by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 5, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
A motor vehicle collision can be frightening, causing minor injuries or catastrophic trauma to its victims as well as costly property damage. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there are at least 200,000 accidents annually in the state. The...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 13, 2022 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
As ride-sharing services have become more popular, so have the accidents involving Lyft and Uber vehicles. A recent study found that traffic fatalities rose in most major categories in 2019, with passenger vehicle occupants being number one. With more people opting...
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 24, 2021 | 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...
by BriggsLawFirm | Nov 16, 2021 | 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...
by BriggsLawFirm | Oct 28, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
People often focus on the physical or cognitive effects of a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident. However, a TBI can also affect your emotions. Following a car accident, you may feel misunderstood or isolated from others. The cognitive effects of your...
by BriggsLawFirm | Sep 10, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
Pedestrian accidents have become alarmingly common in recent years. In fact, since 2009, the number of automobile-pedestrian accidents has jumped by more than 50%. Sadly, in 2019, approximately 6,200 pedestrians died from injuries they suffered when cars collided with...
by BriggsLawFirm | Jun 10, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
You face many different risks behind the wheel, whether a drunk driver collides with your vehicle or someone causes a crash because they are speeding, distracted or drowsy. Weather plays a role in many motor vehicle collisions and it is important to understand how low...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 25, 2021 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
While choosing your perfect motorcycle helmet, you may have first looked for one in a color you like or a design you prefer. However, the fit and safety of a helmet is the most important aspect you should consider. Since every person's needs and head size are...
by BriggsLawFirm | May 4, 2021 | 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...
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...
