by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 8, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Most people tend to trust the professional staff of nursing homes to take proper care of senior citizens; unfortunately, proper care is not always provided. Elderly patients are sometimes subjected to neglectful and abusive practices in nursing homes. When one thinks...
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 4, 2016 | Injuries
Recovering from a brain injury is difficult physically, mentally and financially. The long-term effects of head trauma can cause major disruptions and setbacks in one's life. Understanding the facts about brain injuries will help you make more sense of your situation...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 6, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Late last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of two new devices that can assess an individual's cognitive function in the moments immediately following a concussion or other brain injury. This is big news. Namely, these devices are the...
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 16, 2016 | Premises Liability
Injuries are common in nursing homes and, indeed, injury-related deaths are common in nursing homes as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1,800 adults living in assisted care facilities die from fall-related injuries each...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 8, 2016 | Product Liability
Running back Paul Hornung won the Heisman Trophy in 1956, while playing for the University of Notre Dame. He went on to have a Hall of Fame career in the NFL - he won four championships with the Green Bay Packers, including the first Super Bowl, and led the league in...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 3, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
When they are discharged from the hospital, few patients realize that they are in the midst of a dangerous transition; they are just happy to be going home. But badly coordinated care plans often dog their transition to home health agencies or nursing care, research...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 27, 2016 | Premises Liability
Playgrounds can be oases of fun in the summer for kids, but they can also pose some serious dangers. According to the results of one recent study by the federal government, swings and monkey bars are often the culprits in the uptick in concussions occurring on...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 20, 2016 | Car Accidents
Last week in Orlando, a wrong-way collision in the area of Disney's Animal Kingdom sent 11 people to area hospitals.The Florida Highway Patrol reported than a 36-year-old woman driving a 2004 Isuzu SUV was headed the wrong way on Sherberth Road just south of Disney...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 13, 2016 | Wrongful Death
When people think about the role of the police in society, the motto "to protect and serve" is often used to describe their duties and purpose. Protection should be provided for all citizens, including those who stand accused of breaking the law.However, in Florida's...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 6, 2016 | Premises Liability
The recent tragic death of a teen in Alabama illustrates a danger faced by many Florida residents as well. The 15-year-old cheerleader jumped into a lake for a dip after picnicking nearby.But she never emerged from the water, and authorities postulate that she drowned...
