As more and more people flood into Florida, our highways and local roads have become increasingly congested. Many of us battle daily traffic as we commute in and around Tampa for work, school, or activities. Unfortunately, more traffic equates to more accidents. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles records over 400,000 accidents…

If emergency services respond to an accident here in Tampa, they assess victims for immediately evident injuries like fractures, head trauma, serious abrasions, or burns, and then determine if further medical treatment is necessary. In some cases, EMTs send victims to nearby Tampa General Hospital if they suspect internal injuries or if the victim had even…

April 6th marked National Walking Day, but making regular walks part of your health and wellness routine should be something you focus on all year long! Walking has long been heralded for its many health benefits, and Tampa is one of the best places to live if you want to enjoy daily walks. The plentiful…

If you are the sole caregiver of an aging parent or medically fragile loved one, summer vacation is often stressful. We’re reaching the finish line and heading into summer here in Central Florida, and many local kids finish school this week. They’ll be ready to jump into vacation mode, but as a parent and as a…

You’ve been injured in a car accident? Did your Uber from Tampa International Airport (TIA) fail to stop at a stop sign? Were you hit by someone speeding through downtown? No matter the circumstances, you’ve been left with the injuries and the totaled car, and now you’re wondering what to do. We are here to walk you through the different…

Motorcycles are a way of life in Central Florida. In Tampa, bikers enjoy the sunshine and open skies while breezing down beachfront roads or commuting on one of multiple major highways. While Florida’s weather is friendly to bikers, our roads aren’t always as nice. More specifically, other drivers aren’t always friendly toward motorcyclists, and their negligence leads…

Following an accident, insurance companies get involved almost immediately. Vehicle accidents, pedestrian collisions, injuries on the job…all of these scenarios trigger calls to insurance companies, and that means insurance adjusters will be vying to talk to you. You are already recovering from injuries, dealing with trauma, and figuring out how to manage life as you heal. So,…

Losing a loved one is always a difficult experience, but when it happens because of another’s negligent or reckless behavior, the grief can be magnified. Families who have lost someone due to a preventable accident are often left with many questions and emotions. In this blog post, one of our lawyers will answer some common…

Were you injured in a car accident, at work, or because of someone else’s negligence? No matter what caused your personal injury, you deserve justice. People commonly assume (mistakenly) that  getting help after an accident or injury requires a lawsuit. This deters many victims from pursuing the compensation they need. So, is it actually necessary to…

The weather is beautiful, summer is almost here, and it’s boating season in Florida! Because people travel by water as much as they travel on our local highways in Tampa Bay, boating accidents happen often in our area and Hillsborough County sees a high number of injuries from these accidents each year. Do you know…

We at Brooks Law Group believe: Every individual deserves the opportunity to be seen, heard, understood, and respected. Needless to say: That includes people with severe hearing loss or without the ability to hear and/or speak! April 15 is the National ASL Day that celebrates American Sign Language (ASL). This is the language used by…

A car accident leaves drivers and passengers traumatized, especially if the accident caused injuries or fatalities. Because of the subsequent shock, many victims delay filing a claim for their damages and injuries because they are coping with recovery. Unfortunately, the moment your accident occurs it begins the countdown on the statute of limitations of your…

Brooks Law Group advocates for building people-first cultures in our local businesses and communities. Our passion for people drives our Annual Turkey Giveaway. More recently, it sparked our hosting a free ASL class in our Winter Haven office. We believe EVERY voice, every person, matters, and we carry that belief into the very core of how…

All people deserve justice and deserve to be seen for their humanity. There are many obstacles that can stand in the way of justice.  In this article, we want to focus on one particular challenge: implicit bias in the courtroom. Perception.org describes Implicit bias  as “when we have attitudes towards people or associate stereotypes with…

More and more families are choosing assisted living homes or nursing homes for their parents or grandparents. These facilities can be a wonderful way to have your loved one close by while making sure they receive the specialty care they need. However, you might have also heard about cases of nursing home abuse and residents…