Alcohol and Boating in Southwest Florida: What I Tell People Before They Head Out
Florida boating-under-the-influence law, the dangerous-instrumentality doctrine, and what to do after an alcohol-related boat crash in Lee or Collier County.
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Southwest Florida Personal Injury Blog & Legal Library
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The Dangers of Weaving in and Out of Traffic on Naples Roads
A Naples personal injury attorney explains how Florida treats weaving drivers, the 2023 negligence rule, the 2-year deadline, and what…
5 Common Causes of Stair Accidents in Fort Myers and How to Avoid Them
Fort Myers stair-fall guide from Pittman Law Firm: Florida law on premises liability, the five fall patterns we see, evidence…
Driving Rules Tourists Get Wrong in Naples, Florida: A Lawyer’s Guide
A Naples personal injury lawyer's plain-English guide to Florida driving rules for tourists — PIP, 2-year filing deadline, comparative fault,…
Top 5 Causes of Elevator Injuries in Florida and How to Avoid Them
A Florida personal injury attorney explains the five elevator-injury patterns we actually see, the statutes that apply, and what to…
How to Handle Concert Injuries
A Florida personal injury attorney explains how concert and event injury cases really work — statutes of limitation, comparative fault,…
Theme Park Injuries in Florida: What You Need to Know If You Get Hurt At An Amusement Park
Hurt at a Florida theme park? A Southwest Florida injury attorney explains waivers, the 2-year deadline, the 50% comparative-fault rule,…
Florida’s No-Fault Insurance: How It Affects Your Fort Myers Accident Claim
How Florida's no-fault system and serious injury threshold actually work for a Fort Myers car accident claim — when PIP…
The Legal Consequences of Driving Without Insurance in Florida
Florida's insurance minimums, FLHSMV penalties, PIP and UM rules, and what to do if you're caught driving uninsured or hit…
How to Understand Florida School Zone Laws Safely in Naples
An attorney's plain-English read on Florida school zone law in Naples — speed limits, bus stop arms, comparative negligence, and…
Distracted Driving and Fort Myers Motorcycle Crashes: What Actually Decides Your Case
Fort Myers motorcycle attorney David Pittman on why PIP, UM coverage, and Florida's helmet law decide distracted-driving cases more than…
Can You Sue the City for Falling on a Sidewalk in Naples? Your Legal Options Explained
Florida law lets you sue the City of Naples for a sidewalk fall, but the $200K cap, 2-year deadline, and…
What to Do If Your Child Is Injured at School in Fort Myers
Fort Myers attorney David Pittman on what parents should do after a school injury — Florida's sovereign-immunity caps, notice deadlines,…
How to Determine Whose Insurance Pays in a Multi-Car Accident in Fort Myers
Florida multi-car crash insurance order explained: PIP first, then bodily-injury, then UM. Fort Myers attorney David B. Pittman walks through…
Can a Pedestrian Hit by a Car in Florida Sue if They Were Jaywalking?
Hit by a car while walking in Florida? You can still recover even if you crossed outside a crosswalk. A…
Riding Wet in Fort Myers: What Actually Determines Your Motorcycle Case After a Rain Crash
A Fort Myers motorcycle attorney on what really decides a wet-road bike case: Florida PIP exclusion, helmet law, comparative fault,…
How Teen Driving Safety Programs Can Reduce Accidents Among New Drivers
A Florida personal injury attorney's plain-English guide to teen driver safety programs, graduated license rules, and what to do after…
Does Street Racing in Florida Lead to More Car Accidents in Fort Myers?
A Fort Myers attorney on Florida's street-racing laws, the 2023 tort reform, PIP, UM coverage, and what to do if…