Spring brings the promise of life and renewal, and is a favorite season of many for this reason. With longer days, more time in the fresh air, gardens blooming and a new season ahead, April often feels like a fresh start. Sadly, for many of our country’s veterans, a new season simply means continued suffering, no support, and worry about what comes next. A huge wave of servicemen and women battle chronic conditions, sometimes terminal, after their time on bases both here and overseas. With the ongoing Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit circulating through various legal and military outle ..read more

As Florida’s population continues to grow, locals are noticing a trend: housing is starting to go up since it’s out of room to grow out. With land filling up fast, more and more developers are creating high-rise buildings to house people and businesses. Those high rises mean more elevators, and that means a higher risk of elevator malfunction injuries. Elevators are very helpful, but they can also be incredibly dangerous. According to the Center For Construction Research and Training’s (CPWR) shocking list of statistics gleaned from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and ..read more

Everyone in Tampa Bay dreads the traffic that comes along with the Interstate 275 interchanges. If you’ve been anywhere near 4th Street in St. Petersburg, you know construction has been ongoing for the last two years and car accidents are a frequent occurrence. We’re excited to announce, the 4th Street Bridge is FINALLY open.  Starting in January 2022 this important access point to Interstate 275 was closed for this major renovation project, and is part of the larger Gateway Expressway project. We’re hoping this important work will mean we see fewer car accidents in Tampa Bay. Why is the ..read more

In the wake of an accident and resulting injuries, victims are left in significant physical and emotional pain. In many cases, individuals struggle with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) that can last anywhere from weeks to years, depending on severity and treatment. When working through these intense emotions and fears, paired with recovering from physical injuries, victims can feel overwhelmed and lost. This period of time after an accident is, unfortunately, when victims are expected to make major decisions regarding the pursuit of justice. Many wonder if representing themselves wo ..read more

We write a lot of about commercial trucks (and truck accidents) here on our blog. Why? The commercial trucking industry plays a huge role in Florida’s economy. Thanks to our ever-increasing population and focus on tourism, we depend on trucks to carry goods and materials across the state line. The drivers who operate these trucks keep our daily lives running smoothly, making sure our stores are stocked with everything we need. It’s estimated that the United States currently has 8.4 million truckers on our roads. Unfortunately, each of them have felt the impact of rising costs in recent years ..read more

If you surveyed drivers in Tampa Bay about their biggest pet peeves about the area, we know one of the top answers would be: THE TRAFFIC!  In recent years, traffic in and around Tampa and Central Florida has only continued to get worse. Due to the influx of new business, people moving to the area, and slow development of infrastructure, traffic went from bad to worse on major highways like Interstate 75, Interstate 4, and local streets. Perhaps one of the biggest pet peeves about the traffic though is dealing with left lane drivers, also known as left lane “campers.” You kn ..read more

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, car accidents are one of the leading causes of injuries in the United States, challenged only by poisoning and falls. That means all of us have likely been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by a vehicle collision at some point in our lives. Being prepared and knowing what to do immediately following an accident is important for anyone on the road. Calling first responders, getting to a safe place, and evaluating the scene are some of the first things you should do in a collision. For those who are seriously injured, getting emergency m ..read more

Social media has experienced shocking growth in the last two decades. Experts estimate that 313 Billion US citizens will be actively using social media by the end of 2024. That’s 90% of the population! Since their introduction to society, the use of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and more recently, Tiktok, have taken the world by storm. These popular media-sharing applications and websites impact culture, music, entertainment, fashion, and even the food industry…but do they impact legal cases? Absolutely. How does social media affect my personal injury case? Everyone knows that phone use ..read more

Have you been injured in an accident and are preparing to file a claim with a local attorney? As Tampa Bay’s trusted personal injury lawyers, Brooks Law Group wants victims to feel empowered and confident as they move forward in the claims process. This confidence comes with knowledge. That’s why we’re taking time to break down a personal injury claim and what you can expect after you file. This step-by-step guide is for you: a victim just trying to figure out where to start. What are the steps of a personal injury claim? While each case is unique, the basic steps of a personal injury case are ..read more

If you knew something was taking the lives of young people, you would do something to stop it. No one wants to see our children or teens taken from their families and friends. Yet, this is happening on our local roads on an almost monthly basis. The Tampa Bay area has been rife with traffic-related deaths in the last year. Sadly, many of those deaths have been of victims under the age of 18. Since June 2023, 11 minors died as a result of vehicle collisions, either as pedestrians or as passengers (or drivers) of one of the vehicles in question. Gage Rogerson, Brandon Arcadipane, Andres Martinez ..read more