# Blog - Page 25 | Brooks Law Group [## What We Were Taught in Kindergarten: A Personal Note from Steve Brooks I am one of those people that do not remember a lot about my early childhood. Recently an old friend sent a picture of my kindergarten class. (Bet you can’t guess which one was me). Interestingly, one of my kindergarten teachers later became part of the family by marriage (Beach’s wife’s aunt). Yes, it is ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/what-we-were-taught-in-kindergarten-a-personal-note-from-steve-brooks/) [## A Personal Message from Steve Brooks Hello, Friends- I hope everybody has had a good week. I recently attended a meeting in Nashville and was reminded of my family connections to this fast-growing city. I have a nephew who recently graduated from college and accepted a job in Nashville. Both my father, Beach Brooks Sr. and my brother Beach Brooks, Jr. ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/a-personal-message-from-steve-brooks/) [![Before You Clean Up After Hurricane Irma, Follow These Steps!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/download-3-2.jpg) ## Before You Clean Up After Hurricane Irma, Follow These Steps! Hurricane Irma raked through the state late last Saturday night and into early Sunday morning. Not only did it affect all of Florida, but especially Polk County, as the eye wall passed right over Winter Haven, Lakeland, and surrounding cities. During this time, homeowners in Florida will often rely on their homeowner’s insurance to give ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/before-you-clean-up-after-hurricane-irma-follow-these-steps/) [![Tampa Accident Victims’ Family May Be Eligible for Wrongful Death Suit](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/download-11.jpg) ## Tampa Accident Victims’ Family May Be Eligible for Wrongful Death Suit According to WFLA, Channel 8 News, on August 11, 2017, 29-year-old Amber Perera lost control of her vehicle on Tampa’s Selmon Expressway resulting in the death of three people- two adults and one 8-year-old child. Witnesses spotted Perera excessively speeding and tried to pass at least two vehicles when she lost control of her car. ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/tampa-accident-victims-family-may-be-eligible-for-wrongful-death-suit/) [![Brooks Law Group Introduces “So You Think You Can Rap” Contest!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Flyer-2-400x535.png) ## Brooks Law Group Introduces “So You Think You Can Rap” Contest! For the first time EVER, Brooks Law Group is reaching out to the public to create a catchy rap jingle for the firm AND offering $1000 cash to the winner! Criteria: Video must be under 2:00 minutes long Video Must Include: Appropriate Language (nothing crude, vulgar or explicit) Salesmanship (cannot say we are the best ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/brooks-law-group-introduces-so-you-think-you-can-rap-contest/) [![Beach Brooks III Will Serve Clients From Newly Renovated Tampa Location](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Tampa.png) ## Beach Brooks III Will Serve Clients From Newly Renovated Tampa Location We, at the Brooks Law Group, are excited to announce that our office in the Tampa Bay Region has been recently renovated! Our office is located in the historic Ybor City. We have recently updated our office and are excited to unveil it. Our office has a modern industrial look, which we hope will be ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/beach-brooks-iii-will-serve-clients-from-newly-renovated-tampa-location/) [![Serving Our Clients Really Is Our Deepest Passion](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/client-400x300.jpg) ## Serving Our Clients Really Is Our Deepest Passion Today has been a day for the books! Two different personal injury clients have reached out to our firm to show their appreciation and it is heart-warming nonetheless! It Is Who We Are Our firm has core values that support our mission statement is to “provide the best client experience possible” and we are held ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/serving-our-clients-really-is-our-deepest-passion/) [![Believe It or Not – Train Accidents Are More Common Than You Think!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/train-640x427.jpg) ## Believe It or Not – Train Accidents Are More Common Than You Think! Did you know …. Every 3 hours someone in the United States is hit by a train?* Among the most dangerous states for railroad related injuries, Florida ranks 9th in the nation for railroad crossing accidents. According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety Analysis, there were 2,025 collisions at railroad crossings in 2016 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/believe-it-or-not-train-accidents-are-more-common-than-you-think/) [![Popular Weed Killer Linked to Cancer Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/pexels-photo.jpg) ## Popular Weed Killer Linked to Cancer Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Weeds have been a nuisance to all land owners since the beginning of time. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the company Monsanto produced and marketed Roundup – a glyphosate based solution that would act as an herbicide for every-day use. This solution allows users to kill pesky weeds without harming surrounding plants. Roundup is ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/popular-weed-killer-linked-to-cancer-non-hodgkins-lymphoma/) [![Busy Weekend Ahead: First Friday, Fitness Event and More!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/First-Friday-give-away-400x450.jpg) ## Busy Weekend Ahead: First Friday, Fitness Event and More! Involvement in our community is very important to us here at Brooks Law Group and we would like to invite the community in joining us at these events this upcoming weekend: First Friday – Downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park Back to School Bash – Dewdney Plaza – Winter Haven Family Fun & Fitness Event – Lakeland ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/busy-weekend-ahead-first-friday-fitness-event-and-more/) [## Have You Had Physio-Mesh Hernia Repair Surgery? Important Info What is a Hernia? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a hernia “occurs when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.” The FDA explains that “hernias often occur at the abdominal wall.” Signs of a hernia “can be visible ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/have-you-had-physio-mesh-hernia-repair-surgery-important-info/) [## Before You Go Boating, There Are Some Things You Should Know Summer holidays are a busy time for boating, especially July 4th weekend. As your neighbor, we feel it is important for you to understand the laws and the risks of the Chain of Lakes when it comes to drinking and boating. Laws Governing the Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes: Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes adheres ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/before-you-go-boating-there-are-some-things-you-should-know/) [## Know Your Medications Before You Get Behind the Wheel For some people, driving represents freedom or independence and enables people to get to the places they want or need to go. For many people, driving is important economically as it is their way to get to and from work. Driving is a complex skill and requires the driver’s full attention at all times. The ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/know-your-medications-before-you-get-behind-the-wheel/) [## Do You Often Drive Next to Semi-Trucks? Here Are Steps to Keep Safe It is not secret that semi trucks pose a serious risk on the road. Whether it be fatal or an injury, semi truck accidents can be avoided with the proper steps. As such, understanding how to drive safely around a semi truck is crucial in order to maintain your safety. Statistics on Semi Truck Accidents: ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/do-you-often-drive-next-to-semi-trucks-here-are-steps-to-keep-safe/) [## You Won’t Believe What A Car Accident Will Cost You! The answer here at Brooks Law Group is … Nothing, unless and until we make a recovery for you! Whether it is a “T-Bone” or a “Fender Bender,” car accidents can be very costly, especially if you don’t know what you are doing. Understanding how claims and lawyer fees work can help increase your chances ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/you-wont-believe-what-a-car-accident-will-cost-you/) [![Check Out That Smile!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/First-Friday-Winner-400x711-1.jpg) ## Check Out That Smile! May’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland was a great success for Brooks Law Group. There were crowds of people that stood around our tent and display to win their child/grandchild a new bike. People that had questions stood and spoke with us throughout the event. It was a great time for our attorneys, case manager, ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/check-out-that-smile/) [![Filing a Function Report for Social Security Disability: Bonus Tips](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/11-2-20-post-1.jpg) ## Filing a Function Report for Social Security Disability: Bonus Tips Having trouble figuring out your SSD Function Report? That’s what Brooks Law Group is here for! This post is Part 2 in a series on filling out the Function Report. You can find our first post here for more tips. You might have heard the Function Report called an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) questionnaire. ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/filing-a-function-report-for-social-security-disability-bonus-tips/) [![Tips for Filling Out the Social Security Disability Function Report](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/10-26-20-post.jpg) ## Tips for Filling Out the Social Security Disability Function Report When you apply for Social Security Disability, you must fill out an SSD Function Report. This report is called form SSA-3373, and you can find a copy here. Social Security attorneys and medical professionals refer to this as an ADL questionnaire (Activities of Daily Living). This is one of the most important parts of your ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/tips-for-filling-out-the-social-security-disability-function-report/) [## Why Has It Become Life Threatening to Go For a Walk? Safety Tips We hear it all the time, that as a society we need to be more active. Doctors have told us that having an active lifestyle can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. One way to be more active is by walking. However, AARP has done a study showing that our ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/why-has-it-become-life-threatening-to-go-for-a-walk-safety-tips/) [![Brooks Law Group Is Growing Yet Again!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Renovation-400x711-1.jpg) ## Brooks Law Group Is Growing Yet Again! There are exciting things happening at The Brooks Law Group! We are coming to a conclusion and adding the finishing touches on the expansion of our 105 1st Street Annex building! We are genuinely thrilled for the opportunity to serve even more people in Florida. The firm has been an established Florida practice since 1992, ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/brooks-law-group-is-growing-yet-again/) - [« Previous Page](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/24/) - [1](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/) - … - [23](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/23/) - [24](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/24/) - [25](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/25/) - [26](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/26/) - [27](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/27/) - … - [37](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/37/) - [Next Page »](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/26/) --- Source: https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/page/25/