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Inside Look – Truck Blind Spots

Inside Look – Truck Blind Spots

Steve: Welcome to Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks! Steve Brooks here alongside my co-host Beach Brooks III. Today we are talking about truck blind spots. Trucks weigh, generally, about 80,000 pounds when they’re loaded. A car is about 7,000 pounds, so there’s 10 times the weight in a truck. So if you’re in a collision ...
National Volunteer Week: Changing a Community

National Volunteer Week: Changing a Community

Did you know that April 18-24 is officially declared as National Volunteer Week? This week celebrates volunteers around the country and encourages everyone to pitch in. Here at Brooks Law Group, giving back to our community is very important to us. It’s why we put on events like our Turkey Giveaway each year. But how ...
Red Light Cameras: Purpose, Debate, and Tips

Red Light Cameras: Purpose, Debate, and Tips

Over the last few years, red light cameras have become a topic of heated discussion for Florida legislators. Following Texas’ decision to remove them completely in 2019, many expect that Florida will follow suit. But 2 years later, the cameras in Florida are still in use. Today, we’ll discuss why red light cameras are such ...
Inside Look – Ask Me Anything!

Inside Look – Ask Me Anything!

Welcome to Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks! Steve Brooks of Brooks Law Group here. Hope everybody had a great Easter. It is absolutely gorgeous outside. The weather is low humidity and cool, so I’ve been going on bike rides in the afternoons. It’s been fantastic. So, we’re gonna shift it up a little today. Instead ...
10 Mistakes That Might Derail Your Florida Personal Injury Claim

10 Mistakes That Might Derail Your Florida Personal Injury Claim

If you have been in an accident and are pursuing a personal injury claim, it’s critical to know what not to do so you can set yourself up to win. After handling hundreds of personal injury claims, we know that mistakes can cause you to lose your personal injury lawsuit. Here are 10 to avoid. ...
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer in Tampa, FL

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer in Tampa, FL

Finding the right lawyer is essential if you’ve been hurt in a car accident in Tampa. Building a strong case for compensation is a job for someone with extensive experience in personal injury law and who knows what it takes to craft a claim that can win. But how do you find the best Tampa ...
Florida Driving: Unexpected Effects of COVID-19

Florida Driving: Unexpected Effects of COVID-19

If there’s one thing Floridians can agree on, it’s that driving in the state is often a chore. You might assume that roadways would be overall safer in 2020, given that miles driven were down 13%. Shockingly, the opposite is true. 2020 was a record-setting year for Florida driving. With a little research and preparation, ...
Inside Look – Semi-Truck Driver Violations in 2020

Inside Look – Semi-Truck Driver Violations in 2020

Beach III: Good afternoon, everyone, and happy Wednesday! Thank you for joining us on Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks. I’m Beach Brooks here. Today I’m joined by Connor Keith, who works in marketing for us. Connor and I were working on a project together and we discovered that it’s pretty amazing how many truck driver ...
FMCSA: More Than 56,000 Truck Driver Violations in 2020

FMCSA: More Than 56,000 Truck Driver Violations in 2020

A federal clearinghouse identified more than 56,000 drug and alcohol violations among the nation’s truck drivers in 2020. More than 45,000 drivers lost their jobs as a result. Truck drivers are held to stricter standards than other motorists, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for truckers is 0.04 ...
5 Shocking Polk Crime and Traffic Statistics

5 Shocking Polk Crime and Traffic Statistics

It goes without saying that 2020 was not the year any of us expected. Between social unrest, politics, and coronavirus, 2020 posed quite a few threats to our daily comfort. In addition to all of this, regular crime and legal issues were still commonplace. Below we have 5 of last year’s crime and traffic statistics ...

Common Types of Truck Accidents in Winter Haven, FL

There are many different types of truck accidents. Every crash has its own unique cause and may occur in a wide range of traffic scenarios. But no matter the wreck, all truck accidents have one thing in common — all are capable of causing serious injuries and death to those who are unfortunate enough to ...
Florida Lawmakers Push to Repeal No Fault Car Insurance

Florida Lawmakers Push to Repeal No Fault Car Insurance

Florida lawmakers are pressing forward with an effort to repeal the state’s no-fault car insurance system. Short of full repeal, they hope to achieve a major overhaul. Any changes will likely be controversial, given the fact that no-fault insurance is a perennial hot-button issue. Critics say it’s behind the times at best and, at worst, ...
Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Tampa, FL

Top 10 Most Dangerous Intersections in Tampa, FL

Some car accidents are inevitable. But there are some areas in Tampa where crashes are more likely. A local advocacy group, All For Transportation, recently delved into crash statistics and identified the most problematic intersections. The purpose of the study is to encourage government leaders to make road and highway improvements in Tampa and Hillsborough ...
Recent Study Indicates Truck Drivers Could Be At Risk for Sleep Apnea

Recent Study Indicates Truck Drivers Could Be At Risk for Sleep Apnea

A collision with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer usually does not end well for other vehicles on the road. Some accidents can be linked to drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, according to new research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Previous studies have shown that the number of truck drivers experiencing sleep apnea is increasing. Many ...
Tips for Returning to Normal Life After a Car Accident in Tampa

Tips for Returning to Normal Life After a Car Accident in Tampa

An automobile accident can result in harm on many levels, not just physically. Returning to the life you once lived can take time. The recovery process has its ups and downs, and you may feel like you’re riding an emotional rollercoaster. Believe it or not, that’s normal after a car accident. More than 7,000 people ...
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 ...
Truck Fleets Face Hours of Service Challenges

Truck Fleets Face Hours of Service Challenges

Trucking industry representatives embraced recent changes to the hours-of-service regulations, which mandate how long drivers can stay on the roads before resting. While the changes will likely save money on operating costs, they could also have a less desirable side effect: More truck drivers will be behind the wheel with less rest. This poses a ...
I-4 Construction Updates for Commuters

I-4 Construction Updates for Commuters

Commuting on I-4 is a struggle that Polk and Hillsborough County residents know well. Whether you commute to Tampa or Orlando, you’ve surely been caught in some rush hour traffic. It looks like the new year will bring some I-4 construction changes that might help you out! Did you know that I-4 is one of ...
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, ...
Drunk Driving in Florida: The Holiday Danger

Drunk Driving in Florida: The Holiday Danger

For residents of Florida, driving is a bit unusual. As a visitor, you may believe that turn signals are optional here—they are not. You might think that the left lane is no longer for passing in this state—it still is. Maybe you think it’s perfectly legal to drive with faulty brake lights (since every car ...