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Tragic Plane Crash on Lake Hartridge in Winter Haven

Tragic Plane Crash on Lake Hartridge in Winter Haven

It is with heavy hearts that the Brooks Law Group and the Winter Haven community mourn the loss of four individuals in a tragic plane crash Tuesday, March 7th on Lake Hartridge. We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those who lost their lives in this devastating incident. Among the ...
Notable Trial Victory for Brooks Law Group!

Notable Trial Victory for Brooks Law Group!

We are thrilled to announce a notable trial victory for our clients, thanks to the hard work and dedication of one of Brooks Law Group’s trial attorneys, Amy Smith! One of the issues in this trial involved the language barrier of a Spanish speaking client. Language barriers can cause emotions and truths to get lost ...
Brooks Law Group Is Celebrating Women’s History Month

Brooks Law Group Is Celebrating Women’s History Month

March marks Women’s History Month here in the United States, and as attorneys in the Central Florida region, we’re keenly aware of the impact women have had on the field of law through the years. Reaching back into Colonial America, you’d find Margaret Brent who oversaw approximately 100 cases in Virginia and Maryland from 1638 ...
Strawberry Festival 2023 in Plant City!

Strawberry Festival 2023 in Plant City!

It’s time for one of the biggest events in the Tampa Bay area! The Strawberry Festival is coming to Plant City March 2nd – 12th, and it’s going to be BIG! This year’s entertainment list, food options, vendors, and activities are better than ever before. Are you planning on attending? You should! Some of our ...
What’s Happening in Tampa?

What’s Happening in Tampa?

While Tampa isn’t known as the “town that never sleeps”, it certainly does fit the description! The Tampa Bay area has so many amazing events happening in the coming weeks, and we don’t want you to miss out! Brooks Law Group is proud to have an office right in the heart of Tampa, so keeping ...
Benefits Guide for Florida’s Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims

Benefits Guide for Florida’s Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Victims

Here is our long-awaited benefits guide for Florida’s Camp Lejeune water contamination victims. Camp Lejeune, NC has been highlighted a lot in the last year, and it has all been because of the ongoing lawsuit against them regarding past water contamination, and hundreds (maybe thousands?) of individuals and families impacted by it. The lawsuit was launched ...
February Is National Heart Health Month!

February Is National Heart Health Month!

Love is in the air! Red hearts, Hallmark cards, and boxes of candy are everywhere you turn here in Winter Haven, and it’s easy to see that Valentine’s Day is coming up fast. This popular holiday for couples (and in today’s world, for friends too!) often includes delicious dinners and sweet treats. However, while Valentine’s Day ...
Supporting Florida’s Servicemen and Servicewomen on Valentine’s Day

Supporting Florida’s Servicemen and Servicewomen on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just a little over a week away and Tampa businesses are gearing up for the holiday of love. For military families in the Tampa area though, holidays can be hard. Our servicemen and servicewomen who are currently deployed don’t get to celebrate special events with the ones they love, and often miss ...
Save for the Unexpected at ANY Age

Save for the Unexpected at ANY Age

For young professionals in Winter Haven, saving money should be a priority as it provides a buffer for unexpected circumstances. When you think about saving for retirement, investing for the future, or managing a financial portfolio, do you automatically equate that with an older generation? As a college student or young professional, you likely feel ...
Double Check Your Paycheck!

Double Check Your Paycheck!

Do you ever receive your pay stub at work and think something just doesn’t add up? Before you write it off as being paranoid, it might be worth taking a second look. Unfortunately, whether by accident or with malicious intent, thousands of employers underpay their employees nationwide, and it’s a trend that affects people at ...
Accident Prevention: Tips for Driving Around Tampa Colleges

Accident Prevention: Tips for Driving Around Tampa Colleges

College campuses are so full of life, and it’s always a joy to drive through and relive one’s own days on their alma mater’s campus. Time with friends, hours in the library, favorite coffee bars or pizza places…there are so many things that make a college campus fun. Unfortunately, college campuses can also be a ...
Sharing the Road with Florida Semi-Trucks

Sharing the Road with Florida Semi-Trucks

Accidents with semi trucks are dangerous, and the team at Brooks Law Group is committed to protecting Tampa drivers from this risk! Semi trucks are a huge part of Florida traffic, as we depend on them to haul goods in and out of the state. I-4, Highway 75, and Highway 95 are all congested with ...
5 Steps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident

5 Steps to Take Immediately After a Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident is scary, no matter how minor. Injuries, damages, and even deaths are all potential effects of vehicle collisions. They can traumatize both drivers and passengers, even if they did not sustain any physical injury. Hundreds of accidents occur each week in Tampa. In each one, drivers face the same ...
And Our Giveaway Winner Is…

And Our Giveaway Winner Is…

Sophie Septoff! Congratulations to Sophie Septoff on winning the two Taylor Swift concert tickets in our recent giveaway! Brooks Law Group was excited to send one lucky winner and a guest of their choice to the upcoming Taylor Swift show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Part of her Eras Tour, the show is happening in April, and ...
Time to PLAY: Playground Tips for Winter Haven Parents

Time to PLAY: Playground Tips for Winter Haven Parents

Winter in Florida? It’s time to get OUTSIDE! Cooler temperatures mean more time outdoors for adults and kids alike, and many parents of young children cherish days at the park or playground when they don’t have to worry about overheating, not bringing enough water, or their little ones being burned on the play equipment. Winter ...
Get Out And Enjoy Tampa While You Get In Shape!

Get Out And Enjoy Tampa While You Get In Shape!

A new year is the time when many of us are starting a fresh chapter, and setting new goals and resolutions for the months ahead. If the holidays pulled you off the exercising bandwagon, or if you are heading into a health journey in 2023, running might be something you’ve considered. After all, running has a plethora ...
What Camp Lejeune Victims Are Saying About Their Health

What Camp Lejeune Victims Are Saying About Their Health

Were you stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 – 1987? Did you or a family member live on base or work an on-site contracted position during that time period? The recently passed PACT Act could apply to you. Over the years since 1987, the truth about the water at Camp Lejeune has come out, and many veterans, ...
Santa Brought the Sniffles: Now What? Tips for Tampa Residents

Santa Brought the Sniffles: Now What? Tips for Tampa Residents

Did Santa bring more than presents to your home this season? If a cold or flu made its way down the chimney (or through your front door), your holiday might have been a little less than ideal. Instead of sipping hot cocoa and enjoying your Christmas gifts, once your family and friends went home you ...
A Piece of History

A Piece of History

I (Steve) recently spent a few days in New York City. New York is a fascinating city to say the least! It’s so interesting to witness all of the diversity; Little Italy, China town, Greenwich Village, Tribeca, Chelsea, Financial district etc. It occurred to me that New York is really a city of multiple villages each established ...
Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian accidents don’t always happen when crossing a street or walking along a busy road. Last week in the Tampa Bay area, a pedestrian was struck outside of a CVS in Sarasota County. The Long Boat Key victim was standing near the glass doors on the front of the store at 505 Bay Isles Parkway when a ...