Serious injuries, including sports injuries, workplace accident injuries, head trauma, amputations, and other serious injuries can cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While many people tend to associate PTSD with war time, for most people the condition is actually most common after a car accident or other serious injury. Whether you…
In Key Biscayne and other South Florida communities, serious injuries happen every day in car accidents, truck collisions, slip and fall incidents, sports injuries, and other types of incidents. Catastrophic injuries are always devastating, but they can be even more so for children. Childhood injuries can impact a child’s entire…
In Homestead and across Southern Florida, many seniors are living an excellent quality of life, thanks in part to medical and tech innovations. The elderly are now able to live interpedently for longer and some families choose to have elderly loved ones move in with them when they need some…
Fourth of July festivities are just around the corner, and we at Flaxman Law Group want to wish everyone a terrific long weekend. Before we start celebrating, however, fire stations, police and emergency departments are all preparing for a busy weekend. Each Fourth of July weekend, people are seriously injured.…
Summer is an excellent time for grilling outdoors, but there are dangers with any cookout. Whether you are preparing meals outside for your family, planning a Fourth of July or other holidays, you may be at risk. Each year at cookouts, people suffer burn injuries, food-borne illness, falls, and other…
Your home is likely one of your biggest assets, but it is vulnerable to many kinds of damage, from pests to natural disaster and more. You likely pay premiums on homeowners insurance so that you’re covered in case anything goes wrong, but after serious damage you may have questions about…
In Aventura, Coral Gables, and other South Florida communities, serious storms and winds routinely blow in, causing serious damage, especially if properties are not built and renovated to code. Common damages to homes can include fallen trees, broken windows, damaged siding, collapsed roofs, and more. Trailers and smaller buildings can…
Mold is a general word used to describe many types of fungi. If you’ve seen black, damp patches or pink spots on the walls, ceilings, tiles, or windowsills of your home, you may have mold. You may also have mold if you notice peeling wallpaper, musty odors, and dampness in…
In Weston, Miami, and other communities in Southern Florida, youth sports are an important and healthy part of childhood. Sports build discipline, encourage physical fitness, and provide many other physical, emotional, and even academic benefits. Many sports also carry the risk of head injuries and concussions. While in the past…
Many states have anti-eviction legislation to protect tenants from unlawful evictions. Florida does not have an anti-eviction act specifically, but it does have laws designed to protect those who rent their home. The challenge is that many landlords and tenants are not aware of these laws. What Law Protect Florida…