Christmas is almost here, and for many people here in Winter Haven that means preparing to leave town and see family and friends for the holiday. If you’re one who plans to fly over the Christmas season, you’re probably familiar with the question: should you use a ride share service or should you leave your…

There’s something magical about a real Christmas tree. People fall in love with the smell, the uniqueness of its size and shape, and even where it’s missing pieces or has a gap just big enough to hold a favorite oversized ornament. While real trees are certainly magical, they can also be a hassle to get…

By now, most people have heard about the toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune, and of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination lawsuit. If you haven’t, you can read more about it on our blog, or you can learn more here on the Brooks site. While there are many discussions about the situation, the legal…

Severe weather is an annual occurrence in Central Florida, and hurricanes are a way of life. Unfortunately, these storms leave behind a path of destruction and residents are forced to grapple with damages to their homes and businesses, injuries, loss of possessions, and more. The worst part? Victims aren’t able to grieve their losses in…

¡La Navidad se acerca rápido! Con menos de 4 semanas para el gran día, los compradores de todo el área de Tampa Bay se están preparando para la gran carrera de comprar regalos, ¡y esta ciudad ciertamente no tiene escasez de opciones! La gran cantidad de centros comerciales, pueblos de compras y mercados hacen que…

Christmas is coming up fast! With less than 4 weeks to go until the big day, shoppers all over the Tampa Bay area are gearing up for the great race of gift buying, and this city certainly has no shortage of options! The plethora of malls, shopping villages, and markets make it easy to find the…

Potlucks bring together people for a meal without one party putting in all the effort. For office parties, potlucks are a wonderful way to enjoy a holiday party and get everyone involved without the headache of scheduling catering, or booking reservations at an off-site restaurant. Here at Brooks Law Group, we love hosting our annual Thanksgiving…

Are you a family member of a veteran seeking information about the recent act passed for victims of water contamination at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina? While there’s plenty of information circulating on the internet about victims, who’s at fault, health conditions related to the water contamination, wrongful death, and more,  many families are left wondering how…

Small Business Saturday might be over, but supporting local businesses should be our goal all year long! The weeks ahead will be busy with shoppers out looking for the perfect gifts for family and friends as Christmas looms closer. While large corporations and big business might offer cheap prices and huge inventory, they miss out on…

Last Saturday, November 19th, we were thrilled to hold our Turkey Giveaway for the 10th year! This year we partnered with other local organizations to provide Thanksgiving turkeys and many of the needed trimmings to give local families in need a holiday meal. Why? Because we believe no family should go without a holiday meal…

There are many modern inventions that have made hosting the holidays easier. When it’s time for you to invite everyone into your home, aren’t you glad you have:  a dishwasher?  paper plates and plastic flatware?  pre-made desserts? While these things might make our grandmothers roll their eyes, few of us have time for a 100%…

Hay muchos inventos modernos que han facilitado la celebración de las vacaciones. Cuando llega el momento de invitar a todos a su casa, ¿no se alegra de tener:  un lavavajillas?  platos de papel y cubiertos de plástico?  postres preparados? Si bien estas cosas pueden hacer que nuestras abuelas pongan los ojos en blanco, pocos de…

Thanksgiving week is here, and that means people from all over the country will be heading to see their family and friends. Whether they’re coming here to Central Florida, or are Polk County locals headed out of town, the roads will be filled with heavier-than-usual traffic, and that means a much higher chance of accidents (and…

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! While our temperatures here in Florida certainly don’t reflect the holiday season just yet, a trip to any local shopping center will let you know that visions of turkeys and family gatherings are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Here in the Tampa Bay area, we have the freedom to celebrate…

Bicycles are a common mode of transportation for residents in and around Tampa. Our year-round mild weather, large downtown scene, and many areas with lanes dedicated to those traveling on bicycles make it a prime place to spot people out on bikes… and a prime location for bicycle accidents. Unfortunately, where you have bicyclists and…