Your Rights if You Slip and Fall in a Subway Store

Subway promotes itself as a quick and healthy place to buy sandwiches, wraps, salads, drinks and other foods and beverages. It has numerous stores in Tampa Bay and throughout Florida. But food can drop to the floor. It can be tracked through the seating areas. Water from those Diet Cokes can spill. The tiles on…

Why Trucking Accidents are Especially Dangerous

Accidents involving trucks are much more likely to cause severe injuries and even death than accidents between automobiles. In most truck accidents with a car, it’s the car driver who gets hurt the most. Some of the reasons for truck accidents are because of the truck. Other reasons are because of the truck driver. Still…

Florida Nursing Home Abuse – Malnutrition and Dehydration

Many people in Florida are in nursing homes or have a relative in a nursing home. The last thing people might think about when considering a nursing home is whether you or your loved one will be fed properly. But malnutrition and dehydration do happen. The danger of malnutrition and dehydration is not just discomfort…

Types of Accidents that cause Wrongful Death Lawsuits

The worst types of accidents are the ones where a loved one dies. Even simple events like a slip and fall can cause a person to die if he/she falls the wrong way. Some accident types, though, are more likely to cause someone to die than others. Here are some of the leading causes of…

How to Apply for Social Security Benefits

At Brooks Law Group, we understand that Social Security Disability benefits can be a vital source of income for qualifying individuals. But unfortunately, the majority of Social Security applications are denied on the first try. Getting help from an experienced Florida disability lawyer can mean the difference between obtaining the money you need and getting…

I Fell at Walmart – What Do I Do Now?

Walmart, like a lot of superstores, attracts a wide range of shoppers with a wide variety of consumer interests. Florida is home to many Walmart stores. There are steps the shopper or visitor should take to address their physical and legal needs. These steps include things the Walmart customer should do immediately/in the store and…

Bedsores and Infections in Florida Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Florida is home to many senior nursing home centers. The elderly are attracted to Florida by the warm weather. Some elderly citizens need the help of a nursing home to manage the last years of their lives. Nursing homes are required, by Federal and state law, to provide proper care for their residents. Many nursing…

What to Look for When Hiring an Auto Accident Attorney – 10 Important Factors to Remember

If you or a loved one is hurt in an accident, you need a skilled attorney to handle your claim. But how do you know how to select the right attorney? What criteria should you use to choose the right attorney? Here are some of the key factors to question when choosing an auto accident…

How Death Impacts a Wrongful Death Case in Tampa, Florida

Wrongful death cases are different from other types of personal injury accident claims in many ways. Our skilled Tampa and Florida lawyers understand the emotional loss and will work with you to help you through your pain. Here are some of the key impacts of the death of personal injury victim: A life cut short…

Your Rights if You Slip and Fall in a Target Store in Tampa, Florida

Under Florida premises liability laws, Target may be responsible for slip and fall accidents that occur in its stores if its owners, managers, or other responsible parties fail to maintain their properties or warn visitors of potential dangers. If you were injured in a slip and fall in a Tampa Target store, you may be…