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…

As Winter Haven attorneys, we’re known for representing victims who have sustained injuries or damages in a variety of ways, from car or motorcycle accidents to slipping and falling in a grocery store. However, a side of our business not discussed as often is that of representing the families of victims in cases of wrongful death. What is…

“Do I have to pay taxes on legal settlements?” “Will my legal settlement affect my tax return?” “Is a legal settlement tax exempt or tax deductible?” At Brooks Law Group, we hear the same questions repeatedly from clients who have won their cases. We know these are important questions, and they are especially pertinent at…