A spate of serious and fatal traffic collisions in Southwest Florida has authorities urging caution as we enter the height of tourist season. Tragically, a 3-year-old died in a collision authorities are blaming on a drunk and unlicensed driver, The News-Press reported. A 21-year-old woman was killed in a head-on…
At Associates & Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, we understand that navigating the aftermath of an injury can be overwhelming. We want you to know that we offer our legal services on a contingency fee basis. This means that our payment is contingent upon the successful resolution of…
In today’s bustling world, where vehicles are an integral part of our daily lives, accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. While we hope that everyone on the road is adequately insured, the reality is that not all motorists carry sufficient insurance coverage to protect themselves and others.…
The News-Press has reported a number of serious multi-vehicle accidents in Southwest Florida in the last month. In one incident, a multi-vehicle collision closed the westbound lanes of NE Pine Island Road while the Lee County Sheriff’s Office questioned a number of witnesses and others who were at the scene.…
Florida lawmakers have passed a tougher measure aimed at texting drivers. Our Fort Myers car accident attorneys continue to see far too many collisions caused by distraction and view this as a long overdue step in the right direction. The new law, which awaits Gov. Ron Desantis’ signature, makes texting…
A 36-year-old North Port man was killed this week in a rollover crash in North Fort Myers. The Florida Highway Patrol reports the incident happened about 10:15 p.m. Saturday on U.S.-41 near the intersection of Avenue A. The victim was traveling southbound with a female passenger and three children in…
As we end Distracted Driving Awareness Month we wanted to take a look at the most common causes of driver distraction besides cell phones. Without question, introduction of the smartphone in the last decade has been the biggest factor when it comes to the increased risk of distracted drivers on…
The Florida Highway Patrol brought extra enforcement to Southwest Florida to open the spring break and baseball spring training season. “Operation Safe DRIVE” is the patrol’s campaign to reduce serious and fatal traffic accidents through Distracted Reckless Impaired Visibility Enforcement. “Motorists can reduce crashes if they share the roads safely,…
Self-driving cars, while not yet fully autonomous, provide motorists with the opportunity to cede some of the control behind the wheel. There is much evidence that this is a whole lot safer, as driver error is the primary cause of auto accidents in Florida. However, it has also meant the…
Although the majority of car accident lawsuits in Florida are either settled or dismissed prior to trial, it’s important to work with an attorney you know will be prepared for the possibility of a trial. In the event that settlement negotiations break down and defendants are unwilling to extend a…