Posts by Shannon Sagan
School Bus Safety and Driving Tips
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…
Read MoreACCIDENT AVOIDANCE AND PROTECTION SYSTEMS
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…
Read More10 years Serving the Injured at Palm Beach
Our Law Firm’s Story… With a small business line of credit, a staff of one secretary, and a lot of determination, Shannon Sagan started his own law firm in June of 2008. The office was located in the small farm town of Belle Glade, where he focused on helping many of the community’s citizens…
Read MoreSafeguarding your Independence
4th of July Safety Tips For Americans, the 4th of July is the biggest and most celebrated holiday of the year. It is a time when families, friends, and neighbors get together to enjoy social activities like BBQs, parties, and fireworks. Alcohol is often involved in the festivities. Fourth of July celebrations are fun and…
Read MoreWhat to do after a Pedestrian Accident?
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident? We are all different and we all have different taste when it comes to transportation, but there’s one method that we all share—walking. Although walking is a great way to stay in shape, it can also be dangerous. Florida is known for its beautiful weather and outdoor activities.…
Read MoreWhen is it Illegal to Wear Headphones in Florida?
Lace up your cycling shoes, put on your helmet, and pop in your earbuds. Now you’re ready to hit the roads and pedal those holiday pounds off. You plan to get in at least ten miles, and you’ve cued up just the right tunes to get you through the ride. But are you breaking the…
Read More5 Tips for Selecting a Lawyer for Your Florida Multi-Car Accident
Florida multi-car collisions typically occur on high-speed and high-capacity routes and freeways such as: Interstate 95 (I-95), Florida Turnpike, Interstate 75 (I-75), Interstate 4 (I-4), Alligator Alley, and US Highway 27. These accidents can also be the deadliest. When an accident involves several vehicles, establishing fault can be tricky. Not to mention, there are often…
Read MoreWhat Are the Rights of Pedestrians In a Car Accident?
It is obvious that being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic and distressing experience. And in the chaos that ensues after an accident, a lawsuit might be the last thing on your mind. However, if the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should keep your legal options open. Cars colliding with…
Read More6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Lawyer For Your Burn Injury Case
A severe burn can be one of the most agonizing and painful injuries anyone can suffer. These injuries often leave victims in a state of psychological trauma and physical impairment for the rest of their lives. Burn injuries are usually caused by structural fires, occupational hazards, defective products, unsafe conditions, improperly stored chemicals, and acts of…
Read MoreIn the New Year – Plan for the Unexpected
Did you guys know that in addition to handling most types of personal injury matters, I also practice in helping clients with estate planning? We are now already one month into 2018, so now is the time to not only check your auto insurance coverage, but to see if your will is up to date…
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