued in 2015. This equates to 2.5 per day. These recalls affected more than 100 million vehicles. There may be a smaller percentage of the recalls affecting rental fleets, but because of the sheer frequency and the volume of models which are affected, there is a demonstrated risk to fleet management and customer service issues that all rental companies face.

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As temperatures begin to increase, Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey would like to take a moment to remind all parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot automobiles. It is important for all adults to understand the severity of leaving kids and pets in a vehicle, particularly during the hot summer months -- even if it’s only for a few minutes to run a quick errand.

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Although they may not typically be thought of as dramatic weather hazards, dense fog and smoke events are. They both impair a driver's visibility, can lead to reduced roadway speeds, speed variabilities and increased risks of crashing.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that a total of 3,660 people died in U.S. large truck crashes in 2014 (latest available figures). 16 percent of these deaths were truck occupants and 68 percent were occupants of other passenger vehicles.

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The Bradenton Herald reported on May 26, 2015 that Florida motorcycle fatalities rose more than 23 percent from 449 to 554 between 2014 and 2015. Preliminary data from Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles shows that motorcyclists accounted for one-fifth (19 percent) of motor vehicle fatalities in the state, while only accounting for about 3 percent of registered vehicles.

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Everyone is aware of the tragedy that befell a child when he was attacked and killed by an alligator while on vacation at Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon. Reports of the heartbreak state that the attack happened in the evening and the child’s parents made efforts to free the child from the alligator but were unable to do so. The father suffered injuries to his hands during the rescue attempt.

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In Florida, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs works hard to ensure the “safety and wellbeing of elderly individuals in Florida.” Their mission is simple: “To serve elders as they live, contribute and build legacies in Florida.” Older adults residing in assisted living facilities or nursing homes can be especially vulnerable to neglect and abuse. In fact, based on information from the National Center on Elder Abuse, Bureau of Justice Statistics, over two million elderly individuals...

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