Year: 2018

Although a car accident can’t be classified as “simple”, there are accidents that unfortunately are worse than others. Accidents in which a life is lost are devastating not only to the family and friends of the person, but to the community. Death of 17-year old Pasco County girl, Lilia Grace Morris These accidents, unfortunately, happen…

History of US 27 U.S. Route 27 encompasses many states in the Southern and Midwestern region including: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana. U.S. Route 27 started as a stretch of highway with a purpose in the interest of tourism and held an economic responsibility to mainly, Florida. Not only was it a major…

TERMS & CONDITIONS Dates of Contest: May 8th, 2018 – May 22nd, 2018 Restrictions: Must be 18 years old of age and a resident of the state of Florida to be eligible to win. Brooks Law Group employees and their family are not eligible to win. One does not have to be a client of…

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…

Two weeks ago friends and family of Brooks Law Group rallied to support two important events in our area. Saturday morning started early in the parking lot of LEGOLAND in Winter Haven for the Annual Brick Dash 5K presented by Publix to benefit Merlin’s Magic Wand, a global children’s charity. It was a beautiful day…

If you have AFIB or have had a hip or knee replacement you are probably familiar with Xarelto. What is Xarelto? Xarelto is a drug used to prevent blood clots from forming by blocking specific proteins in your body. The dosage taken is different for each specific case; therefore, always follow your doctor’s directions carefully…

From a young age, whether it may be from a parent, a family member, a teacher, or a police officer, we always hear the phrase “don’t drink and drive”. I remember police officers going into my school and talking to us about the dangers of drinking and driving. The school system not only tries to…

A team from Brooks Law Group had an excellent time at Ybor City’s Cuban Sandwich Festival last Saturday! We had a blast meeting many new people and trying new foods while enjoying the DJs great taste in music! The International Cuban Sandwich Festival has become one of the biggest competitions with entries from England, London,…

Helping a family member involved in a car crash can be hard, especially if they must go through surgeries, therapies, or end up disabled. Unfortunately, there are also families that must deal with the death of a family member involved in a car accident. Car accidents are not only unexpected, unpredictable, and sometimes devastating, they…

The time after the death of a loved one is always tough, no matter the circumstances surrounding it. However, although both are painful, there is a difference between those deaths that occur naturally and those that occur because of someone else’s negligence. Unfortunately, many lives are lost yearly because of someone else’s negligence. In 2016 alone,…

Technology plays a huge role in our daily lives, whether it’s when we are home watching TV or on our lunch break going through our social media. Technology is advancing at a very rapid pace, in the car industry, for example, a new type of car is being tested – an autonomous car, meaning, a…

In many of the initial meetings I have been asked the question “how much is my case worth?”. There are many factors that determine the worth and settlement of a case, therefore, it is a question that always goes unanswered. Some people have come to our office and have had very high expectations and think…

On a normal day there are things we never think about happening, one of them is a bridge collapsing at broad daylight and killing innocent people. That is exactly what happened in Miami a few days ago. According to the Tampa Bay Times, before collapsing on cars waiting at a stoplight, the bridge was put…

Plant City’s Strawberry Festival has been here for a little over a week and will be ending this Sunday, March 11th. Throughout its course, many of you have experienced the delays on Interstate 4 at certain times in the afternoon and the back-ups on the exits in the area. Some of you who live closer…

This past weekend Brooks Law Group participated in Haines City Rotary’s “Chili on the Ridge Chili Cook-Off” to help with local student scholarships and school repairs. We had an excellent time showing off our team’s cooking skills with two different types of chili – a homemade buffalo chicken chili and a very spicy, wrongful death…

Motorcycles are fun, fast, and they probably make the rider feel like they’re in a Fast and Furious movie. I have heard my fair share of people saying they want to buy a motorcycle; however, the majority don’t keep in mind that motorcycles are less stable and visible than cars or trucks. In addition, motorcycle…