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Archive: 2022
The City of Cape Coral Declares May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May 5, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsExperts agree that the biggest factor that leads to motorcycle crashes with other vehicles is that drivers do not see motorcyclists when they are passing or turning. Regrettably, today’s motorist is much more distracted.
Drivers Cut Corners in Lee County Roundabout
May 3, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Pedestrian AccidentsPotential accidents may injure students and others at the roundabout at the new Gateway High School. The school can accommodate more than 2,000 students, and drivers near Gateway High School in Fort Myers are cutting corners when in the roundabout.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
April 29, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsMay 2022 is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) uses Motorcycle Safety Awareness month to, “remind vehicle drivers and motorists that safe driving and riding practices and cooperation from all road users will help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways.” Unfortunately, serious and fatal motorcycle accidents are far too common, and Florida has one of the highest rates of motorcycle accident...
Fort Myers Premises Liability Attorney Answers the Question -Who is Responsible for Apartment Building Accidents?
April 28, 2022 | Category: Personal InjuryThe Southwest Florida Economic Development Alliance reports that Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties are experiencing strong growth. With housing demands increasing, many are looking for safe, affordable housing in apartment buildings.
NHTSA Issues Final Ruling on the Safety of Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights
April 26, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Personal InjuryThe adaptive driving beam headlight final rule is believed to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists by making them more visible at night.
Motorcycle Passenger Injuries: What You Need to Know
April 22, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsIf you were injured in a motorcycle accident while riding as a passenger, it is important that you know your legal rights. While there is a good chance that you are entitled to financial compensation, you will need to assert your legal rights effectively to recover the compensation you deserve.
FDOT “Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injury” Grants
April 21, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsIn 2021, Florida had 3,185 traffic accident fatalities. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) established “Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injury” as an initiative to achieve safety for all road users.
Florida Motorists Reminder to “Share the Road” with Motorcyclists
April 19, 2022 | Category: Motorcycle AccidentsFlorida’s environment is popular year-round with motorcycle enthusiasts. Motorists need to be aware of motorcyclists sharing Florida roads at all times, but particularly when the motorcycle population is even more congregated going, leaving, or participating in Florida’s many bike events.
Failing to Secure a Load Can Lead to Fatalities
April 15, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsThere are several factors that make commercial trucks the most dangerous vehicles on Florida’s roads. While many commercial truck accidents involve truck driver negligence or issues with the truck itself, accidents can also result from failure to properly secure a truck’s cargo load. In fact, this type of failure can lead to many different types of accidents, as Fort Myers accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains below.
When Trucking Companies & Drivers Violate Hours-of-Service Requirements
April 14, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsEach year trucking company negligence harms many drivers on our roadways and changes their lives forever. Truck accidents can be avoided if trucking companies put safety first, ahead of profits.