by Joseph Bernardo | May 19, 2014 | Bike Safety, Car Accidents, Florida
Two bicyclists were hit by a car in Fort Myers on Friday. Although both were injured, they are in stable condition. There have been many accidents involving vehicles and bicycles in Fort Myers and Lee County this year. Thankfully, this incident did not result in any...
by Joseph Bernardo | Jan 22, 2014 | Car Accidents, Florida, Safety
A school bus accident in Cape Coral yesterday is a good reminder about how important it is to exercise caution around school buses. There is a great potential for injuries to children as well as drivers and passengers of the vehicles involved. Fortunately, no one was...
by Joseph Bernardo | Jul 25, 2013 | Car Accidents, Florida, Safety
A Collier County teenager was critically injured early Monday morning when he was hit by a car in Golden Gate Estates. Mack Simpreux, a 16-year-old Palmetto Ridge High School student, was waiting on a bus for summer school at the time of the accident. A 72-year-old...
by Joseph Bernardo | Jun 18, 2013 | Car Accidents, Florida, Safety
There are a few things that you should always do after a car accident. The above video is from about.com and offers tips to help you and your family stay informed and safe. Checklist: What to Do After a Car Accident 1. Try not to panic & remain calm especially...
by Joseph Bernardo | May 31, 2013 | Boating, Florida, Safety
In St. Johns County, a 16-foot boat crashed into a dock last Sunday night. The accident killed two men and seriously injured a woman aboard the vessel. Authorities said the three boaters were coming back from a fishing trip late Sunday night when the boat crashed into...
by Joseph Bernardo | May 3, 2013 | Florida, texting and driving
A texting ban in Florida was passed by the Senate on May 2, 2013. The bill passed almost unanimously with a vote of 39-1. The bill states that a person can only be cited by a police officer for texting while driving if they are pulled over for a different offense...