It is the season for first-day-of-school photos, new pencils, and school shopping. School starts on Aug. 13 for students in Naples and Collier Counties. For kids in Fort Myers and Lee Counties, the first day back is Aug. 12 (as is much of the state of Florida). The start of a new year creates an […]
According to a report from the Florida Department of Health, Florida has one of the highest rates of preventable drownings in the country. While some accidental drownings occur on our lakes and inland waterways, many occur in pool drowning—including swimming pools in people’s backyards. If you have a swimming pool, it is important to ensure […]
It’s back to school season in Florida. As school buses and students hit the roads, it is important that all Floridians have a clear understanding of the role they play in keeping students safe during this busy time of year. Florida has adopted safety laws that apply specifically to school buses, crosswalks and school zones. […]
There are over 8,000 motorcycle crashes annually in Florida, resulting in untimely deaths and hundreds of thousands of injuries. Our Southwest Florida area was recently ranked in the top 10 most dangerous Florida motorcycle accidents. The personal injury attorneys at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A. have seen their share of how devastating accidents can be […]
By F. Scott Pauzar, III, Florida Personal Injury Attorney Business owners in Florida have a legal obligation to keep their premises safe and secure if they are open to the public, including items such as guard personnel, lighting, locks, fencing and electronic security measures. Failing to do so could result in physical harm or create […]