Nursing Home Abuse in Florida

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…

Your Rights if You Slip and Fall in a Walmart Store in Florida

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 – 4 Steps to Take Fast – Time is Running Out

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…

What Are Motorcycle Accident Victim Rights in Florida?

The consequences of a motorcycle accident are often more severe than passenger car accidents because motorcycle drivers and riders have limited protection. This is true wherever you ride in Florida. If you’ve been injured while riding on or operating a motorcycle, you need the services of an experienced Florida motorcycle lawyer. We have offices in…

Five (5) Top Questions Our Clients Ask about Car Accident Cases

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,…

Granuflo and NaturaLyte Lawsuits

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…

7 Important Steps to take in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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…

How Long Will it Take My Personal Injury Case to Settle?

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…

Convenience Stores Premises Liability

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…

Bicyclist Dies After Hit-and-Run Accident in Tampa

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…

A Quick Explanation of Transvaginal Mesh Cases

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,…

Wrongful Death Claim Filed in Hillsborough County Civil Court

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…

The Importance of Bicycle Helmet Safety

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…

Supermarket Slip and Fall Cases

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…

Our Sympathies to the Victims of the Boston Marathon Tragedy

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…