Property Damage Claims vs. Personal Injury Claims: What Fort Myers Drivers Need to Know
Florida treats property damage and bodily injury as two separate claims. A Fort Myers attorney explains PIP, UM, the 2-year…
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Hit and Run Car Accident in Estero: What To Do in the First 24 Hours
Hit and run in Estero? A Lee County personal injury attorney explains Florida hit-and-run law, PIP and UM coverage, and…
The Warning Signs of Insurance Fraud: Protect Yourself After Fort Myers Auto Accidents
Fort Myers attorney David Pittman breaks down Florida's PIP, comparative-fault, and statute-of-limitations rules and the five fraud patterns we see…
How to Avoid Car Accidents in Fort Myers Construction Zones [2025 Guide]
Fort Myers work-zone crash guide from David B. Pittman, Esq. Florida law, the 4 patterns we see on Daniels Pkwy…
Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Attorney Explains: Your First 24 Hours Matter Most
A Fort Myers motorcycle attorney on what the first 24 hours really decide — Florida's PIP exclusion, the helmet law,…
Are Tesla Accidents More Dangerous? A Fort Myers Personal Injury Attorney’s View
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney with 30+ years of practice walks through how Tesla and other electric-vehicle crashes are…
The Truth About Distracted Driving in Bonita Springs
A Bonita Springs personal injury lawyer on Florida's distracted-driving rules, the 2023 50% comparative-fault bar, the 2-year deadline, and what…
How Little Force Can Cause a Concussion From A Fort Myers Car Accident
A Fort Myers car accident attorney explains how low-speed crashes cause concussions, Florida's 2-year filing window, the 14-day PIP rule,…
Why Do Vehicles Catch Fire After Fort Myers Car Accidents?
A Fort Myers attorney explains why cars catch fire after Florida crashes, who is liable, the 2023 SOL change, and…
School Bus Crash in Fort Myers? Here’s Your Immediate Action Plan
After a Fort Myers school bus crash, the first 30 days matter. A Lee County attorney walks parents through FL…
Who’s Really at Fault? Fort Myers Motorcycle Lane Splitting Accidents Explained
Lane splitting is illegal in Florida, but it rarely decides a Fort Myers motorcycle case. A 30-year attorney explains PIP,…
Who’s Really at Fault in Fort Myers Parking Lot Backing Up Car Accidents?
Florida law on parking lot backing crashes in Fort Myers: comparative negligence, the 50% rule, the 2-year SOL, and what…
Injured on HOA Property in Fort Myers? Here’s What You Need to Know
Hurt on Fort Myers HOA property? David B. Pittman, Esq. explains Florida HOA duty of care, the 2-year deadline, comparative…
Poor Lighting and Trip and Fall Hazards: Your Rights After a Bonita Springs Accident
Hurt in a poorly lit Bonita Springs store, parking lot, or stairwell? A 30-year Florida injury attorney explains your premises…
Protect Your Rights: Why Quick Reporting of Slip and Fall Accidents Matters in Fort Myers
Fort Myers slip and fall attorney David Pittman on Florida statutes 768.0755 and 768.0710, the two-year deadline, and what to…
Semi Truck Accidents in Fort Myers: Your Rights When Tailgating Causes Crashes
A Fort Myers attorney on Florida tailgating law, FMCSA rules, the 2023 negligence change, and what to do after a…
Why You Should Consider Getting a Second Opinion Lawyer After a Fort Myers Car Accident
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney explains when a second-opinion consult on your car accident case is worth it, the…