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Can Two People and One Signal Make a Difference at a Tampa Hospital?

Have you ever tried to work with a government entity? The process can be so slow and time-consuming that it makes you wonder if it’s worth it. Usually there are hoops to jump through Mountains of paperwork to sign, and there never seems to be enough money. Fortunately, there are people out there that won’t ...

Generic High Blood Pressure Drug Valsartan Linked to Toxic Carcinogen

Generic High Blood Pressure Drug Valsartan Linked to Toxic Carcinogen

In the past few decades, we’ve all witnessed the rise of Chinese manufacturing. While it has decreased costs on many consumer products, it has not come without controversy. Beyond the loss of American jobs, there’s the question of safety standards. Are the countries we’ve outsourced to maintaining all the safety standards we’ve come to expect? ...

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 ...

Everything You Should Know About Self-Driving Cars Technology

Everything You Should Know About Self-Driving Cars Technology

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been following the development of self-driving cars. I’ve always found myself fascinated with tech, and autonomous vehicles are the latest craze. Companies like Google and Uber are investing a lot of time and money into the technology. How will driverless cars affect the average person though? For some, ...

Gadolinium, the MRI Contrast Agent

On this Friday’s Inside Look By Brooks, Steve Brooks discusses the MRI contrast agent called Gadolinium. What is it, what are the risks, and what can you do about it? Transcript: Good afternoon, Steve Brooks here with Friday’s Inside Look By Brooks. Welcome! I was at a conference last week with a few of my ...

Explosive Airbags: The Takata Recall and Downfall

Explosive Airbags: The Takata Recall and Downfall

As automobile technology has increased, so have the safety features and regulations. Today, our cars are safer than ever. They come standard with features that keep us all better protected on the road, from antilock brakes to traction control. Some of the newest luxury cars come equipped with futuristic features like accident avoidance systems. We ...

Cell Phone Use or Safe Travels? It’s Your Choice

Cell Phone Use or Safe Travels? It’s Your Choice

Driving has always been an activity that comes along with some risk. More than 90 percent of accidents in cars are caused by human error. When you’re piloting a couple tons worth of metal at high speeds, the consequences can be dire. That’s why distracted driving is such a hot topic today. For as long ...

Dr. Marion Ridley

Steve Brooks, managing partner at Brooks Law Group, joins us today for another episode of Inside Look By Brooks. On today’s live video, Steve discusses the recent passing of a cherished doctor he’d known for years named Dr. Marion Ridley. Steve worked with Dr. Ridley at USF for the treatment of his spasmodic dysphonia. After ...

Slip and Fall: Risk Factors, Prevention & What to Do Next

Slip and Fall: Risk Factors, Prevention & What to Do Next

These days, it can feel like accident and tragedy is lurking around every corner. If you’ve turned on the news lately, you’ve probably heard more than a bit of doom and gloom. I’ve always done my best not to look at the world this way. Even after spending a career surrounded by people in some ...

Buckle Up Florida, It’s the Law!

Buckle Up Florida, It’s the Law!

We all have places to go and people to see. Our jobs, family, and friends can often be long distances from where we live, and the easiest way to get where we’re going is by driving. For many of us, driving has become a second nature and something we barely think about. However, it remains ...

Fourth of July Safety Tips

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about Fourth of July safety tips. Welcome Good afternoon, Steve Brooks here with Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. I just was on Interstate 4, one of the most dangerous highways in the country. Traffic was horrible; it was raining, so I’m glad to be back in ...

Motorcycle Crashes Kill Thousands of Riders per Year in Florida

Motorcycle Crashes Kill Thousands of Riders per Year in Florida

Do you ever think about motorcycles on the road? It seems like they are everywhere in the spring and summer time – it must have something to do with the freedom that comes with it and not freezing like one would during the winter months. But, the freedom experiences is only half the story – ...

Most Dangerous Time & Day of the Week

Most Dangerous Time & Day of the Week

Auto accidents occur all the time – every month, every week, every day. Have you ever thought about how many accidents occur daily? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents killed 37, 461 people in 2016 5.6% higher than 2015. Which are the least and most dangerous days of the week ...

Speed Kills

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about “speed” and its deadly impact on the roadway. Welcome Good afternoon. Steve Brooks here, with Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. Hope everybody’s doing great. I’m sitting here in the middle of Florida, and we were talking around the office today about car accidents. When they ...

2018 Spring Scholarship Second Place Winner – Richard Bergholtz

This year I had the privilege to read Mr. Richard Bergholtz’s work, get to know a little about his passion for music, and to award him Second Place in our Brooks Law Group Spring Scholarship Contest! Richard is about to make a big change in his life – he will be moving from Mount Dora ...

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 ...

Austin, Texas – PILMMA Conference

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve and Laura are in Austin, Texas for a PILMMA Conference. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://x.com/BrooksLawGroup

Street Racing Kills Mother and 21-Month-Old Child in Tampa

Street Racing Kills Mother and 21-Month-Old Child in Tampa

When I am planning on going on vacation to a new place I usually think about what clothes to take, where to visit, how to get around, and where I will eat. Something that usually never crosses my mind is how safely people drive in the area or how safe it is – because, let’s ...

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 ...