The Briggs Law Firm Blog

Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating but sometimes dangerous experience. The main problem for bike riders is that many drivers are not on the lookout for vehicles as small as motorcycles. And if a driver is so distracted that he or she speeds through a red light,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

People in Florida know that drivers are supposed to take the responsibility of operating a vehicle seriously and always put safety first. Sadly, this does not always happen, and the lack of this awareness contributes to many accidents. Many factors may be present in...

On a two-lane road, it may take little more than a moment of inattention to create a hazardous scenario. Motor vehicle accidents that take place when a driver veers into the opposite lane may also run the risk of causing a chain reaction of events with potentially...

Operating a motor vehicle inherently requires a certain level of concentration and even a momentary lapse in judgment could have unforeseen consequences. Motor vehicle accidents that take place when a driver loses control and veers off course run the unfortunate risk...

Failing to ensure there is sufficient time and space before attempting to maneuver a left-hand turn can be a dangerous decision. Failure to yield continues to be one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents and when motorcycles are involved, the results of...

When a driver loses control of a vehicle and veers off the road, nearby pedestrians may find it nearly impossible to react in time to escape a potential disaster. Motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians can prove dangerous under any circumstance and those who...