Author: Stephen K. Brooks

Important Internet Safety Tips for Your Children and Teens

Our firm has made a commitment this year to support the fight against human trafficking. We’ve written blog posts, highlighted local support centers, and held a benefit dinner this past weekend. It’s something that has become incredibly important to every member on our team. If you’re unfamiliar with the epidemic, human trafficking is modern day slavery….

Wrongful Death Lawsuit: What You Need To Know

Wrongful death lawsuits are the manner through which an estate of a deceased person files a lawsuit against the party responsible for the death. It is usually filed by an estate representative on behalf of the surviving family members or parties. In the United States, there are almost 264 million registered vehicles and 218 valid…

Texting While Driving Ban, Cutest Pet Contest, and More!

We’re back with our host Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group, for another edition of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks! Texting While Driving Ban, Cutest Pet Contest, and More! On this week’s episode, we have a couple of topics to cover. First, a new law is in the works that will make…

Road Rage Has Deadly Consequences

It’s a little after 5pm, and you’re driving down the road. Maybe you had a tough day at work. Maybe you’re running behind to pick up your kids. Suddenly, you come upon another car driving several miles under the speed limit, or a careless driver who is clearly on their phone. There are many reasons…

What You Need to Know About Florida’s New Texting While Driving Ban

Last week, the Florida House approved a bill that would make texting while driving a primary offense in the state of Florida. Currently, texting while driving is a secondary offense in our state, which means that officers can’t pull you over for using your phone while driving without witnessing another traffic violation. Throughout the month…

Cutest Pet Photo Contest!

Cutest Pet Contest 2019 Are you a proud pet parent? Is your pet even cuter than the rest? We’ve got an opportunity for you! May is National Pet Month. It’s a time for fellow pet owners to celebrate the joy their furry friends bring into their lives. The team at Brooks Law Group would like…

What Is the Florida Motorcycle Helmet Law?

Driving a motorcycle brings its own set of dangers, and riders are intimately familiar with them. The most experienced motorcyclists can have their trip, or even their life, cut short by a careless driver in a car in an instant. While the risk will always persist, there are ways of decreasing it. For that reason,…

Celebrating the National Day of Prayer with Brooks Law Group

Celebrating the National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer for 2019 is next Thursday, May 2nd. This annual day of prayer is a time for people of all faiths to join together in praying for our nation. On today’s edition of Inside Look by Brooks, managing partner Steve Brooks is joined again by Laura…

Large Truck Accidents: The Dangers of Dump Trucks

We’ve written a lot about the dangers of large truck accidents. When you hear the phrase large truck, you probably think of semi trucks. That’s not the only large truck to watch out for on the roads, however. Waste management companies across the country employ big, heavy dump trucks to clean up local municipalities’ trash….

Brooks Law Group Invites You to a National Day of Prayer

Easter may have come and gone, but May holds another faith-based event ahead of us. The first Thursday of May is a nationally recognized day of prayer for our country. We welcome you to join us at our First Street office on May 2nd at 8:00am for a public prayer session for our country. The…

Tips For Driving a Truck During Hurricane Season

While truckers are trained to drive in poor conditions, even the most highly skilled driver will be affected by bad weather. With the wind and rain during hurricane season, you may need to read up on how to stay safe before getting back on the road to avoid trucking accidents. Be Prepared This may seem…

What Can Cause Trucking Accidents?

It’s no secret that being in an accident on the road can cause immense damage. In fact, 35% of annual spinal cord injuries result from auto and motorcycle accidents. But some of the most deadly crashes are trucking accidents. When sharing the roads with semi trucks, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings and…

A Special Good Friday Message for You!

We’re back for another episode of Friday’s Inside Look By Brooks! As always, we’re joined by our host Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group. This week we have a special guest in the studio with us. Our firm administrator, Laura Johnson, is here to share a special word with us. A Special…

Smartphone Use: More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving?

Driving under the influence isn’t only for drunk drivers anymore. There is a new dangerous killer in town: driving under the influence of phone use. For Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we’re taking a look at many of the distractions that make our roads unsafe. If there’s any doubt in your mind about how dangerous using…

Distracted Driving: How Big is the Problem?

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This month, we’ll be taking a look at several different aspects of distracted driving. We’ve already covered some of the shocking facts in a recent blog post. Today, we’ll take a look at how widespread the problem is and how many potential distractions there are for drivers. What Is…