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Tampa Lawyers Share 3 Scenarios that Require a Lawyer’s Help

Tampa Lawyers Share 3 Scenarios that Require a Lawyer’s Help

Is a lawyer required for every legal scenario? Not necessarily. All of us have experienced a fender bender, traffic ticket, or other minor scenario that was settled easily without the help of an attorney. However, some scenarios absolutely require a lawyer’s help. In this blog, we’re covering 3 common scenarios we experience as accident and injury ...
5 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving and Accidents on the Road

5 Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving and Accidents on the Road

How can you avoid distracted driving? Not texting is a start, but there’s more to safe driving. Driving distractions cause thousands of accidents every year, many of them fatal. That’s why we want to take a look at what you can do to avoid certain distractions when you’re driving. Distracted Driving and Statistics Lakeland Collegiate ...
Rideshare How-To: Tips for Using a Rideshare Service in Tampa

Rideshare How-To: Tips for Using a Rideshare Service in Tampa

Summer always increases interest in rideshare services in Tampa Bay. Vacationers will be busy scheduling rides for trips to and from the TIA, Busch Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, and other local attractions. For some people though, using a rideshare service is a new concept. Are you a first-timer heading to Florida this summer? That’s ok! ...
Struck by A Truck: When Motorcycles and Deliveries Collide

Struck by A Truck: When Motorcycles and Deliveries Collide

Tampa Bay is a popular place. It’s reported that over 300,000 people moved to the state in 2023, and more continue to flood in each day. What does this mean? More motorcycle accidents with delivery trucks. This seems like an odd statistic to study, but it’s a valid concern. Because of our year-round sunshine and sub-tropic ...
We’re Continuing to Fight for Camp Lejeune Victims in Tampa Bay

We’re Continuing to Fight for Camp Lejeune Victims in Tampa Bay

Spring brings the promise of life and renewal, and is a favorite season of many for this reason. With longer days, more time in the fresh air, gardens blooming and a new season ahead, April often feels like a fresh start. Sadly, for many of our country’s veterans, a new season simply means continued suffering, ...
St. Petersburg 4th Street Bridge is FINALLY Open!

St. Petersburg 4th Street Bridge is FINALLY Open!

Everyone in Tampa Bay dreads the traffic that comes along with the Interstate 275 interchanges. If you’ve been anywhere near 4th Street in St. Petersburg, you know construction has been ongoing for the last two years and car accidents are a frequent occurrence. We’re excited to announce, the 4th Street Bridge is FINALLY open.  Starting ...
The Importance of An Experienced Injury Lawyer

The Importance of An Experienced Injury Lawyer

In the wake of an accident and resulting injuries, victims are left in significant physical and emotional pain. In many cases, individuals struggle with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) that can last anywhere from weeks to years, depending on severity and treatment. When working through these intense emotions and fears, paired with recovering from physical injuries, ...
Hillsborough’s New “Bike Boxes” Could Reduce Bike Accidents in Tampa

Hillsborough’s New “Bike Boxes” Could Reduce Bike Accidents in Tampa

If you spend any amount of time in or around Tampa Bay, you’ll see that we have plenty of bicylists on our local roads. Unfortunately, we also have many bicycle accidents in Tampa. This leaves traffic experts on a continuous journey of making our roads safer for pedestrians and protecting our many bicyclists. Why are bikes ...
Move Over! Florida Senate Approves the Left Lane Passing Bill

Move Over! Florida Senate Approves the Left Lane Passing Bill

If you surveyed drivers in Tampa Bay about their biggest pet peeves about the area, we know one of the top answers would be: THE TRAFFIC!  In recent years, traffic in and around Tampa and Central Florida has only continued to get worse. Due to the influx of new business, people moving to the area, ...
Don’t Wait: The Importance of Medical Attention After Your Accident

Don’t Wait: The Importance of Medical Attention After Your Accident

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries in the United States, challenged only by poisoning and falls. That means all of us have likely been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by a vehicle collision at some point in our lives. Being prepared and knowing what to do immediately following an ...
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case: Best Practices for Victims

Social Media and Your Personal Injury Case: Best Practices for Victims

Social media has experienced shocking growth in the last two decades. Experts estimate that 313 Billion US citizens will be actively using social media by the end of 2024. That’s 90% of the population! Since their introduction to society, the use of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and more recently, Tiktok, have taken the world by ...
Gone Too Soon: Losing Young People on Our Local Roads Has to Stop

Gone Too Soon: Losing Young People on Our Local Roads Has to Stop

If you knew something was taking the lives of young people, you would do something to stop it. No one wants to see our children or teens taken from their families and friends. Yet, this is happening on our local roads on an almost monthly basis. The Tampa Bay area has been rife with traffic-related ...
Up Front Information about Rear-End Collisions

Up Front Information about Rear-End Collisions

Not all car accidents are created equal. A fender-bender for example, rarely involves serious injuries or involvement from injury attorneys. Pedestrian collisions on the other hand often involve lawyers and result in severe injuries, and occasionally, fatalities. One type of accident that varies widely in its outcomes though is a rear-end collision. According to the ...
America’s Deadliest Highway Runs Right Into Tampa Bay – Interstate 4

America’s Deadliest Highway Runs Right Into Tampa Bay – Interstate 4

If you’ve lived in Central Florida for any length of time, chances are you’ve driven on Interstate 4. I-4 is a major thoroughfare of the Sunshine State, spanning 132 miles from Daytona Beach to the Interstate 275 interchange in Tampa. The highway runs right through the heart of Orlando, making it a huge part of ...
How Dr. Beach A. Brooks M.D. Built the Brooks Legacy in Winter Haven

How Dr. Beach A. Brooks M.D. Built the Brooks Legacy in Winter Haven

I (Steve Brooks) have enjoyed sharing a glimpse of the Brooks Legacy here on our blog recently, and this week I want to highlight my own father, Beach Alexander Brooks M.D. His decision to move to Winter Haven established a continued legacy here in the Polk County area and set a precedent that my brother, ...
Winter Haven Teen Killed in Collision With SUV

Winter Haven Teen Killed in Collision With SUV

Tuesday brought the news of a tragedy to Auburndale High School. Winter Haven first responders received a call early on January 23 that a pedestrian had been hit near 34th St. and Avenue S NW. They pronounced the victim, 15-year old Yeriel Gonzalez, dead at the scene. He was struck while driving his electric scooter ...
The Life and Legacy of Dr. J. Culpepper Brooks (1876-1952)

The Life and Legacy of Dr. J. Culpepper Brooks (1876-1952)

What is a legacy? According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, one definition of legacy is: “Something transmitted or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.” At Brooks Law Group, our core values, ethical practices, and commitment to serving our community are part of our legacy, and it began with Dr. J. Culpepper Brooks. Dr. Brooks ...
Severe Weather in Tampa Bay Affects Traffic and Roadways: Safety Tips

Severe Weather in Tampa Bay Affects Traffic and Roadways: Safety Tips

This week’s band of severe weather slammed into Tampa Bay with a vengeance. On Tuesday, high winds, heavy rains, and coastal flooding hit large areas of Florida, causing varying degrees of damage across the state. Locally, we experienced tornado touchdowns in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. An EF-1 tornado touched down in the Eagles subdivision and weather ...
Traumatic Brain Injuries Are a Serious Risk to Older Drivers

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are a Serious Risk to Older Drivers

The season is changing, cooler weather is coming, and all of Florida’s winter residents are headed into town. That means more accidents are likely in Central Florida. As people age, chances of involvement in a car accident increase dramatically. In this age bracket, injuries are probable, and also more serious. Car crashes can lead to ...

National Motorcycle Accident Statistics

In 2015, 4,976 people died in motorcycle crashes, up 8.3 percent from 4,594 in 2014, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report. In 2015, 88,000 motorcyclists were injured, down 4.3 percent from 92,000 in 2014. In 2015, motorcyclists were 29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash ...