# wrongful death Archives | Brooks Law Group [## Polk Parkway Fatal Crash Highlights the Dangers of Truck-Related Chain-Reaction Collisions How It Happened The recent fatal crash on the Polk Parkway involving a Winter Haven driver is a heartbreaking reminder of how devastating truck-related chain-reaction accidents can be. According to reports, the collision occurred around 6 a.m. on May 18th when a work truck towing a utility trailer struck the rear of a Toyota sedan, ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/polk-parkway-fatal-crash-highlights-the-dangers-of-truck-related-chain-reaction-collisions/) [![Seeking Justice After a Fatal Truck Accident in Florida](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LTB-Blog-2-image-1.jpg) ## Seeking Justice After a Fatal Truck Accident in Florida Losing a loved one in any accident is devastating—but when that loss comes from a commercial truck crash, the pain can feel even heavier. Large trucks frequently cause accidents on Florida’s roads. These accidents are often catastrophic, leaving families in St. Petersburg searching for answers, justice, and accountability. If you’ve recently searched for “a wrongful ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/seeking-justice-after-a-fatal-truck-accident-in-florida/) [![18-Wheeler Kills Two in Brevard County & Steps to Protect Yourself](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LTB-Blog-1-image-1.jpg) ## 18-Wheeler Kills Two in Brevard County & Steps to Protect Yourself An 18-wheeler accident is one of the most traumatic experiences a driver or pedestrian can endure. These massive vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded, and when they collide with passenger cars, the results are often catastrophic. Just last week, two Brevard County surveyors died after being struck by an 18-wheeler that ran ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/18-wheeler-kills-two-in-brevard-county-and-steps-to-protect-yourself/) [![Crash on Interstate 10: Rainy Weather and Trucks Are A Deadly Combo](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LTB-Blog-1-Image-1-1.jpg) ## Crash on Interstate 10: Rainy Weather and Trucks Are A Deadly Combo Hydroplaning poses a significant risk on Florida’s highways, especially when involving semi-trucks. The combination of heavy rainfall, high speeds, and large commercial vehicles can lead to catastrophic accidents, often resulting in secondary crashes that compound the danger. Understanding the causes, consequences, and legal implications of semi-truck hydroplaning accidents is crucial before you hit the road ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/crash-on-interstate-10-rainy-weather-and-trucks-are-a-deadly-combo/) [![Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Killed in DUI Accident](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LTB-Blog-image-1-1.jpg) ## Retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Killed in DUI Accident Were you injured in a drunk driving accident on Polk County’s roads? Every day, the devastating consequences of drunk driving impact countless lives. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 37 people die every day in the United States due to alcohol-related crashes. That’s one preventable death every 39 minutes!  Just last ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/retired-polk-county-sheriffs-office-sergeant-killed-in-dui-accident/) [![Florida Woman Killed When a Semi-Truck Runs a Red Light](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LTB-Blog-1-Image-1.jpg) ## Florida Woman Killed When a Semi-Truck Runs a Red Light One of the most dangerous scenarios on the road is when a semi-truck runs a red light. While this mistake might seem innocent enough (after all, who hasn’t missed a light by accident once or twice?) it can have disastrous consequences when involving a large truck or commercial vehicle. Just last week, a woman in Naples died ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/florida-woman-killed-when-a-semi-truck-runs-a-red-light/) [![Wrongful Death Liability in Truck Accidents: Insight From Lawyers](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LTB-Blog-1-Image-1-1.jpg) ## Wrongful Death Liability in Truck Accidents: Insight From Lawyers Truck accidents occur frequently on Florida’s roads, and consequently, we face wrongful death liability lawsuits in these commercial vehicle collisions often. In our Lakeland area practice, we’ve seen multiple families of victims suffering after their loved ones died in crashes with large trucks or commercial vans. Just last month, a Lakeland pedestrian died after a ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/wrongful-death-liability-in-truck-accidents-insight-from-attorneys/) [![Winter Haven Teen Killed in Collision With SUV](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/winter-haven-teen-killed-in-collision-with-suv-reminder-for-drivers-about-overcorrecting-behind-the-wheel.jpg) ## 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 ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/winter-haven-teen-killed-in-collision-with-suv/) [![Englewood Teen Biker Killed in DUI Accident: Holiday Season Risks](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/englewood-teen-biker-killed-in-dui-accident-a-warning-to-motorcyclists-this-holiday-season.jpg) ## Englewood Teen Biker Killed in DUI Accident: Holiday Season Risks Christmas is ending and New Year’s Eve is right around the corner. In the days ahead, celebrations will be happening in restaurants, bars, and homes all over the Tampa Bay area, and alcohol will almost certainly be part of the plans. There is nothing wrong with enjoying a drink or two during the holidays…as long ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/englewood-teen-biker-killed-in-dui-accident-holiday-season-risks/) [![Fatal Tampa Semi Crash Highlights Need for Defensive Driving](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LTB-Blog-2-Image-1.jpg) ## Fatal Tampa Semi Crash Highlights Need for Defensive Driving Tampa residents are saddened to hear of yet another deadly semi-crash right here in our own city. On Thursday, August 31, a semi-truck traveling East struck a Mitsubishi Outlander attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Adamo Drive. Of the four passengers in the SUV, the adult female passenger died from her injuries at the ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/fatal-tampa-semi-crash-highlights-need-for-defensive-driving/) [## Florida Men Killed While Changing a Tire: Risks and Protection Tips Do you know the risk of changing a flat tire? We’ve all been there: You’re driving along and suddenly, you feel like something is “off” with your car. A pull, difficulty steering, and in some cars, an alert light on your dashboard panel lets you know you have a flat tire. Now what? Changing a ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/florida-men-killed-while-changing-a-tire-risks-and-protection-tips/) [![Deadly Weekend in Tampa Bay: Fatal Truck Accident Kills Driver](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/LTB-Blog-2.jpg) ## Deadly Weekend in Tampa Bay: Fatal Truck Accident Kills Driver June brought many wonderful things to the Tampa Bay Area, but it also brought tragedy in the form of another commercial truck accident fatality. On Friday, June 9th, a 31-year old Tampa man lost his life when his work truck flipped on I-75 around exit 220. He struck the guard rail and died on impact. ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/deadly-weekend-in-tampa-bay-fatal-truck-accident-kills-driver/) [![Wrongful Death Case in Winter Haven? We Are Here for You!](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/wrongful-death-spelled-in-wood-tiles-compress.jpg) ## Wrongful Death Case in Winter Haven? We Are Here for You! As Winter Haven attorneys, we’re known for representing victims who have sustained injuries or damages in a variety of ways, from car or motorcycle accidents to slipping and falling in a grocery store. However, a side of our business not discussed as often is that of representing the families of victims in cases of wrongful death. What is ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/wrongful-death-case-in-winter-haven-we-are-here-for-you/) [![Toddler Killed & Young Child Seriously Injured in DUI Crash in Polk City](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tampa-car-crash-toddler-compress.jpeg) ## Toddler Killed & Young Child Seriously Injured in DUI Crash in Polk City On Wednesday, October 12th at 12:15 AM, Polk County Sheriff officers responded to a call on Deen Still Rd. What they found left them frustrated and brokenhearted, as one 22-month old toddler was pronounced dead at the scene and a 5-year old child was rushed in for emergency medical care for a broken neck. The driver, Guadalupe ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/toddler-killed-and-young-child-seriously-injured-in-dui-crash-in-polk-city/) [![Defensive Driving Lessons from a Fatal Tampa Motorcycle Crash](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/car-crash-tampa-compress.jpeg) ## Defensive Driving Lessons from a Fatal Tampa Motorcycle Crash Motorcycle accidents take the lives of countless bikers each year, and sadly, another individual was killed Saturday night in Tampa. A 43-year old Tampa motorcyclist was heading north on I-75 when he lost control of his bike around milepost 254. While the Florida Highway Patrol said the cause of the accident wasn’t known, what is known is that the ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/defensive-driving-lessons-from-a-fatal-tampa-motorcycle-crash/) [![Commercial Driver Killed in Tampa Bay Crash: How to Protect Yourself](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Untitled-design-5-1-compress.png) ## Commercial Driver Killed in Tampa Bay Crash: How to Protect Yourself The recent multi-vehicle crash on I-75 claimed the life of one Ohio man. The accident that happened in the morning near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard involved several vehicles, including two commercial vehicles transporting mobile homes that were stopped on the right shoulder. The driver of one of these transport trucks had exited and was standing outside ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/commercial-driver-killed-in-tampa-bay-crash-how-to-protect-yourself/) [![Large Trucks Are Involved in 1/3 Fatal Crashes in Work Zones](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Large-Trucks-are-Involved-in-1_3-of-All-Fatal-Crashes-Occurring-in-Work-Zones.png) ## Large Trucks Are Involved in 1/3 Fatal Crashes in Work Zones Work zones are some of the most treacherous places on Florida roadways. As the number of people killed in work zones along roads continues to climb, federal regulators are calling on the public to exercise caution as they navigate work zones. In particular, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking truck drivers to ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/large-trucks-are-involved-in-1-of-3-fatal-crashes-in-work-zones/) [![Coronavirus Lockdowns Reduce Traffic Accidents and Fatalities](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/shutterstock_394392439.jpg) ## Coronavirus Lockdowns Reduce Traffic Accidents and Fatalities Like the rest of the U.S., Florida has been battling the coronavirus since March. While the state is suffering from lost lives, lost jobs, and economic turmoil, there has been a small silver lining. The number of fatal car accidents plunged in Florida since the pandemic began, according to a recent study by the National ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/coronavirus-lockdowns-reduce-traffic-accidents-and-fatalities/) [![Daylight Saving Time Brings More Deadly Car Accidents](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_189023708.jpg) ## Daylight Saving Time Brings More Deadly Car Accidents Daylight Saving Time (DST) is around the corner. On Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., Floridians will shift their clocks forward one hour. That means everyone loses one hour of sleep. Besides being extra sleepy, researchers say that “springing forward” has dangerous consequences. A recent study in the journal Current Biology reported a 6 percent ...](https://brookslawgroup.com/blog/daylight-saving-time-brings-more-deadly-car-accidents/) [![Tampa Rideshare Victims Killed in Wrong Way Crash After Gasparilla](https://brookslawgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tampa-Rideshare-Victims-Killed-in-Wrong-Way-Crash-After-Gasparilla.jpg) ## Tampa Rideshare Victims Killed in Wrong Way Crash After Gasparilla If you live near Tampa, you probably know a thing or two about the Gasparilla Pirate Festival. It’s one of the biggest celebrations in the Bay area every year. The Gasparilla parade is known as the third largest parade in the country with an attendance of around 300,000 people every year. 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