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Staying Safe on ATVs in South Florida

Published on: March 25, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

ATVs are ubiquitous on back roads in South Florida. They can be a fun way to experience the trails and off roads in and around Hollywood and the rest of the region. However, these vehicles can also pose a danger precisely because they are used on rough terrain. Rollovers and other types of accidents are not uncommon with these vehicles and each year people are seriously injured or even killed in ATV accidents.

Unfortunately, since children are allowed to ride ATVs, some of the worst tragedies involving these vehicles include minors. A small child thrown from an ATV or pinned under a vehicle is likely to suffer permanent or even fatal injuries.

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When Sensitive Information is Leaked: Understanding the Law

Published on: March 23, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

At a time when cell phones are everywhere and social media brings us the details of strangers’ lives in real time, we’re more concerned about privacy than ever before. And for good reason: in the wrong hands, sensitive information can be used for fraud, identity theft, and blackmail.

Florida residents may need to be especially concerned. Florida, especially South Florida, was top in the nation for the number of identity theft and fraud-related complaints in 2014. That year, there were 1,007 complaints of fraud per 100,000 Floridians. About 37,000 Florida residents reported being victims of identity theft that year. In fact, identity theft is such a problem in Florida that the Hollywood police department has launched an economic crimes unit to deal with identity theft and other related crimes.

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When Injuries Happen in Beauty and Nail Salons

Published on: March 5, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Beauty salons, nail salons, and day spas in Hollywood, Homestead, Miami, and other South Florida cities are plentiful and these businesses are designed to help customers feel beautiful and pampered. As part of a highly competitive business, these companies often offer a range of services, and over the years some of these services have become increasingly sophisticated. Some offer treatments, such as microdermabrasion, once reserved for doctors.

Tens of millions of women in South Florida visit salons and day spas each day and most leave with a new look. Unfortunately, each year some customers of these establishments are seriously injured. If you have been injured at a day spa or through any beauty treatment service, get legal advice about your situation. You may have a personal injury claim in Hollywood or your South Florida community.

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Helping Your Child Deal with a Personal Injury or Disastrous Event

Published on: March 2, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

At Flaxman Law Group, our attorneys often deal with families caught up in catastrophic situations. We have worked with families changed by serious truck accidents, fires, and even natural disasters. One of the most upsetting outcomes in these situations is the way trauma can affect children and teenagers.

If your child is seriously injured, you may not be surprised to find they struggle in dealing with their injury. But even if you or another member of your family are injured, children may pick up on tension and changes in family dynamics, potentially experiencing stress and trauma as a result – even if they are not directly injured themselves.

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Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Published on: February 25, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, colorless, odorless, and virtually undetectable poisonous gas. It is produced when fuel-burning appliances and devices are in use. Outdoors and in well-ventilated areas, carbon monoxide does not produce much of a risk. Inside, however, it can quickly turn deadly. Hundreds of people across the United States die each year due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide poisoning works fairly quickly. Victims may suddenly feel faint retired and may simply fall asleep, only to never wake up. Because it is difficult to detect carbon monoxide, the victims may not be aware that they are in danger. Since homes have become more air-tight to reduce energy costs and to help air conditioners run more efficiently, there may be an even greater risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, since there are fewer areas for the gas to escape.

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Preparing For the Deadly Spring Tornado Season in Florida

Published on: February 20, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Tornadoes in Florida cause massive injuries each year, including fatalities, head injuries, car accidents, and more. If you live in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, the deadly Spring tornado season lasts from February through April.

This time of year tends to have the most powerful and deadly tornadoes because the jet stream in South Florida can combine with cold fronts to create what is known as mesocyclones or supercells. These fast-moving storms can move 30 to 50 miles per hour and can produce winds of up to 200 mph as well as large hail.

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Protecting Your Family from Radon

Published on: February 17, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Radon is a colorless, tasteless, and odorless radioactive gas that’s virtually impossible to detect without a specific test. It occurs naturally when construction materials, soil, and rock decay. Radon exists in many homes and apartment buildings, and even though residents may not know about it.

What is most worrying is that while you can’t see radon, it can cause devastating damage, even causing lung cancer in some cases. In fact, research suggests radon causes 21,000 fatalities linked to lung cancer every year across the country.

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What you Need to Understand about Non-Economic Damages

Published on: February 12, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you decide to file a personal injury claim in Hollywood or southern Florida after a car accident, medical malpractice situation, workplace injury, or any type of incident, your attorney may decide to pursue economic damages and non-economic damages on your behalf. In a lawsuit, economic damages cover the costs you have to face that come with a clear price tag. Economic damages cover things such as:

Lost wages
Medical bills
Transportation costs
Property damage expenses
Repair bills related to your accident

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How to Prepare a Disaster Preparedness Kit for Your Hollywood or Florida Home

Published on: February 5, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

In many cases, after a fire, natural disaster, serious storm, or other catastrophe, personal injuries can occur if homeowners are not prepared. According to the Florida Department of Health, every homeowner and tenant needs a disaster preparedness kit. This kit should contain everything you need to keep you and your family safe after a fire or other disaster.

When preparing your kit, consider what you will need. Write down everything you may require for 72 hours or so – the typical amount of time you may need to survive without basic services before they are reestablished. Write down everyone who may be in your family or who may be visiting your home at the time of the disaster and ensure you have enough provisions or everyone on your list.

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Amusement Park Injuries Aren’t Just a Summer Injury

Published on: January 30, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many people associate amusement parks with the summer, but thanks to mild South Florida winters, amusement parks in this part of the country remain open all year round. In fact, many amusement parks have special deals or promotions during the winter months in order to attract tourists, visitors, and snowbirds to the area.

While amusement parks, including Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld, Epcot, Busch Gardens and the many other parks in Florida offer plenty of fun in the winter, they can also create the possibility for amusement park injuries throughout the year.

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