Year: 2018
As automobile technology has increased, so have the safety features and regulations. Today, our cars are safer than ever. They come standard with features that keep us all better protected on the road, from antilock brakes to traction control. Some of the newest luxury cars come equipped with futuristic features like accident avoidance systems. We…
Driving has always been an activity that comes along with some risk. More than 90 percent of accidents in cars are caused by human error. When you’re piloting a couple tons worth of metal at high speeds, the consequences can be dire. That’s why distracted driving is such a hot topic today. For as long…
If you’ve been on the road much this week, you might have noticed an increased police presence. It’s now July, and it looks like the Florida Highway Patrol will be cracking down hard on summer speeders. What should you know about this summer’s speed campaign? We’ve all had those kinds of days before. You know…
It’s illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. It also shouldn’t take reading a blog post for you to know that. While the law and enforcement around DUIs has changed slightly over the years, the general concept has not. In the state of Florida, it’s illegal to be behind the wheel…
Steve Brooks, managing partner at Brooks Law Group, joins us today for another episode of Inside Look By Brooks. On today’s live video, Steve discusses the recent passing of a cherished doctor he’d known for years named Dr. Marion Ridley. Steve worked with Dr. Ridley at USF for the treatment of his spasmodic dysphonia. After…
These days, it can feel like accident and tragedy is lurking around every corner. If you’ve turned on the news lately, you’ve probably heard more than a bit of doom and gloom. I’ve always done my best not to look at the world this way. Even after spending a career surrounded by people in some…
We all have places to go and people to see. Our jobs, family, and friends can often be long distances from where we live, and the easiest way to get where we’re going is by driving. For many of us, driving has become a second nature and something we barely think about. However, it remains…
The 4th of July is a time for us to come together as family and friends to celebrate the independence of our nation. Independence Day is our country’s national day, and it commemorates the adoption of our Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. No longer were the 13 American colonies members of the British…
On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about Fourth of July safety tips. Welcome Good afternoon, Steve Brooks here with Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. I just was on Interstate 4, one of the most dangerous highways in the country. Traffic was horrible; it was raining, so I’m glad to be back in…
We all know of the many dangers we can encounter on the roadways; however, we often forget that disaster can happen close to home. Walking down our neighborhood sidewalks can be a relaxing activity, and it contributes to our physical health as well. Even on a quiet street, accidents can happen. It’s important that we…
