What Are the Worst Roads in Southwest Florida During Rush Hour?
A Bonita Springs attorney's plain-English breakdown of the seven worst rush-hour roads in SWFL and the Florida laws that govern…
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Southwest Florida Personal Injury Blog & Legal Library
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How Traffic and Tourism Are Leading to More Car Accidents in Fort Myers Beach
How season-driven traffic on Fort Myers Beach turns into car crash claims, what Florida law says after the 2023 reform,…
Why Insurance Companies Want Your Recorded Statement After a Car Accident
Florida adjusters ask for recorded statements to lock in your story before you see a doctor. Here is what Florida…
How Truck Drivers Cause Accidents in Fort Myers
After 30+ years on Lee County truck cases, attorney David B. Pittman explains the five real causes of Fort Myers…
What Victims Need To Know About Negligent Security in Fort Myers
Fort Myers negligent security cases: what Florida law requires, the five patterns we see in Lee County, evidence that disappears…
What to Keep in Your Car for Accident Preparedness in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers attorney's practical car-kit list and the Florida law that governs what happens after the crash. Call Pittman…
Geico, Progressive, and State Farm Lowered Florida Auto Rates — What That Means for Your Injury Claim
Florida carriers cut auto premiums after the 2023 tort reforms. A Bonita Springs injury attorney explains what the rate cuts…
Road Rage Triggered by Horn Honking: A Florida Attorney’s Practical Guide
A Florida personal injury attorney explains what to do after a road-rage crash — PIP, UM, the 2-year deadline, and…
Avoiding Car Accidents While Merging onto I-75 in Fort Myers
Florida law on I-75 merge crashes in Fort Myers: who yields, the 2023 comparative-fault rule, PIP limits, and what to…
Understanding Why Drivers are Driving Into Buildings and Causing Accidents in Southwest Florida
Florida lawyer David B. Pittman on why vehicles crash into Southwest Florida buildings, the statutes that apply, and what to…
Right-of-Way When a Car Exits a Driveway and a Bicyclist Is on the Sidewalk: What Florida Law Actually Says
Florida law on driveway-versus-sidewalk-bicyclist crashes — duty to yield, 2023 comparative-fault reform, two-year window, PIP, and what to do in…
Can You Still Make a Claim After Signing a Car Accident Insurance Release?
Signed a Florida car accident insurance release and wondering if you still have a claim? A Bonita Springs attorney explains…
Understanding Loss of Consortium After a Fort Myers Car Accident
Florida loss of consortium after a Fort Myers car accident — how §768.81, the 2023 two-year statute, and PIP shape…
Fatal Auto and Truck Accident on I-75 Highlights Safety Concerns in Fort Myers
Hit by a commercial truck on I-75 near Fort Myers? David B. Pittman, Esq. explains Florida and FMCSA rules, the…
Top Social Media Mistakes to Avoid After a Fort Myers Auto Accident
Fort Myers attorney David Pittman explains how Florida carriers use your posts against you after a crash, what to do,…
Florida Umbrella Insurance: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Who Actually Needs It
A Southwest Florida personal injury attorney explains how Florida umbrella insurance works, who should carry it, and how it changes…
Is It Legal to Ride Your Bike on Fort Myers and Southwest Florida Sidewalks?
Florida treats sidewalk cyclists as pedestrians, but Fort Myers ordinances restrict downtown riding. A Lee County attorney explains the law,…
Preventing Fatal Nursing Home Neglect: A Guide For Florida Families
A Bonita Springs attorney's plain-English guide to spotting nursing home neglect, holding Florida facilities accountable, and acting fast when a…