8 Tips for Sharing the Road With High-Risk Drivers
November 1, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsNo matter how cautious a driver you may be, high-risk drivers may cause an accident that can injure you or your family.
What Bicyclists Should Do After An Accident
October 29, 2021 | Category: Bike AccidentsBicycle and motor vehicle accidents happen frequently in Southwest Florida. Preparing ahead of time by knowing what to do is important to the outcome for bicyclists.
The Magic of Halloween - Trick or Treat Safety
October 27, 2021 | Category: Child Injuries, Personal InjuryGhosts, ghouls, vampires, superheroes, and zombies are all coming. Millions of children in the U.S. participate in Halloween festivities by going door-to-door collecting candy on Halloween.
Nerve Damage Caused by Vehicle Accidents
October 25, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsVictims of car, truck, or motorcycle accidents may have very noticeable injuries, such as abrasions, broken bones, and other obvious trauma. What is not always noticeable are the hidden injuries that may not become evident until days, weeks, or months later.
Risk Factors for Vulnerable Senior Abuse
October 22, 2021 | Category: Nursing Home Neglect/AbuseSenior abuse can happen anywhere and may not be apparent to those around them. Some seniors age 60 and above are more vulnerable than others to abuse.
NHTSA Releases Q1 2021 Fatality Estimates
October 20, 2021 | Category: Automobile AccidentsEven though the number of vehicle miles traveled has decreased, the number of fatalities has increased.
Avoid Oktoberfest DUI Accidents
October 18, 2021 | Category: DUI AccidentsOktoberfest in Southwest Florida is a time for celebration. It is also time when DUI accidents occur because of over-imbibing revelers.
Are Children Safe on School Buses?
October 13, 2021 | Category: Child InjuriesThe National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) announced National School Bus Safety Week is from October 18–22, 2021.
Red-Light Running - A Common Cause of Devastating Motorcycle Accidents
October 11, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that hundreds of deaths and tens of thousands of injuries are caused by red-light runners in the United States. Some of those tragically killed are motorcyclists who have very little protection.
Vehicle Left Turns - A Danger to Motorcyclists
October 8, 2021 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida has more motorcyclists and more motorcycle accidents than any other state in the United States. The most dangerous situation occurs when motorcyclists meet motor vehicle drivers who are making left-hand turns.