Brooks Law Legal Blog
As Polk County gears up for Labor Day weekend, you’re likely excited about having a Monday off work, and enjoying some well-deserved rest. What led to this popular holiday though, and why is it celebrated across the US? We took the time to dig up some fun facts about Labor Day, and what we found made…
In nearby Pinellas County, an estimated 70 accidents (or more) happen per day, so it’s not too far-reaching to say that you are very likely to experience an accident at some point if you live in the Tampa Bay area. Many drivers know what they should do following a vehicle accident, but our attorneys at Brooks Law…
As a new school year shifts into gear here in Tampa Bay, many sophomores will be picking up the keys for the first time as they complete Driver’s Ed. and prepare to take their licensure exam. We understand that it’s an exciting time, and likely one they’ve waited for since they were small, but do most teens really understand…
The recent multi-vehicle crash on I-75 claimed the life of one Ohio man. The accident that happened in the morning near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard involved several vehicles, including two commercial vehicles transporting mobile homes that were stopped on the right shoulder. The driver of one of these transport trucks had exited and was standing outside…
When you play a game of darts, do you pick up a handful, throw them at the target, and hope at least one sticks somewhere close to the bullseye? Not normally. Instead, you analyze the target, take time to aim, and then carefully throw the dart to achieve the best possible score. Why then, would you…
An arrest was made this week in the hit-and-run of a 13-year-old girl in Sarasota County. On Wednesday, police took David Chang into custody for hitting the teen when she was riding her bike across the crosswalk of her school. The accident happened on East Bay Street (at Old Venice Road) in a known school…
Many schools in and around the Tampa Bay area are back in session beginning this week, and we all know how exciting it is for the children (and parents) to see that yellow bus roll up and kick off a brand new year. For teachers though, the excitement is probably mixed with some nerves about new…
Food poisoning can strike anyone, at any time. In the last few years, we’ve seen everything from lettuce and salad greens to seafood be blamed for severe bouts of stomach upset in people around the Tampa Bay region and beyond, and even the most meticulous home cook can still fall prey to bacteria. When your illness…
Shopping might not make it on the list of extreme sports, but it does lead to many injuries in the Tampa Bay area each year. Slip-and-fall injuries are especially commonplace in grocery stores, supermarkets, or grocery warehouses where spills happen frequently. While it might not seem like a serious situation, slip-and-fall accidents are actually quite dangerous, leading…
Do you remember the Driver’s Ed. lesson when your instructor taught about school bus etiquette? If you’re like most drivers in and around Tampa Bay, you’d answer no. Unfortunately, many drivers can’t quickly call to mind the rules of the road when it comes to school buses, and that could mean BIG trouble for you….
Following a car accident, it’s easy to panic. This is especially true for the at-fault party, as they have the most at stake. Unfortunately, this prompts many drivers to leave the scene of an accident, and whether they know it or not, they just increased their chances of being charged and having a long list of…
What You Need to Know About Camp Lejeune’s Water Contamination Did you work or reside at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 consecutive days between August 1953 and December 1988? If you answered yes to that question, you could qualify to receive compensation due to the consumption of contaminated drinking water present at the site…
In the early morning of Wednesday, March 9th, a black pickup truck and a black sedan collided in the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Route 19 near Tampa. Both vehicles were immediately evacuated as they went up in flames, leaving the roadways completely blocked on the northbound side. Although 2 of 3 passengers were taken…
As we prepare to welcome 2023, we want to put out an important reminder for those who plan to ring in the new year with a few drinks with friends or family: Don’t forget to plan for a designated driver! Whether you’re heading to a friend’s home right here in Winter Haven to celebrate the…
Our managing partner Steve Brooks had the honor of appearing on The Healthy Family Law Attorney show. In this interview with family law attorney Tom Marks, they discuss how spouses are affected by personal injury lawsuits. Steve explains the economic and non-economic damages that injured parties and their spouses can recover. Plus, he shares his…
Olivia Bryant is our Fall 2021 Scholarship winner! This is her winning essay submission on different driving distractions we face and how to end them. Read more on our scholarship program here. Throughout the generations, distractions for drivers have become much more popular and tempting. Just a few decades ago, the biggest distraction was the…
Anthony Torres is our Fall 2021 Scholarship runner up! This is his winning essay submission on ending distracted driving. Read more on our scholarship program here. For many years, distracted driving has been the cause of countless deaths around the United States. Many of the deaths of teenagers come from young drivers crashing because of…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common types of accidental injury in the United States. A TBI may result from a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, bicycle accident, pedestrian accident, physical assault, or other incidents. The CDC reports that about 61,000 people in the U.S. died from traumatic brain injuries…
Anyone can suffer injuries in a Florida car accident. Most drivers know to contact their insurance companies for compensation for medical expenses and other losses. But what if you suffered injuries as a passenger? Who pays for your injuries? These are great questions, and the Tampa car accident lawyers at Brooks Law Group have the…
If you suffered injuries in a slip-and-fall accident on a city sidewalk, Florida law says you could be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. However, your ability to file a claim against the city will depend on the facts of the case. Below, we’ll discuss what is involved in…
Were you injured after falling down a flight of stairs at a business, public area, or on someone else’s private property in Florida? If so, you might be entitled to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. But how can you tell whether the fall is purely an…
More than 350 turkeys were provided to local families in need during the 9th Annual Giveaway hosted by Brooks Law Group last Saturday morning. Local residents lined up on the sidewalk outside the law office’s building on 1st Street North to register and receive their free turkey, along with canned goods, cereal, pancake mix, and…
Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to suffering severe and fatal injuries in traffic-related accidents. Unlike motorists, who are protected by safety features such as seat belts, airbags, and the steel cage of their car, pedestrians take the full force of impact in a crash. Even if a vehicle isn’t traveling at a particularly high speed when…
Our attorneys Steve Brooks and Beach Brooks III took to Facebook Live to discuss different types of distracted driving. Listen to the podcast and read ahead for the transcript. S: Good afternoon, welcome to Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks! I’m joined by my co-host, Beach Brooks III. How are you doing today, Beach? B: Doing…
Has There Been a Notable Change in Rates of Truck and Other Vehicular Accidents in Your Jurisdiction in Recent Years? Yes, there has. Here in Florida, we saw a record number of traffic fatalities in 2019, according to the most recent data available. Even last year with decreased driving due to the pandemic, traffic deaths…
