by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 31, 2017 | Injuries
As an older adult, you know driving helps you be independent. Driving lets you run your own errands, visit friends and family and maybe even go to work. But did you know you are more likely to get injured or killed in a car accident as you get older? In fact, over...
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 4, 2017 | Nursing Home Abuse
When one puts a loved one in a nursing home, he or she is sure to visit often and make sure that staff is caring well for the elderly family member. Most people know how to discover typical nursing home abuses such as malnutrition, development of bed sores or even...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 6, 2017 | Product Liability
As a senior, you may come across lots of advice on how to be a safer driver or ensure your health care providers do you no harm. While these are certainly relevant subjects, they are not the only types of personal injury sources you are susceptible to.Another is...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 13, 2017 | Car Accidents
You may have heard that driving can be dangerous for senior citizens. This is a generalization, but it is true that there are several unique risks faced by the elderly population when they hit the road. According to the Emergency Medicine Journal, older drivers are...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 4, 2017 | Injuries
Many senior citizens grew up riding “hogs", as those big, powerful Harleys are called. Many more acquired motorcycles later in life when they could finally afford to own them. If you are one of these proud senior bikers, you probably enjoy wearing black when you...
by BriggsLawFirm | Apr 4, 2017 | Car Accidents
As you age, it is completely normal for certain abilities to change, and driving is no exception. By knowing the warning signs and reducing risk factors, you may be able to continue driving safely and avoid collisions. Here is a quick look at how getting older impacts...
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 8, 2017 | Car Accidents
Driving is sometimes challenging and risky for seniors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that the risk of personal injury and death from car accidents increases with age. Safety requires more than obeying traffic laws and reading road signs;...
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 7, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are designed to provide excellent care and assistance. Unfortunately, many nursing homes fail to meet these duties. In fact, the state of Florida recently prohibited an assisted living facility from admitting any new...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 9, 2017 | Medical Malpractice
Are you concerned that an elderly friend or loved one is not being treated correctly? As your parents and other family members age, choosing a nursing home becomes a difficult decision. Unfortunately , elder abuse is a serious issue, and it can occur at nursing homes....
by BriggsLawFirm | Dec 6, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Nursing home abuse and neglect are serious problems at facilities throughout the nation. Neglect happens when a senior citizen in a nursing home doesn't receive the level of care necessary. This level of care varies depending on individual needs, but it often includes...
