Motorcycle Crashes Kill Thousands of Riders a Year

Do you ever think about motorcycles on the road? It seems like they are everywhere in the spring and summer time – it must have something to do with the freedom that comes with it and not freezing like one would during the winter months. But, the freedom experiences is only half the story –…

Most Dangerous Time & Day of the Week

Auto accidents occur all the time – every month, every week, every day. Have you ever thought about how many accidents occur daily? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accidents killed 37, 461 people in 2016 5.6% higher than 2015. Which are the least and most dangerous days of the week…

Speed Kills

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve Brooks talks about “speed” and its deadly impact on the roadway. Welcome Good afternoon. Steve Brooks here, with Friday’s Inside Look by Brooks. Hope everybody’s doing great. I’m sitting here in the middle of Florida, and we were talking around the office today about car accidents. When they…

Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Causing Kidney Failure?

Have you ever experienced heartburn? Have you ever wondered what causes it? For some people, changing their diet is enough to control it, but what if it’s not? What causes heartburn? Stomach acid is a natural chemical needed in the digestion process. An excess of this acid or a misplacement of it (when it travels)…

2018 Spring Scholarship Second Place Winner – Richard Bergholtz

This year I had the privilege to read Mr. Richard Bergholtz’s work, get to know a little about his passion for music, and to award him Second Place in our Brooks Law Group Spring Scholarship Contest! Richard is about to make a big change in his life – he will be moving from Mount Dora…

Ron Miller – Field Representative

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve is joined by Ron Miller, our firm’s field representative, to explain the role of a field rep. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/_brookslawgroup Steve: Welcome to Inside Look by Brooks. This is Steve Brooks. I’m here today with my good friend and colleague, Ron Miller. Ron, say hello…

Construction in Tampa Causing Traffic Jams and Frustration

Driving into Tampa may take a long time – and frankly, depending on the traffic it can be frustrating. The view as you get closer can be breathtaking, it is just full of skyscrapers and buildings – something out of a movie. But, have you driven into Tampa “at rush hour” recently? Construction in Tampa…

Austin, Texas – PILMMA Conference

On today’s Inside Look by Brooks, Steve and Laura are in Austin, Texas for a PILMMA Conference. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BrooksLawGroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/_brookslawgroup

Why Won’t My Attorney Return My Phone Calls?

You had an accident on I-4 near Tampa. You hired a personal injury attorney. Several days later you had a question and called your attorney with no success; now you’re frustrated because your attorney hasn’t returned your call from four days ago. Litigation attorneys are busy people. If you had the opportunity to shadow one,…

Street Racing Kills Mother and 21-month-old Child in Tampa

When I am planning on going on vacation to a new place I usually think about what clothes to take, where to visit, how to get around, and where I will eat. Something that usually never crosses my mind is how safely people drive in the area or how safe it is – because, let’s…