Personal Injury
Imagine this! You grew up in an era where the flag was honored, and military service was aspired, too. You wanted to do your part to support and defend our freedoms. Imagine that as a young man or woman you or a family member wanted to join the marines to serve your country. Imagine that…
The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit continues to gain awareness, and countless victims are stepping forward to work toward justice for themselves and/or their families who were impacted. Between the years of August 1953 and December 1987, anyone who lived or worked at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina was potentially exposed to toxic substances in the groundwater. Some of the chemicals found…
When you play a game of darts, do you pick up a handful, throw them at the target, and hope at least one sticks somewhere close to the bullseye? Not normally. Instead, you analyze the target, take time to aim, and then carefully throw the dart to achieve the best possible score. Why then, would you…
Food poisoning can strike anyone, at any time. In the last few years, we’ve seen everything from lettuce and salad greens to seafood be blamed for severe bouts of stomach upset in people around the Tampa Bay region and beyond, and even the most meticulous home cook can still fall prey to bacteria. When your illness…
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…
Anyone can suffer injuries in a Florida car accident. Most drivers know to contact their insurance companies for compensation for medical expenses and other losses. But what if you suffered injuries as a passenger? Who pays for your injuries? These are great questions, and the Tampa car accident lawyers at Brooks Law Group have the…
Were you injured after falling down a flight of stairs at a business, public area, or on someone else’s private property in Florida? If so, you might be entitled to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. But how can you tell whether the fall is purely an…
The death toll continues to rise from the rubble of the Champlain Towers South building, a 12-story beachfront condo property that recently collapsed in Surfside. As first responders continue rescue efforts in the Miami suburb, questions loom about what went wrong and who may be legally responsible for the collapse. Several lawsuits have already been…
“How much is my case worth?” It’s one of the first questions personal injury lawyers hear when they meet with potential clients. But unfortunately, there’s no quick and easy answer. As frustrating as that sounds, keep reading. You need to know everything that goes into calculating the value of a personal injury claim before getting…
Were you injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence? If so, you may already know that you can seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other financial losses. But did you know that under Florida personal injury law, you might also obtain money for pain and suffering? Here, the lawyers at…
If you’re seeking compensation from someone else after an accident in Florida, it’s natural to wonder how long it will take before the money arrives. There’s no clear answer to that question. Many different factors will impact your chances of receiving compensation after an accident. Getting advice from an experienced Tampa attorney can help you…
If you have been in an accident and are pursuing a personal injury claim, it’s critical to know what not to do so you can set yourself up to win. After handling hundreds of personal injury claims, we know that mistakes can cause you to lose your personal injury lawsuit. Here are 10 to avoid….
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,…
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…
