Year: 2016
Every week we have seriously injured clients come into our office. Some times after an investigation we discover neither the at fault driver or our client have any insurance to go after. In many instances this is a result of people not understanding what type of insurance they have. Whenever I first meet with a…
Wedding bells are ringing yet again here at Brooks Law Group. Our newest attorney and my nephew, Beach Brooks III, has proposed to his girlfriend, Jordan. In 2007, Beach Brooks III and Jordan met as athletes while attending college. Beach played baseball and Jordan played golf. They both were very driven in their sports and…
Yesterday, one of my paralegals came to me with a story about a client she had just signed up, who knew and worked with my father years ago. Her story is as follows… “I met with a client yesterday, and when I got to the part of the sign-up where I asked how she heard…
Many people don’t realize that they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits even if they caused their own injuries. Social Security Disability is a No-Fault based program, how you became sick or injured makes no difference, if you can no longer work full time that’s all that matters. If you get hurt in…
Throughout the month of November and the first part of December, we have been collecting toys for the Farmworker’s Ministry located in Auburndale. The Brooks Law Group staff members and attorneys alike pitched in to help give Christmas to those whom may not receive any gifts without us. We were able to fill boxes with…
Our roads are more dangerous than ever before. Every day people are seriously injured or even worse, killed due to auto accidents. Many of these accidents can be avoided. More Distractions Means More Car Accidents It is not uncommon to be driving around town and seeing distracted drivers. We see it every day, drivers who…
Pain and Suffering: What It Is It, Am I Eligible to Be Compensated For It, and How Do I Prove It? When someone is hurt in an accident in a Florida city like Tampa, Lakeland or Winter Haven due to someone else’s negligence law allows the injured party to be compensated for his or her…
If you were injured in an auto accident due to someone else’s negligence you may have a claim to recover damages for your injuries, lost wages, future medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering. Many people do not take the proper steps to take to have a successful claim. The insurance company is telling…
November’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland was a great success for Brooks Law Group. There were crowds of people that stood around our tent and display for each drawing we had to win a Thanksgiving Dinner from Publix. People that had questions stood and spoke with us throughout the event. Many people from the first…
Denied Hurricane Coverage? Homeowners in Florida often rely on their homeowner’s insurance to give them a sense of security and help cover damages caused by Mother Nature. Without this coverage, homeowners are left without options to repair damages to their homes caused by wind, rain, and water. In a simple world, insurance claims would be…
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers tis’ near Halloween” -Unknown On the spookiest night of the year, Brooks Law Group wants to be sure that you and your family are safe. Below are some steps we have compiled to ensure a safe and Happy Halloween! Plan a…
We, at the Brooks Law Group, deal with clients at some of their lowest points in life, often caused by the neglect on someone else’s part. In some most cases, a person has just been injured and do not know which steps to take next. They are faced with mounting medical bills and a myriad…
Florida and much of the Southeastern United States was hit by Hurricane Matthew. This storm caused massive amount of damage to homes and businesses. If Hurricane Matthew damaged your home or business and your Insurance Claim is being denied or the insurance company’s payout is too small contact our offices immediately. Below are several steps…
So, I am in Salt Lake City for a National legal conference of Personal Injury Attorneys. I am staying at the Grand American Hotel in downtown Salt Lake. (The Grand American Hotel was built to help attract the 2002 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City.) The weather is beautiful (no humidity). The first morning I…
It is devastating that after all of the educational dialogue, media frenzy and overall attention that has been swirling around distracted driving due to cell phones that we are still seeing deaths occur. This past Friday a teenager was killed in a car accident in Tampa and Hillsborough Police has determined that texting on a…
1. My doctor told me I have to wait a year before I can apply for Social Security Disability. BUSTED: You can, and should apply for Social Security Disability as soon as you become sick or injured. In order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits you must have a disability that is…
So, I googled leadership attributes and kept seeing recurring themes; integrity, honesty, optimistic, inspirational, supportive & communicative. Having interacted with our current city manager on many levels, I have had a chance to see him on the job, in the community and at his Church. It is a rare thing in life when you cross…
Beach A. Brooks III was born in Winter Haven, Florida. From a very young age Beach had a competitive spirit. He had to win at everything he did. As a child he played several sports but as he grew older his love for baseball outgrew the others. While attending Winter Haven High School Beach starred…
All personal injury accidents, such as; wrongful death, slip and fall, and other types of legal cases typically have their own Statute of Limitations. A Statute of Limitations is a specific period of time that you have to make a legal claim. Different potential claims have different Statute of Limitations timeframes. Knowing the one that…
In preparation for back to school week, we held our first Annual Bike Rodeo last Saturday in partnership with Safe Kids Suncoast. What a huge success! We gave away 92 bike helmets to the kids for a safer ride to school. The obstacle course taught kids bike safety and sharpened hand signals and bicycle control…
Philanthropy is a huge pillar of our foundation here at Brooks Law Group. We are proud to continuously post about events we sponsor and ministries we contribute to in hopes it will spread exposure of the vast amount of ways you can help our community and get others involved. Back to school is a busy…
In partnership with the Florida Suncoast chapter of Safe Kids, Brooks Law Group will be sponsoring a Bike Rodeo in Central Park, Winter Haven, Florida August 6th from 10AM-12PM. We will be giving away 140 free helmets to encourage kids to ride safely back to school. Representatives from Safe Kids Florida Suncoast will be on…
There are exciting things happening at Brooks Law Group! We are expanding our main campus and are thrilled for the opportunity to serve even more people in Florida. The firm has been an established Florida practice since 1992, focusing on all aspects of injury law. The Brooks Law Group’s new motto, “Whatever It Takes”, permeates…
At Brooks Law Group, we know the time following a car accident is stressful. We have compiled the top 5 questions we hear from our new clients and have the answers that will help you get though this uncertain time. We want to help. Q: If I don’t feel injured after my crash, do I…
At Brooks Law Group, we pride ourselves on being an active part of the Winter Haven community. We love participating in events that support local charities and service organizations. This past Sunday we were able to do just that. The Dewdney family hosted the first annual Summerfest at their First Street location of Louise’s Hershey…
