Being in an accident is difficult enough but when you have your dog in the car at the time, it can increase the stress substantially. You need to keep a level head for your pup so that you can ensure he or she gets out safely and gets help. The Dogington Post explains...
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Florida is a no-fault state and requires PIP insurance
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
The best time to start preparing for an accident is long before one ever happens. However, few people cover more than the basics when it comes to accident insurance. Because of this, states create their own laws about what level of coverage drivers require. ...
Trucker fatigue and federal rules
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 16, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Long-haul commercial truck drivers may spend many hours driving in a range of conditions, including at night or in the early hours of the morning, making it very possible for them to experience fatigue during their shifts. Drowsy drivers pose risks on the road...
Do hands-free devices contribute to crashes?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
Florida drivers like you understand the dangers distracted driving poses. Unfortunately, a lot of driving behaviors fall into this category. Distracted driving is not just texting and driving. It is not just drowsy driving. It is many things. Unfortunately, some...
3 top causes of motor vehicle accidents
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Preventing a car crash revolves first around awareness. As a driver, you have a duty to protect the occupants in your vehicle and the other drivers with whom you share the roads. The top causes of accidents have not changed much in the last few years. Even with all of...
Are you suffering from a concussion?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 12, 2020 | Serious Injuries
As a Florida resident who suffered from a head injury, you want to keep an eye out for concussive symptoms. Concussions can range from mild to severe. In the most severe cases, a concussion can lead to brain swelling. Serious afflictions require immediate medical...
What are signs of inattentional blindness?
by BriggsLawFirm | May 28, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Florida residents know that the roads are not always free of danger. In fact, distractions cause a large number of crashes. On top of that, the number of distractions drivers face are vast and varied. Today, we will look at a specific type of driver distraction. It is...
What are the risk factors for drowsy driving?
by BriggsLawFirm | May 17, 2020 | Car Accidents
While law enforcement cannot test for drowsiness like it can for alcohol level, it is still something they can and do note it on accident reports. Drowsy driving is driving when you are tired. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that drowsy...
After an automobile accident
by BriggsLawFirm | May 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
After a car crash occurs, safety must be your first concern. Once you have either called 911 because someone needs immediate medical treatment or established that emergency services are not necessary, you can turn your attention to creating a record of the situation....
Does your teen driver know these accident prevention tips?
by BriggsLawFirm | May 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
You taught your teenager everything you know about being a safe driver, but it does not hurt to ensure that you covered all your bases. The right tip may save a life. To help, AMM Collision offers several crash-prevention tips aimed at teen drivers. See if there are...