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In Florida, in March 2023, the law was changed to where if you are deemed 50.1% at fault, you are not able to recover anything. That is why it’s important to get an attorney involved right away, so that they can work up the liability and prove that the other party was 100% at…
A study has been conducted that shows people who retain an attorney, on average, get several times more than people who do not retain an attorney. So, a lot of times insurance companies are contacting you to get you to settle because they know that the case will resolve for less money than what…
That is a classic question that everyone always asks me, and the answer is, “What are your damages?” In Florida, you have six elements of damages. Those damages are, your past medical expenses, your future medical expenses, your past lost wages, your future lost earning capacity, your past pain and suffering, and your future…
Yes. In addition to personal injury, we handle wrongful death, professional malpractice and social security disability. Specifically we handle almost any type of injury or death including but not limited to the following: Car Accidents Wrongful Death Truck Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Whiplash injuries Head / Brain Injuries Spinal Cord Injuries Medical Malpractice Slip / Trip…
Injury attorneys at Brooks Law Group are highly trained in Florida automobile injury claims. Our law firm offers Florida accident attorneys with over 40 years of experience. We encourage you to review other parts of the firm’s website to give you more background and insight on Brooks Law Group. Our injury attorneys fight insurance companies…
The answer should be no. However, insurance is a contractual obligation between you and the insurance company. When your period comes up for renewal, the insurance company has a right to increase their rates if they want. You, as well, have a right to shop around and find better coverage. Now, insurance companies should…
Yes, we can help. That is one of our main jobs, to make sure that all your medical expenses are taken care of after a settlement or verdict. We will work with health care providers to make sure that their bills are held and put into a status to where you do not have…
Many people have heard that Florida is a no-fault state, and what that means is your insurance policy through your car insurance has personal injury protection. Personal injury protection will reimburse you for 60% of any lost wages up to $10,000. Now that is only 60%, but you have two other damages that you…
At Brooks Law Group, we are a state wide law firm. We can represent injured people anywhere in the state. Depositions and mediations are all done remotely over zoom. You can have contact with your attorney over zoom. We are also willing to meet you wherever you are located throughout the state. So, just…
The answer is no. Do not sign a release. Once you sign a release, you’re releasing all claims by that party. Never sign your release unless you have retained an attorney, that attorney has advised you that it is a fair settlement, and that the release has the appropriate language in there. Never sign…
That is a very case-dependent question. You have six elements of damages. Those damages are your past medical expenses, your future medical expenses, your past lost wages, your future lost earning capacity, your past pain and suffering, and your future pain and suffering. It is our job to make sure that we understand each…
