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by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 2, 2015 | Premises Liability
Annually, almost 4.5 million individuals get bitten by dogs. Over half of those who need treatment for their injuries are youngsters. Statistics from the Journal of the American Medical Association indicate that dog bites are the third main cause of kids being...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 24, 2015 | Product Liability
This week, a Georgia federal judge sent a powerful message to corporations that form part of the supply chain of food destined for America's consumers. The lengthy sentences he handed down to a peanut company executive and his co-defendant brother were described as...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 18, 2015 | Product Liability
This week, the Justice Department announced that a settlement of $900 million will be paid out by General Motors in order to settle the criminal charges that were filed due to the defective ignition switches in their cars.The switches were related to at least 124...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 10, 2015 | Car Accidents
If you are actively involved in pursuing a personal injury case, at some point you will go through the discovery process. The three main points of discovery are Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents and Requests for Admission.The first category,...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 4, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Just three years ago at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, researchers from the Mayo Clinic reported their findings regarding the increasing incidence of bacterial infections from Clostridium difficile in elderly and young patients in...
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 27, 2015 | Car Accidents
Florida has long been the haven for retirees all over the United States as well as Canada. Senior citizens are living longer, and consequently, that puts a great deal more elderly people on the roads driving. But just how safe of drivers are they?A 2013 report from...
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 21, 2015 | Premises Liability
It is too terrible to even contemplate, but for one Flagler County family, the nightmare became their reality recently when a toddler fell into the septic tank adjacent to his guardian's apartment. The accident occurred at the Greenfield Apartments in Ocala.According...
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 14, 2015 | Wrongful Death
The sunny climate of central Florida beckons recreational boaters during all four seasons of the year. But there is a downside to one of Floridians' favorite outdoor hobbies.Last year, there were 577 reported boating accidents in the state, the highest in the country....
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 7, 2015 | Product Liability
It seems like every time you turn on the television you see a commercial about another dangerous drug that was just pulled off the market due to deadly side effects or other problems.Consumers are at risk of suffering from worsened medical conditions attributable to...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 31, 2015 | Wrongful Death
Those flocking to Florida beaches this summer often opt to try parasailing as a memorable activity during their time at the seashore. But the activity can quickly turn deadly.According to the National Transportation Safety Board, the industry has few regulations. An...