Author: Stephen K. Brooks
Author: Stephen K. Brooks
“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…
Yesterday, one of my paralegals came to me with a story about a client she had just signed up, who knew and worked with my father years ago. Her story is as follows… “I met with a client yesterday, and when I got to the part of the sign-up where I asked how she heard…
Many people don’t realize that they may be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits even if they caused their own injuries. Social Security Disability is a No-Fault based program, how you became sick or injured makes no difference, if you can no longer work full time that’s all that matters. If you get hurt in…
Throughout the month of November and the first part of December, we have been collecting toys for the Farmworker’s Ministry located in Auburndale. The Brooks Law Group staff members and attorneys alike pitched in to help give Christmas to those whom may not receive any gifts without us. We were able to fill boxes with…
Our roads are more dangerous than ever before. Every day people are seriously injured or even worse, killed due to auto accidents. Many of these accidents can be avoided. More Distractions Means More Car Accidents It is not uncommon to be driving around town and seeing distracted drivers. We see it every day, drivers who…
Pain and Suffering: What It Is It, Am I Eligible to Be Compensated For It, and How Do I Prove It? When someone is hurt in an accident in a Florida city like Tampa, Lakeland or Winter Haven due to someone else’s negligence law allows the injured party to be compensated for his or her…
If you were injured in an auto accident due to someone else’s negligence you may have a claim to recover damages for your injuries, lost wages, future medical expenses, as well as pain and suffering. Many people do not take the proper steps to take to have a successful claim. The insurance company is telling…
November’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland was a great success for Brooks Law Group. There were crowds of people that stood around our tent and display for each drawing we had to win a Thanksgiving Dinner from Publix. People that had questions stood and spoke with us throughout the event. Many people from the first…
Denied Hurricane Coverage? Homeowners in Florida often rely on their homeowner’s insurance to give them a sense of security and help cover damages caused by Mother Nature. Without this coverage, homeowners are left without options to repair damages to their homes caused by wind, rain, and water. In a simple world, insurance claims would be…
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers tis’ near Halloween” -Unknown On the spookiest night of the year, Brooks Law Group wants to be sure that you and your family are safe. Below are some steps we have compiled to ensure a safe and Happy Halloween! Plan a…
We, at the Brooks Law Group, deal with clients at some of their lowest points in life, often caused by the neglect on someone else’s part. In some most cases, a person has just been injured and do not know which steps to take next. They are faced with mounting medical bills and a myriad…
Florida and much of the Southeastern United States was hit by Hurricane Matthew. This storm caused massive amount of damage to homes and businesses. If Hurricane Matthew damaged your home or business and your Insurance Claim is being denied or the insurance company’s payout is too small contact our offices immediately. Below are several steps…
So, I am in Salt Lake City for a National legal conference of Personal Injury Attorneys. I am staying at the Grand American Hotel in downtown Salt Lake. (The Grand American Hotel was built to help attract the 2002 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City.) The weather is beautiful (no humidity). The first morning I…
It is devastating that after all of the educational dialogue, media frenzy and overall attention that has been swirling around distracted driving due to cell phones that we are still seeing deaths occur. This past Friday a teenager was killed in a car accident in Tampa and Hillsborough Police has determined that texting on a…
1. My doctor told me I have to wait a year before I can apply for Social Security Disability. BUSTED: You can, and should apply for Social Security Disability as soon as you become sick or injured. In order to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits you must have a disability that is…
