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Medical Errors: Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

Medical Errors: Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.

When something goes wrong and our health declines, we turn to medical professionals. Men and women who have spent countless years of their lives pursuing the knowledge to treat what ails us. We trust our lives, and the lives of our loved ones, in their care when things get tough. That makes the topic of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Pedestrian Deaths Reach 28-Year High in 2018: What’s the Cause?

Pedestrian Deaths Reach 28-Year High in 2018: What’s the Cause?

Every time we leave the safety of our homes, there are risks that we encounter. Whether we’re on foot or in a vehicle, we put our lives into the hands of others. We have to trust that the people zipping by us on the roads are paying attention and are in complete control of their ...

Record-Breaking Rates of Pedestrian Deaths

Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks Welcome back to this week’s edition of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. As always, we’re joined by our host, Steve Brooks, managing partner at Brooks Law Group. Today we’ll be talking about a recent report by the Governor’s Highway Safety Association. Based on preliminary reports, 2018 held the highest amount ...

Truck Accident and Wrongful Death Cases Filed by Adult Children

Truck Accidents/Wrongful Death for Adult Children Welcome back to another episode of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks with Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group. On today’s Inside Look, we’ll be discussing the topic of wrongful death suits filed by adult children. Steve takes a look at the Florida laws governing wrongful death ...

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 ...

7 Fatal Mistakes Victims of Accidents in Florida Make

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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 ...

4 Killed in Christmas Day Car Collision

4 Killed in Christmas Day Car Collision

The holidays are a time for us to join together and spend time with family and friends. Every year, millions take to the roads to visit with their loved ones. Our streets become crowded with holiday traffic. The last thing any of us want to think about is the potential for a car accident during ...

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 ...

4 Deadly Types of Semi-Truck Accidents

4 Deadly Types of Semi-Truck Accidents

While all truck accidents are dangerous, no two truck accidents look exactly alike. Due to their immense size and somewhat unusual configuration, tractor trailers are prone to different kinds of accidents than other motor vehicles. Sudden stops, uncontrolled turns, poor weather conditions, and more can all trigger a variety of accidents, from jackknifing incidents to ...

High School Student Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Spring Hill, FL

High School Student Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Spring Hill, FL

We all know that motorcycles can be dangerous. For the more than 8 million motorcyclists in the United States, the experience often outweighs the risks. When tragedy strikes, it’s far more likely for a motorcyclist to be seriously injured or even killed. It’s one of the sobering facts that all motorcycle riders must come to ...

Birthday Vigil Held for Bayshore Street Racing Victim

Birthday Vigil Held for Bayshore Street Racing Victim

There are precious few things in life more tragic than the loss of a child. The loss of a mother and child together is even more upsetting. Most upsetting of all is when the tragedy was completely avoidable, like in the case of Jessica and Lillia Raubenolt. This is a follow-up to a blog we ...

Deadly Street Race Lands Lakeland Man Behinds Bars for 30 Years

Deadly Street Race Lands Lakeland Man Behinds Bars for 30 Years

For some people, the thought that actions have consequences is foreign . It’s bad enough when we make decisions that endanger our own lives. However, it’s far worse when our actions affect the lives of others. Two years ago, a man from Lakeland made a decision that cost three lives and that decision finally caught ...