Out of the 401, 867 total car crashes that occured in 2019 in Florida, there were a total of 65,000 innocent passengers who got injured in those accidents (Florida Traffic Crash Facts Annual Report 2019; flhsmv.gov). Passengers include anyone from a significant other...

According to Florida Highway Safety Motor Vehicle statistics (FHSMV), in 2019 there were 401, 867 total crashes in Florida. Out of that total, 32,081 involved distracted drivers. Distracted drivers include those who are using a cellphone, those who are texting, and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 )...

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...

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...

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,...