People in Florida know that drivers are supposed to take the responsibility of operating a vehicle seriously and always put safety first. Sadly, this does not always happen, and the lack of this awareness contributes to many accidents. Many factors may be present in...
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Motor vehicle accidents: 1 killed, 1 critical after head-on crash
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 29, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
On a two-lane road, it may take little more than a moment of inattention to create a hazardous scenario. Motor vehicle accidents that take place when a driver veers into the opposite lane may also run the risk of causing a chain reaction of events with potentially...
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 killed, 2 injured in single-car crash
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Operating a motor vehicle inherently requires a certain level of concentration and even a momentary lapse in judgment could have unforeseen consequences. Motor vehicle accidents that take place when a driver loses control and veers off course run the unfortunate risk...
Motor vehicle accidents: Failure to yield prompts fatal collision
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Failing to ensure there is sufficient time and space before attempting to maneuver a left-hand turn can be a dangerous decision. Failure to yield continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents and when motorcycles are involved, the results of...
Being prepared for the aftermath should the unthinkable occur
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
As you wake up and begin compiling a list of things to accomplish for the day, being involved in a collision likely won't make the cut. While traveling along Florida roads, you may even consider it essential to take every possible measure to prevent such a potentially...
Motor vehicle accidents: Crash claims life of 2-year-old child
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 16, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
When a driver loses control of a vehicle and veers off the road, nearby pedestrians may find it nearly impossible to react in time to escape a potential disaster. Motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians can prove dangerous under any circumstance and those who...
Motor vehicle accidents: 3 killed in hit-and-run crash in Florida
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 3, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Failing to stop at a red light before proceeding through an intersection can be a hazardous maneuver. Such decisions inherently increase the chances motor vehicle accidents may occur and incidents of this nature can have calamitous results. Three individuals died...
Florida is the second worst state for distracted driving
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 23, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Our roadways can experience heavy traffic. While busy roads can be the cause of serious automobile collisions, the reality is that there does not need to be traffic or many vehicles on the roadways for an accident to ensue. Although some accidents are simply that, an...
Helping you navigate a premises liability action
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 9, 2020 | Premises Liability
When one thinks of premises liability cases, they likely think of slip-and-fall incidences. While falls due to slips and trips frequently give rise to these cases, these are not the only accidents that could take place on the property of another. Whether it is private...
Car accident injuries may not show up right away
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents happen every single day here in Florida. Many of them are only minor fender-benders and thought to be no big deal, but even these relatively minor accidents can cause victims pain -- in a number of ways. Whether your accident was mild, moderate...