Liver cancer is a life-threatening condition that has been relatively rare but has been becoming more common in recent years. About 1% of Americans will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Liver cancer can cause nausea, jaundice, fatigue, weight loss, and other symptoms. Over time, it can spread to other parts…
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. In homes, schools, and workplaces it’s a serious health concern that often goes unnoticed. In Florida, you might have a claim if you become ill or develop lung cancer due to radon exposure that was caused by someone’s negligence. If you’ve been diagnosed…
Unfortunately, some workers in Hollywood and across Florida are exposed to dangerous substances on the job. The most serious of these can cause life-threatening conditions, such as cancer. Sino-nasal cancer (also spelled sinonasal cancer) is one of the less-common occupational cancers. If you’re diagnosed with this or any other disease…
Research has shown that “newness” is one of the top factors for workplace injury. Young workers and newly hired employees of any age are at a higher risk of on-the-job accidents and injuries when compared to their more seasoned colleagues. Some studies have suggested that in the first three months…
Industrial jobs create goods through the manufacturing process. This type of employment has people working in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, factories, and other environments where heavy machinery, chemicals, and a busy space can all contribute to serious accidents. Industrial jobs have one of the highest risks of workplace injury in Florida…
Recently, we discussed seasonal job workers’ compensation claims. Today, we want to take a closer look at seasonal job safety tips to keep you safe. Unfortunately, the Hollywood workers’ compensation attorneys at Flaxman Law Group see too many local workers injured through seasonal work. You shouldn’t suffer a serious injury…
Garbage trucks help us keep our homes and streets clean, but these large vehicles moving along residential streets also cause serious collisions and injuries. If you’re injured by a garbage truck in Hollywood, Coral Springs, or any Florida community, contact Flaxman Law Group as soon as possible for a free…
Restaurants are busy places, where injuries can easily happen. For employees in the industry, workers’ compensation insurance is an important protection, offering crucial benefits to workers injured on the job. Unfortunately, the injuries sustained in kitchens can be quite severe and the legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked…
At this time of year, many hard-working employees in Hollywood and across Florida are looking for seasonal jobs, temp work, and side gigs to earn extra money for the holiday season. If that’s you, you should know that seasonal jobs come with their unique hazards, and you may qualify for…
Pickleball is a very popular sport right now, combining tennis and ping pong. In pickleball, two to four players meet on an indoor or outdoor court to hit a plastic ball with paddles over a net. Pickleball can be a healthy sport for all ages. It has also led to…