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by BriggsLawFirm | May 2, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you asked the average American to describe a “distracted driver,” it is highly likely that he or she would talk about a young teenager trying to post to a social media platform while operating a moving motor vehicle. While there is no doub that the driver in the...
by BriggsLawFirm | Apr 8, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A distracted driver could be doing something as simple as checking the time. However, eating a meal, having a conversation, reaching for something, texting a friend and programming a GPS are also ways that people drive distracted in Florida. Unfortunately,...
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 26, 2021 | Injuries
Were you aware that the vast majority of claims related to accidents or injuries actually never make it into a courtroom? It is far more common for both the plaintiff and the defendant to come to a settlement and avoid court altogether. Whether or not you should look...
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 24, 2021 | Truck Accidents
When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration introduced its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, it did so to keep substance-abusing truck drivers off the roads. The clearinghouse, which is a database that tracks truck driver substance abuse violations, took...
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 11, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Walking instead of driving can be a great way to reduce greenhouse gases and get some exercise in. Unfortunately, pedestrians in Florida may be putting their lives at risk when they choose to walk around high-traffic areas. A new study reveals the dangers of being a...
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 2, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Trucking companies usually have a battery of lawyers to aid in their defense in the event of a truck-car crash. These companies will immediately send investigators to the crash scene, which means that advocates for an injured crash victim must do the same. Law...
by BriggsLawFirm | Mar 1, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you sustain injuries in a motor vehicle accident, you may wish to file a claim for damages such as hospital bills and vehicle repair costs. Florida is a comparative negligence state as it pertains to fault and compensation for damages. This means that the amount of...
by BriggsLawFirm | Feb 18, 2021 | Serious Injuries
After an accident, external injuries are easy to notice. You can identify cuts to the skin, bruising and in some cases broken bones. However, if you suffer from internal bleeding, it may be more difficult to diagnose. According to Healthline, the most common cause of...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 31, 2021 | Injuries
While shopping in a Florida-based business recently, you slipped and almost fell. If you had taken a tumble and hurt yourself, would you know what to do next? Chron lays out the steps to take after slipping and falling on a business owner's property. Ensure that you...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jan 21, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As a driver, it is important to be aware of the dangerous behaviors other drivers may engage in. Intoxicated driving and distracted driving are two of the most well known. But distracted driving is a large umbrella, under which many actions exist. One of these actions...