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Celebratory Gunfire Injuries in Florida

Celebratory Gunfire Injuries in Florida

Just before midnight on New Years’ Eve in Houston, Texas, a sleeping 8-year-old boy was shot in the hand. Less than 20 minutes later, a 24-year-old Houston woman arrived at the hospital after being shot in the stomach. Both were the consequence of unfortunate celebratory gunfire. Even more tragically, the woman was shot by her ...
Looking Back at 2020: Year in Review

Looking Back at 2020: Year in Review

We think it’s pretty safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. This year we’ve made it through lockdowns, masks, elections, and those murder hornets. Through it all, Brooks Law Group remained here for our clients and our community. Although it’s easy to say we want to leave 2020 behind us, ...
Owen King: Fall 2020 Scholarship Runner-Up

Owen King: Fall 2020 Scholarship Runner-Up

Our Fall 2020 Scholarship essay prompt asked students, “How have you personally been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and what have you learned? What have you done to help others in your community during this time? If you were in charge, how would you have addressed the concerns we’ve seen?” Owen King won second place ...
Evan Kauffman: Fall 2020 Scholarship Winner

Evan Kauffman: Fall 2020 Scholarship Winner

Our Fall 2020 Scholarship essay prompt asked students, “How have you personally been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and what have you learned? What have you done to help others in your community during this time? If you were in charge, how would you have addressed the concerns we’ve seen?” Evan Kauffman is our first ...
Our Guide to Applying for Scholarships (And Winning!)

Our Guide to Applying for Scholarships (And Winning!)

One thing we’ve learned at Brooks Law Group is the importance of giving back. One of the best ways to build our community is through education. That’s why we’re proud to offer the Brooks Law Group Scholarship each spring and fall. Our spring scholarship deadline is just around the corner, so we want to give ...
Register to Vote at Our Office!

Register to Vote at Our Office!

As November approaches, there’s one question you’re sure to hear over and over again. Are you registered to vote? Though it may seem redundant, this is an important thing to remember! This year’s General Election will be as important as ever, and it’s your right to make your voice heard. But you can’t do that ...
Beware of Pool Filter Explosions in Florida

Beware of Pool Filter Explosions in Florida

Many people are spending more time at home as the COVID-19 pandemic surges on. In Florida, that means chances are high that families are making good use of the backyard pool. More use means that the pool filter will need more frequent cleaning and maintenance — but be careful if you’re planning to do it ...
Behind the Scenes of Our State of the Firm Meeting

Behind the Scenes of Our State of the Firm Meeting

Our clients deserve a law firm that is constantly working to improve and grow. That’s why here at Brooks Law Group, we are always looking for opportunities to better ourselves. One way we do that is by holding a firm-wide meeting to talk over what’s happened in the first half of the year and what ...
What You Need to Check (And NOT Check) for Your Commute

What You Need to Check (And NOT Check) for Your Commute

After months of remote working, many of us have finally logged out of Zoom and headed back into the office. Returning to the daily commute can have some drivers remembering how dangerous it is. No matter if you work in a large city like Tampa or smaller towns like Winter Haven or Lakeland, you’re likely ...
Pet of the Month: June 2020

Pet of the Month: June 2020

Meet Tow Truck! Tow Truck is a tan and black male Black Mouth Cur mix. He is approximately 2 years old and has been neutered. He is a sweet but hyper dog that loves attention. Tow truck also loves getting treats and being pet. He was recently hit by a car and had to have ...
A Reflection on Equality and Justice

A Reflection on Equality and Justice

It’s only June and we can already say that 2020 has been a very tough year.  We could talk about the state of the economy, the loss of jobs for millions of Americans or the virus that has taken the lives of more than one hundred thousand people in our country alone. But that’s not ...
System or Operator Error? Florida’s Unemployment Process

System or Operator Error? Florida’s Unemployment Process

As the coronavirus continues to impact the economy, the unemployment rate has become a major threat. After reaching a 50-year record at 3.5% the numbers rose by 11 percent. There have been more than 20.5 million jobs lost since March and the unemployment rate is the comparable to numbers seen during the Great Depression at ...
Law Firm Provides Lunch for First Responders

Law Firm Provides Lunch for First Responders

Our team wanted to give a big thank you to the men and women at the Winter Haven Police Department, Winter Haven Hospital ER Department, Winter Haven Fire Department, and the Tampa Fire Rescue at Station #4 for being our community heroes so we decided to provide lunch for everyone working today! We know we ...
Brooks Law Group Face Mask Giveaway

Brooks Law Group Face Mask Giveaway

Thank you all for your support for the giveaway event we held a couple of weeks ago! We loved seeing those of you who braved the weather to come get a mask. Based on the support and participation we received last week, we decided that it was time for another giveaway this morning at our ...
Meet Ronnie – May’s Pet of the Month!

Meet Ronnie – May’s Pet of the Month!

Ronnie is a very friendly cat that loves attention. He likes to talk back to you and will come to you to be loved. Ronnie is only okay with some cats and prefers not to be held longer than a few minutes, so a home where he can be your only love and older kids ...
Brooks Law Group Face Coverings Drive

Brooks Law Group Face Coverings Drive

You’ve probably noticed how hard it is lately to try and find any of the supplies you need, especially when it comes to gloves or masks! That’s why we’ll be handing out supplies to make your own improvised face coverings based on CDC guidelines! Our offices stocked up on bandanas to give away several months ...
Florida PIP’s 14-Day Rule and COVID-19

Florida PIP’s 14-Day Rule and COVID-19

Do I Need to Go to the Doctor’s Office? If you were injured in a car accident, seek medical attention within the first 14 days– even during a pandemic!  Recent times have been stressful enough – being in a car accident can add to the stress and leave you confused about which steps to take ...
COVID-19 Emergency Orders Extended for Court System

COVID-19 Emergency Orders Extended for Court System

On Monday, April 6th, Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady extended the COVID-19 Emergency Orders through May 29th. Local courts will continue the use of social distancing and remote technology. Remote technology utilized includes both video and phone hearings. Many services will remain limited. How does this affect you? What is suspended? Jury proceedings ...
Brooks Law Coronavirus Community Spotlight: Publix Super Markets

Brooks Law Coronavirus Community Spotlight: Publix Super Markets

Lately, it’s hard to turn on the television or go online without being bombarded by bad news about the coronavirus. We’re in troubling and uncertain times. Our prayers go out for every individual who has been affected by this pandemic. Even with our current situation, it’s important to focus on some positive things at times. ...

Our COVID-19 Update

You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers. Concerned About Coronavirus? We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our lives to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Brooks Law Group we are ...