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Personal Injury, Wrongful Death: What Do They Mean?

Personal Injury Cases Personal injury cases may come in the form of: Automobile accidents, aviation, motorcycle accidents, railroad, or truck accidents Dog attacks Drunk driving cases Medical malpractice Negligence Slip or fall And other unsafe accidents Personal injury cases can be resolved in two ways. The first way a case can be resolved is through ...

What Women Facing Pelvic Floor Disorders / Dysfunction Need to Know

What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? The human body is an intricate masterpiece made up of cells, tissues, muscles, bones, and organs- each and every single part serves a particular function to the overall body. The pelvic floor is a series of muscles in the pelvic area that support vital bodily organs, such as, intestines, bladder, ...

Who Is REALLY Representing You? A Question You Should Ask!

When you or a loved one is stuck in a sticky situation, you are usually inclined to hire an attorney. Whether it be a car accident or medical malpractice, an experienced attorney is necessary to ensure your safety and fair compensation. As such, knowing exactly who your attorney really is becomes very important when seeking ...
What Is on Fire in Polk County?

What Is on Fire in Polk County?

If you were out and about this weekend in Winter Haven or Lakeland, chances are you saw or at least smelled smoke. But the fire wasn’t even in Polk County, instead the smoke came in from neighboring Pasco County. Due to the high winds, the smoke of the 2,275 acre brush fire near Starkey Wilderness ...

Why Carry Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

In Florida, the only automobile insurance that is required is Personal Injury Protection (PIP), also known as No Fault coverage. If you are injured, this coverage will pay up to $10,000.00 provided your injury is diagnosed as an emergency medical condition regardless of whose fault the accident may be. If not diagnosed as such, then ...

What to Bring to the First Meeting With Your Lawyer in Florida

I found an Attorney! What do I need for my 1st meeting? 5 Things to bring to your first meeting with your lawyer Whether you have been in a car accident or fallen at a store and suffered injuries you may be considering hiring an attorney. It is difficult to navigate the red tape of ...

Is Getting Rid of Morning Sickness Worth the Risk to Your Baby?

If you’ve ever been pregnant you know that the first trimester is not the best of times. Everyone talks about the glow you will have and the wonderful feeling when your baby moves but then you end up in the restroom every time someone walks by your desk with food that apparently your baby is ...

How Much Is My Case Worth?

One of the most common questions we are asked is “How much is my case worth?” Even though, Attorneys’ may use similar methods of analysis to help determine the value of your case, they also do extensive research. The two primary factors in determining case value: Injuries – Your injuries are going to be the ...

What Is Mediation and How Does It Work in a Personal Injury Case?

Mediation is an informal, confidential, non-adversarial negotiation process that is used to resolve disputes. Mediation is conducted by a neutral third party called a mediator. The mediator’s objective is to help the parties come to a mutually acceptable agreement, referred to as a settlement, to resolve their case. Often, mediation carries an informal atmosphere, which ...

Which Family Member Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Wrongful deaths are a tragic and devastating time for families who have lost a love one due to personal injury. In the year 2014, there were over 32,000 fatalities as a result of auto accidents, and nearly 14,000 people lost their life while on the job. During this tragic and devastating time, families are often ...

How to Pick the Right Auto Accident Lawyer

In the United States, nearly 5 million people are involved in an auto accident each year. More than 200,000 of those auto accidents happen in Florida. That’s around 555 accidents just in the state of Florida, a day! If you live in the state of Florida and have a valid Florida license plate, you are ...
What Is the Difference: Personal Injury Case Manager vs. Paralegals

What Is the Difference: Personal Injury Case Manager vs. Paralegals

When you first start a personal injury case, you may be confused about many things. Brooks Law Group is here to make the process easy and stress-free for you. One of the ways we do this is through our amazing case managers and paralegals. But what’s the difference between case managers and paralegals? Let’s break ...

How to Choose the Best Personal Injury Lawyer

There are a few critical steps to finding the BEST Personal Injury attorney to represent you. First, research is important. You must find out as much information about the attorney as well as the law group. What kind of trial and court experience do they have? Have they won awards? Does your lawyer have a ...
Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida

Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Florida

Florida consistently ranks among the worst states for uninsured motorists. Recent statistics from the Insurance Information Institute found that 20.4 percent of Florida drivers have no auto insurance. That’s the sixth-highest percentage in the country. The nationwide picture isn’t pretty either. Current data from the Insurance Research Council (IRC) show that one in eight drivers ...

How Does Jury Selection Work?

The first day and step in any trial, civil or criminal, is to select a jury. The qualifications for jurors in the State of Florida are relatively simple. To qualify as a juror, the person must be a U.S. citizen who is a legal resident of Florida as well as the county where the trial ...

What Is the Offer of Judgment Statute and How Can It Affect My Case?

The costs of filing or defending a lawsuit can seem daunting. In fact, our laws are set up so that unless there is some specific basis in statute or contract, litigants must generally pay their own attorney’s fees and costs. These costs can make a major impact on how a case is litigated and, in ...

Who is Eligible for a GM Ignition Switch Claim?

You may have heard the buzz lately about General Motors Ignition Claims where defective vehicles are the cause for serious motor vehicle accidents which result in horrible injuries or death. Here are some of the case criteria involved in GM Claims to see if you or anyone you know qualifies. The important thing to remember ...

Step 4 of Your Personal Injury Claim – How Do I Pay My Doctor?

Step 3 of our series talks about the importance of medical treatment for your auto accident case. Step 4 is in place to educate you about how, exactly, your medical bills are paid in a personal injury case. PIP Florida Law requires Florida drivers to purchase $10,000 in PIP coverage – this is mandatory. PIP ...
What Does a Personal Injury Case Manager Do?

What Does a Personal Injury Case Manager Do?

It may not be the same at all personal injury law firms, but at Brooks Law Group, we assign every new personal injury client to a personal injury case manager. The personal injury case manager assigned to a client’s file works directly under the direction of the attorney assigned to the file. Each case manager ...

Why You Need UM Insurance

What is underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage and why do you need it? Many people know of, or at least heard of, underinsured / uninsured motorist coverage, but do not have such coverage. This is automobile insurance commonly referred to as UM. This is insurance coverage that is available to you in the event that you are ...