Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is Nov. 1-8 By Michael Versnik, attorney, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. The National Sleep Foundation found about half of U.S. adult drivers admitted to consistently getting behind the wheel when they were feeling drowsy, even when studies have proven...

By Michael Versnik, attorney, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. Already in January, a man was killed in a hit and run accident with his bicycle in Fort Myers. In December, news media reported that Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson broke some ribs...

For the 13th year, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. offices will collect toys to be distributed by the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. Toys will be collected until Dec. 15 when they will be picked up and distributed by Toys for...

By Andrea Pleimling Smith, partner, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. Some feel that texting while driving is the new drunk driving for a generation used to always having a cell phone in their hands. While about one-quarter of fatal teen car accidents involve...

By Richard L. Purtz, board-certified trial attorney, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. Preparing for a hurricane goes way beyond buying water and flashlight batteries, and it should begin well before your home is in a storm’s path. While hurricane season is from June...

By Michael Versnik, attorney, Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz, P.A. Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice & Purtz are community leaders in reducing the risk of injuries from drunk drivers. For two years, the firm has been a presenting sponsor for Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s Walk Like MADD 5k walk...