Author: Stephen K. Brooks

Second Place Scholarship Essay by Kavya Shah

Brooks Law Group Scholarship Second Place Winner by Kavya Shah Vincent Pascucci The evening of August 29th, 2017 was like any other in Florida: picturesque, complete with a cool summer breeze and an awe-inspiring sunset. Vincent Pascucci, a 27-year-old Winter Haven native known by his friends as Vinny, was soaking in the beauty of the…

Truck Accidents/Wrongful Death (Adult Children)

Truck Accidents/Wrongful Death for Adult Children Welcome back to another episode of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks with Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group. On today’s Inside Look, we’ll be discussing the topic of wrongful death suits filed by adult children. Steve takes a look at the Florida laws governing wrongful death…

Americans Are Now More Likely to Die From an Opioid Overdose than a Car Crash

For as long as cars have been getting us from place to place, there have been associated dangers involved. We’re all aware of the potential for accidents, and even death. It’s something we’ve learned to deal with. Our lives now revolve around the ability to quickly travel from place to place. However, you might be…

Mother Files Lawsuit Against Trucker After Crash Kills 5 Children

Earlier this year, a trip to Disney ended in tragedy after five children were killed in a deadly semi truck accident. While all accidents are dangerous, the stakes are raised exponentially when a commercial truck is involved. In this disaster, more than just five lives were lost. Two truck drivers also lost their lives in…

Tiger Berto

Inside Look By Brooks – Tiger Berto On this week’s episode of Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks takes a moment to reflect on the life of someone who helped change his life, Tiger Berto of Tiger’s World gym. Tiger Berto passed away on December 29 after battling an illness. Berto was know for…

Lawsuit Filed Against Tesla in the Wake of Teen Deaths

On Tuesday, a lawsuit was filed against Tesla, Inc. over the death of two teens. The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a Florida teen who was killed last year after a fatal crash in Fort Lauderdale. Was this a case of operator error or is there a bigger issue with the electric car…

How Do I File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

When a loved one dies due to the negligence, carelessness, or incompetence of another individual, their surviving family members are able to file a wrongful death suit against the person responsible. Wrongful death lawsuits are civil court actions that allow the family to collect monetary damages to assist loved ones in recovering losses for medical…

3 Reasons Overloaded Trucks Are So Dangerous

Each trip out of your driveway creates the potential for a car accident. The odds aren’t in anyone’s favor– with nearly 264 million vehicles registered and 218 million drivers holding a license, it comes as no surprise that about six million car accidents occur every year in the United States. While every motorist is at…

New Year’s Eve Safety Tips

Steve Brooks, managing partner of the Brooks Law Group, joins us today to talk about some safety tips as we all prep for the New Year! No matter the holiday, it’s almost a guarantee that someone, somewhere will get hurt. Hopefully these tips will help you keep all injuries away! Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks…

4 Killed in Christmas Day Car Collision

The holidays are a time for us to join together and spend time with family and friends. Every year, millions take to the roads to visit with their loved ones. Our streets become crowded with holiday traffic. The last thing any of us want to think about is the potential for a car accident during…

Kavya Shah – Second Place Winner of the Fall 2018 Scholarship

The Brooks Law Group Scholarship One of the things that brings me the most joy in my practice is helping others. I’ve spent my career fighting for justice on behalf of our clients for their personal injury, auto accident, social security and wrongful death cases. The Brooks Law Group has been blessed with over 25…

Florida Casino Boat Fire Investigation Reveals Shortcomings

Earlier this year, a casino boat caught fire off the coast of Port Richey. This tragic fire left 15 passengers injured and one passenger passed away shortly after being transferred to the hospital in critical condition. On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released the findings of its investigation into the boat blaze. What Happened?…

Spring 2019 Scholarships!

Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks – Spring 2019 Scholarships! On this Friday’s episode of Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks announces our Spring 2019 scholarship information. This semester’s contest topic will be on the the recent rise in semi truck collision fatalities, the newest in safety technology, and why trucks today aren’t required by law…

4 Situations that May Require A Wrongful Death Attorney

When facing the loss of a loved one due to questionable circumstances, it can be hard to know how to move forward. While choosing to hire a wrongful death attorney will never make up for your personal loss, it can help your family find justice and compensation for the wrong that was done. Filing a…

4 Deadly Types of Semi-Truck Accidents

While all truck accidents are dangerous, no two truck accidents look exactly alike. Due to their immense size and somewhat unusual configuration, tractor trailers are prone to different kinds of accidents than other motor vehicles. Sudden stops, uncontrolled turns, poor weather conditions, and more can all trigger a variety of accidents, from jackknifing incidents to…