May is National Bike Safety Month - Keeping Bicyclists and Pedestrians Safe in Work Zones
May 17, 2022 | Category: Bike Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal InjuryWork zones can be dangerous for bicyclists and pedestrians especially as work zones are phased in which means they may change weekly or daily creating unsafe conditions.
Red Traffic Lights Mean STOP
May 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsRed-light runners threaten Florida’s public safety. Impatient and distracted drivers running red lights tragically kill more than 900 people every year in the United States.
Car Accident Claims: Signs the Insurance Company Might Try to Underpay or Deny Payment
May 11, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIf you are dealing with your auto insurance company after a car accident, you know the process isn’t easy. Unfortunately, while auto insurance companies are supposed to handle policyholders’ claims in good faith, they often make the process much more difficult than it should be. As a result, underpayments and wrongful denials are common, and policyholders who don’t know how to fight for their legal rights routinely end up without the compensation they deserve.
NHTSA Finalizes the First Vehicle Occupant Protection Safety Rules
May 10, 2022 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe U.S. automotive industry is constantly changing and inventing new technologies for the future. We would like to share some recent developments by the government in its effort to provide safety rules for this new technology.
The City of Cape Coral Declares May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 5, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsExperts agree that the biggest factor that leads to motorcycle crashes with other vehicles is that drivers do not see motorcyclists when they are passing or turning. Regrettably, today’s motorist is much more distracted.
Drivers Cut Corners in Lee County Roundabout
May 3, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsPotential accidents may injure students and others at the roundabout at the new Gateway High School. The school can accommodate more than 2,000 students, and drivers near Gateway High School in Fort Myers are cutting corners when in the roundabout.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
April 29, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMay 2022 is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses Motorcycle Safety Awareness month to, “remind vehicle drivers and motorists that safe driving and riding practices and cooperation from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.” Unfortunately, serious and fatal motorcycle accidents are far too common, and Florida has one of the highest rates of motorcycle accident...
Fort Myers Premises Liability Attorney Answers the Question -Who is Responsible for Apartment Building Accidents?
April 28, 2022 | Category: Personal InjuryThe Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance reports that Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties are experiencing strong growth. With housing demands increasing, many are looking for safe, affordable housing in apartment buildings.
NHTSA Issues Final Ruling on the Safety of Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights
April 26, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe adaptive driving beam headlight final rule is believed to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by making them more visible at night.
Motorcycle Passenger Injuries: What You Need to Know
April 22, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsIf you were injured in a motorcycle accident while riding as a passenger, it is important that you know your legal rights. While there is a good chance that you are entitled to financial compensation, you will need to assert your legal rights effectively to recover the compensation you deserve.