Our ears are incredible, with more than 20,000 tiny hair cells and the tiniest bones in the human body. And they don’t just help us hear. Ears are also essential for our sense of balance–and can even impact our sense of taste! That’s what makes ear injuries so devastating. When…
Compartment syndrome is a less common but very serious injury that can happen at many types of workplaces, including factories, construction sites, offices, and more. If you’ve been diagnosed with compartment syndrome or any other serious injury, contact Flaxman Law Group if you’d like to schedule a consultation with a…
Unfortunately, as a society we often don’t talk about workplace injuries and the wide-ranging impacts they can have on individuals and families. The effects of a workplace injury can include mental health struggles, financial stress, and other challenges that can make it very difficult to heal fully. If you’ve been…
The whole point of workers’ compensation in Florida is that it’s supposed to provide crucial benefits to you relatively easily if you’re injured at work. However, many employees find that they have trouble getting their benefits when they really need them. Many decide to work with workers’ compensation lawyers in…
Workers in South Florida have to deal with many hazardous conditions on the job, but one of the conditions that are hard to avoid involve the climate. Florida is the most humid state and one of the hottest, and this can put workers in danger. If you’re injured on the…
With so many attractions and beautiful weather, Florida is able to welcome tourists year-round. This has led to a thriving tourism and hospitality industry, staffed by hard-working employees that include tour guides, restaurant servers, bartenders, hotel staff, and others. These employees have very demanding jobs—and, according to the Bureau of…
Agriculture is crucial to Florida’s economy, but it is also unfortunately one of the industries with the highest injury and fatality rate for workers. The hard-working laborers who help put food on our tables face challenging working conditions and many hazards on the job. If you work in agriculture and…
If you’re injured in a workplace slip and fall, machinery accident, or any other incident, you may need to take some time off work to heal and recover. When you are ready to return to work, you need to do so in a way that supports your financial life and…
Head injuries can have a long-term impact on a person’s memories, cognitive function, and personality. In some cases, people who have sustained a traumatic head injury need to re-learn speech or need to learn to adjust to life with short-term memory loss. New research about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, though, suggests…
According to the National Safety Council, over 50,000 injuries and over 500 fatalities happen each year, on average, due to workplace violence. The Civil Mediation Council further reports that 35% of employees polled said they were targets of workplace violence or abuse. No-one expects a colleague or co-worker to harm…