The Briggs Law Firm Blog

Aging can bring various health challenges. Elderly people face risks of getting hurt and developing chronic conditions. This can make getting older daunting and intimidating. It is vital to be aware of the most common senior injuries and how they occur. Understanding...

Senior citizens in Florida suffer injuries every day. In 2014, approximately 29 million falls occurred in the United States, resulting in 7 million injuries to the nation's older citizens. In many cases, another party will hold liability for the injury. You may want...

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...

As a veteran, you are likely proud of your service to the United States. You helped protect your country. Now that you are older, it may be time to turn to the government you protected for help. Elderly veterans may apply for a range of benefits from VA. VA pension...

A typical personal injury case has two major components: negligence and damages. To prevail and receive compensation, you must show you suffered certain types of tangible losses. You must also show the losses happened because the defendant acted negligently.This...

As an older adult, you know driving helps you be independent. Driving lets you run your own errands, visit friends and family and maybe even go to work. But did you know you are more likely to get injured or killed in a car accident as you get older? In fact, over...

Many senior citizens grew up riding “hogs", as those big, powerful Harleys are called. Many more acquired motorcycles later in life when they could finally afford to own them. If you are one of these proud senior bikers, you probably enjoy wearing black when you...

Recovering from a brain injury is difficult physically, mentally and financially. The long-term effects of head trauma can cause major disruptions and setbacks in one's life. Understanding the facts about brain injuries will help you make more sense of your situation...