A Piece of History

I (Steve) recently spent a few days in New York City. New York is a fascinating city to say the least! It’s so interesting to witness all of the diversity; Little Italy, China town, Greenwich Village, Tribeca, Chelsea, Financial district etc. It occurred to me that New York is really a city of multiple villages each established…

Golpear las calles en Winter Haven: ¿Estás listo?

Puede que la Navidad haya terminado, ¡pero eso no significa que las tiendas de Winter Haven se hayan calmado! Esta semana estará ocupada con compradores que regresan o intercambian regalos, personas que gastan sus tarjetas de regalo y dinero en efectivo de Navidad, y se abastecen para las fiestas de Nochevieja. En todo el ajetreo…

Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian accidents don’t always happen when crossing a street or walking along a busy road. Last week in the Tampa Bay area, a pedestrian was struck outside of a CVS in Sarasota County. The Long Boat Key victim was standing near the glass doors on the front of the store at 505 Bay Isles Parkway when a…

Can Tampa Drivers Handle A Big Freeze?

Over Christmas weekend, Florida experienced some unseasonably cold temperatures, and some locations even got ice! While that’s almost unheard of here in the Tampa area, it does occasionally happen, and as many driver’s experienced and will continue to experience during this cold snap, driving in freezing temperatures can be complicated. Some things to watch out for as…

Your Online Presence Matters for Your Business: Protect It!

While Brooks Law Group mainly handles damages related to accidental injuries, malpractice, or even food poisoning, you don’t often hear us talk about damages related to one’s business. If you are a business owner, you know that damages can take on many forms, from catastrophic loss following a weather event, to a lawsuit. However, one…

Estadísticas Aterradoras: No Se Convierta en Víctima De La Distracción

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…

Scary Statistics: Don’t Become A Victim of Distraction

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…

Tips for Using Rideshare Services During The Holidays

Christmas is almost here, and for many people here in Winter Haven that means preparing to leave town and see family and friends for the holiday. If you’re one who plans to fly over the Christmas season, you’re probably familiar with the question: should you use a ride share service or should you leave your…

Get Your Tree Home Safely This Christmas!

There’s something magical about a real Christmas tree. People fall in love with the smell, the uniqueness of its size and shape, and even where it’s missing pieces or has a gap just big enough to hold a favorite oversized ornament. While real trees are certainly magical, they can also be a hassle to get…

What Was in The Water? 4 Dangerous Toxins Found at Camp Lejeune

By now, most people have heard about the toxic substances in the water at Camp Lejeune, and of the Camp Lejeune Water Contamination lawsuit. If you haven’t, you can read more about it on our blog, or you can learn more here on the Brooks site. While there are many discussions about the situation, the legal…