Posts by Shannon Sagan

Florida is known for its beautiful weather and outdoor activities. The population in our beloved state is constantly growing which means that there are more and more vehicles and pedestrians on the road. Pedestrians can include bicyclists, joggers, walkers, and skaters. According to the Governors Highway safety Association, in 2019, there were 368 pedestrian fatalities…

“I was toting my pack along the long dusty Winnemucca road When along came a semi with a high canvas covered load If your goin’ to Winnemucca, Mack with me you can ride And so I climbed into the cab and then I settled down inside He asked me if I’d seen a road with so much dust and…

The 4th of July – the day America became free and independent, is a joyous day celebrated by the entire country. It is a time when families get together and have BBQs, parties, and fireworks. Although these celebrations are fun and exciting, they are a breeding ground for injuries and mishaps. Considering 4th of July…

The number of pedestrians killed in automobile accidents increased by an estimated 10% in 2015. Florida is one of the top three states in the U.S. for pedestrian deaths caused by motor vehicles.  By the end of 2016, there will be over 8,000 accidents involving pedestrians and an estimated 500 pedestrian fatalities in the state…

What is comparative negligence in a Florida pedestrian accident case? When a pedestrian is injured in the roadway, the first question that must be answered is who is at fault? Was it the driver of the car, the person crossing the street, or both? Florida’s comparative fault statute states: EFFECT OF CONTRIBUTORY FAULT In a…

School buses carry precious cargo: our children. Therefore, drivers must always remain alert and drive carefully when around school buses. Like other states, Florida has special laws (Statute 316.172 ) http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.172.html that protect the students on board. This includes stopping the car until the bus stop sign closes. Some good Back to School safety tips…

Accident Avoidance and Protection Systems As you drive along at night, your car’s adaptive headlight system adjusts to provide you with the best possible illumination of the road in front of you – without blinding other drivers. When the system detects oncoming traffic, it automatically switches to low beams, then back to high beams when…