Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Insurance Carrier for Car Damage After an Accident
When does filing under your own auto policy beat chasing the at-fault carrier after a Florida crash? A clear-eyed look…
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How to Get the Best Settlement for Your Totaled Car After a Fort Myers Accident
Florida total-loss claims, plain English: how ACV is set, what Statute 626.9743 requires, and the steps Kristin and I walk…
What to Do After a Bicycle Accident in Estero
Hit on a bike in Estero? A 30-year Florida injury attorney explains PIP, UM coverage, the 3-foot rule, and what…
Why I-75 Becomes More Dangerous After Midnight Near Fort Myers
After-midnight crashes on I-75 near Fort Myers follow a few recurring patterns. A Lee County injury attorney on Florida law,…
Why Falls Happen in Fort Myers Nursing Homes and How to Stop Them
Why Fort Myers nursing-home falls happen, what Florida law (§400.022, §415.1111) requires, and what families should do in the first…
Bill to raise Florida highway speed limit to 75 mph moves forward
Florida's SB 462 would raise the I-75 cap to 75 mph. A Bonita Springs injury attorney explains what changes for…
Hit-and-Run Car Accidents Surge in Fort Myers
Hit-and-run crashes are climbing on Cleveland Ave, Colonial Blvd and I-75 in Fort Myers. A Florida injury lawyer on UM…
Why Pedestrian Accidents Are So Common on Fifth Avenue South in Naples
A Naples personal injury attorney on why 5th Avenue South pedestrian crashes keep happening, what Florida law says, and what…
What Are the 5 Most Dangerous Roads in Naples for DUI Accidents?
The five Naples roads we see most often in DUI crash files, what Florida law gives injured clients, and what…
What To Do When the At-Fault Driver Lies to Their Insurance Company
Florida attorney David B. Pittman explains how to fight back when the at-fault driver lies to their insurance company, with…
How Motorcycle Helmets Reduce Fatalities in Fort Myers Accidents
A Fort Myers motorcycle injury attorney on what helmets do (and do not) change after a crash, Florida PIP and…
The Most Dangerous Days for Motorcycle Accidents in Fort Myers
After 30 years representing Fort Myers riders, the day-of-week question is the wrong question. Here is what Florida law, PIP,…
Recognizing Concussion Symptoms After a Bonita Springs Car Crash
Concussion symptoms after a Bonita Springs car crash often appear days later. A 30-year SWFL injury attorney explains Florida PIP,…
Sanibel Causeway Traffic Is Causing Headaches and Crashes for Visitors and Residents
Sanibel Causeway crashes pull in PIP, comparative fault, and contractor liability. A Florida injury attorney with 30+ years in Lee…
Florida’s Stricter Boating Laws: How Lucy’s Law Would Prevent Boat Accidents
How Lucy's Law changes Florida boating statutes 327.30, 327.32, and 327.35 — and what Southwest Florida boat crash victims should…
Florida Boating Under the Influence: What Every Fort Myers Boater Must Know
Fort Myers boating attorney David B. Pittman walks through Florida's BUI law, how it is enforced from the Caloosahatchee to…
How To Prevent Injuries At The Fort Myers River District Music Festival
Hurt at the Fort Myers River District Music Festival? A Pittman Law Firm attorney explains Florida liability, the 2-year filing…
The Dangers of Driving While Eating: How It Can Cause Fort Myers Car Accidents
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney breaks down Florida law, fault analysis, and real cases when distracted eating-while-driving causes a…