Safety should be a top priority when traveling to and from Florida for the holidays. Here are some travel safety tips to keep in mind this season: Stay aware of your surroundings and use common sense when out and about. Pay attention to people around you, don't leave...
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Reviewing statistics on bike accidents
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
What Malpractice Issues Disproportionately Impact Seniors?
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog, 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 | Blog, 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...
How can truckers avoid drowsy driving?
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 12, 2021 | Blog, Truck Accidents
Commercial truck drivers are often under serious time constraints. As a result, they may push themselves to the limit to make deadlines, which can lead to driving while fatigued. According to SleepFoundation.org, drowsy driving was the cause of at least 91,000...
The common symptoms of a traumatic brain injury
by BriggsLawFirm | May 12, 2021 | Blog
If you get into a car accident and experience a sudden blow or jolt to your head, you could also sustain a traumatic brain injury. Brain injuries can range from minor concussions to long-term, debilitating injuries. Brain injuries are a common car accident injury, and...
One dead, others injured in DUI-related accident in Tampa
by BriggsLawFirm | May 4, 2021 | Blog, Motor Vehicle Accidents
When it comes to the responsibility that drivers in Florida have for their passengers, much debate may exist over exactly how far liability should go. While many might agree that a driver assumes responsibility for any minors they transport in their vehicles, the duty...
Dangers of bedsores to seniors
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 26, 2018 | Blog
One of the biggest issues seniors face whether they are in their own homes or at a nursing facility is bedsores. When someone remains immobile for an extended period of time, ulcers appear on the skin where the person has lain, and bedsores can be extremely dangerous...
3 Signs Your Aging Parent Has Suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 27, 2018 | Blog
Being anxious about your aging mother's desire to live alone is normal. You are worried that she is taking too many risks. She recently suffered a fall while walking to the car, and now you're noticing that something is a little off. She didn't have any noticeable...
Managing the number one cause of injury for seniors
by BriggsLawFirm | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog
As you age, it is no secret your health declines and you gain a variety of medical problems. While you may associate death with these conditions, they are actually not the most directly responsible for loss of life. However, they are a contributing factor in what the...