In the past week, significant winter storms over parts of Colorado have turned the focus to the weather. If you’re renting a home or apartment in Denver, Boulder, or any other community in the state, it’s important to know your rights so you can stay safe as the temperatures plunge.…
Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
Does My Employer in Hollywood Need to be Held Liable for Me to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
In personal injury claims in Florida, one part of the process is establishing liability. If someone’s negligence caused your injuries, you can hold that person liable and pursue compensation through a legal claim. When workers are injured on the job in Hollywood and come to Flaxman Law Group to speak…
Fires at Nursing Homes and Assisted Care Facilities: Do You Have a Claim?
Fires in any home or facility can be deadly, exposing occupants to burn injuries, smoke inhalation, and life-threatening injury. In nursing homes and assisted care facilities, the stakes are even higher. Residents may not be able to easily escape a fire on their own and may need assistance to be…
Prevent Sports Injuries If You’re New to Working Out
New Year, new you? If you’ve made fitness your goal for 2024 and you’ve taken up a new exercise or sports regimen as part of that resolution, it’s important to stay safe. Sports injuries can include serious head injuries, spinal cord trauma, broken bones, sprains and strains, and other serious…
New Research About Traumatic Brain Injuries Could Help Patients
In a recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, researchers have announced a promising new diagnostic test that could help detect mild traumatic brain injuries. The test involves using gadolinium contrast agent to detect inflammation in the brain. If you’ve been in a slip and fall injury, car…
Don’t Let Foot and Ankle Injuries Sideline You
Injuries to your ankle and foot can be extremely painful and can leave you unable to bear weight on the injured foot for weeks or months. When these injuries are the result of someone’s negligence, call Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626 to speak to a Hollywood personal injury attorney in…
Reduce the Risk of a Delivery Truck Collision on Your Hollywood Property
Delivery trucks are heading to many residential homes at this time of year, delivering packages and purchases. The added traffic can create an additional risk of crashes in Hollywood and other communities, especially because delivery truck drivers may not be familiar with new routes and because residents of communities may…
The Holidays and Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Hollywood
The holiday season can be hectic, and if you have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you don’t want to overlook the signs of nursing home abuse or neglect because of the busy nature of this time of year. If something seems amiss, trust your…
Reduce Your Risk of Year-End Fires and Burn Injuries
During the holiday season and into the New Year, the risk of fire increases. While Hollywood residents and residents across Florida in general may not be using as much heat or lighting as many fireplaces as friends to the North, there is still a risk of fire. If you’ve suffered…
Protect Your Hollywood Home from Property Damage This Holiday Season
Did you know that mold damage, burn and smoke damage, and other property damage can be more common at this time of year? This extra busy season comes with unique hazards and many homeowners are away from home, too, which can pave the way for burglaries, fires, and vandalism. If…