Category: Law in Florida
Do you ever receive your pay stub at work and think something just doesn’t add up? Before you write it off as being paranoid, it might be worth taking a second look. Unfortunately, whether by accident or with malicious intent, thousands of employers underpay their employees nationwide, and it’s a trend that affects people at…
Being involved in a car accident is scary, no matter how minor. Injuries, damages, and even deaths are all potential effects of vehicle collisions. They can traumatize both drivers and passengers, even if they did not sustain any physical injury. Hundreds of accidents occur each week in Tampa. In each one, drivers face the same…
Were you stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 – 1987? Did you or a family member live on base or work an on-site contracted position during that time period? The recently passed PACT Act could apply to you. Over the years since 1987, the truth about the water at Camp Lejeune has come out, and many veterans,…
Florida central es una meca para las personas que desean alejarse del clima invernal, y podemos entender por qué Winter Haven es un punto caliente (literalmente) para los turistas. Durante la temporada navideña, es común que las carreteras en el condado de Polk y sus alrededores estén muy ocupadas con personas de fuera del estado…
Central Florida is a mecca for people wanting to get away from winter weather, and we can understand why Winter Haven is a hot spot (literally) for tourists. During the holiday season, it’s common for the roads in and around Polk County to become very busy with people from out of state who have come to soak up…
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…
Neighbors are a blessing…most of the time. While Ian brought out the best in many neighborhoods, with families working together to clean up, get by without electricity, and band together to recover from the storm, it brought out the worst in others. For individuals who were left with damage from a neighbor’s tree falling on their property (or…
Do you remember the Driver’s Ed. lesson when your instructor taught about school bus etiquette? If you’re like most drivers in and around Tampa Bay, you’d answer no. Unfortunately, many drivers can’t quickly call to mind the rules of the road when it comes to school buses, and that could mean BIG trouble for you….
As we prepare to welcome 2023, we want to put out an important reminder for those who plan to ring in the new year with a few drinks with friends or family: Don’t forget to plan for a designated driver! Whether you’re heading to a friend’s home right here in Winter Haven to celebrate the…
Our managing partner Steve Brooks had the honor of appearing on The Healthy Family Law Attorney show. In this interview with family law attorney Tom Marks, they discuss how spouses are affected by personal injury lawsuits. Steve explains the economic and non-economic damages that injured parties and their spouses can recover. Plus, he shares his…
Florida drivers know that the auto insurance industry can be hard to understand. What coverage do you need? Whose coverage do you go after when you’ve been in a crash? What does a “no-fault state” even mean? Our attorneys Steve Brooks and Beach Brooks III give their advice on car insurance for Florida drivers below….
If you live in Florida and have been involved in a car accident, you know how hard it can be to get fully compensated for your injuries. A big reason for the struggle is Florida’s no-fault auto insurance system. But thanks to a recent vote in the Florida Senate, this system could be changing soon….
The iconic “Florida man” escapades should be familiar to any Florida resident. From an incident involving an alligator in a Wendy’s drive-through to another involving a naked theft of a restaurant urinal, the legendary Florida man has established himself as equal parts dangerous and unpredictable. For motor vehicle owners in Florida, however, there is a…
It goes without saying that 2020 was not the year any of us expected. Between social unrest, politics, and coronavirus, 2020 posed quite a few threats to our daily comfort. In addition to all of this, regular crime and legal issues were still commonplace. Below we have 5 of last year’s crime and traffic statistics…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
Living in the Sunshine State sure has its perks. One is having so many ways to enjoy a day on the water. Maybe you love fishing in your favorite spot on Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes or hanging out at one of the beaches near Tampa Bay. Live here long enough and you’re sure to…
Many people are spending more time at home as the COVID-19 pandemic surges on. In Florida, that means chances are high that families are making good use of the backyard pool. More use means that the pool filter will need more frequent cleaning and maintenance — but be careful if you’re planning to do it…
Here on our Brooks Law Group blog, we’ve been trying to keep our readers up to date on local COVID-19 news. Most of our posts on education have been about local elementary, middle, and high schools’ reopening plans. But what about our local colleges and universities? We’ve compiled this list of information on local college…
Around this time of the summer, families are usually counting down the days until the first day back to school. This year, that’s going to look a lot different. COVID-19 school closures in Polk and Hillsborough counties began in March and there still seems to be no consensus on how or when to reopen them….
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems that we have all learned to be a little more careful than usual. We are washing our hands, maintaining our distance from each other, and trying to keep our families healthy. But there may be a threat we haven’t considered: vehicle theft and burglary. There has…
Florida’s Chief Justice Charles Canady issued an Order on May 21st that will allow civil jury trials to be held remotely. To stop the spread of coronavirus, Florida courts have not held a jury trial since March 16th of this year. As imagined, there is a backlog of cases that are waiting to be heard….
So far, there have not been significant increases in the number of COVID-19 cases. However, we have note seen a notable decrease in case numbers either. Florida is fast approaching Phase Two of our state’s plans to reopen the economy as the governor opens more and more businesses and increases crowd capacity within each. While…
