Category: Brain Injury
Pool pump explosions. What are they, and why are more Tampa homeowners worrying about them? It’s an important topic, and one we’re ready to tackle head-on. In Florida, a backyard pool is as common as a car parked in the driveway. Thanks to our extreme weather, homeowners consider private pools as a huge asset, and…
We recently wrote about the Tampa MOVES initiative and how it aims to make our roads safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. This comes at a good time, as the Governors Highway Safety Association recently named Florida one of the deadliest states for pedestrians. These numbers are based on 2022 accident reports, and cite Florida as…
As injury lawyers, we use terms like “catastrophic injury” frequently. Our clients, however, do not. This can be unsettling for them when we use phrases like this during their initial consultation. We’re also passionate about educating the public on Florida law and how it applies to their daily lives. Here on the blog we attempt to answer…
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…
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…
When you are in an accident or suffer an injury that was someone else’s fault, everyone will tell you that you need to get a lawyer ASAP. While they’re correct that you need representation, it’s important to know that not all lawyers are created equal, and finding one that has experience and knowledge specific to…
¡Los accidentes con semirremolques son peligrosos y el equipo de Brooks Law Group está comprometido a proteger a los conductores de Tampa de este riesgo! Los semirremolques son una gran parte del tráfico de Florida, ya que dependemos de ellos para transportar mercancías dentro y fuera del estado. La I-4, la Autopista 75 y la…
Central Florida is a prime destination for bikers all over the United States. Our beautiful weather, gorgeous lake and/or ocean views, and long stretches of flat roads draw motorcyclists in and make them fall in love with our state. Polk County is a popular target for many of these bikers as they don’t want to…
Shopping might not make it on the list of extreme sports, but it does lead to many injuries in the Tampa Bay area each year. Slip-and-fall injuries are especially commonplace in grocery stores, supermarkets, or grocery warehouses where spills happen frequently. While it might not seem like a serious situation, slip-and-fall accidents are actually quite dangerous, leading…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common types of accidental injury in the United States. A TBI may result from a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, physical assault, or other incidents. The CDC reports that about 61,000 people in the U.S. died from traumatic brain injuries…
