Brooks Law Legal Blog

If you or a loved one is hurt in an accident, you need a skilled attorney to handle your claim. But how do you know how to select the right attorney? What criteria should you use to choose the right attorney? Here are some of the key factors to question when choosing an auto accident…

Wrongful death cases are different from other types of personal injury accident claims in many ways. Our skilled Tampa and Florida lawyers understand the emotional loss and will work with you to help you through your pain. Here are some of the key impacts of the death of personal injury victim: A life cut short…

Under Florida premises liability laws, Target may be responsible for slip and fall accidents that occur in its stores if its owners, managers, or other responsible parties fail to maintain their properties or warn visitors of potential dangers. If you were injured in a slip and fall in a Tampa Target store, you may be…

People who have been hurt in accidents in Florida have a lot to worry about without having to worry about the legal fees. People whose families have been hurt because a loved one has died as a result of a wrongful death don’t want to have to worry about the lawyer fees. In Tampa and…

Florida ranks as one of the top 10 states for truck accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 1,500 people died in Florida truck crashes over five recent years. That’s over 1,500 preventable tragedies in our state. And it doesn’t even account for the thousands of people who suffered incapacitating…

Florida is home to many senior citizens. Many of these seniors, who can’t live independently, live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. While we hope that our parents and grandparents will be taken care of by these homes and facilities, sometimes they don’t get the care that they should. Today, diseases like Alzheimer’s and…

There are several hundred Walmart stores in Florida including close to a dozen in Tampa. Walmart stores provide a range of services from auto and photography to grocery shopping, clothing and furniture. Unfortunately, accidents do happen in these stores. Customers slip and fall for a variety of reasons that Walmart should prepare for. If you…

Transvaginal Mesh is a surgical mesh that is used by doctors for the repair of pelvic floor disorders. These disorders include pelvic organ prolapse (POP) which is very common in some women due to age, obesity, or childbirth. These types of disorders are known to cause symptoms such as urinary incontinence, discomfort, and/or pain. We’ve…

Whether it’s Tampa Bay, Florida or any other location in Florida, the answers are the same. Please consult our Tampa Bay, Florida office or one of our other locations in Florida for a consultation. 1. Rentals: How do I get a rental while my car is being fixed? I have no rental coverage. Automobile drivers,…

What are Granfuflo and NaturaLyte? Granfuflo and NaturaLyte are drugs used to neutralize acid buildup during dialysis treatments. Dialysis is used to help people with kidney disease. The drug is manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care North America. Fresenius is the world’s largest provider of dialysis products and dialysis centers. Granfuflo is a powder concentrate. NaturalLyte…

Consult with a Lawyer Wrongful death cases are very complicated. You should consult with a Florida wrongful death attorney to make sure a personal representative is appointed, the claims are timely brought, the responsible parties are identified and the proper damages are claimed. Obtain the death certificate. A family member or personal representative can get…

Every personal injury case has the following stages. Each stage can takes time. The Stages of Your Case Determining Your Medical Injuries – Before you settle your claim, you need to know the full extent of your medical injuries so you can reasonably figure your medical bills and know how much pain and suffering you…

7-Eleven, Inc. announced on December 8, 2010 that it was acquiring the 183 Florida sites of ExxonMobil’s retail interests. Most of the stores will be rebranded as 7-Eleven® operations. Many of the stores are in high-traffic locations. As of December 2010, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises 610 stores in Florida. Many of these 7-Eleven stores…

On May 24, 2013, the The Tampa Bay Times reported that a bicyclist was struck by a hit-and-run driver at the intersection of Tampania Street and Lemon Street in Tampa, Florida. The bicyclist failed to stop at a stop sign. He was hit by a pickup truck which failed to stop and continued after the…

What is it? Transvaginal Mesh is a surgical mesh that is used by doctors for the repair of pelvic floor disorders. These disorders include pelvic organ prolapse (POP) which is very common in some women due to age, obesity, or childbirth. These types of disorders are known to cause symptoms such as urinary incontinence, discomfort,…

According to the Tampa Bay Times, Brooke Coats, a 16-year old girl died Feb. 18, 2011, in Brandon, Hillsborough County Florida after a bull she was riding kicked her. She died, that night, of internal injuries. To protect their claim against the two year wrongful death statute of limitations, her family brought suit in Hillsborough…

Our law firm, Brooks Law Group, is soon going to be giving away bicycle helmets to promote safety for children. Helmet safety is an important factor in preventing or minimizing injuries from bicycle falls. Details will be forthcoming. Why Wearing a Bicycle Helmet is Important According to TV Station WTSP (WTSP is a CBS-affiliated television…

A 2010 Florida law makes it tougher for claimants who fall in a supermarket to recover damages. This change in the law was noted in a Tampa Bay Times article posted June 27, 2010. Before 2010 injured people had to prove only that an out-of-place substance caused the accident. Injured people didn’t have to prove that the…

The victims Four people were killed as a result of the terrible bomb explosions at the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013: Krystle Campbell, Sean A. Collier, Lu Lingz and Martin Richard. Our sympathies go to their families. Many others suffered severe injuries including loss of limbs. Our sympathies go to them and their families…

According to the Tampa Bay Times in an article prepared by the Social Security Administration and published on April 24, 2012 there are several time factors Social Security Disability applicants should know. If you are still receiving disability benefits when you reach your full retirement age, your disability benefits will automatically be converted to retirement…

According to the Orlando Sentinel (a June 15, 2011 article) life expectancy, in Florida, depends on where you live. The state ranks among the nation’s four worst for disparity in life expectancies, with the largest gap occurring between counties in the north and south. Tampa is in the middle of the state on the western…

According to the St. Petersburg Tribune (April 28, 2013) state lawmakers approved $50 million for the first leg in a 275-mile bike and walking path stretching from St. Petersburg to Titusville. “The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s goal is to bridge seven gaps among more than a dozen regional trails that snake across Central Florida….

A study by the University of Florida shows that 95% of respondents favor some ban on texting while driving – the Tampa Bay Times reported on March 28, 2013. Drivers who text are taking at least one hand off the wheel. They are also focusing on their texting which means they’re not focusing on the…