Animal lovers everywhere will cringe at the following story. Fleeing the scene of an accident is bad enough, but leaving behind a helpless pup is especially reprehensible.However, that is just what happened on a recent weekday afternoon in Clearwater. According to the...
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Do patients have the right to record doctor’s exams?
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 16, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
One activity that has some doctors on the defensive is their patients' requests to record the audio of their examinations and consultations. Many physicians flat out refuse these requests, while others may consent but warily. They wonder if they aren't setting...
How can I get through the death of my loved one?
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 9, 2015 | Wrongful Death
Survivors of those who died suddenly in accidents are forced to deal with a jumble of emotions as they struggle to cope with the loss of their loved ones. The process is not always straightforward and can be complicated by many factors. Survivors sometimes can focus...
Bit by a dog? The property owner may be liable
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 2, 2015 | Premises Liability
Annually, almost 4.5 million individuals get bitten by dogs. Over half of those who need treatment for their injuries are youngsters. Statistics from the Journal of the American Medical Association indicate that dog bites are the third main cause of kids being...
Peanut execs sentenced to decades in prison for tainted food
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 24, 2015 | Product Liability
This week, a Georgia federal judge sent a powerful message to corporations that form part of the supply chain of food destined for America's consumers. The lengthy sentences he handed down to a peanut company executive and his co-defendant brother were described as...
Company settles auto death cases, is on probation
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 18, 2015 | Product Liability
This week, the Justice Department announced that a settlement of $900 million will be paid out by General Motors in order to settle the criminal charges that were filed due to the defective ignition switches in their cars. The switches were related to at least 124...
Understanding the discovery process in personal injury cases
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 10, 2015 | Car Accidents
If you are actively involved in pursuing a personal injury case, at some point you will go through the discovery process. The three main points of discovery are Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents and Requests for Admission.The first category,...
Did hospital negligence cause your case of C. diff?
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 4, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Just three years ago at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, researchers from the Mayo Clinic reported their findings regarding the increasing incidence of bacterial infections from Clostridium difficile in elderly and young patients in...
Are older drivers making our road less safe?
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 27, 2015 | Car Accidents
Florida has long been the haven for retirees all over the United States as well as Canada. Senior citizens are living longer, and consequently, that puts a great deal more elderly people on the roads driving. But just how safe of drivers are they? A 2013 report from...
Hazardous conditions at complex lead to 1-year-old’s death
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 21, 2015 | Premises Liability
It is too terrible to even contemplate, but for one Flagler County family, the nightmare became their reality recently when a toddler fell into the septic tank adjacent to his guardian's apartment. The accident occurred at the Greenfield Apartments in Ocala.According...
