Year: 2021
Workers’ compensation, also known as workers’ comp, has been around for over 100 years. It’s a big part of workers’ rights and a fundamental principle of unionization. Workers’ comp gives protections to workers who are hurt while on the job, and gives support for unionized workers across the nation. Today, however, the line between workers’…
It’s a common question we get from our personal injury clients hurt in a car crash. You are likely to wonder if taxes will consume the settlement you received once your case is resolved. At Brooks Law Group, we know this is an important question. We advise clients to seek the advice of their CPA…
Just before midnight on New Years’ Eve in Houston, Texas, a sleeping 8-year-old boy was shot in the hand. Less than 20 minutes later, a 24-year-old Houston woman arrived at the hospital after being shot in the stomach. Both were the consequence of unfortunate celebratory gunfire. Even more tragically, the woman was shot by her…
Motorcycling is a beloved form of recreation for many Floridians. But when a motorcycle accident without helmet happens, the consequences can bring the enjoyment to a crashing halt! Injuries from a motorcycle wreck can be devastating, and many are fatal. Once the damages are assessed, a sizable insurance payout may hang in the balance depending…
Trucking industry representatives embraced recent changes to the hours-of-service regulations, which mandate how long drivers can stay on the roads before resting. While the changes will likely save money on operating costs, they could also have a less desirable side effect: More truck drivers will be behind the wheel with less rest. This poses a…
When you realize you need an attorney’s help, the first step is making that initial phone call. But if you’ve never called a law office before, you may not know what the intake process will be like. We can assure you, at Brooks Law Group, there’s nothing to worry about. All law firms are different,…
Commuting on I-4 is a struggle that Polk and Hillsborough County residents know well. Whether you commute to Tampa or Orlando, you’ve surely been caught in some rush hour traffic. It looks like the new year will bring some I-4 construction changes that might help you out! Did you know that I-4 is one of…
A truck accident can change your life in an instant. You should count yourself lucky indeed if you walk away unharmed after a collision with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer. Sadly, many Floridians are not so fortunate. Florida ranks in the top 10 for the highest average number of fatal large truck accidents in the nation. Every…
Tampa is a sunny city, with as many as 244 days per year of at least some sunshine. That makes the weather perfect for motorcycling. But the fun can end in disaster if a motorcycle accident occurs. Sadly, these crashes happen far too frequently in Florida. There were 7,978 motorcycle accidents in Florida in a…
We know them as the giants of the road — semi-trucks. We see them on every street and highway in America, transporting the goods we need to keep our businesses and lives going. But you’ve also heard the horror stories of good people losing their lives in terrible truck accidents. While we know trucks are…
“How much money will I get for my personal injury settlement?” It’s one of the most common questions we get at Brooks Law Group. It’s not hard to understand why. You’re hurt. You’re under serious financial strain, and someone else is responsible for your injuries. You shouldn’t have to pay. However, many factors determine how…
Florida is notorious for pedestrian accidents. It’s been named the worst state for pedestrian deaths in the nation in multiple studies. In a single recent year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) recorded 9,736 pedestrian crashes. Of those collisions: 734 people died. 1,534 suffered incapacitating injuries, such as broken bones or…
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. That means it’s time for a close look at how Florida drivers are faring when it comes to distracted driving. Unfortunately, the picture is not pretty. Nearly 300 people died in more than 48,400 distracted driving accidents in the Sunshine State in a single year, according to the…
At Brooks Law Group, we understand that Social Security Disability benefits can be a vital source of income for qualifying individuals. But unfortunately, the majority of Social Security applications are denied on the first try. Getting help from an experienced Florida disability lawyer can mean the difference between obtaining the money you need and getting…
Nothing can prepare you for the shock of losing a family member in a sudden accident. The pain is only made worse if you learn that someone else’s recklessness caused the death. In Florida, the law allows close relatives to seek wrongful death compensation when a family member is killed due to another’s negligence. The…
