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Brooks Law Newsletter Index 

Every few months we compile information about various topics in the law and write articles to explain in layman's terms what these issues are and how they affect you.

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Fall of 2007: The lead article explains Mandatory Arbitration. Mandatory Arbitration denies citizens their right to a jury trial and usually stacks the deck in favor of corporations.Other articles discuss the following:

  • False Arrests
  • Premises Liability
  • You can count on a Lawyer for help if ….
  • Recalled Product Roundup
  • Wrongful Deaths
  • Hospital Medication Errors
  • Halloween Safety
  • Auto Accidents
  • Auto Lemons Laws

Summer of 2007: The lead article discusses Product Liability. Product Liability is an area of law that focuses on the liability of a manufacturer, or seller, of a defective product for any injuries or damages suffered by a person as a result of the defective product. Also, other articles discuss the following topics:

  • FDA Puts Americans at Risk
  • Online Resume Scam
  • Recalled Product Roundup
  • Contingency Legal Fees
  • Racial Discrimination
  • Workplace Discrimination
  • Client Services
  • Warring Neighbors

Spring of 2007: The focus in this edition is Auto Insurance:

  • Do you have enough auto insurance
  • What you need to know about Auto Insurance
  • Increase Family Protection

Winter of 2006-2007: The focus of this edition is Product Liability:

  • Product Liability Laws Protects Americans
  • American Product Safety

Fall of 2006: The lead article explains how the Jury Systems protects us all. The article explains what juries do and how they do it. Other articles are in this newsletter discuss the following:

  • Impaired Driving
  • Premises Liability
  • Auto Accidents
  • You Can Beat City Hall
  • Consumer Credit-card Disputes
  • Medicare Claim Hearings
  • Disability Discrimination
  • Bird Flu Vaccine

Summer of 2006: The lead article is on Wrongful Foreclosures. A Wrongful Foreclosure is a foreclosure that was not legally proper and causes loss to the homeowner. Also, there are also other articles within this newsletter on topics on the following:

  • Vioxx Punitive Damages
  • Work Compensation
  • Juries getting more involved in cases
  • Are you loosing important legal right
  • Recalled Product Roundup
  • Lawsuits improve protection for American Workers
  • Faulty Medical Devices
  • Lawsuits can save lives
  • Premises Liability

Winter of 2006: The lead article is entitled Physicians’ Malpractice Insurance Gouges Doctors Falling Claims, Rising Premiums. This article explains how medical malpractice insurances increases and premiums rise and how the insurance companies seek to restrict patients’ lawsuits, regardless of how serious the injuries to the patients or the extent of the medical negligence. Other articles discuss the following:

  • Disability Insurance
  • Taking Medications
  • Cold and Flu Season
  • Anesthesia
  • If you are arrested
  • Americans on the Move
  • Recalled Product Roundup
  • Mail Fraud
  • Child Injuries

Fall of 2005: The lead article is entitled Tort Reform Hits Home Buyers. The article explains how the Georgia Legislative passed procedural hurdles that will frustrate new home owners and cause them additional expense in the event that they have construction defects. Also, within this newsletter there are articles that discuss the following:

  • U.S. Dept. of Justice report of August 17, 2005
  • Medical Bills and bankruptcy
  • Class Action
  • Auto Accidents
  • Secret Settlements
  • Recalled Product Roundup
  • Dog Bites
  • The Congressional Budget Office Report

Winter of 2004-2005: The lead article is focused on Vioxx . This article explains why Vioxx was withdrawn worldwide. Vioxx caused an unacceptable risk of heart attack and sudden cardiac death. Other articles in this newsletter that discuss the following:

  • Con Artists and the Elderly
  • Auto Accidents
  • Unaccompanied Minors
  • Trial by Jury
  • Litigation Explosion
  • Tort Reform

Summer of 2004 The lead article discusses Lasik Surgery. Lasik Surgery is promoted as a solution for poor vision. This article explains the long term side effects from this surgery. These risks are often not discussed when the patient signs up for the surgery. Also, within this newsletter other articles discussing the following:

  • Work place Injuries
  • Secret Settlements
  • An Air that Kills
  • Auto “Black Boxes”
  • Fraudulent
  • Housing Discrimination
  • Seat Belts Save Lives