March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, a public service effort led by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) every year. It aims to raise public awareness about brain injuries and their effects on survivors and their caregivers. As personal injury lawyers, Brooks Law Group has seen the devastating impact that a brain injury…

Florida lawmakers are pressing forward with an effort to repeal the state’s no-fault car insurance system. Short of full repeal, they hope to achieve a major overhaul. Any changes will likely be controversial, given the fact that no-fault insurance is a perennial hot-button issue. Critics say it’s behind the times at best and, at worst,…

Some car accidents are inevitable. But there are some areas in Tampa where crashes are more likely. A local advocacy group, All For Transportation, recently delved into crash statistics and identified the most problematic intersections. The purpose of the study is to encourage government leaders to make road and highway improvements in Tampa and Hillsborough…

A collision with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer usually does not end well for other vehicles on the road. Some accidents can be linked to drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, according to new research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Previous studies have shown that the number of truck drivers experiencing sleep apnea is increasing. Many…

An automobile accident can result in harm on many levels, not just physically. Returning to the life you once lived can take time. The recovery process has its ups and downs, and you may feel like you’re riding an emotional rollercoaster. Believe it or not, that’s normal after a car accident. More than 7,000 people…

Workers’ compensation, also known as workers’ comp, has been around for over 100 years. It’s a big part of workers’ rights and a fundamental principle of unionization. Workers’ comp gives protections to workers who are hurt while on the job, and gives support for unionized workers across the nation. Today, however, the line between workers’…

It’s a common question we get from our personal injury clients hurt in a car crash. You are likely to wonder if taxes will consume the settlement you received once your case is resolved. At Brooks Law Group, we know this is an important question. We advise clients to seek the advice of their CPA…

Just before midnight on New Years’ Eve in Houston, Texas, a sleeping 8-year-old boy was shot in the hand. Less than 20 minutes later, a 24-year-old Houston woman arrived at the hospital after being shot in the stomach. Both were the consequence of unfortunate celebratory gunfire. Even more tragically, the woman was shot by her…

Motorcycling is a beloved form of recreation for many Floridians. But when a motorcycle accident without helmet happens, the consequences can bring the enjoyment to a crashing halt! Injuries from a motorcycle wreck can be devastating, and many are fatal. Once the damages are assessed, a sizable insurance payout may hang in the balance depending…

Trucking industry representatives embraced recent changes to the hours-of-service regulations, which mandate how long drivers can stay on the roads before resting. While the changes will likely save money on operating costs, they could also have a less desirable side effect: More truck drivers will be behind the wheel with less rest. This poses a…

When you realize you need an attorney’s help, the first step is making that initial phone call. But if you’ve never called a law office before, you may not know what the intake process will be like. We can assure you, at Brooks Law Group, there’s nothing to worry about. All law firms are different,…

Commuting on I-4 is a struggle that Polk and Hillsborough County residents know well. Whether you commute to Tampa or Orlando, you’ve surely been caught in some rush hour traffic. It looks like the new year will bring some I-4 construction changes that might help you out! Did you know that I-4 is one of…

We think it’s pretty safe to say that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. This year we’ve made it through lockdowns, masks, elections, and those murder hornets. Through it all, Brooks Law Group remained here for our clients and our community. Although it’s easy to say we want to leave 2020 behind us,…

For residents of Florida, driving is a bit unusual. As a visitor, you may believe that turn signals are optional here—they are not. You might think that the left lane is no longer for passing in this state—it still is. Maybe you think it’s perfectly legal to drive with faulty brake lights (since every car…

Since their inception in the early 2010s, ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft have been growing more successful and popular. In 2019, Uber alone completed nearly 7 billion trips. Needless to say, this powerful technology is changing the way we see transportation today. This is why the decline of its workers’ rights via California Proposition…

Our Fall 2020 Scholarship essay prompt asked students, “How have you personally been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and what have you learned? What have you done to help others in your community during this time? If you were in charge, how would you have addressed the concerns we’ve seen?” Owen King won second place…

Our Fall 2020 Scholarship essay prompt asked students, “How have you personally been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and what have you learned? What have you done to help others in your community during this time? If you were in charge, how would you have addressed the concerns we’ve seen?” Evan Kauffman is our first…

News and social media have been surging with support for Johnny Depp as he appeals to the courts of England. His goal? To set the record straight and restore his name in the eye of the public. The issue? The courts have been unwilling to overturn the previous rulings. This case started with domestic assault…

An unintended by-product of the switch to and from Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a marked increase in deadly car accidents. The spike is especially notable in the spring, when we lose an hour of sleep. In fact, fatal car wrecks go up by six percent in the week following the start of DST. This…

Assisted living centers and nursing home facilities are there to care for those who most need it. As a consequence of COVID-19, these facilities had to double-down on resident safety. Unfortunately, this made nursing home abuse and suffering characteristic of nursing home stays. If you or a loved one have experienced nursing home abuse, you…

The news of an Arizona bicyclist who was struck and killed by an autonomous Uber vehicle in 2018 made national headlines. At the time, the public wondered if the company would face charges. But recently, the safety driver hired to oversee the autonomous car was charged with criminal negligence. However, neither Uber nor the company…

Since the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, many across the nation have joined both nonviolent protests and riots. During this time, people have been victimized by both demonstrators and law enforcement. As protests become more common, local streets seem to become more and more dangerous. With some forethought and understanding, it’s easy to…

The COVID-19 pandemic has infiltrated nearly every aspect of American life. When the nation was shut down in early spring, there was a rise in unsafe driving habits nationwide, especially among young men. Chief among them was driving under the influence of alcohol or mind-altering drugs. But a rise in other risky behaviors, such as…

If you’ve been on social media recently, you’ve likely encountered posts about California’s Bill, SB-145. Some people have taken to calling it “The Pedophile Bill.” Many posts misconstrue the intent of the bill as “supporting pedophilia and other sex crimes.” Well, today we’re going to see what SB-145 is really about. Here at Brooks Law…

October is the scariest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean you should be scared of the legal world! Brooks Law Group aims to clear up legal confusion and make it easier to understand. That’s why we’ve joined with the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce for a series of networking calls throughout October….