Toyota, Progressive, and Your Car’s Data: What the Class Action Means for Florida Drivers
Toyota's data-sharing class action with Progressive matters for Florida drivers. A SWFL attorney explains the law, the risks after a…
News & Resources
Southwest Florida Personal Injury Blog & Legal Library
Florida personal injury law is complicated, and finding reliable information shouldn’t be a struggle. As an established Bonita Springs law firm representing victims across Southwest Florida, Pittman Law Firm created this online resource center to give you clear, accurate legal guidance you can actually use.
Why Texting While Driving Is More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving
A Southwest Florida personal injury attorney explains why texting-driver crashes often hit harder than DUI cases, what Florida law says,…
Why Using Social Media While Driving in Florida is a Deadly Mistake
Florida bans handheld scrolling behind the wheel. A Bonita Springs injury attorney explains §316.305, 2023 comparative-fault reform, and what to…
How Fault Is Determined in Fort Myers Four-Way Stop Car Accidents
How fault is decided at Fort Myers four-way stops under Florida law — right-of-way, comparative negligence, the 2-year deadline, and…
How Defensive Driving Helps Prevent Car Accidents in Fort Myers
Fort Myers car-accident attorney David B. Pittman on Florida's 50%-bar rule, the two-year filing deadline, PIP, UM coverage, and seven…
Which Motorcycle Brands Crash Most in Fort Myers — and Why the Real Question Is About Insurance
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney with 30+ years of practice on the legal and insurance realities motorcycle riders face…
Why Florida Leads the Nation in Hit and Run Car Accidents
Why Florida leads the nation in hit-and-run crashes, and how UM, PIP, and Florida Statute 316.027 actually decide whether an…
Marijuana Driving Accidents in Fort Myers: What to Know
A Fort Myers attorney explains Florida's marijuana DUI law, the 2023 negligence reforms, and how our office builds impaired-driver injury…
How to Handle a Restaurant Accident in Fort Myers in 2025
Fell at a Fort Myers restaurant? A Florida injury attorney walks through §768.0755, the 2-year statute of limitations, and the…
How Unexpected Hazards Lead to Motorcycle Crashes in Fort Myers
Fort Myers motorcycle crashes: why hazards aren't the case, Florida PIP exclusion, helmet law, UM coverage, and what actually wins…
Recent Deadly Car Crashes in Fort Myers Prompt Calls For Improved Road Safety
Fort Myers fatal car crashes are climbing. A Lee County injury attorney explains §768.81, the 2-year clock, PIP rules, and…
Why Fort Myers Motorcycle Accident Injuries Can Get Worse Over Time
Florida PIP does not cover motorcycle riders. A Fort Myers attorney with 30+ years of practice explains UM coverage, helmet…
Florida Auto No-Fault Law: Can You Still Sue The Driver Who Caused Your Fort Myers Car Accident?
Florida is a no-fault state, but you can still sue after a Fort Myers crash if your injury crosses the…
Motorcycle Accidents in Florida: A Rider’s Guide to Avoiding Fatal Passing Mistakes
Florida motorcycle crash guide from a 30+ year Bonita Springs attorney: no PIP for riders, helmet law, UM coverage, comparative…
How Target Fixation Causes Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers motorcycle attorney on why target fixation is a defense theme, not a case-decider — and why Florida…
Are Convertibles Safe? What Fort Myers Crash Statistics Reveal About Injuries
Fort Myers attorney David B. Pittman on what Florida law and three decades of practice say about convertible crash injuries,…
Why Naples Slip and Fall Cases Spike in the Spring Rainy Transition
A Naples personal injury attorney on why slip and fall claims rise in spring, what Florida law requires of property…
U.S. 41 / Tamiami Trail: What Florida Law Says When You’re Hurt on America’s Second-Deadliest Road
Hurt in a U.S. 41 / Tamiami Trail crash in SWFL? A Bonita Springs injury attorney on Florida comparative-fault, PIP,…