Well, December may be almost over, but the importance of this month isn’t limited to just December. This month is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month. It’s also called National 3D Prevention Month. If you’re a frequent reader of the Brooks Law Group blog, then the topic of impaired…
Car Accidents
For those of us with family who live locally, the thought of Christmas travel and traffic isn’t something we have to deal with very often. However, for millions of Americans, the holidays are a time characterized by passing highway and state lines as they travel far and wide to spend…
Early last year, the Brightline railway service was officially launched in the state of Florida. Every day, the high-speed railway company runs around 17 trains back and forth from Miami and West Palm Beach. The company has plans to expand their service to Orlando in the coming years. While Brightline…
Keeping a few key items in your glove compartment can make a chaotic car accident scene more manageable. Easy access to basic information can help you keep a clear head and protect yourself — both legally and personally — after a crash. At Brooks Law Group, our dedicated Florida auto…
Every auto accident is a potential tragedy. However, not all crashes are created equal. Auto accidents can range from a simple fender bender all the way to life-threatening high-speed collisions. The potential for damage and injury can, and does, vary based on the type of accident you’ve been involved with….
There’s no question that rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have transformed transportation throughout Florida. Rideshares give consumers a convenient alternative to get around town or to earn extra cash. But if an accident happens and someone is injured in a rideshare crash, the insurance rules for compensation can be…
A couple of weeks ago, I looked at the shocking new study that had come out from the AAA Foundation that discussed the record high in deaths caused by running red lights. We’re back with a bit of a follow-up on that original blog article. Taking the information from…
Being involved in a car, motorcycle or truck accident is difficult and overwhelming enough. When one party chooses to flee the scene, it makes it far worse for everyone involved. I hope you’ve never been unfortunate enough to find yourself in that situation, but sadly it’s all too common. Instead…
It’s early in the morning and you’re hurrying your children through the pre-school routine. Teeth brushed, clothes on, lunch packed and they’re ready to head out the door and to the bus stop. Millions of American families start their day in the same way every weekday. As soon as they’re…
Of all of the foolish mistakes people make, driving under the influence has to be near the top. After decades of statistics and public service announcements, we all know the danger of driving while intoxicated. We know that thousands of people die every single year because of it. We have…
