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PEDESTRIAN HIT BY A CAR IN FLORIDA
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…
Read MoreI was in an Accident Caused by a Truck
“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…
Read MoreLet The Fourth Be With You
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…
Read MoreCAN A FLORIDA PEDESTRIAN WHO IS NOT USING A CROSSWALK AND IS STRUCK BY A CAR STILL MAKE A CLAIM?
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…
Read MoreWhat is comparative negligence in a Florida pedestrian accident case?
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…
Read MoreSchool 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 MorePedestrians and Suv Killing machine
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…
Read MoreCar Accident Safety Tips
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…
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