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Truck Accident Compensation in Florida

Obtaining compensation is a legitimate concern for anyone hurt in a Florida truck accident. Colliding with an 80,000-pound truck packs a large physical, financial, and emotional punch. If someone else is responsible for the crash, you shouldn’t be left to shoulder the burden. Truck companies are covered by powerful insurers who are notorious for undervaluing ...

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) in Florida

Florida uses a form of auto insurance called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) to compensate people for injuries and other losses after a crash. It’s also referred to as no-fault insurance because accident victims are paid benefits regardless of who is responsible for the wreck. PIP coverage is required for all motor vehicles registered in Florida. ...

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 ...

Compensatory Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida

Do you have a wrongful death claim in Florida? There are many financial losses experienced by the wrongful death of a loved one. Depending on how they are related to the decedent, survivors may recover one or more of the following categories of damages: Mental pain and suffering Medical or funeral expenses Lost support and ...

Pain and Suffering Damages After a Car Accident in Tampa, Florida

Car accident pain and suffering damages can have a lasting impact on your life. Along with the pain of your injuries and treatment, there are often emotional wounds that can last long after your injuries have healed. Fortunately, the law allows those who’ve been hurt due to negligence to seek fair compensation for the pain, ...

Relationship-Based Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim

In Florida, the law governing Wrongful Death actions is the Florida Wrongful Death Act. The Florida Wrongful Death Act allows said survivors – the parent, child, or spouse, or any other relative or adoptive sibling dependent on the deceased for financial or emotional support – to seek compensation for lost support or services after the ...

Damages the Estate Can Recover in a Florida Wrongful Death Claim

What damages may the personal representative recover on behalf of the decedent’s estate with a wrongful death attorney? Florida law covers these damages as they would apply to the clients Brooks Law Group has helped across Lakeland, Tampa, Winter Haven and more. The personal representative may recover: Loss of Earnings of the Deceased Loss of ...

How a Lawyer Can Help if You Are in Dire Need of SSD Benefits

Have you been denied benefits? If there is any possible way to win your case, we’ll work hard to find it. Even in the best of circumstances, the Social Security Disability claim process takes a long time. For the disabled person who cannot work, has bills to pay, and has no other source of income, ...

Additional Punitive Damages in a Florida Wrongful Death Claim

Punitive Damages In addition to the damages discussed on the previous pages (called compensatory damages), a jury or Judge may also choose to impose punitive damages. Punitive damages are not directly linked to the claimants’ damages, but are instead designed to punish the defendant as well as deter others from behaving in a similar fashion. ...

Why Medical Records Are Important in SSDI & SSI Claims

At the center of every Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim are the claimant’s records. Those records will show your medical condition and the extent of your disability. Your records, combined with your work experience and education, are essential in helping the Social Security Administration understand the severity of ...

Economic Damages: Tangible Losses

 Economic damages encompass tangible losses that can be easily quantified. You may be eligible for economic damages such as: Medical expenses: This includes hospital bills, doctor visits, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and any other necessary medical treatments. Lost wages: If you are unable to work due to your injuries, you may claim compensation for ...

Non-Economic Damages: Intangible Losses

 Non-economic damages are more challenging to quantify as they involve intangible losses that do not have a specific monetary value attached to them. While these damages cannot be measured precisely in terms of dollars spent or income lost like economic damages can be calculated, they are equally important to your compensation. Pain and suffering: ...

Unanimous Verdict Delivered: Monsanto Facing Thousands of Lawsuits

On this week’s Inside Look by Brooks, our host, Steve Brooks, will discuss the recent verdict by a federal jury in a Roundup cancer related case. Monsanto is currently facing more than 9,000 lawsuits across the country, and this is the second major verdict against Roundup in less than 12 months. Unanimous Verdict Delivered: Monsanto ...
Mother Files Lawsuit After 5 Children Killed in Florida Truck Crash

Mother Files Lawsuit After 5 Children Killed in Florida Truck Crash

Earlier this year, a trip to Disney ended in tragedy after five children were killed in a deadly semi truck accident. While all accidents are dangerous, the stakes are raised exponentially when a commercial truck is involved. In this disaster, more than just five lives were lost. Two truck drivers also lost their lives in ...
Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla in the Wake of Teen Deaths in Florida

Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla in the Wake of Teen Deaths in Florida

On Tuesday, a lawsuit was filed against Tesla, Inc. over the death of two teens. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Florida teen who was killed last year after a fatal crash in Fort Lauderdale. Was this a case of operator error or is there a bigger issue with the electric car ...

Questions to Ask Your Personal Injury Lawyer

Selecting a personal injury attorney is a challenging process. How will you choose when the pool of potential lawyers seems so deep? You’re right to be cautious. Not because Florida is full of incompetent injury lawyers, but because the stakes are high if you’ve been seriously hurt in an accident. You want the right attorney ...
4 Situations that May Require A Wrongful Death Lawyer

4 Situations that May Require A Wrongful Death Lawyer

When facing the loss of a loved one due to questionable circumstances, it can be hard to know how to move forward. While choosing to hire a wrongful death attorney will never make up for your personal loss, it can help your family find justice and compensation for the wrong that was done. Filing a ...

Ron Miller – Field Representative

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve is joined by Ron Miller, our firm’s field representative, to explain the role of a field rep. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://x.com/BrooksLawGroup Steve: Welcome to Inside Look by Brooks. This is Steve Brooks. I’m here today with my good friend and colleague, Ron Miller. Ron, say hello ...

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Tampa

Did you sustain an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence in Tampa? You have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover financial compensation for your losses. However, it’s important to understand how Florida’s statute of limitations could affect your ability to sue. A statute of limitations is a law that ...

Communicating With Your Personal Injury Lawyer: Phone Calls or Emails?

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve talks about the best method of communication with your case manager and attorney at Brooks Law Group. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://x.com/BrooksLawGroup Welcome I have some laryngitis today. I just returned from a trip to Washington D.C., I had a good trip, but it’s good to be ...