by BriggsLawFirm | May 16, 2019 | Truck Accidents
When it comes to an accident between a fully-loaded 80,000 pound semi-truck and a standard 2,000 pound automobile, it is likely that the occupants of the automobile will suffer significant damages. Unfortunately, truck accidents occur all too frequently in Florida and...
by BriggsLawFirm | Apr 26, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
In recent years, there have been major recalls issued for defects with automobiles in the United States and worldwide. There was the Toyota sudden unintended acceleration scandal. There are was the Takata exploding airbag recall. There have been countless others...
by BriggsLawFirm | Apr 19, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
Putting a parent into a nursing home is not an easy thing to do emotionally. You probably worry about the well-being of your mom or dad every day. You may have heard of horror stories regarding abuse and negligence in nursing homes. How can you be sure your parent is...
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 7, 2019 | Injuries
Aging can bring various health challenges. Elderly people face risks of getting hurt and developing chronic conditions. This can make getting older daunting and intimidating.It is vital to be aware of the most common senior injuries and how they occur. Understanding...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 3, 2019 | Medical Malpractice
As you get older, you tend to visit the doctor more often and need more medical intervention for your changing health. Unfortunately, what should be healing can sometimes be damaging. Health care providers can make mistakes that cause you a severe injury. When these...
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 26, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse
One of the biggest issues seniors face whether they are in their own homes or at a nursing facility is bedsores. When someone remains immobile for an extended period of time, ulcers appear on the skin where the person has lain, and bedsores can be extremely dangerous...
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 19, 2018 | Injuries
Senior citizens in Florida suffer injuries every day. In 2014, approximately 29 million falls occurred in the United States, resulting in 7 million injuries to the nation's older citizens. In many cases, another party will hold liability for the injury. You may want...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 27, 2018 | Serious Injuries
Being anxious about your aging mother's desire to live alone is normal. You are worried that she is taking too many risks. She recently suffered a fall while walking to the car, and now you're noticing that something is a little off. She didn't have any noticeable...
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 29, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People's motor skills begin to deteriorate as they get older. As a result, you may worry about whether your aging parents should continue operating vehicles.The first thing you should do is take note of your parents' ability to drive. If they seem safe and aware of...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 23, 2018 | Injuries
As you age, it is no secret your health declines and you gain a variety of medical problems. While you may associate death with these conditions, they are actually not the most directly responsible for loss of life. However, they are a contributing factor in what the...
