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Cutest Pet Photo Contest!

Cutest Pet Photo Contest!

Cutest Pet Contest 2019 Are you a proud pet parent? Is your pet even cuter than the rest? We’ve got an opportunity for you! May is National Pet Month. It’s a time for fellow pet owners to celebrate the joy their furry friends bring into their lives. The team at Brooks Law Group would like ...

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 ...

Appealing Denied SSD Benefits in Federal Court

If your Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits claim has been denied through all of the available administrative appeals, you can appeal your claim to the Federal Court. Have you been denied benefits? If there is any possible way to win your case, we’ll work hard to find it. 1-888-WE-MEAN-IT (888-936-3264) What will the federal district ...

Red Light Cameras in Tampa, FL

Red-light cameras are a key part of traffic enforcement in Florida and many other states. They monitor intersections, record video, and take photos. They’re capable of recording multiple types of violations, including running red lights and illegal turns. And when it comes to traffic accidents, red-light cameras could also provide valuable evidence for people injured ...

Celebrating the National Day of Prayer 2019 with Brooks Law Group

Celebrating the National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer for 2019 is next Thursday, May 2nd. This annual day of prayer is a time for people of all faiths to join together in praying for our nation. On today’s edition of Inside Look by Brooks, managing partner Steve Brooks is joined again by Laura ...

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, ...

Large Truck Accidents: the Dangers of Dump Trucks

Large Truck Accidents: the Dangers of Dump Trucks

We’ve written a lot about the dangers of large truck accidents. When you hear the phrase large truck, you probably think of semi trucks. That’s not the only large truck to watch out for on the roads, however. Waste management companies across the country employ big, heavy dump trucks to clean up local municipalities’ trash. ...

Brooks Law Group Invites You to a National Day of Prayer

Brooks Law Group Invites You to a National Day of Prayer

Easter may have come and gone, but May holds another faith-based event ahead of us. The first Thursday of May is a nationally recognized day of prayer for our country. We welcome you to join us at our First Street office on May 2nd at 8:00am for a public prayer session for our country. The ...

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. ...

Tips For Driving a Truck During Hurricane Season

Tips For Driving a Truck During Hurricane Season

While truckers are trained to drive in poor conditions, even the most highly skilled driver will be affected by bad weather. With the wind and rain during hurricane season, you may need to read up on how to stay safe before getting back on the road to avoid trucking accidents. Be Prepared This may seem ...

SSA Impairments that Could Qualify You for SSD Benefits

Qualify For SSD Benefits The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created listings of impairments in 14 areas of disability. The SSA impairment listing is quite detailed and is one way the SSA determines disability claims for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If a claimant’s disability meets or equals a listed impairment ...

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 ...

A Special Good Friday Message for You!

We’re back for another episode of Friday’s Inside Look By Brooks! As always, we’re joined by our host Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group. This week we have a special guest in the studio with us. Our firm administrator, Laura Johnson, is here to share a special word with us. A Special ...

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: ...

The Cost of Distracted Drivers

On this week’s episode of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, our host Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group, discusses the dangers of distracted driving. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s a time for us all to take a look at how we’re managing our own distractions and to bring awareness of ...

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: The Facts

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: The Facts

Every year, we lose thousands of lives to distracted driving. While our cars may be getting safer, the amount of distractions we have has only multiplied. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Safety Council. The goal is to bring greater awareness to the dangers of distracted driving and to prevent future ...

Florida’s Crackdown on Texting While Driving

Florida’s Crackdown on Texting While Driving

April is right around the corner now, and with it comes Distracted Driving Awareness month. Distracted driving is becoming more of an issue than ever in our tech-obsessed world. You’ve probably seen your fair share of drivers with their eyes on their phones instead of the road ahead. A current Senate bill is hoping to ...

Defensive Driving? Not in Florida

Defensive Driving? Not in Florida

There’s nothing like bumper-to-bumper traffic to get your blooding boiling. If you live in a densely packed city, you’re no stranger to what traffic congestion does to people. Tempers flare and defensive driving goes right out the window. According to a recent study, Florida cities are well-represented as far as aggressive drivers go. Are you ...