# Blog - Page 22 | Brooks Law Group [![As the Opioid Crisis Spirals, Hillsborough Officials Turn to the Law](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/As-the-Opioid-Crisis-Spirals-Hillsborough-Officials-Turn-to-the-Law.jpg) ## As the Opioid Crisis Spirals, Hillsborough Officials Turn to the Law When a company puts consumers in danger, the legal process is often the only method we have to hold them responsible. Take Takata, the now defunct airbag manufacturing giant, for example. They were forced to recall tens of millions of airbags, but it didn’t end there. They were also on the hook for a $650 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/as-the-opioid-crisis-spirals-hillsborough-officials-turn-to-the-law/) [![Birthday Vigil Held for Bayshore Street Racing Victim](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Birthday-Vigil-Held-for-Bayshore-Street-Racing-Victim.jpg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/birthday-vigil-held-for-bayshore-street-racing-victim/) [## Navigating the Medical World Managing partner Steve Brooks joins us for Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, hosted at 3pm EST every Friday on our Facebook page. On today’s episode, Steve speaks on his personal experience navigating the medical world. It can be a very difficult, confusing process. For this reason, Brooks Law Group partners with all clients to make ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/navigating-the-medical-world/) [## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/can-two-people-and-one-signal-make-a-difference-at-a-tampa-hospital/) [![Generic High Blood Pressure Drug Valsartan Linked to Toxic Carcinogen](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Generic-High-Blood-Pressure-Drug-Valsartan-Linked-to-Toxic-Carcinogen.jpg) ## 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? ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/generic-high-blood-pressure-drug-valsartan-linked-to-toxic-carcinogen/) [![Deadly Street Race Lands Lakeland Man Behind Bars for 30 Years](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Deadly-Street-Race-Lands-Lakeland-Man-Behind-Bars-for-30-Years.jpg) ## Deadly Street Race Lands Lakeland Man Behind 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/deadly-street-race-lands-lakeland-man-behinds-bars-for-30-years/) [![Everything You Should Know About Self-Driving Cars Technology](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Everything-You-Should-Know-About-Self-Driving-Cars.jpg) ## 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, ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/everything-you-should-know-about-self-driving-cars-technology/) [## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/gadolinium-the-mri-contrast-agent/) [![Explosive Airbags: The Takata Recall and Downfall](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Explosive-Airbags_-The-Takata-Recall-and-Downfall.jpg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/explosive-airbags-the-takata-recall-and-downfall/) [![Cell Phone Use or Safe Travels? It’s Your Choice](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Cell-Phone-Use-or-Safe-Travels_Its-Your-Choice..jpg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/cell-phone-use-or-safe-travels-its-your-choice/) [## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/dr-marion-ridley/) [![Slip and Fall: Risk Factors, Prevention & What to Do Next](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/accident-banana-skin-be-careful-36763.jpg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/slip-and-fall-risk-factors-prevention-and-what-to-do-next/) [![Buckle Up Florida, It’s the Law!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Click-It-or-Ticket-Brooks-Law-Group-min.jpg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/buckle-up-florida-its-the-law/) [## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/fourth-of-july-safety-tips/) [![Motorcycle Crashes Kill Thousands of Riders per Year in Florida](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pexels-photo-581295.jpg) ## 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 – ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/motorcycle-crashes-kill-thousands-of-riders-per-year-in-florida/) [![Most Dangerous Time & Day of the Week](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pexels-photo-273011.jpeg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/most-dangerous-time-and-day-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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/speed-kills/) [## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/2018-spring-scholarship-second-place-winner-richard-bergholtz/) [## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/ron-miller-field-representative/) [## 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](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/austin-texas-pilmma-conference/) - [« Previous Page](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/21/) - [1](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/) - … - [20](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/20/) - [21](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/21/) - [22](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/22/) - [23](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/23/) - [24](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/24/) - … - [37](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/37/) - [Next Page »](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/23/) --- Source: https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/22/