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Family Law & Personal Injury: Interview with Tom Marks

Family Law & Personal Injury: Interview with Tom Marks

Our managing partner Steve Brooks had the honor of appearing on The Healthy Family Law Attorney show. In this interview with family law attorney Tom Marks, they discuss how spouses are affected by personal injury lawsuits. Steve explains the economic and non-economic damages that injured parties and their spouses can recover. Plus, he shares his ...
Olivia Bryant: Fall 2021 Scholarship Winner – Driving Distractions

Olivia Bryant: Fall 2021 Scholarship Winner – Driving Distractions

Olivia Bryant is our Fall 2021 Scholarship winner! This is her winning essay submission on different driving distractions we face and how to end them. Read more on our scholarship program here. Throughout the generations, distractions for drivers have become much more popular and tempting. Just a few decades ago, the biggest distraction was the ...
Anthony Torres: 2021 Scholarship Runner Up – Ending Distracted Driving

Anthony Torres: 2021 Scholarship Runner Up – Ending Distracted Driving

Anthony Torres is our Fall 2021 Scholarship runner up! This is his winning essay submission on ending distracted driving. Read more on our scholarship program here. For many years, distracted driving has been the cause of countless deaths around the United States. Many of the deaths of teenagers come from young drivers crashing because of ...
Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Florida

Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) in Florida

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common types of accidental injury in the United States. A TBI may result from a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, physical assault, or other incidents. The CDC reports that about 61,000 people in the U.S. died from traumatic brain injuries ...
Passenger Injuries in a Car Accident in Florida

Passenger Injuries in a Car Accident in Florida

Anyone can suffer injuries in a Florida car accident. Most drivers know to contact their insurance companies for compensation for medical expenses and other losses. But what if you suffered injuries as a passenger? Who pays for your injuries? These are great questions, and the Tampa car accident lawyers at Brooks Law Group have the ...
Over 350 Turkeys Given at Our 9th Annual Turkey Giveaway

Over 350 Turkeys Given at Our 9th Annual Turkey Giveaway

More than 350 turkeys were provided to local families in need during the 9th Annual Giveaway hosted by Brooks Law Group last Saturday morning. Local residents lined up on the sidewalk outside the law office’s building on 1st Street North to register and receive their free turkey, along with canned goods, cereal, pancake mix, and ...

Slip and Fall Statistics in Tampa, Florida

According to slip and fall accident statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in five falls results in a serious injury, such as a head injury or broken bones. Over 800,000 people are hospitalized for fall-related injuries every year. And for people over 65, falling once doubles your chance of ...
Distracted Driving Is More than Texting

Distracted Driving Is More than Texting

Our attorneys Steve Brooks and Beach Brooks III took to Facebook Live to discuss different types of distracted driving. Listen to the podcast and read ahead for the transcript. S: Good afternoon, welcome to Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks! I’m joined by my co-host, Beach Brooks III. How are you doing today, Beach? B: Doing ...
Talcum Powder: Dangers and Lawsuits

Talcum Powder: Dangers and Lawsuits

Talcum powder, also known as talc, has a very muddied medical history. Since the 1930s, people have been skeptical to use it as a self-care product at home. A 1975 study discovered that a whopping 75% of ovarian tumors had talc particles in them. Finally, in 2020, self-care titan Johnson & Johnson discontinued the sale ...
Odds of Dying in a Car Crash in Florida

Odds of Dying in a Car Crash in Florida

At the very least, a car accident results in some vehicle damage. But unfortunately, other collisions in Florida are far more violent, resulting in serious and fatal injuries to drivers and their passengers. That leads many people to wonder: “What are the odds of dying in a car crash in the Sunshine State?” According to ...
College Students and Car Accidents: Statistics and Tips

College Students and Car Accidents: Statistics and Tips

The start of a new college semester brings all sorts of emotions—excitement, nerves, and anticipation. With several colleges in the Central Florida area, we see it all. As students move in and prepare for a new school year, it’s important to be prepared for anything. That includes college students being in car accidents. Many young ...

Traumatic Brain Injury Facts

Looking for traumatic brain injury facts and answers? We have lots of information and many traumatic brain injury facts on hand, and are ready to answer your questions. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a sudden jolt or blow to the head. A TBI may also occur when an external object, such as a ...
Miami Condo Building Collapse: What Are the Legal Implications?

Miami Condo Building Collapse: What Are the Legal Implications?

The death toll continues to rise from the rubble of the Champlain Towers South building, a 12-story beachfront condo property that recently collapsed in Surfside. As first responders continue rescue efforts in the Miami suburb, questions loom about what went wrong and who may be legally responsible for the collapse. Several lawsuits have already been ...
The Most Dangerous County for Driving in Florida

The Most Dangerous County for Driving in Florida

Florida consistently ranks as one of the worst U.S. states for driving. It’s a big state filled with tourist attractions. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the sunny beaches, big city nightlife, or amusement parks, be prepared to contend with some of the deadliest roads in the country. Wondering about the most dangerous ...

Causes of Pedestrian Accidents in Tampa, FL

Causes of Pedestrian accidents in Tampa can be for any reason and happen anywhere pedestrians and drivers share space. Tampa is home to many attractions where pedestrian traffic is heavy, such as the zoo, Florida Aquarium, Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, and beautiful nearby beaches. But a fun day can turn into a disaster if a negligent ...
Large Trucks Are Involved in 1/3 Fatal Crashes in Work Zones

Large Trucks Are Involved in 1/3 Fatal Crashes in Work Zones

Work zones are some of the most treacherous places on Florida roadways. As the number of people killed in work zones along roads continues to climb, federal regulators are calling on the public to exercise caution as they navigate work zones. In particular, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking truck drivers to ...
Alissa Greene: Spring 2021 Scholarship Runner Up

Alissa Greene: Spring 2021 Scholarship Runner Up

Our Spring 2021 Scholarship essay prompt asked students to write about their thoughts on the student debt crisis, how it’s impacted their college plans, and what they would do to solve it. Hailey McTee is our first place winner, and she will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. You can read her winning essay below. ...
Hailey McTee: Spring 2021 Scholarship Winner

Hailey McTee: Spring 2021 Scholarship Winner

Our Spring 2021 Scholarship essay prompt asked students to write about their thoughts on the student debt crisis, how it’s impacted their college plans, and what they would do to solve it. Hailey McTee is our first place winner, and she will receive a $1,000 scholarship for college. You can read her winning essay below. ...

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Winter Haven, FL

Recent reports indicate that the trucking industry is growing rapidly in Florida. More large trucks are traveling the state’s roads than ever before. Unfortunately, that growth comes with potential danger. More trucks mean a greater likelihood of deadly commercial truck accidents in The Sunshine State. Truck accidents happen for many reasons. Some causes are similar ...
5 Driving Tips for Hurricane Preparedness

5 Driving Tips for Hurricane Preparedness

Any experienced Floridian can tell you that the summer months are some of the rainiest. This rainy season usually lasts from late May until well into October—right in the middle of hurricane season. These months are responsible for over 60% of the annual rainfall in the state. You can count on them to be more ...