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Rule the School: Safe Driving in School Zones

Rule the School: Safe Driving in School Zones

It’s hard to believe that another school year is already starting in Hillsborough and Polk County. Many of us have been enjoying emptier roads on our commute as traffic dropped during lockdowns. But as school opens again, more families will be on the road to and from school. It’s very important that all of us ...
Semi-Truck Crash in Lakeland Shuts Down Roads

Semi-Truck Crash in Lakeland Shuts Down Roads

Early this morning, a Lakeland semi-truck crash had roads closed for hours. The collision occurred near the I-4 overpass on State Road 33. The road remained closed until much later this morning, forcing drivers to find another route to work. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. Accidents ...
Helpful Hints for Hurricane Season Driving

Helpful Hints for Hurricane Season Driving

As if driving in Florida couldn’t get any harder, hurricane season is now upon us. Thankfully Polk and Hillsborough counties only got some heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias, which was downgraded to a tropical storm. But with the 2020 hurricane season expected to be more active than usual, Isaias still served as a reminder that ...
Check Your Auto Insurance if You are Delivering During COVID-19

Check Your Auto Insurance if You are Delivering During COVID-19

Florida is slowly beginning to loosen restrictions related to the coronavirus, but social distancing is still emphasized as an important way to fight the spread of the disease. As such, people are relying on delivery services for essential items such as groceries and meals more than ever before. Individuals that want to earn some extra ...
Car Accidents and Health Insurance in Florida

Car Accidents and Health Insurance in Florida

If you have been injured in a car accident in Florida, one of your most immediate concerns will likely be how you’re going to pay for medical treatment. Not everyone is prepared for the expenses they’ll incur after a crash, especially if there are serious or catastrophic injuries. When an accident sends you to the ...
Safety Tips For Driving At Night In Florida

Safety Tips For Driving At Night In Florida

Driving at night is a leading cause of fatal car accidents. Darkness causes reduced visibility and compromises depth perception, peripheral vision, and even the ability to identify colors. Even when drivers have their high-beams on, they can only see approximately 350 to 500 feet in front of them at night. Nighttime driving has other dangers. ...
Daylight Saving Time Brings More Deadly Car Accidents

Daylight Saving Time Brings More Deadly Car Accidents

Daylight Saving Time (DST) is around the corner. On Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., Floridians will shift their clocks forward one hour. That means everyone loses one hour of sleep. Besides being extra sleepy, researchers say that “springing forward” has dangerous consequences. A recent study in the journal Current Biology reported a 6 percent ...
Tampa Rideshare Victims Killed in Wrong Way Crash After Gasparilla

Tampa Rideshare Victims Killed in Wrong Way Crash After Gasparilla

If you live near Tampa, you probably know a thing or two about the Gasparilla Pirate Festival. It’s one of the biggest celebrations in the Bay area every year. The Gasparilla parade is known as the third largest parade in the country with an attendance of around 300,000 people every year. More than 1,000,000 people ...
Inside Look – Texting While Driving Is Now Being Enforced in Florida!

Inside Look – Texting While Driving Is Now Being Enforced in Florida!

We’re back! After a couple of weeks away for the holidays, we’re resuming our weekly Wednesday FB Live show with Steve Brooks. We’ll be seeing you every Wednesday at 12:30 once more! On today’s episode, Steve will discuss the changes that Janauary 1st brought to our state on our new texting while driving law that ...
Florida Drivers: You Can Now Be Cited for Texting While Driving

Florida Drivers: You Can Now Be Cited for Texting While Driving

Last year, we published a blog post giving you all the details you needed to know about the new law that Governor DeSantis signed about distracted driving and texting while driving for the state. What You Need to Know About Florida’s New Texting While Driving Ban Be sure to check that link out if you ...
December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month

December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month

Well, December may be almost over, but the importance of this month isn’t limited to just December. This month is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month. It’s also called National 3D Prevention Month. If you’re a frequent reader of the Brooks Law Group blog, then the topic of impaired and distracted driving will be ...
In A Crash? Keep These Items Handy In Your Glove Box

In A Crash? Keep These Items Handy In Your Glove Box

Keeping a few key items in your glove compartment can make a chaotic car accident scene more manageable. Easy access to basic information can help you keep a clear head and protect yourself — both legally and personally — after a crash. At Brooks Law Group, our dedicated Florida auto accident attorneys believe that anticipating ...
The Danger of Vehicle Rollovers

The Danger of Vehicle Rollovers

Every auto accident is a potential tragedy. However, not all crashes are created equal. Auto accidents can range from a simple fender bender all the way to life-threatening high-speed collisions. The potential for damage and injury can, and does, vary based on the type of accident you’ve been involved with. While hiring a car crash ...
Hit and Run: Tampa Man Arrested After Fatal Crash

Hit and Run: Tampa Man Arrested After Fatal Crash

Being involved in a car, motorcycle or truck accident is difficult and overwhelming enough. When one party chooses to flee the scene, it makes it far worse for everyone involved. I hope you’ve never been unfortunate enough to find yourself in that situation, but sadly it’s all too common. Instead of facing the consequences from ...
Eight Children Injured and Driver Dead in School Bus Crash

Eight Children Injured and Driver Dead in School Bus Crash

It’s early in the morning and you’re hurrying your children through the pre-school routine. Teeth brushed, clothes on, lunch packed and they’re ready to head out the door and to the bus stop. Millions of American families start their day in the same way every weekday. As soon as they’re safely on the bus, you ...
Brandon Woman Pleads Guilty to Deadly Alcohol-Influenced Crash

Brandon Woman Pleads Guilty to Deadly Alcohol-Influenced Crash

Of all of the foolish mistakes people make, driving under the influence has to be near the top. After decades of statistics and public service announcements, we all know the danger of driving while intoxicated. We know that thousands of people die every single year because of it. We have taxis, public transportation and even ...
Save Teen Lives: 5 Tips for Staying Safe on the Road

Save Teen Lives: 5 Tips for Staying Safe on the Road

Let’s talk about teen drivers. Every parent struggles to watch their child grow older and more independent and reaching driving age is a major part of this. It feels like one day you’re tucking them into bed and the next day you’re handing them the keys to the family car. This can be a scary ...
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 ...

Disability for Car Accidents in Florida

You can get disability for car accidents in Florida! Recovering from a serious car accident injury takes time. Many crash victims lose income because they cannot work while they heal. But the bills don’t stop coming just because you’re out of commission. If your car accident injuries prevent you from working for more than 12 ...

Car Accident Claim & Settlement Process in Florida

Learn about the car accident claim & settlement process in Florida. After an accident victim has tended to their immediate medical needs, the next step is often to begin the settlement process with their insurance company by making a claim. During this stage of the process, the claims adjuster may ask the accident victim to ...