Author: Stephen K. Brooks

Do You Understand Litigation?

Many times, insurance companies are not having realistic settlement talks. They are making low ball offers or are denying liability all together. When this occurs, we have to file an official lawsuit in the courts. Clients often do not understand the litigation process and what they should expect at every step of the way. Below…

5 Social Security Disability Tips That Can Earn You Thousands

5 Social Security Disability Medical Tips You Need To Know 1. Choose the right doctor / doctors: specialists are important. Looking for a good doctor can be difficult depending on where you live and what type of medical insurance you have. Your Social Security Disability claim will be primarily based on your medical treatment and…

What is Your Case Worth?

Many times, one of the first questions a client asks is “what is my case worth?”. This a complicated question and I never give an answer in the initial meeting. There are several areas that will affect the value of any settlement that will be unknown at an initial meeting. Below are several but not…

Celebrating 25 Years Serving Our Community

On this day in 1992, Steve Brooks started a law firm named Stephen K. Brooks PA at a small location, with just himself and one assistant practicing Real Estate and Commercial Litigation. The firm name was later changed to Brooks Law Firm PA and then to Brooks Law Group PA. A year later, Steve found…

Why Carry Uninsured/Under Insured Motorist Coverage?

In Florida, the only automobile insurance that is required is Personal Injury Protection (PIP), also known as No Fault coverage. If you are injured, this coverage will pay up to $10,000.00 provided your injury is diagnosed as an emergency medical condition regardless of whose fault the accident may be. If not diagnosed as such, then…

Were You in An Accident? Let Us Help You Get Treatment!

When a person becomes the victim of an auto accident or a premise case their world is turned upside. As car accident attorneys, we get calls every day from those in Tampa, Lakeland and Winter Haven from people who’ve had this happen. They are hurt, their pain is intensifying, and none of this is their…

The Truth About Insurance

First and foremost we always need to keep in mind auto insurance carriers are for profit businesses that exist for the sole purpose of making money for their investors. They are not here to do you any favors. They are not here to lookout for you. Their job is to make money. To do this…

2017- New Year, Same Mission

Each organization has its own identity, just as you and I or any other individual. At Brooks Law Group, we set the standards of the foundation of our organization through our core values. These values and our commitment to them, make us who we are. The New Year is off to a great start here…

Are Cars Really Getting Safer?

If you follow the trends in automobiles then you are probably already aware of the latest safety features out there. Crash avoidance, adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights, lane assist, blind spot warning, rear back up cameras, park assist, and driver drowsiness warnings are some of the latest technologies that at least one major insurance company…

You Snooze, You Lose!

Everyone understands the affect drinking and driving and texting while driving have on your ability to operate a vehicle. However, many people do not realize that driving while sleep deprived can be just as dangerous. A new study by AAA ( American Automobile Association) found that drivers with less than five hours of sleep are…

Brooks Law Group Is Giving Back.. Again!

Brooks Law Group is no stranger when it comes to making a difference in the community. We are very lucky to have a staff of individuals that love to make a difference, no matter the multitude, in the lives of others. After seeing the hundreds of people line up for our annual Turkey Give-Away, we…

Protecting Your Medication

70% of people 12 and older who abuse prescription medications say they got them from a friend or relative, according to a 2014 survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Office of Applied Studies. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). http://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUH-FRR1-2014/NSDUH-FRR1-2014.pdf When used as directed, prescription medicine provides great…

Have You Exhausted Your PIP Coverage?

Many clients come into our firm confused about how to treat injuries from an automobile accident. They’ve just received a letter from their insurance company stating, “Your personal injury protection benefits have been exhausted.” Clients have many questions. Can I still get treatment for my injuries if my PIP coverage has run out? The simple…

There’s No Such Thing As “Full Coverage”

Every week we have seriously injured clients come into our office. Some times after an investigation we discover neither the at fault driver or our client have any insurance to go after. In many instances this is a result of people not understanding what type of insurance they have. Whenever I first meet with a…

Wedding Bells are Ringing!

Wedding bells are ringing yet again here at Brooks Law Group. Our newest attorney and my nephew, Beach Brooks III, has proposed to his girlfriend, Jordan. In 2007, Beach Brooks III and Jordan met as athletes while attending college. Beach played baseball and Jordan played golf. They both were very driven in their sports and…