Whether you worry about the safety of your child while they ride their bicycle or you regularly ride your bike to work, you need to understand the risks that bicyclists face when riding near traffic. Every year, these accidents claim many lives and result in even more...
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What Malpractice Issues Disproportionately Impact Seniors?
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 19, 2021 | Medical Malpractice
A great irony you may encounter in the Sunshine State is that, while multitudes of Americans come here to retire, there are many medical malpractice issues that are prevalent among senior Floridians. Conventionally, you may assume that seniors who die while under a...
What should you know about cervical spinal cord injuries?
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 16, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
According to Shepherd Center, the cervical spine is within the neck and consists of the C-1 through C-7 vertebrae. Because of the proximity to the head and brain, these injuries are usually more severe than other types of spinal cord damage. Understanding cervical...
Emotional changes after a traumatic brain injury
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 28, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People often focus on the physical or cognitive effects of a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. However, a TBI can also affect your emotions. Following a car accident, you may feel misunderstood or isolated from others. The cognitive effects of your...
Should school sports teams have athletic trainers on staff?
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 13, 2021 | Injuries
An athletic trainer is a health professional who can assist athletes and assess them for fitness. These professionals may be more likely to notice issues and could be beneficial on school sports teams. According to the Citrus County Chronicle, there is a debate in...
What are some signs of a skull fracture?
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 1, 2021 | Serious Injuries
An automobile crash can inflict a variety of severe injuries, some of which may not manifest right away. Nonetheless, you should be aware of symptoms of a potentially life-threatening injury like head trauma. If you hit your head during a car collision, a skull...
Road rage and serious car accidents: What you should know
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 21, 2021 | Car Accidents
As a Florida motorist, you know firsthand how tedious it can be to navigate busy roadways. In some instances, you may feel anxiety, frustration and anger towards other drivers as you rush to a meeting or hurry home from work. Road rage is a serious issue affecting...
Why do backover accidents happen so frequently?
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 10, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian accidents have become alarmingly common in recent years. In fact, since 2009, the number of automobile-pedestrian accidents has jumped by more than 50%. Sadly, in 2019, approximately 6,200 pedestrians died from injuries they suffered when cars collided with...
What is a commercial truck?
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 31, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Commercial truck accidents are some of the worse on the roads. These large vehicles can devastate other smaller vehicles easily. It is not uncommon for truck accidents to result in the death of the occupants in the other vehicle. The main reason why these accidents...
The costs of your SCI
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 16, 2021 | Serious Injuries
Tending to your injuries after a motor vehicle accident is rarely a free affair, but suffering a spinal cord injury brings those costs to all-time highs. These costs include the financial but include physical and emotional tolls as well. Knowing these costs may not...
