If you’ve been reading our blog for a while, you know we frequently write on safety surrounding the use of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. These services are a huge part of transportation in Tampa, as they offer both local residents and tourists flying into Tampa International Airport a…
Category: In The News
¡Estamos encantados de anunciar una notable victoria en el juicio de nuestros clientes, gracias al arduo trabajo y la dedicación de una de las abogadas litigantes de Brooks Law Group, Amy Smith! Uno de los problemas en este juicio involucró la barrera del idioma de un cliente de habla hispana….
Friday marked the advancement of HB 837 ( the “Tort Reform” bill) following six weeks of the House Civil Justice Subcommittee preparing for the annual legislative session, and attorneys across Florida are concerned with what could be coming in Florida law. The bill received bipartisan opposition, as well as public opposition,…
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…
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…
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,…
By now, most people have heard about the toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune, and of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination lawsuit. If you haven’t, you can read more about it on our blog, or you can learn more here on the Brooks site. While there are many discussions…
Last Saturday, November 19th, we were thrilled to hold our Turkey Giveaway for the 10th year! This year we partnered with other local organizations to provide Thanksgiving turkeys and many of the needed trimmings to give local families in need a holiday meal. Why? Because we believe no family should…
Bicycles are a common mode of transportation for residents in and around Tampa. Our year-round mild weather, large downtown scene, and many areas with lanes dedicated to those traveling on bicycles make it a prime place to spot people out on bikes… and a prime location for bicycle accidents. …
What do VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), North Carolina, and Polk County veterans have in common? Well, if you were a veteran (or military family member/contract employee) stationed at Camp Lejeune, the answer would be: A LOT. During the span of time between 1953 and 1987, dangerous substances were leached into…
