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Premises Liability Claims After a Fire

Published on: March 1, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

There are over a million fires across the United States each year, affecting homes, businesses, and forested or wild areas. Fires can cause very serious injuries and harm, and when these fires happen in a place of business such as a store or hotel, you may wonder if you have a claim.

If you’re injured in a fire that happens in a public place or business, it’s not always clear whether you have a claim. That’s why the family-based team at Flaxman Law Group makes it easy to get answers. When you’re injured, call us at 866-352-9626 or contact us online and we’ll set up a free accident consultation with a Hollywood premises liability attorney so you can find out more about your situation.

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Do I Have a Claim If I’m Injured in a Fire in My Rental?

Published on: February 2, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 may have a claim against the property owner, landlord, and any other parties whose negligence led to your injuries. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a Miami burn injury claims attorney.

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Fires at Nursing Homes and Assisted Care Facilities: Do You Have a Claim?

Published on: January 12, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 evacuated correctly. They may also be more vulnerable to fire-related injuries because of their advanced age and any pre-existing conditions.

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Reduce Your Risk of Year-End Fires and Burn Injuries

Published on: December 27, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 burn injuries or property damage from a blaze, don’t assume you don’t have a claim. Contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with an attorney on our team. We can review your situation and explain whether you have any avenues for compensation. We can even explain how much your claim could be worth.

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Prevent Burn Injuries in Your Hollywood Home

Published on: November 27, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

This time of year is one of the riskiest in Hollywood, Miami, and across South Florida when it comes to fires and burn injuries. During the holidays, more people are cooking at home, trying new recipes, and trying to cook multiple dishes at once. This can increase the risk of cooking fires and serious burns.

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Avoiding Battery Injuries in Hollywood and Florida

Published on: April 3, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

You use batteries every day in your mobile devices, electronics, and maybe even your car. Disposable and rechargeable batteries supply the energy for many of the items you use every day and when these devices work correctly, you probably never think about them.

Unfortunately, battery-related injuries occur more often than you may think and they can be devastating. Each year, people are injured or even killed by exploding or otherwise malfunctioning batteries. Batteries that overheat or catch fire can cause serious burns and facial injuries if the batteries are in your phone or e-cigarette. Incorrectly functioning batteries in your car can cause you to crash. In your home, poorly designed or flawed batteries can cause fires and serious injury to you and others.

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Use Space Heaters Safely

Published on: January 18, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

While Florida is known for its warm and sunny weather, nights can still be cool and many of us want a cozy space heater to stay warm and comfortable. Space heaters range from simple and small devices to larger items which mimic the look and flames of a fireplace. In both cases, these products can be a safe and effective way to stay warm, but they do come with risks.

To avoid a fire in your Homestead or Florida home, follow these tips:

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How Safe is Your Homestead Kitchen?

Published on: January 11, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

The kitchen is the heart of the home, but in Homestead and across the country, it is also the site of many serious injuries, including burns. Further, what happens in your kitchen is also important for helping you avoid food-borne illness.

There are many ways you can make your kitchen safer:

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Wildfire Prevention Tips

Published on: June 23, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Significant amounts of wildlife and forest in southern Florida as well as dry and hot weather can mean parts of this region are vulnerable to wildfires and out-of-control fire. Everyone has an obligation to help protect not only the wildlife but our communities from severe fire. Often, conflagrations are preventable and can be prevented with a few simple tips.

These tips will help protect you in your household from injuries and fire:

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Test Your Fire Alarms to Prevent Burn Injuries and Fire Injuries

Published on: February 15, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Smoke detectors in your home are your front-line defense in the event of a fire. They can alert you in time so you can get out safely—before you suffer burns or serious injury. Yet, millions of homes across the country do not have working fire alarms.

Even if you have fire alarms in your Homestead home, you need to test them to make sure they are really keeping you and your family safe. Here’s how:

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