Are Motorcycles as Dangerous as Their Reputation?

The warm weather and the lack of rain in Central Florida have made excellent driving conditions for our local motorcyclists. As your local motorcycle accident attorneys, we feel it necessary to provide the facts and education to keep the members of our community safe while taking a joy ride. Although motorcycles have a notorious reputation…

You Won’t Believe What A Car Accident Will Cost You!

The answer here at Brooks Law Group is … Nothing, unless and until we make a recovery for you! Whether it is a “T-Bone” or a “Fender Bender,” car accidents can be very costly, especially if you don’t know what you are doing. Understanding how claims and lawyer fees work can help increase your chances…

Check Out That Smile!

May’s First Friday in Downtown Lakeland was a great success for Brooks Law Group. There were crowds of people that stood around our tent and display to win their child/grandchild a new bike. People that had questions stood and spoke with us throughout the event. It was a great time for our attorneys, case manager,…

What is on Fire in Polk County?

If you were out and about this weekend in Winter Haven or Lakeland, chances are you saw or at least smelled smoke. But the fire wasn’t even in Polk County, instead the smoke came in from neighboring Pasco County. Due to the high winds, the smoke of the 2,275 acre brush fire near Starkey Wilderness…

You Are Involved in a Car Accident – Now What?

Every day, when we step into our vehicle, we run the risk of getting involved in a car accident. While we, most of the time, get to our destination safely, there is always a possibility that an automobile accident will stop us in our tracks. Well, what happens if that possibility turns into your reality?…

SSD Function Report: Frequently Asked Questions

Having trouble figuring out your SSD Function Report? That’s what Brooks Law Group is here for! This post is Part 2 in a series on filling out the Function Report. You can find our first post here for more tips. You might have heard the Function Report called an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) questionnaire….

Since When Did It Become Life Threatening To Go For A Walk? Things You Need To Know To Stay Safe!

We hear it all the time, that as a society we need to be more active. Doctors have told us that having an active lifestyle can help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. One way to be more active is by walking. However, AARP has done a study showing that our…

Brooks Law Group Is Growing Yet Again!

There are exciting things happening at The Brooks Law Group! We are coming to a conclusion and adding the finishing touches on the expansion of our 105 1st Street Annex building! We are genuinely thrilled for the opportunity to serve even more people in Florida. The firm has been an established Florida practice since 1992,…

Did You Know Having Excessively Bright Headlights Could Put You At Fault For An Accident You Were Not Involved In?

HID stands for High Intensity Discharge commonly referred to Xenon (ZEE-NON) headlamps. We have all seen these super bright blue/white headlights once reserved for the most expensive automobiles. Today many manufactures include HID or even newer technology super bright CREE LED (Light Emitting Diode) headlamps as standard equipment, even on economy cars. HID and LED…

Do You Put Yourself At Risk?

Over the last several years, concussions and traumatic brain injuries have been in the news quite a bit. Many of these stories revolve around athletes, such as football players, and the effects of repetitive beating of the head and brain. Will Smith starred in the Hollywood movie Concussion, portraying the real life story of Dr….