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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…

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…

Pedestrians and Suv Killing machine Cars colliding with one another are a common occurrence, but for the past ten years, motor vehicles have been plowing into humans at an alarming rate. According to a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrian fatalities, which includes bicyclists, joggers, walkers, and skaters, have climbed to nearly…

 Car Accident Safety Tips In Florida, personal injury includes any harmful act, intentional or accidental, for which the law can provide a solution. This means that there are many different types of personal injury. They range from inflicting bodily injury to another person, to destroying someone’s property or reputation, or wrongly denying someone his or…

 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…