Car Accident in Fort Myers? Here’s How to Tell if Your Car is Safe to Drive
A Fort Myers attorney's plain-English guide to deciding if your car is drivable after a crash, the Florida law that…
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Sideswipe Car Accident in Fort Myers? Here’s How Fault Is Actually Determined
Sideswiped in Fort Myers? A Pittman Law Firm attorney explains Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, the 2-year deadline, PIP, UM,…
Car Accident in Fort Myers? Why The First 24 Hours Can Make or Break Your Case
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney walks through what to do in the first 24 hours after a car crash:…
Florida Dog Bite Law Changes: What Injury Victims Need To Know
Florida is a strict liability dog bite state. Our SWFL attorney explains Statute 767.04, the 2025 Pam Rock Act, and…
Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Alert: Riders Are 28 Times More Likely To Have a Fatal Accident Than in Cars
Fort Myers motorcycle attorney David Pittman on why riders face 28x the fatal crash rate, Florida PIP exclusion, helmet law,…
The Risks of Signing a Car Accident Settlement Release Without a Lawyer
Florida settlement releases end your case for good. A 30-year SWFL injury attorney explains the traps in carrier releases —…
How Uneven Pavement and Cracks Cause Trip and Fall Accidents in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs trip-and-fall attorney David Pittman on Florida pavement-crack law, the trivial defect doctrine, §768.0710, and what to do after…
Common Reasons Weather-Related Slip and Falls Are Common in Bonita Springs
Why rainy-season slip and falls happen so often in Bonita Springs, what Florida premises law requires of property owners, and…
Why Teen Car Accidents Spike During Summer in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers attorney explains why teen crashes climb every summer, what the 2023 Florida tort reform changed, and the…
A Guide to New Dog Bite Insurance Laws in Fort Myers for 2025
Fort Myers attorney David Pittman explains Florida's 2025 dog bite insurance law, strict liability under 767.04, the Pam Rock Act,…
Understanding Your Legal Rights After a North Naples Bicycle Accident
What actually decides a North Naples bicycle case: PIP, the 14-day rule, UM coverage, the 3-foot law, and how to…
Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall Injury at a Florida Hotel
A Florida attorney walks through §768.0755, §768.0710, the trivial-defect doctrine, and the 48-hour steps that protect a hotel slip and…
Are Swimming Pool Fences Legally Required in Fort Myers?
Florida requires pool barriers under Chapter 515. A Fort Myers attorney explains the four approved options, common failure patterns, and…
Why Fort Myers Pedestrian Fatalities Happen After Dark
Fort Myers attorney David B. Pittman on what Florida law says about nighttime pedestrian deaths — crosswalk duty, PIP, UM,…
Fort Myers Slip and Fall Liability Myths: What Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know
A Fort Myers attorney breaks down the four slip and fall myths adjusters use to shrink claims, with the Florida…
Protect Your Rights: Costly Personal Injury Claim Mistakes to Avoid in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney walks through the costly claim mistakes we see most often — statute of limitations,…
Will Your Car Insurance Increase After Filing a Collision Claim After an Estero Accident?
Will your Florida car insurance go up after an Estero crash? A Lee County attorney explains PIP, fault coding, the…
Florida Weather-Related Pedestrian Accidents: Key Safety Tips for Walkers in Southwest Florida
Hit by a driver in rain or fog in Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, or Naples? Florida law on weather, crosswalks,…