We at Brooks Law Group hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday season! As you celebrate this special time of year with your families, we hope that you will keep in mind the following safety tips while driving. While here in Florida, we don’t have to worry about…
Year: 2015
Granuflo is widely-prescribed dry acid used to evenly distribute electrolytes during kidney dialysis. According to its manufacturer, Fresenius Medical Care, “ts unique composition of evenly distributed electrolytes is the result of our exacting production technology.” And, finally, the manufacturer’s endorsement: “ith GranuFlo’s distinctive proportional component blend in each bag, you…
We’ve all encountered rude and angry drivers. And if we’re honest, most of us can admit to getting irritated behind the wheel before. But if those feelings affect our driving behavior, we become a danger to ourselves and others. Florida is one of the worst states for aggressive driving and…
The number of semitrailers on the road has risen in recent years. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s count of registered trucks across the country has grown from 8.2 million in 2004 to 10.6 million in 2013. Of course, with the rise in the number of trucks there…
Transvaginal mesh implants were once thought to be promising treatment option for women suffering from conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. The mesh implants were intended to provide support around key organs and muscles. Unfortunately, however, the frequency of complications related to the use of transvaginal mesh has…
By now, everyone’s heard the message: texting and driving is bad. Very bad. Avoid it at all costs. What about just texting and … walking? Is that so bad? Yes, in fact, it is. Indeed, pedestrians who talk and text—“petextrians” as they are called—are on the rise, and so are…
Taking any drug comes with the risk of side effects, and Xarelto, approved in 2011, is no exception. Xarelto is a blood thinner manufactured by Bayer and marketed in the United States by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Its purpose was to prevent dangerous blood clots that can obstruct…
This blog is provided to aid in understanding set-offs in the context of a line of cases starting with Galante v. USAA Casualty Ins. Co., 695 So.2d 456 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). The following cases cover the issue of set-offs with the Galante twist. See: Galante v. USAA Casualty Ins….
All personal injury accidents; such as, wrongful death, slip and fall, and other types of legal cases typically have their own Statute of Limitations. When you first think of Statute of Limitations, you may ask: what is that and why is it important? A Statute of Limitations is a specific…
The most common misconception by motorcycle owners is they believe they will be covered by their auto insurance or by the other driver’s insurance if they are involved in a motorcycle accident. In Florida, insurance is not required for the owner and/or rider of a motorcycle. However, you are required…
