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Category: Automobile Accidents
7 Tips for Driving in Florida's Fog
March 5, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsDriving in dense Florida fog is extremely dangerous and has resulted in many tragic accidents. A Fort Myers car accident attorney shares 7 safety tips from the National Weather Service to navigate foggy conditions.
What to Do If You Are in an Accident?
March 1, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsWhen going out to do errands or just driving around, one does not expect to be in an accident. However, drivers need to be prepared for any eventuality, including possible collisions.
Personal Injury Cases Involving Crush Injuries
February 22, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsCrush injuries are some of the more severe injuries a victim may suffer in a vehicle accident. They may occur when a victim’s body is squeezed between two objects with excessive pressure.
When Can an Accident Victim Be Compensated for Pain and Suffering?
February 19, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsUnder Florida’s injury laws, victims of accidents may be compensated for economic losses, such as medical bills and lost wages, and for non-economic losses, which are additional amounts for “pain and suffering.”
Technology Causing Distracted Driving Accidents
February 17, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsTechnology has become a part of our lives. It seems to be unavoidable. Much of the technology is intended to prevent accidents, but some of the technology has contributed to injuries and deaths.
Update on the National Safety Council (NSC) Road to Zero Campaign
February 5, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe NHTSA said in a press release on December 18, 2020, that there were 36,096 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 2019. The NSC that manages the Road to Zero Coalition released a comprehensive report in 2018 laying out the strategies for ending roadway deaths in the United States by 2050.
2020’s Red-Light Running Incidents
February 3, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsOn December 29, 2020, videos of 2020’s worst red-light runners were released. The footage showed collisions captured by red-light safety cameras across the country and showed that crashes continue to present a threat, even with fewer people on the road.
Understanding Florida's No-Fault Law
February 1, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you have a registered vehicle in Florida, you have probably heard of Florida’s no-fault insurance program. However, you may not understand what “no-fault” means.
Rate of Traffic Deaths Per Mile Driven Up in 2020
January 13, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe National Safety Council (NSC) estimated there was a 20 percent increase in the death rate in the first quarter of 2020, which is the highest jump NSC has calculated for a six-month period since 1999.
Sharing the Road With School Buses
January 11, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSchool is open in Southwest Florida which means there is usually heavy congestion around our schools, particularly when dropping off or picking up students. Our Fort Myers accident lawyers believe it is also important to be cautious when sharing the roads with school buses.