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Determining Who Is At Fault: Volvo Crash Case Study

In this video (Disclaimer: Some of the video comments are adult in nature.), an accident occurs when the driver of a Volvo sedan attempts to pass a group of motorcyclists on the highway. The Volvo driver does this by leaving the highway and entering the right shoulder to try to pass on the inside. While ...
Slip and Fall Accidents In Convenience Stores

Slip and Fall Accidents In Convenience Stores

Influx of Convenience Stores Opening Across Florida The Bradenton Herald recently reported an exponential increase of convenience stores popping up throughout Florida, including the Tampa area. Two companies have been the main contributors to the mini-mart proliferation in the sunshine state: Wawa and RaceTrac. The developers of these stores are attracted to Florida because of ...

Truck Accident on Selmon Expressway Caused by Negligence

Earlier this month, a flatbed truck accident on Selmon Expressway created a backlog of traffic after a truck driver collided with a barrier. The Tampa Tribune reported that “At 8:30 a.m., as the truck came to rest with its right-side wheels perched atop the barrier at the Kennedy Boulevard exit, cars behind it began to back up. ...

Ten Common Causes of Deadly Car Accidents

Here at Brooks Law Group, we are dedicated to representing family members who have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident. We handle wrongful death claims, which compensate the family of a deceased car accident victim for their loss. While safe and conscientious driving can help prevent accidents, sometimes a crash is the ...

Seven Ways to Prevent a Motorcycle Accident

Last week, a fatal motorcycle accident occurred in New Tampa. According to a news report in Friday evening’s online edition of the Tampa Bay Times, a driver “stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Commerce Palms and Compton Drive but did not see approaching. Her 2008 Pontiac G6 struck the motorcycle and was ...

Court Overturns Ruling to Allow Slip and Fall Case Against Walmart

A recent court case allowed a plaintiff to pursue a claim against Walmart for the injuries she suffered in a slip and fall accident at a Walmart store. The plaintiff was injured when she slipped on water that had been spilled at the checkout counter of the store. Walmart’s attorneys argued that an employee had ...

Three Steps to Take When Applying for Social Security Disability

If you cannot work because of a medical condition and think you deserve social security disability benefits, don’t be intimidated by the application process. Just take it step-by-step. In the “initial application” phase, you will: Fill out and submit application forms; Submit all documentation that supports your application; and Attend a disability application interview. When ...

Death Due to Negligence – What to Ask a Wrongful Death Lawyer

No one ever expects to lose a loved one suddenly. It is so unfortunate to see a family suffer as a result of an individual’s or a company’s negligence. We have over 20 years of experience helping families through the difficult time of losing loved ones as a result of a wrongful death. With offices ...

7 Defective Drugs and Medical Devices to Look Out for in 2013

Some of you may remember our blog from last year “Beware of these Defective Drugs in 2012.” As much as we hate to say it, the same rings true for 2013. There is a lot to look out for and to be educated about regarding the current defective drugs and products, some of which are still on ...

Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit: 3 Key Questions to Ask Before It’s Too Late

I wanted to write this blog to inform women who have had a Transvaginal Mesh Implant about their rights. The Transvaginal Mesh litigation has been going on for the last two years and it is one of the biggest Mass Tort Cases we have ever seen. On July 13, 2011 the FDA issued a bulletin ...

BP Oil Spill Claims for Business Owners – Reasons to File a Claim Now

Do you own a business located in one of the Florida Coastal Counties – Including Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas? If so, it may be in your best interest and the interest of your company to explore the possibility of a BP Oil Spill Claim. It is very simple to determine if your business passes causation ...

Several Slip and Fall Lawsuits “Aimed” at Target, Other Retailers

Recently, accident lawsuits have been filed in several states, claiming monetary damages for injuries suffered by shoppers in falls at several discount retail stores, including Target, Walmart, and Family Dollar Stores.  In one case, a New Jersey Target store was reportedly sued when a clear substance on the floor caused a pharmacy patron to slip and fall, ...

Weekend Bus Accidents on Opposite Coasts – Injuries, Multiple Deaths

A pair of weekend charter bus accidents on the east and west coasts created havoc that resulted in deaths and severe personal injuries to their passengers. In one case, dozens of young people suffered personal injuries in a Boston bus wreck that occurred on Saturday, February 2, as they headed home from a day of ...

Tampa Watches Settlements of Toyota Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In Tampa, wrongful death lawsuits can be based on a variety of factual situations. Many wrongful death cases are brought in the form of a products liability claim, alleging the dangerously defective design or manufacture of a product or the failure to warn of non-obvious dangers with using the product. Many Tampa-area readers are familiar ...

1 Dead, 2 Injured, as Florida Car Wreck Ejects Baby through Windshield

A 15-month-old baby and at least two others were reportedly victims of a violent Florida car accident on Monday, January 21, when another vehicle allegedly ran a stop sign while traveling at a high rate of speed and struck their car. The baby was ejected through the windshield of the car. Early reports from Florida ...

Stage Eight of a Personal Injury Claim – Trial

This is the final stage (other than an appeal) of a personal injury claim. If our client (the plaintiff) and the defendant/defendants don’t reach a final agreement on a settlement throughout all of the other stages of a claim, this is the final option. The trial is when both parties go before a judge and ...

Stage 7 of a Personal Injury Claim – Mediation

In my last blog post titled “Stage Six of a Personal Injury Claim-Filing the Initial Set of Discovery,” I talked about the gathering of evidence by both parties through subpoenas and discovery requests. This post is about the next step: Mediation. Mediation is necessary before a case goes to trial, unless a settlement is agreed ...

Stephen Brooks Signs Publishing Deal

Personal Injury Attorney Stephen K. Brooks Signs Publishing Deal With CelebrityPress to Release Trendsetters Stephen K. Brooks, wrongful death and personal injury attorney, has signed a publishing deal with CelebrityPress, a leading business book publishing company, along with other leading business and marketing experts from around the world to release the book, Trendsetters. Stephen K. ...

Stage 6 of a Personal Injury Claim – Initial Set of Discovery

In my last blog post, I talked about the fifth stage of a personal injury claim- Filing a Lawsuit. In this post, I am going to focus on Stage Six-Filing the Initial Set of Discovery. Most of you are probably wondering: “What is Discovery?” Discovery is, according to the Rules of Civil Procedure, the time ...

Stage 5 of a Personal Injury Claim – File a Lawsuit (If Necessary)

As I mentioned in my blog post titled: “What are the Eight Stages in a Personal Injury Claim?” many clients only reach Stage 4. To refresh your memory, Stage 4 is when we come to a final settlement agreement with the insurance company/companies. If and when the insurance company denies liability altogether, that is when ...