Author: Stephen K. Brooks

Month of the Military Child – Recognizing Florida’s Military Children

Florida is home to thousands of veterans, and we are passionate about paying them well-earned respect. However, did you know the month of April has been set aside to recognize and remember their children? April is the Month of the Military Child. The weeks ahead have been designated to honor the sacrifices made by the…

Stress Awareness Month: Tips for Tampa Commuters

April has arrived, and because it’s designated as Stress Awareness Month, the team at Brooks Law Group feels this is a great time to give a shout-out to our local Tampa commuters. Driving on I-75 or I-4, navigating “Malfunction Junction,” and making your way through the side roads to get to the office on time…

March Is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, and Brooks Law Group is here to take part. As leading TBI attorneys in the Winter Haven area, awareness of this issue is near to our hearts, and we believe strongly in the importance of making sure others understand TBIs and how they impact individuals and families. What…

You’ve Been in a Motorcycle Accident: Now What?

Springtime in Winter Haven means sunshine, longer daylight hours, and plenty of beautiful weather to enjoy the outdoors. Few people know this better than motorcycle owners. If you enjoy traveling by bike, you understand the delight of feeling the wind and sunshine firsthand as you hit the highway. Unfortunately, there are many risks that come…

More Trucks, More Accidents

Florida’s highways aren’t exactly known for being the safest roads in the United States. However, lately, there has been a significant uptick in accidents involving commercial vehicles. Specifically, we’re talking about semi-trucks. Many motorists fear them and associate them with catastrophic accidents. While there is no single reason for this increase in truck-involved accidents on…

¡Notable victoria en juicio para un cliente de habla hispana con Brooks Law Group!

¡Estamos encantados de anunciar una notable victoria en el juicio de nuestros clientes, gracias al arduo trabajo y la dedicación de una de las abogadas litigantes de Brooks Law Group, Amy Smith! Uno de los problemas en este juicio involucró la barrera del idioma de un cliente de habla hispana. Las barreras del idioma pueden…

Empowered: Celebrating International Women’s Day Every Day

March 8th marked International Women’s Day, but at Brooks Law Group, we believe women should be celebrated every day. We are proud supporters of equality for all citizens, regardless of gender, race, or identity, and strive to make sure each victim who comes to us for help feels confident that we will keep their best interest as our…

Everyone Deserves to Be Heard

Did you know there are over 800,000 individuals who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (HOH) in the United States? Those are a lot of voices to be heard, but many of us have no experience communicating with someone who communicates via ASL (American Sign Language) or lip reading. Imagine going into your local coffee shop, the…

Change Isn’t Always Positive: The Advancement of HB 837

Friday marked the advancement of HB 837 ( the “Tort Reform” bill) following six weeks of the House Civil Justice Subcommittee preparing for the annual legislative session, and attorneys across Florida are concerned with what could be coming in Florida law. The bill received bipartisan opposition, as well as public opposition, due to it being seen…

3 Reasons Veterans Aren’t Filing for Camp Lejeune Compensation, and Why They Should

How are dangerous chemicals, a military base in North Carolina, and veterans here in Tampa connected to one another? Last year’s lawsuit regarding water contamination at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina can answer that question. During the span of years between 1953 and 1987, dangerous substances were leached into the water, yet left undisclosed to those who…