Author: Stephen K. Brooks
Author: Stephen K. Brooks
On December 21, 2015, Barbara Dawson found herself in a distressing situation. She had been a patient admitted to Calhoun Liberty Hospital in Blountstown, Florida for abdominal pain, and was discharged that day by the hospital staff. However, Ms. Dawson made her protests to that plan known, and in response, the hospital called the police…
Wedding bells are ringing! One of our case managers is tying the knot! Amanda and Korey met ten years ago at Lilian’s in downtown Lakeland. The last thing on her mind was that this was the man she would spend the rest of her life with, (no offense Korey.) But as time moved on, things…
The week after Christmas is always a fun week for children: they get to play with their toys and enjoy the fruits of all of their parents’ hard work. Naturally, all parents only want their children to play with toys that are safe. Nationwide, parents rely both on toy manufacturers to place safe products for…
We at Brooks Law Group hope that everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday season! As you celebrate this special time of year with your families, we hope that you will keep in mind the following safety tips while driving. While here in Florida, we don’t have to worry about ice or snow on the…
Granuflo is widely-prescribed dry acid used to evenly distribute electrolytes during kidney dialysis. According to its manufacturer, Fresenius Medical Care, “ts unique composition of evenly distributed electrolytes is the result of our exacting production technology.” And, finally, the manufacturer’s endorsement: “ith GranuFlo’s distinctive proportional component blend in each bag, you have made the safest choice…
We’ve all encountered rude and angry drivers. And if we’re honest, most of us can admit to getting irritated behind the wheel before. But if those feelings affect our driving behavior, we become a danger to ourselves and others. Florida is one of the worst states for aggressive driving and road rage accidents in the…
The number of semitrailers on the road has risen in recent years. In fact, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s count of registered trucks across the country has grown from 8.2 million in 2004 to 10.6 million in 2013. Of course, with the rise in the number of trucks there are on the road, there…
Transvaginal mesh implants were once thought to be promising treatment option for women suffering from conditions like pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. The mesh implants were intended to provide support around key organs and muscles. Unfortunately, however, the frequency of complications related to the use of transvaginal mesh has dampened the promise of this…
By now, everyone’s heard the message: texting and driving is bad. Very bad. Avoid it at all costs. What about just texting and … walking? Is that so bad? Yes, in fact, it is. Indeed, pedestrians who talk and text—“petextrians” as they are called—are on the rise, and so are pedestrian fatalities. Prior to the…
Taking any drug comes with the risk of side effects, and Xarelto, approved in 2011, is no exception. Xarelto is a blood thinner manufactured by Bayer and marketed in the United States by Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary, Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Its purpose was to prevent dangerous blood clots that can obstruct blood flow to vital organs,…
This blog is provided to aid in understanding set-offs in the context of a line of cases starting with Galante v. USAA Casualty Ins. Co., 695 So.2d 456 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). The following cases cover the issue of set-offs with the Galante twist. See: Galante v. USAA Casualty Ins. Co., 695 So.2d 456 (Fla….
All personal injury accidents; such as, wrongful death, slip and fall, and other types of legal cases typically have their own Statute of Limitations. When you first think of Statute of Limitations, you may ask: what is that and why is it important? A Statute of Limitations is a specific period of time that you…
The most common misconception by motorcycle owners is they believe they will be covered by their auto insurance or by the other driver’s insurance if they are involved in a motorcycle accident. In Florida, insurance is not required for the owner and/or rider of a motorcycle. However, you are required to have $10,000 in Med…
One month ago in Winter Haven, a 40-year-old woman by the name of Tammy Ellison was killed when getting out of her car in the parking lot of where she was employed at Gessler Clinic. Ellison had just arrived at work in the morning around 7:50am. As she was walking into work, she was struck…
Although the number of plane and helicopter accidents are decreasing, it is helpful to know what can be done if a loved one is killed as a result of one of these accidents. In the United States, over 1,000 people were killed last year as a result of plane crashes, and close to 500 people…
