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Fort Myers Personal Injury Lawyer

The latest personal injury updates from Ft. Myers, FL
Serving: Cape Coral, Captiva Island, Cypress Lake, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Immokalee, Iona, Lehigh Acres, McGregor, Naples, North Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, San Carlos Park, Sanibel, Villas, Bonita Springs
Posted by Joseph Bernardo
April 19, 2008 10:49 PM

As a follow up to today s earlier post more bad news on the streets of Charlotte and Lee counties Its getting bad out there A father and daughter were air lifted to the hospital after a car crash...

Posted by Joseph Bernardo
April 19, 2008 2:45 PM

Last week was a dangerous and deadly one on the roads in Lee County A bicyclist was killed in a crosswalk a man was killed in a single car crashwith a woman passenger injured and taken to the...

Posted by Joseph Bernardo
March 18, 2008 4:04 PM

Trauma patients in America's hospitals are not necessarily "all better" just because they are released from the hospital. A large number of those hurt in accidents and falls and are treated at hospitals are not pain free upon their release.62.7% of patients in hospital admissions from trauma had pain 12 months llater. The pain was characterized as moderately severe. More than half of these...

Posted by Joseph Bernardo
March 12, 2008 9:56 AM

A car accident left occupants of two(2) vehicles injured last night in Lee county. The occupants were taken to the hospital after at least one vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a telephone pole.

Posted by Joseph Bernardo
March 07, 2008 10:21 AM

Traumatic Brain Injury, now frequently referred to as Post Concussive Syndrome can be a devastating injury yetcan be overlooked by health care providers and family members alike. After the initial traumatic event to the head and brain has been dealt with by health care providers, family members provide the after care. They are untrainedin recognizing or responding to the symptoms presented by...

Posted by Joseph Bernardo
March 03, 2008 2:20 PM
Category: Wrongful Death

The death of a family member from the unexpected negligance of another driver or property owner has immediate consequences that are difficult, if not impossible for the surviving family to deal with effectively. A wrongful death attorney who concentrates their practice in personal injury should be consulted immediately.There is no cost to the family and they will protect their ability to pursue...

Posted by Chrissie Cole
September 24, 2007 4:58 PM

A certified nursing home assistant has been taken into custody on allegations that she abused a nursing home resident at a Pensacola nursing home. She is accused of causing injuries to the face and neck of an Alzheimer's patient.The arrest was carried out in Louisiana by the Houma Police Department, acting on behalf of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. "This victim was...

Posted by Chrissie Cole
September 11, 2007 1:41 AM

On October 1st, no-fault auto insurance expires in Florida and many drivers are hoping for lower auto insurance premiums. Insurers were promised an average savings of 13 to 16 percent in premiums.Drivers will be required to purchase $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP), to cover medical expenses for drivers and passengers following an accident. For some, especially those who do not have...

Posted by Chrissie Cole
August 26, 2007 2:18 AM
Category: Miscellaneous

A 22-year-old Labelle man lost his life on Sunday following a late night car accident on Interstate 75 in Fort Myers.Initially, the man was listed in critical condition at Lee Memorial Hospital, according to a report by the Florida Highway patrol. He was a front-seat passenger in the 2002 Chevy Camaro driven by a 20-year-old man of Labelle.They were heading south on I-75 when he lost control of...

Posted by Chrissie Cole
August 15, 2007 12:04 AM

A woman who suffered life-long injuries in a ferocious dog attack was awarded $3.7 million by jurors, Thursday. The jury found Delray Beach city officials partially responsible for the attack, in fact, more so than the dog owners.The jury assigned 40 percent of the blame to the homeowner and 60 percent to Delray Beach, making the city potentially liable for over $2.2 million dollars in...

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