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Commercial Vehicle Accidents: Who Can Be at Fault?

Commercial Vehicle Accidents: Who Can Be at Fault?

Sharing the road with commercial vehicles can sometimes be dangerous. In fact, in 2016 alone, there were about 475,000 police-reported accidents that involved large trucks. Trucking accidents are pretty common and can often result in severe damage, both property damage and injuries. And unfortunately, unlike car accidents, it’s not always clear who is at fault ...

Can I Still Sue if I Didn’t Have on a Seat Belt During an Accident?

This depends on the state in which the accident occurred. In some states, if you don’t buckle up; it can negate or reduce any potential for damages received. In other states, this may not the case. Your attorney knows what the law is in your state, and will argue for your right to recover damages. ...

If I Don’t Feel Injured After My Crash, Do I Have to See a Doctor?

It is highly recommended that both you and your passengers see a doctor after an accident. Doctors can recognize injuries that are not apparent to you. Fees for a doctor visit and medical treatment may be covered by your insurance. Do not settle claims from an accident until a doctor has examined and advised you ...

What Are the Florida Law Requirements for Car Damage Insurance?

Florida requires all owners of motor vehicles to have a minimum of $10,000 in property damage liability insurance. Call or text (800) 529-3030 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

Who Will Pay for My Car Damage?

Possible scenarios: If the other party is at fault and the at-fault party has property damage insurance. The at-fault insurance company will pay up to the $10,000 minimum. If the coverage is more than $10,000 then the at-fault driver’s insurance will pay damages up to the limits on the policy. There is no deductible here. ...

Did the Government Shutdown Cost Us Critical Crash Evidence?

Did the Government Shutdown Cost Us Critical Crash Evidence?

If you’ve turned on the TV or glanced at a newspaper in the past few weeks, there is no doubt you’re familiar with the government shutdown. While it’s over now, the shutdown may have affected areas of government you might not have expected. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has stated that this shutdown may ...

Who Should Repair My Car After an Accident?

You have options on car repairs. The dealership where you purchased your vehicle will either repair your car or recommend a car repair company may be a good choice. Or, you could use a professional auto body shop near you with experience in repairing your type of car. Call or text (800) 529-3030 or complete ...

Why Is Drunk Driving Still Killing Thousands Per Year?

Why Is Drunk Driving Still Killing Thousands Per Year?

We live in a world of information. There are statistics, numbers and reports for nearly every action we do. Somewhere, someone has calculated risk factors for everything under the sun. A quick Google search can even tell you how many people die per year from vending machines (2.18 per year). In this age of easy ...

How Are My Car Loans Handled?

Standard car insurance (yours or that of the at-fault party) doesn’t consider the amount you owe (the loan) on the car. You can purchase GAP insurance to cover this difference. If there is a lien on your car, the holder of the lien will also have to sign any checks. Call or text (800) 529-3030 ...

Truck Crash Prevention: How to Overcome Driver Fatigue

Truck Crash Prevention: How to Overcome Driver Fatigue

In September, we wrote a featured article discussing sleep deprivation and driver fatigue as a major cause of commercial truck accidents. That post revealed some astonishing and worrying statistics– drivers who needed seven hours of sleep per day were averaging less than five hours of rest, and over half (56%) of truck drivers studied experienced ...

How Much Is My Car Accident Worth?

Look to Brooks!CALL US TODAY (800) 529-3030That is a very case-dependent question. You have six elements of damages. Those damages are your past medical expenses, your future medical expenses, your past lost wages, your future lost earning capacity, your past pain and suffering, and your future pain and suffering. It is our job to ...

What’s Fueling the Truck Crash Epidemic?

What’s Fueling the Truck Crash Epidemic?

In 2016, there were more than 4,300 deaths in accidents involving commercial trucks. That’s a 28 percent increase from 2009. We’re in the middle of a truck crash epidemic. Our passenger vehicles have continued to grow safer as technology advances, yet our semi trucks remain stagnant. Crash avoidance technology is not new. Most cars today ...

Are We in the Middle of a Truck Crash Epidemic?

Are We in the Middle of a Truck Crash Epidemic?

This is part one is a series where we investigate the chain of events that led to the semi truck crash epidemic we currently find ourselves in. In 2016, more than 4,300 people were killed in semi truck crashes. That’s a 28 percent increase from 2009. Technology is supposed to be making our roads safer, ...

Help, I Was in a Truck Crash! What Do I Do Now?

Help, I Was in a Truck Crash! What Do I Do Now?

When it comes to dangers on the road, the risk of a truck accident tops the charts. Anytime that two vehicles collide, it’s very dangerous. When one of the vehicles is 20-30 times the size of the other, the stakes increase exponentially. Finding yourself the victim of a truck accident is overwhelming and can shake ...

Truck Crash Safety in Florida: What You Should Know

Truck Crash Safety in Florida: What You Should Know

Even on the best of days, our public roadways can be a dangerous place. No matter how cautious and safe you are, you can’t control the other drivers around you. When you consider the fact that we share the road with commercial trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds, the potential for a semi crash is ...

What Do I Do If I was a Victim of a Hit and Run?

What Do I Do If I was a Victim of a Hit and Run?

Being the victim of any “normal” car crash can be a traumatic experience, especially because you never see it coming. Being the victim of a hit and run can not only be traumatic but also stressful and leaving you with the question “what do I do if I was a victim of a hit and ...

What Do You Do at the Scene of an Accident?

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about what you should do at the scene of an accident. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://x.com/BrooksLawGroup Introduction Welcome to Inside Look by Brooks. My name is Steve Brooks. Today’s topic is “What do you do when you’re in an accident and you’re ...

Texting and Driving: Does Florida Law Go Far Enough?

Texting and Driving: Does Florida Law Go Far Enough?

Do you know someone that has been injured because of a distracted driver? Odds are the answer is yes and the problem is not going away. In the State of Florida, texting and driving is a secondary offense. This means a Tampa police officer can witness you texting and driving and do nothing about it ...

When Do Most Car Accidents Happen In Florida?

When Do Most Car Accidents Happen In Florida?

Vehicles have become a necessary evil for most people in the United States. The ability to get to and from work, the store, or to the kids’ functions generally requires that people have at least one family car to transport them. Predicting when a car accident will occur is impossible. We found it interesting to ...

Will Medical Insurance or Car Insurance Cover Accident Injuries?

Car accidents can be very tricky. Logically, if you get into a car accident, you should be entitled to your fair compensation. Although insurance companies cover some expenses for your car accident, they are trained to give you as little compensation as possible. As such, understanding how insurance companies cover car accident injuries is critical ...