The holidays increase injury risks in a number of ways, from motor vehicle accidents to defective products we unwittingly bring into our homes. But, while most consider shopping a fun departure from our daily life, too many overlook the risks, particularly at the holidays. Our injury lawyers in Cape Coral…
As we work toward recovery from the historic damage caused by Hurricane Ian, it’s important for private property and business owners to understand their liability when it comes to preventing injury resulting from hazards on their property. Businesses are fighting for survival and working hard to get employees back to…
A record number of people are descending upon Southwest Florida this month, as the winter tourist season reaches high tide. Sarasota Magazine reports COVID has done nothing to stop people from across the country and around the world from visiting Florida. Overall in 2021, Florida had nearly 118 million domestic…
Early reports indicate it is going to be a record-breaking year for Spring Break visitors in Southwest Florida. The Miami Herald reports throngs of beach goers are already challenging safety personnel; a weekend shooting that sent three to the hospital is the latest warning of the risks when large groups…
Spring break season is upon us and Southwest Florida is expected to be a popular destination despite the ongoing coronavirus restrictions. In fact, Lee and Collier counties could see more guests than usual, thanks to international travel restrictions related to COVID-19 and guests looking for a “quieter” destination along Florida’s…
Safety awareness in parking lots is a focus as we head into the busy year-end holiday season. Back-to-school, early darkness, returning seasonal residents, and harried holiday shoppers will converge in local parking lots over the next six weeks. Statistically, it is the most dangerous time of the year for parking…
Are you battling clutter? A month into the COVID-19 pandemic, with many parents working from home and kids out of school, families are struggling with living under one roof, let alone keeping a nice orderly space. The businesses that are open -particularly grocery stores and big-box chains – are likewise…
Disturbing video footage of an SUV smashing through a convenience store in the heart of Fort Myers offers a sobering reminder of the risk of these storefront collisions. WINK News reports the truck slammed through the storefront in south Fort Myers in an incident that was captured on the store’s…
National Weather Service records indicate it has never snowed in Naples or Fort Myers, even as overnight temperatures have dipped into the freezing territory in recent weeks. Our northern neighbors – even those just in the northern part of the state – have been dealing with frozen precipitation. This buildup…
When examining liability for a South Florida car accident, our injury lawyers in Cape Coral will of course first examine the negligence of the other. We’ll examine the potential vicarious liability claims of the vehicle owner, the driver’s employer and the motor carrier (if applicable). We may even look closely…