The Briggs Law Firm Blog

The moments after a car accident can be quite scary since you are disoriented and unsure of what happened. It is in these moments, though, that you need to protect yourself and your rights. The National Law Review explains the time right after an accident is the best...

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. ...

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...

While law enforcement cannot test for drowsiness like it can for alcohol level, it is still something they can and do note it on accident reports. Drowsy driving is driving when you are tired. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that drowsy...

After a car crash occurs, safety must be your first concern. Once you have either called 911 because someone needs immediate medical treatment or established that emergency services are not necessary, you can turn your attention to creating a record of the situation....

You taught your teenager everything you know about being a safe driver, but it does not hurt to ensure that you covered all your bases. The right tip may save a life.  To help, AMM Collision offers several crash-prevention tips aimed at teen drivers. See if there are...

As you wake up and begin compiling a list of things to accomplish for the day, being involved in a collision likely won't make the cut. While traveling along Florida roads, you may even consider it essential to take every possible measure to prevent such a potentially...

Motor vehicle accidents happen every single day here in Florida. Many of them are only minor fender-benders and thought to be no big deal, but even these relatively minor accidents can cause victims pain -- in a number of ways. Whether your accident was mild, moderate...

Whether you're a Florida resident over age 65 who often travels as a passenger in a loved one's vehicle, takes a shuttle bus from a condominium complex or assisted living facility or still gets behind the wheel to drive, safety often hinges upon the actions of other...

When you get behind the wheel of a car to drive to work, the store or even just to meet up with friends for a social occasion, you shouldn't have to be worried about the drivers who are sharing your roadway. You should be able to reasonably expect that anyone else who...