For teenagers, parties are a key way to build social skills, build life-long memories, and cement friendships. Whether it’s graduation parties, after-prom festivities, or just weekend festivities, these parties tend to happen at teens’ parents’ homes. So what happens when a teen is injured or killed at a party? If…
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Do I Have a Claim If I’m Injured in a Fire in My Rental?
About two-thirds of Florida households rent their homes, and this usually means they expect their landlords to properly maintain the premises. When a property owner fails to do this and a fire breaks out, the consequences can be devastating. If this has happened to you, you should know that you…
Colorado Landlords Must Provide You With Adequate Heating: Know Your Rights
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.…
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…
Preventing Childhood Injuries During the Holidays
The holidays are a time of wonder for children of all ages, but unfortunately this time of year also creates some new hazards for kids. The father-son attorney team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with many families who have been facing a child’s injury and we’ve put together this…
Plan Now To Avoid Childhood Injuries This Halloween
In Hollywood and across South Florida, it’s now the spooky season. Kids are looking forward to pumpkins, costumes, and trick-or-treating, and adults are putting up decorations to turn homes frightful. There’s no need to be afraid of ghouls, but did you know that Halloween is among the top four holidays…
What Renters Need to Know About Florida’s Landlord/Tenant Statutes
If you’re a tenant, knowing and understanding the landlord/tenant statutes in Florida is important to protecting your rights. Staying informed and empowered as a tenant can help you avoid conflicts with your landlord and can help you hold onto your rented home. It can protect you against illegal eviction. Unfortunately,…
Common Childhood Injuries
Children and minors spend a lot of time learning, and sometimes that learning includes minor injuries. Children may fall from their bikes or get scrapes and scratches from playing in the yard. However, many early injuries are serious—and entirely preventable. According to the CDC, about 20 children and teens die,…
7 New Year’s Resolutions to Reduce Your Risk of Personal Injury in 2023
As we look forward to the new year, many of us are making plans to help us live a better life over the next 12 months. The resolutions you make can also help you stay safer. Here are seven resolutions that can help you avoid personal injury: 1) Take a…
Decorating for the Holidays? Keep Your Home Safe
If you’re getting your home ready for the holidays with decorations, lights, and other items, you’ll want to do so safely. Here’s how to bring cheer into your home while reducing your risk of injuries, including fractures, lacerations, and other injuries. Check wires and bulbs. Never use decorations, especially anything…