If you’ve sustained a catastrophic injury, such as a spinal cord or traumatic head injury, you may need additional, long-term care once you’re medically stable and released from the hospital. The costs for this can be devastating and unless you have disability coverage and strong medical insurance, you may be…
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Injured in a Store in Hollywood, Florida?
When you head out shopping in Hollywood, FL, you expect to find bargains, not end up in the hospital. Unfortunately, each year people are seriously injured in stores and store parking lots. If you find yourself injured on a store premises, it’s natural to wonder if you have a premises…
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…
Food-Related Injuries: What Options Do You Have in Hollywood?
Noone goes to a grocery store or restaurant expecting a life-changing illness, but each year 128,000 Americans need hospital care and another 3,000 die from a foodborne illness. In too many cases, people who have been injured by unsafe food in Hollywood and across Florida don’t even know they may…
Liver Cancer as a Workplace Risk in Florida
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…
Understanding Radon and Your Potential Right to Compensation in Florida
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…
Pickleball Sports Injuries: Who is Liable?
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…
Hollywood Deck Collapses and Premises Liability Claims
Decks, porches, and patios are a big part of Florida life. In Hollywood and surrounding areas, many private homes, public spaces, restaurants, and businesses have these structures to better enjoy the warm weather. The problem is that when these structures collapse, they can cause people to fall from heights and…
What Happens if You’re Partially at Fault in a Florida Personal Injury Case
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or another incident, there may be a clear at-fault party. In some accidents in Florida, though, multiple parties may share the responsibility for an incident resulting in personal injury. In these cases, contact Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626 or…
How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer in Florida
Selecting the right attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your Florida personal injury case, whether you’ve been injured at work, in a boating accident, in a traffic collision, or in any incident. With so many legal professionals to choose from, you may wonder who to choose…