Year: 2017
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…
According to WFLA, Channel 8 News, on August 11, 2017, 29-year-old Amber Perera lost control of her vehicle on Tampa’s Selmon Expressway resulting in the death of three people- two adults and one 8-year-old child. Witnesses spotted Perera excessively speeding and tried to pass at least two vehicles when she lost control of her car….
For the first time EVER, Brooks Law Group is reaching out to the public to create a catchy rap jingle for the firm AND offering $1000 cash to the winner! Criteria: Video must be under 2:00 minutes long Video Must Include: Appropriate Language (nothing crude, vulgar or explicit) Salesmanship (cannot say we are the best…
We, at the Brooks Law Group, are excited to announce that our office in the Tampa Bay Region has been recently renovated! Our office is located in the historic Ybor City. We have recently updated our office and are excited to unveil it. Our office has a modern industrial look, which we hope will be…
Today has been a day for the books! Two different personal injury clients have reached out to our firm to show their appreciation and it is heart-warming nonetheless! It Is Who We Are Our firm has core values that support our mission statement is to “provide the best client experience possible” and we are held…
Did you know …. Every 3 hours someone in the United States is hit by a train?* Among the most dangerous states for railroad related injuries, Florida ranks 9th in the nation for railroad crossing accidents. According to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Office of Safety Analysis, there were 2,025 collisions at railroad crossings in 2016…
Weeds have been a nuisance to all land owners since the beginning of time. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the company Monsanto produced and marketed Roundup – a glyphosate based solution that would act as an herbicide for every-day use. This solution allows users to kill pesky weeds without harming surrounding plants. Roundup is…
Involvement in our community is very important to us here at Brooks Law Group and we would like to invite the community in joining us at these events this upcoming weekend: First Friday – Downtown Lakeland’s Munn Park Back to School Bash – Dewdney Plaza – Winter Haven Family Fun & Fitness Event – Lakeland…
A cemetery symbolizes the final resting place of loved ones and a place for friends and family to visit their deceased loved ones. However, when this place of rest becomes a place of havoc and destruction due to abuse, there is a problem. Cemetery abuse is a pervasive issue that leaves families and friends upset…
Nothing is more terrifying than the reality of your child being exposed to a chemical proven to have life-altering side effects. Recently, the news team at WTVD, an ABC station in Durham, North Carolina, reported that its investigation into the ingredients of cosmetics aimed at tweens has revealed frightening results about a product sold at…
Distracted driving is a major cause of car-related injuries and deaths. It’s estimated that roughly 25% of motor vehicle accident fatalities result from distracted driving. According to a Bay News 9, a 17 year old suffered minor injuries resulting from her crashing into a Town N’ Country home last night in the 7700 block of…
What is a Hernia? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a hernia “occurs when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.” The FDA explains that “hernias often occur at the abdominal wall.” Signs of a hernia “can be visible…
Only a few medical procedures have a 100% success rate. Unfortunately, hip replacement procedure doesn’t belong to this category of medical procedures. There are cases when patients are suffering after this procedure and using the hip implant. They experience complications or suffering and pain. If you find yourself in a situation like this, look for…
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…
Summer holidays are a busy time for boating, especially July 4th weekend. As your neighbor, we feel it is important for you to understand the laws and the risks of the Chain of Lakes when it comes to drinking and boating. Laws Governing the Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes: Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes adheres…
