How Negligent Hiring of Employees in Florida Can Make A Business Liable for Injuries
Florida negligent hiring law explained by attorney David B. Pittman: statute 768.096, the 2-year filing deadline, comparative fault, and what…
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Fort Myers Beach Cycling Safety: What Smart Tourists Need to Know
Hit while cycling on Fort Myers Beach? A Lee County injury attorney explains Florida's helmet law, the 2-year deadline, PIP…
2025 Traffic Congestion Crisis: Why Fort Myers Short Trips Now Take Hours
Fort Myers traffic crashes are up across I-75, Colonial, and Daniels. A Lee County attorney explains Florida's 2-year deadline, PIP,…
Alarming Rise in Commercial Vehicle and Truck Accidents on I-75: What Florida Drivers Need to Know
Florida attorney David B. Pittman on the rise in I-75 truck and commercial-vehicle wrecks, what state and FMCSA law require…
Safeco Is Ending in 2026 — What That Actually Means for Your Florida Auto Accident Claim
Safeco is being retired into Liberty Mutual in 2026. Here is what that means for your Florida auto accident claim,…
Tourist Hotspots Face Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents
Florida personal injury attorney David B. Pittman on why tourist e-scooter cases are harder than they look — rental waivers,…
Collier Boulevard and U.S. 41 Safety Alert: Police Warn About This High-Risk Intersection
A Naples personal injury attorney breaks down what makes the Collier Boulevard and U.S. 41 intersection so dangerous, the Florida…
What Is Actual vs Constructive Notice? A Fort Myers Slip and Fall Guide
Fort Myers slip and fall lawyer David Pittman explains actual vs constructive notice under Florida law, the trivial defect doctrine,…
Who Is At Fault In The December Airboat Crash in Naples?
After the December Wooten's airboat collision near Naples, here is how Florida law actually assigns fault, what the 2023 reform…
Southwest Florida Auto Accidents Spike 40% During Tourist Season
Tourist-season crashes jump 40% on Southwest Florida roads. A 30-year Bonita Springs attorney explains Florida law, the 2023 reforms, and…
Can a Defective Car Cause Your Fort Myers Auto Accident?
Fort Myers attorney David B. Pittman on how a defective car part can cause a crash, Florida product liability law,…
Is GPS Routing Making Fort Myers Roads More Dangerous?
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney on how Florida law handles distracted-driver crashes involving routing apps — statute of limitations,…
Warning: Why Insurance Companies Rush Personal Injury Settlements in Fort Myers
Fort Myers injury lawyer David Pittman on why insurance carriers push quick settlements, what Florida law says, and how to…
How to Get Paid for Your Lost Wages After a Car Accident in Fort Myers
Fort Myers car accident lost wages guide: how Florida PIP, UM, and the 2023 tort reform really pay you, plus…
Are Convertibles Safe? Tips To Avoid Car Accident Injuries in Fort Myers
A Fort Myers personal injury attorney on convertible crash data, Florida's 2023 PIP and comparative-fault rules, and what to do…
Fort Myers Spring Break Guide: How To Stay Safe And Avoid Accidents
Hurt on a Fort Myers spring break trip? A 30-year SWFL injury attorney explains Florida's PIP, UM, comparative negligence, and…
Florida Bike Laws: Do Bicycles Have To Stop at Stop Signs in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers attorney David B. Pittman explains Florida bicycle stop-sign rules, the 3-foot law, PIP, UM coverage, and what to…
Why Does Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres See So Many Car Accidents?
An experienced Lee County injury attorney explains why Lee Boulevard wrecks repeat, what Florida law says about fault and timing,…