Both Lee and Collier counties are among the deadliest counties in the nation for bicyclists, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In fact, 14 of the deadliest counties in America for bicycle riders were located in Florida. Lee County’s 29 cycling deaths gave it a…
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…
Snow is paralyzing the Northeast, with areas of East Tennessee getting more than a foot of snow for the first time in decades. Millions have spent a good part of January snowed-in. In Florida, it’s time to get out the motorcycles and go for a ride! The next two months…
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…
On July 1, 2023, a new law went into effect in Florida that could have a significant impact on helmetless motorcyclists. HB837, also known as the “Comparative Fault” bill, changes how personal injury lawsuits are handled in the state. Under the old law, Florida followed a system of pure comparative…
Enjoying alcoholic beverages with friends and family, and watching college and pro football, may well be two of the most popular pastimes in the United States. But there is every evidence that the two frequently make for a deadly combination. At Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured,…
South Trail Fire District and Iona McGregor Fire responded to a T-bone crash on Brantley Road Friday; one person had to be extricated from the vehicle and was trauma alerted to the hospital, according to FOX 4 News. Our car accident lawyers in Cape Coral and Fort Myers know these…
The Fort Myers New Press is reporting a local man has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that involved eight cars and 18 passengers. The 19-year-old driver has been charged with nearly 20 violations, including two counts of hit-and-run resulting in serious bodily injury. The crash occurred around 2 a.m.…
The deaths of five young people in a Fort Myers car accident is a tragic reminder that teenagers are most likely to be seriously injured or killed in a traffic collision. These accidents are among the most heartbreaking we have handled through half a century of fighting for the rights…
The July 4 holiday ushers in the height of summer boating season and is a great time to review boating safety. The boating season got off to a bad start in May after seven people were rescued in the waters between Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island, according to FOX4…