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Drivers Running Red Lights: Most Deaths in a Decade

Drivers Running Red Lights: Most Deaths in a Decade

If there is one thing that we’ve continued to preach throughout our blogs, it’s that nothing is more important than arriving alive. I know how tempting it can be to press the gas a little bit harder or to drive a bit more recklessly when you’re running late. In our line of work, we see ...
Reckless Driver Careens Off Howard Frankland Bridge Wednesday Morning

Reckless Driver Careens Off Howard Frankland Bridge Wednesday Morning

Sometimes it feels like people will never be safe, respectful drivers. You can create 100 PSAs and spend millions educating people and yet you’ll never fix everyone. We’ve spent years highlighting the importance of defensive driving for our communities in Tampa and Winter Haven as personal injury attorneys. Every day we come face to face ...
Tesla Self-Driving Features Have Drivers Dozing on the Roads

Tesla Self-Driving Features Have Drivers Dozing on the Roads

Sometimes it feels like for every step forward, we take two steps back. Tesla has been in the news again lately, but this time the focus is on the drivers, not the cars themselves. In the past year or two, multiple videos have popped up online showing Tesla drivers fast asleep at the wheel. These ...

The Cost of Distracted Drivers

On this week’s episode of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, our host Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group, discusses the dangers of distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s a time for us all to take a look at how we’re managing our own distractions and to bring awareness of ...

The Increasing Truck Driver Shortage in America

We’re joined as always by Steve Brooks, managing partner of Brooks Law Group, for another week’s episode of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. The Increasing Truck Driver Shortage in America On this week’s episode, Steve tackles the topic of an increasing shortage of truck drivers in the US. A quick look at the numbers reveals ...
Casino Boat Fire Investigation Reveals Shortcomings in Florida

Casino Boat Fire Investigation Reveals Shortcomings in Florida

Earlier this year, a casino boat caught fire off the coast of Port Richey. This tragic fire left 15 passengers injured and one passenger passed away shortly after being transferred to the hospital in critical condition. On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released the findings of its investigation into the boat blaze. What Happened? ...
Florida Has Some of the Worst Drivers in the Country

Florida Has Some of the Worst Drivers in the Country

The good news: Florida is no longer ranked as the top spot for states with the worst drivers. The bad news: Florida is still ranked number eight in the country when it comes to the worst drivers. Sadly, this may not come as a surprise to many of us who have spent a lot of ...
Florida County With the Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers

Florida County With the Most Dangerous Roads for Drivers

One of the best ways to stay safe while driving is to be aware of your surroundings. That’s why we have a full interactive crash map where you can see the most deadly roads in Florida. But have you ever wondered if you live in the most dangerous county in Florida? According to the Tampa ...
Injured in a Crash Involving an Uber Driver? Benefits You May Claim

Injured in a Crash Involving an Uber Driver? Benefits You May Claim

Have you been a passenger in an Uber vehicle? Uber and its closest competitor, Lyft, are in nearly every American city and many towns including Tampa, Lakeland, Winter Haven and the surrounding areas. To be an Uber driver, you only need to be 21 years of age, have a 4-door vehicle that is no more ...

Before You Go Boating, There Are Some Things You Should Know

Summer holidays are a busy time for boating, especially July 4th weekend. As your neighbor, we feel it is important for you to understand the laws and the risks of the Chain of Lakes when it comes to drinking and boating. Laws Governing the Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes: Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes adheres ...

It’s Warm and Time to Take the Boats Out Again

It’s safe to say our winter season is coming to a close. The weather is heating back up and we are free to break out our swim wear and flip flops as we do the majority of the year here in Florida. The warm weather means many of you will be back out on the ...

Teenagers: The Deadly Drivers

Memorial Day marked the beginning of summer for many people across the Nation. The holiday was also marked with some new facts circulating about summer time driving accidents. A study performed by AAA reveals information that shows why the season of summer is the most risky of all: Teenagers. They are free from school, finally ...

Fatal Thanksgiving Accident Reminds Drivers to Use Extra Caution

The holidays are now upon us. Office parties, neighborhood get-togethers, parades, Christmas-lights displays, and holiday sales are all fun events that result in Americans taking to their vehicles with greater frequency than usual. However, in addition to all the fun local events that account for increased car time, long-distance trips account for the bulk of ...

Vision Exemption Policy Lets Partially Blind Truck Drivers onto the Road

You may find it shocking to hear that the federal government provides truck drivers who are partially blind permits to drive their trucks in certain circumstances. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the division of the U.S. Department of Transportation that regulates commercial trucking, actually has programs that allow truck drivers with certain medical ...

Teen Drowning Suit Settled Against Recreation Center & Pepin Academy

Under Florida law, when someone dies as a result of negligence caused by another person or entity, the victim’s family has the legal right to file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against the responsible parties to collect damages for the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, that is what transpired after the related drowning death ...

Truck Accident Law Highlighted After Death of Truck Driver

At the end of October, an Orlando truck driver died after he collided with a tree on the side of I-75 in Hernando County. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene of the accident. There were no other injuries or fatalities. While this was ...

Death of Woman by Alleged Drunk Driver Raises Threshold Damages Issue

On October 14, 2013, an Orlando man allegedly hit a Plant City woman’s Toyota Corolla while driving drunk. According to the Tampa Tribune the 54-year-old man ran a red light while driving his pickup truck and hit the 52-year-old Plant City woman, who died at the scene. The alleged drunk driver then tried to dispose ...

Safety First While Canoeing in Central Florida

The time of year has come again when canoeing can be a pleasant and fun experience for friends and family to enjoy. One thing that we would just like to remind you of is the importance of safety during the participation in this pastime. There are many fun and relaxing places to go Canoeing in ...