Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settled Against Temple City Family Recreation Center and Pepin Academy Regarding Teen Pool Drowning

Under Florida law, when someone dies as a result of negligence caused by another person or entity, the victim’s family has the legal right to file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against the responsible parties to collect damages for the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, that is what transpired after the related drowning death…

Recovering Compensation Involving Tampa Bay Cycling Accidents and Semi-Trucks

Bicycling is enjoyed year round here in Tampa Bay by sporting enthusiasts as well as those who use their bicycles to commute to and from work. Despite the many safety precautions that riders take such as wearing helmets, following traffic laws and watching out for other drivers on the roadways, many serious accidents involving cyclists…

River Ranch Women Dies as a Result of a Car Accident in Polk County

On December 15, an auto accident occurred where a 62-year-old women by the name of Elizabeth Miller was driving a Ford Taurus and was hit by a Dodge pickup truck being driven by Racquel Zimmerman of Port St. Lucie. Zimmerman lost control of her vehicle on a wet road and ended up hitting Miller head…

New Year’s Safety Tips Brought to You By Brooks Law Group

New Year’s Eve can be a busy time for everyone and the roads can be a scary place. The best tip we can give you is to Just Stay Home. Although ideal, it is not always the best place to spend your New Year’s Eve and we understand that! So, if you are going to…

Multiple Possible Defendants in Motorcycle Accident on I-75

On December 15, 2013, a Tampa motorcyclist died after being involved in an accident with two other drivers on I-75. According to The Tampa Tribune, the Tampa man was riding his motorcycle onto I-75 at Gibsonton Drive when he crossed the median lane leading to the highway. He was hit by a car while entering…

South Florida Boy’s Death Caused by Drag Racing

Last week, a 12-year-old boy was playing football with his friends when he was struck and killed by a car that was drag racing. According to The Tampa Tribune, the boy was getting his ball from the street when two cars sped by, one of which struck him. One of the cars sped away from…

5 Holiday Driving Safety Tips You Don’t Want to Miss

Every Holiday season brings a lot of hustle and bustle to the neighborhoods, shopping plazas, and streets of all cities in Florida. It is a very busy time of year to say the least. With people out shopping to get those last minute Christmas gifts to family coming in from out of town, there is…

Plant City Man Dies in Single Person Accident – A Wrongful Death?

Most people would read that question and say “no.” However, the answer to this question could be yes based on an accident that occurred on December 5th in Plant City. According to TBO.com, two men were ejected from a vehicle after the vehicle hit a ditch and was overturned in a single vehicle accident. Johan…

GranuFlo and NaturaLyte Lawsuits Bring to Light Hundreds of Heart Attacks Due to Faulty Dialysis Medications

On March 29, 2012, the FDA issued a Class I recall against Fresenius medical Care North America for its dialysis medications GranuFlo and NaturaLyte. According to the New York Times in an article from June 14, 2012, the health care company, which cares for nearly a third of U.S. dialysis patients, sent out a memo to the…

What You Should Do if You Are Injured in an Accident in 2014

The year is ending very quickly and we wanted to provide you with some valuable information for the upcoming year on what necessary steps you should take if you are injured in an accident. Back in the beginning of 2013, there were some new Personal Injury Protection laws put into place regarding treating with a…