Category: Working with an Attorney

Pain and Suffering: What It Is It, Am I Eligible to Be Compensated For It, and How Do I Prove It? When someone is hurt in an accident in a Florida city like Tampa, Lakeland or Winter Haven due to someone else’s negligence law allows the injured party to be compensated for his or her…

We, at the Brooks Law Group, deal with clients at some of their lowest points in life, often caused by the neglect on someone else’s part. In some most cases, a person has just been injured and do not know which steps to take next. They are faced with mounting medical bills and a myriad…

All personal injury accidents, such as; wrongful death, slip and fall, and other types of legal cases typically have their own Statute of Limitations. A Statute of Limitations is a specific period of time that you have to make a legal claim. Different potential claims have different Statute of Limitations timeframes. Knowing the one that…

A common question we hear from our clients is: ‘Why do I need a lawyer if I have insurance?’. We wanted to give some information to help you decide on how to proceed after a vehicle accident to obtain a settlement that you deserve. Navigating the insurance system involves understanding insurance laws and areas of…

I found an Attorney! What do I need for my 1st meeting? 5 Things to bring to your first meeting with your lawyer Whether you have been in a car accident or fallen at a store and suffered injuries you may be considering hiring an attorney. It is difficult to navigate the red tape of…

This blog is provided to aid in understanding set-offs in the context of a line of cases starting with Galante v. USAA Casualty Ins. Co., 695 So.2d 456 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997). The following cases cover the issue of set-offs with the Galante twist. See: Galante v. USAA Casualty Ins. Co., 695 So.2d 456 (Fla….

One of the most common questions we are asked is “How much is my case worth?” Even though, Attorneys’ may use similar methods of analysis to help determine the value of your case, they also do extensive research. The two primary factors in determining case value: Injuries – Your injuries are going to be the…

Mediation is an informal, confidential, non-adversarial negotiation process that is used to resolve disputes. Mediation is conducted by a neutral third party called a mediator. The mediator’s objective is to help the parties come to a mutually acceptable agreement, referred to as a settlement, to resolve their case. Often, mediation carries an informal atmosphere, which…

Wrongful deaths are a tragic and devastating time for families who have lost a love one due to personal injury. In the year 2014, there were over 32,000 fatalities as a result of auto accidents, and nearly 14,000 people lost their life while on the job. During this tragic and devastating time, families are often…

In the United States, nearly 5 million people are involved in an auto accident each year. More than 200,000 of those auto accidents happen in Florida. That’s around 555 accidents just in the state of Florida, a day! If you live in the state of Florida and have a valid Florida license plate, you are…

At the onset of his criminal trial for murder of Odin Lloyd, pro New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez seemed as if he didn’t have a care in the world. He projected confidence and kept his cool. Upon hearing that he was guilty of murder this week, however, his nonchalant smile evolved into a…

There are a few critical steps to finding the BEST Personal Injury attorney to represent you. First, research is important. You must find out as much information about the attorney as well as the law group. What kind of trial and court experience do they have? Have they won awards? Does your lawyer have a…

The first day and step in any trial, civil or criminal, is to select a jury. The qualifications for jurors in the State of Florida are relatively simple. To qualify as a juror, the person must be a U.S. citizen who is a legal resident of Florida as well as the county where the trial…