At times, it may be impossible to avoid briefly traveling into a truck's blind spot, such as when you need to switch to another lane. However, when it comes to commercial trucks, the larger and more unwieldy the vehicle is, the bigger these dangerous areas are. What...
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Can a traumatic brain injury affect your personality?
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 27, 2020 | Serious Injuries
As a Florida resident who suffered from a brain injury, you also likely suffer from lasting and ongoing complications. The healing process for brain injuries is often long and complex, costing you time, energy and resources. You may also run into unexpected hurdles...
Know the Florida laws about texting and driving
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 21, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Last summer, Florida made texting and driving a primary offense. Previously, state motorists could receive a distracted driving ticket only if a law enforcement officer stopped them for a different primary offense. Learn about texting and driving laws in Florida to...
What happens if your pet is in a car accident with you?
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 14, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Being in an accident is difficult enough but when you have your dog in the car at the time, it can increase the stress substantially. You need to keep a level head for your pup so that you can ensure he or she gets out safely and gets help. The Dogington Post explains...
Florida is a no-fault state and requires PIP insurance
by BriggsLawFirm | Aug 3, 2020 | Car Accidents
The best time to start preparing for an accident is long before one ever happens. However, few people cover more than the basics when it comes to accident insurance. Because of this, states create their own laws about what level of coverage drivers require. ...
Trucker fatigue and federal rules
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 16, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Long-haul commercial truck drivers may spend many hours driving in a range of conditions, including at night or in the early hours of the morning, making it very possible for them to experience fatigue during their shifts. Drowsy drivers pose risks on the road...
Do hands-free devices contribute to crashes?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 8, 2020 | Car Accidents
Florida drivers like you understand the dangers distracted driving poses. Unfortunately, a lot of driving behaviors fall into this category. Distracted driving is not just texting and driving. It is not just drowsy driving. It is many things. Unfortunately, some...
3 top causes of motor vehicle accidents
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 24, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Preventing a car crash revolves first around awareness. As a driver, you have a duty to protect the occupants in your vehicle and the other drivers with whom you share the roads. The top causes of accidents have not changed much in the last few years. Even with all of...
Are you suffering from a concussion?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 12, 2020 | Serious Injuries
As a Florida resident who suffered from a head injury, you want to keep an eye out for concussive symptoms. Concussions can range from mild to severe. In the most severe cases, a concussion can lead to brain swelling. Serious afflictions require immediate medical...
What are signs of inattentional blindness?
by BriggsLawFirm | May 28, 2020 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Florida residents know that the roads are not always free of danger. In fact, distractions cause a large number of crashes. On top of that, the number of distractions drivers face are vast and varied. Today, we will look at a specific type of driver distraction. It is...
