Year: 2020
As if driving in Florida couldn’t get any harder, hurricane season is now upon us. Thankfully Polk and Hillsborough counties only got some heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias, which was downgraded to a tropical storm. But with the 2020 hurricane season expected to be more active than usual, Isaias still served as a reminder that…
Our clients deserve a law firm that is constantly working to improve and grow. That’s why here at Brooks Law Group, we are always looking for opportunities to better ourselves. One way we do that is by holding a firm-wide meeting to talk over what’s happened in the first half of the year and what…
It’s very scary to think about getting hit by a car when you’re walking down the street. But this is a possibility that we have to prepare for, especially with how common it’s been recently. Just last week, a pedestrian was hit by a driver near the Tampa area when he failed to yield to…
After months of remote working, many of us have finally logged out of Zoom and headed back into the office. Returning to the daily commute can have some drivers remembering how dangerous it is. No matter if you work in a large city like Tampa or smaller towns like Winter Haven or Lakeland, you’re likely…
Nothing says summertime like a clear sky and an open highway. Does this time of year have you thinking about a ride on your motorcycle? There are a few things you need to check before you hit the road. Making sure you have all the proper motorcycle safety gear could mean the difference between a…
Around this time of the summer, families are usually counting down the days until the first day back to school. This year, that’s going to look a lot different. COVID-19 school closures in Polk and Hillsborough counties began in March and there still seems to be no consensus on how or when to reopen them….
Tech companies like Uber and Lyft stay ready for attacks from viruses—but COVID-19 was one they couldn’t protect against. Millions rely on rideshare services in cities as different as Tampa, Winter Haven, and Lakeland. However, there has been a drastic shift in demand during stay-at-home orders and quarantines. This shift has led to a decrease…
Like the rest of the U.S., Florida has been battling the coronavirus since March. While the state is suffering from lost lives, lost jobs, and economic turmoil, there has been a small silver lining. The number of fatal car accidents plunged in Florida since the pandemic began, according to a recent study by the National…
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that we have all learned to be a little more careful than usual. We are washing our hands, maintaining our distance from each other, and trying to keep our families healthy. But there may be a threat we haven’t considered: vehicle theft and burglary. There has…
Since the stay-at-home orders and business restrictions of the coronavirus pandemic have been in effect, many Americans have been stocking up on food and other household goods. As a result, retailers are experiencing product shortages and people cannot get the supplies they need. In order to make product delivery happen more quickly, the U.S. Department…
A couple of months ago, the COVID-19 pandemic was the only thing that anyone could think about. Whether you turned on the TV or logged into your social media platform of choice, you were guaranteed to be confronted with the problem. Most of the country shut down in response to the rapidly surging hot spots…
Meet Tow Truck! Tow Truck is a tan and black male Black Mouth Cur mix. He is approximately 2 years old and has been neutered. He is a sweet but hyper dog that loves attention. Tow truck also loves getting treats and being pet. He was recently hit by a car and had to have…
It’s only June and we can already say that 2020 has been a very tough year. We could talk about the state of the economy, the loss of jobs for millions of Americans or the virus that has taken the lives of more than one hundred thousand people in our country alone. But that’s not…
Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady issued an Order on May 21st that will allow civil jury trials to be held remotely. To stop the spread of coronavirus, Florida courts have not held a jury trial since March 16th of this year. As imagined, there is a backlog of cases that are waiting to be heard….
So far, there have not been significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases. However, we have note seen a notable decrease in case numbers either. Florida is fast approaching Phase Two of our state’s plans to reopen the economy as the governor opens more and more businesses and increases crowd capacity within each. While…
Florida is slowly beginning to loosen restrictions related to the coronavirus, but social distancing is still emphasized as an important way to fight the spread of the disease. As such, people are relying on delivery services for essential items such as groceries and meals more than ever before. Individuals that want to earn some extra…
As the coronavirus continues to impact the economy, the unemployment rate has become a major threat. After reaching a 50-year record at 3.5% the numbers rose by 11 percent. There have been more than 20.5 million jobs lost since March and the unemployment rate is the comparable to numbers seen during the Great Depression at…
Our team wanted to give a big thank you to the men and women at the Winter Haven Police Department, Winter Haven Hospital ER Department, Winter Haven Fire Department, and the Tampa Fire Rescue at Station #4 for being our community heroes so we decided to provide lunch for everyone working today! We know we…
Women are significantly more likely than men to suffer serious injuries and fatalities in frontal car crashes, according to a recent study by the University of Virginia (UVA) Center for Applied Biomechanics. Although newer cars generally fare better in all safety tests, UVA’s study showed that vehicles that were built ten or more years ago…
Thank you all for your support for the giveaway event we held a couple of weeks ago! We loved seeing those of you who braved the weather to come get a mask. Based on the support and participation we received last week, we decided that it was time for another giveaway this morning at our…
Ronnie is a very friendly cat that loves attention. He likes to talk back to you and will come to you to be loved. Ronnie is only okay with some cats and prefers not to be held longer than a few minutes, so a home where he can be your only love and older kids…
You’ve probably noticed how hard it is lately to try and find any of the supplies you need, especially when it comes to gloves or masks! That’s why we’ll be handing out supplies to make your own improvised face coverings based on CDC guidelines! Our offices stocked up on bandanas to give away several months…
Talcum Powder Linked to Cancer It has been found that the use of talcum powder routinely, for feminine hygiene practice, has been linked to cancer. Johnson & Johnson specifically has been held liable in many cases since 2016. There is enough evidence to expose the fact that Johnson & Johnson has hidden information and knowingly…
Do I Need to Go to the Doctor’s Office? If you were injured in a car accident, seek medical attention within the first 14 days– even during a pandemic! Recent times have been stressful enough – being in a car accident can add to the stress and leave you confused about which steps to take…
The Coronavirus Timeline Florida’s Gov. DeSantis declares a State of Emergency March 9th. The federal government recommends 15 days of social distancing on March 15th Disney and Universal close on Marth 17th Bars are closed, and restaurant to only offer take out and drive thru on March 20th All Florida public and private K-12 school…
