Brooks Law Legal Blog
What is the legal obligation of a lawyer in handling settlement funds where there is a potential child support lien? As attorneys, our legal and ethical duty is first and foremost to our client. We are to be passionate in our representation, upholding client confidentiality while abiding by our client’s decisions. However, we’re also officers…
How does the safety comparison stack up? Do you know the most dangerous activity most human beings engage in everyday? No, it’s not skydiving or climbing Mt. Everest. It has been statistically proven that driving or riding in a motor vehicle of any kind is one of the most dangerous activities someone can do. In…
Although originally hailed as a Godsend for expectant mothers, the anti-nausea drug Zofran (routinely prescribed to pregnant women to combat debilitating nausea and vomiting) is now turning out to be more of a hazard than a relief. Reports of women who used the drug during pregnancy having babies with various birth defects, including clubbed feet,…
Unfortunately, almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by a drunk driver. While drunk driving accidents can affect almost anyone who drives or rides in a car, drunk driving accidents are predictably more common among young people. Indeed, according to MADD, 40% of all 10th graders drink alcohol. In fatal crashes in 2014, the…
Commercial truck accidents are not something we think about every day. Once you are involved in one; however, it can consume your every thought until your car is fixed and your injuries are healed. That could be months, years, and even longer depending on the severity of the crash. Let’s look at some statistics and…
When one hears the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), they often think of a sad affliction that solely affects soldiers returning from battle. Indeed, PTSD does afflict members of armed forces who have witnessed and experienced traumatic events at an alarming rate. However, PTSD also affects persons outside of the hellish confines of war:…
Accidents involving commercial trucks are among the most serious auto accidents on our highways. Being a victim of a truck crash can leave you particularly shaken. Whether it results in property damage, injuries or the worst scenario of losing a loved one; a truck accident is overwhelming. Figuring out what to do next is hard….
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is a serious one. When the time comes for an elderly family member or friend to be placed in the long term care; guilt, sadness and concern are all standard emotions. We want a place where they will be happy, find friends, be well…
Imagine a world with no laws. There would be absolute chaos and no organization to society. Whether we are fans of them or not, laws are in place to keep structure to our lives and keep each of us as safe as possible. We often times view laws as strict but there are actually some…
As Floridians, most of us are used to driving in the rain. After all, we have been doing it since we received our license. Most safety websites will tell you that it is not a good idea for you to drive in the rain. While this may be true, this is not a reality for…
