The New York Times recently examined the growing epidemic of pedestrian accidents, particularly those that occur at night, concluding walking deaths have reached a 41-year high. Recently released federal data shows that 7,500 pedestrians were killed in 2022. The data published by the Governors Highway Safety Associations showed pedestrian deaths…
The start of summer rainy season increases accidents risks on the roads of Southwest Florida. If you are a veteran motorist here in South Florida, you are aware of the startling ferocity of sudden afternoon summer storms, which can quickly eliminate visibility. If you are new to the area, understand…
This week’s torrential rains across much of Southwest Florida are a reminder that rainy season is upon us, and is perhaps arriving a bit early this year. If you are new to Southwest Florida, or just visiting, the force of tropical rain storms may take you by surprise. While rain…
Autumn is traditionally the time of year when many teenagers get their driver’s licenses. Those eligible by age through the summer and autumn often enroll in driver’s education classes at their local high school. Like traditional schooling, COVID restrictions are impacting driver’s education in many ways, including less in-person class…
The National Safety Council has launched a campaign targeting the Big Three road threats: distracted driving, drunk driving and speeding. Our car accident attorneys recently posted ways motorists can help keep themselves safer as the world attempts a return to near-normal amid the coronavirus pandemic. As we noted in “Understand…
Our car accident attorneys in Fort Myers and Cape Coral know elderly driving accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including deteriorating eyesight, muscle stiffness and slowed reaction, prescription drug use, and declining mental acuity. These risk factors counter a number of safe driving habits routinely adopted by…