Brooks Law Legal Blog
The representative of the estate of a decedent who died as a result of wrongful death, whether or not the death involved a criminal action, may bring a civil action against the person or persons responsible for their loved one’s death under Florida and/or federal law depending on the circumstances surrounding the case. As an…
Reports of serious injuries and wrongful deaths, including tears, perforations and burns to organs, arteries and body tissue have resulted from the use of the da Vinci Surgical Robot, a remote-controlled robot manufactured by Intuitive Surgery, Inc. These incidents have raised concern about the safety of the device, originally approved for use by the FDA…
According to authorities, two people were killed after their car turned through an intersection and was struck on the driver’s side by a semi-truck at a Tampa Bay intersection sending both vehicles into the center meridian. The truck driver was not injured and no charges have been filed. Unfortunately, accidents similar to this one occur…
According to police, 60 year old construction worker Terry Lynn Flack of Brooksville, fell to his death recently while working on a catwalk inside an Eckerd College Bininger Performing Arts building auditorium in St. Petersburg, Fl. Flack was employed by an electrical contractor, Universal Control, and working on the air conditioning system, at the time…
A Plant City man was killed in Central Iowa in an auto accident where the roads were very icy yesterday morning. Frederick Dean Cowder, 45, was a passenger in a vehicle where the driver lost control. Neither of the vehicle occupants were wearing their seatbelts and it was reported by the associated press that the…
In July of 2012, Stryker Orthopaedics initiated a press release regarding a voluntary product recall of their Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II implants to address possible fretting and corrosion at the modular neck junction resulting in adverse local tissue reactions such as pain and/or swelling. Patients have also reported other adverse side effects, including, dislocation…
According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s office, a Tampa Bay area Sheriff’s Deputy, Darren Hill was seriously injured in a head on crash involving a pickup truck early New Year’s day. The Deputy was able to trigger an emergency signal in his vehicle. He was airlifted to a Tampa hospital where he suffered two broken…
Driving allows us the convenience to efficiently carry out our daily activities to and from work and school, run errands, go shopping, attend sporting and entertainment events and other activities. But with that convenience, also brings the increased possibility of being involved in a car accident ranging from a minor fender bender to a more…
Under Florida law, when someone dies as a result of negligence caused by another person or entity, the victim’s family has the legal right to file a wrongful death civil lawsuit against the responsible parties to collect damages for the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, that is what transpired after the related drowning death…
Bicycling is enjoyed year round here in Tampa Bay by sporting enthusiasts as well as those who use their bicycles to commute to and from work. Despite the many safety precautions that riders take such as wearing helmets, following traffic laws and watching out for other drivers on the roadways, many serious accidents involving cyclists…
On December 15, an auto accident occurred where a 62-year-old women by the name of Elizabeth Miller was driving a Ford Taurus and was hit by a Dodge pickup truck being driven by Racquel Zimmerman of Port St. Lucie. Zimmerman lost control of her vehicle on a wet road and ended up hitting Miller head…
New Year’s Eve can be a busy time for everyone and the roads can be a scary place. The best tip we can give you is to Just Stay Home. Although ideal, it is not always the best place to spend your New Year’s Eve and we understand that! So, if you are going to…
On December 15, 2013, a Tampa motorcyclist died after being involved in an accident with two other drivers on I-75. According to The Tampa Tribune, the Tampa man was riding his motorcycle onto I-75 at Gibsonton Drive when he crossed the median lane leading to the highway. He was hit by a car while entering…
Last week, a 12-year-old boy was playing football with his friends when he was struck and killed by a car that was drag racing. According to The Tampa Tribune, the boy was getting his ball from the street when two cars sped by, one of which struck him. One of the cars sped away from…
Every Holiday season brings a lot of hustle and bustle to the neighborhoods, shopping plazas, and streets of all cities in Florida. It is a very busy time of year to say the least. With people out shopping to get those last minute Christmas gifts to family coming in from out of town, there is…
Most people would read that question and say “no.” However, the answer to this question could be yes based on an accident that occurred on December 5th in Plant City. According to TBO.com, two men were ejected from a vehicle after the vehicle hit a ditch and was overturned in a single vehicle accident. Johan…
On March 29, 2012, the FDA issued a Class I recall against Fresenius medical Care North America for its dialysis medications GranuFlo and NaturaLyte. According to the New York Times in an article from June 14, 2012, the health care company, which cares for nearly a third of U.S. dialysis patients, sent out a memo to the…
The year is ending very quickly and we wanted to provide you with some valuable information for the upcoming year on what necessary steps you should take if you are injured in an accident. Back in the beginning of 2013, there were some new Personal Injury Protection laws put into place regarding treating with a…
On December 1, 2013, a husband and wife from Lakeland were riding the Harley-Davidson motorcycle when a garbage truck turned in front of them. According to Bay News 9 the garbage truck attempted to stop, but stopped several feet from the accident. The driver of the motorcycle attempted to avoid the garbage truck, but was…
In October 2013, a Brooksville woman was convicted of manslaughter in the death of a 27-year-old construction worker in November, 2011. While the driver insisted she was momentarily distracted by a ringing cell phone and left the road, according to The Tampa Bay Times, subsequent blood tests showed methadone in her system. Prosecutors also produced…
At the end of October, an Orlando truck driver died after he collided with a tree on the side of I-75 in Hernando County. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and died at the scene of the accident. There were no other injuries or fatalities. While this was…
On November 20, 2013, an assisted living center employee in Seminole was arrested under allegations that she stole money from a patient at the assisted living center she worked at. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the employee allegedly stole a store credit card and debit card from the elderly resident and spent more than…
According to TBO.com, on Thursday, November 7, 2013, a man responsible for the death of 2 young hotel workers who were crossing Harbour Island Bridge on October 30, 2010, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for 2 counts of DUI Manslaughter. It was a horrific accident to say the least. Doug Kozar, 23, was…
On November 3, 2013, a 30-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Winter Haven around Lucerne Park Road, according to the Tampa Tribune. The man was found unconscious on the side of the road and pronounced dead at the hospital with injuries consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle. It is…
According to Bay News 9, on the evening of November 8th, an 18-year-old man died when an SUV and took a left turn in front of him. The young man died at the scene. In a case like this, determining who would be able to bring a wrongful death claim is complicated, especially if the…
