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If you are a driver in Fort Myers with a valid driver’s license, legally, you are required to stop at all red lights. However, it is a sad reality that many drivers run through red lights as well as stop signs for various reasons. Acting in such a way by ignoring stopping rules can have …

Reckless behavior, such as excessive speeding or racing with other road users, causes hundreds of car accidents every year in the State of Florida. If you were hurt by a reckless driver, then you could be entitled to compensation. At The Law Place, we have over seventy-five years of collective experience and knowledge in fighting …

Commercial truck accidents are some of the most dangerous accidents in Fort Myers. Large vehicles always have the potential to cause catastrophic damage, and steps need to be taken to keep people safe. Despite this, sometimes trucks are oversized, meaning that they are carrying more weight than they legally should. Even if the weight is …

The state of Florida is home to many avid motorcycle lovers and, along with California and Ohio, has some of the most motorcycle registrations in the U.S., resting at roughly 585,000 in 2017. However, with such high numbers of motorcyclists on the roads of Florida, motorcycle accidents can be a regular occurrence in Fort Myers. …

Anyone who has driven on the roads of Fort Myers, FL., knows that loose objects scattered along the roadside are a common sight. Most often, these objects have been discarded by drivers who do not have the patience to wait until there is an appropriate place to discard their trash. In other cases, the debris …

Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are used to prevent blood clots from forming in the legs and traveling to the lungs. The medical device is inserted into the largest vein in the abdomen. This type of device should only be used as a temporary preventive measure, as if they are left for too long, there …

Speed limits in Fort Myers, Florida, are put in place to avoid unnecessary accidents. They are not suggestions and should be treated as fundamental to road safety. The speed limit is there for a reason, usually to avoid danger or potential threat. The speed limit should always be adhered to, especially when it comes to …

Set in southwest Florida, Fort Myers is a highly populated residential area due to its picturesque surroundings, popular metropolitan area, and sunny weather. Home to 15,955 senior residents, the elderly make-up just under 25% of the overall current population in Fort Myers, and it is estimated that by 2030 around 25% of all drivers in …

Fort Myers is a veritable paradise. Famous shelling beaches, tropical resorts, idyllic islands, and an out of this world party scene make it one of the best places in the world to pick up a beer and cheers to life. However, when you swig one too many of those beers and hop behind the wheel …

Every driver on the road has a duty to other drivers, passengers, and even pedestrians, to drive safely in order to prevent any potentially fatal accidents. When drivers drink or take drugs and then drive, they are disregarding this duty and putting everyone’s lives and wellbeing in danger. This is especially true for commercial drivers. …

Every single day there are hundreds, if not thousands of car accidents that happen across the state of Florida. Many of these occur in the Fort Myers area. Sadly, our state is one of the most dangerous states to be a pedestrian, driver, or cyclist, and as a result of these accidents, personal injury is …

When you live somewhere with weather as beautiful as Fort Myers, Florida – especially if you’re an eco-conscious person – there are few transport options more attractive than the bicycle. They’re fun, keep you in shape and save you a lot of money compared to motor vehicles. However, there are, unfortunately, some natural downsides. For …

In Fort Myers, truck accidents are becoming more frequent, mostly due to the booming construction and delivery industries. Truck accidents can vary in severity, some accidents cause long-lasting and life-threatening injuries, and some leave scarring or superficial injuries. However, when talking about an accident with an 18-wheeler truck, it’s unlikely that the victims will walk …