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  Hit and run accidents are frequently in the news and are often about vehicle accidents. However, these accidents also happen on our waterways. NBC-2 reported, after a May 29, 2016 Cape Coral boat crash, that authorities were investigating an accident where two juveniles were fishing when a speeding boat hit their boat near the Cape Coral Yacht Club. The boat causing the accident left the scene.  

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released some shocking statistics relating to distracted driving.

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The Washington Post reported on June 24, 2016 that law enforcement in Ottawa, Canada has adopted new solar technology to help prevent bicycle accidents. The city of Ottawa has a one-meter law. If a vehicle is within one meter of a bicyclist on the road, it is in violation of the law. As with the bicycle laws in the U.S., there has not been a way to enforce this law and protect bicyclists until now.  

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When one thinks about the Fourth of July, the first things that come to mind are fireworks. They are the focal point of most celebrations. However, consumer fireworks can result in injury, death and/or property damage.  

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Have you entrusted the care of an elderly loved one to someone else? Do you know how to identify the signs of elder abuse? What steps would you take if you believe a loved one is being abused by a caretaker?

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Independence Day is a day to celebrate the birth of our great nation with family and friends enjoying cookouts, pool parties and fireworks. Drinking alcohol is sometimes a part of those celebrations. Using good judgment over the long holiday weekend is important so that the celebration does not turn into a tragedy.

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According to Auto Rental News, there were some 900 auto recalls issued in 2015. This equates to 2.5 per day. These recalls affected more than 100 million vehicles. There may be a smaller percentage of the recalls affecting rental fleets, but because of the sheer frequency and the volume of models which are affected, there is a demonstrated risk to fleet management and customer service issues that all rental companies face.

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As temperatures begin to increase, Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey would like to take a moment to remind all parents and caregivers about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot automobiles. It is important for all adults to understand the severity of leaving kids and pets in a vehicle, particularly during the hot summer months -- even if it’s only for a few minutes to run a quick errand.

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Although they may not typically be thought of as dramatic weather hazards, dense fog and smoke events are. They both impair a driver's visibility, can lead to reduced roadway speeds, speed variabilities and increased risks of crashing.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that a total of 3,660 people died in U.S. large truck crashes in 2014 (latest available figures). 16 percent of these deaths were truck occupants and 68 percent were occupants of other passenger vehicles.

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