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Top Changes to Make for a Safer New Year

Published on: December 30, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Are you considering New Year’s resolutions to make 2015 your best year yet? If you are considering ways to make your life better, consider these changes you can make to make 2015 not only your best year, but also your safest year:

1) Improve your driving skills.

Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of injury and fatalities for many age groups. For most of us, driving a car is the most dangerous thing we do every year, so improving our driving skills can help us avoid one of the biggest risks of injury we may face. Consider signing up for refresher or defensive driving courses. If you are hoping to make 2015 more exciting, take racing classes. Racing classes help boost your driving skills and are a lot of fun.

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Don’t Let Stress Cause Injury

Published on: December 26, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Few times of the year are as stressful as the final two months of the year. At this time of year, you may have family obligations as well as holiday events, a busy work schedule, and traveling to take care of. All of this can lead to stress, which can easily lead to injury. When you feel stressed, you may have a harder time focusing and this can lead to car accidents, workplace injuries, and other injuries in Hollywood or your community.

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Getting Holiday Cooking Done Right: Avoiding Injury

Published on: December 18, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Cooking is a big part of the holiday season, whether you are trying out new recipes printed in glossy magazines or are making tried-and-true family favorites. While the smells of cookies and other goodies baking is wonderful, cooking for the holidays does pose hazards, including burn injury hazards in your Homestead home as well as fire and food-borne illness dangers.

To make your cooking delicious and safe, make sure to follow these safety tips:

1) Have working smoke detectors in your home.

Smoke detectors are essential to keep you and your family safe. Make sure the one in your kitchen works, so that if there is a fire you have the best chance of getting out safely.

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Planning a Safe Holiday Party

Published on: December 9, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you are planning a holiday party this year, of course you want a memorable event and you will want your guests to have a great time. However, you will also want to make sure that your guests stay safe. Whether you are planning a personal or workplace holiday party, you can keep guests healthy and avoid a premises liability claim in Homestead or your community by following these tips:

1) Decorate safely.

Party decorations can be a lot of fun, but they can also pose a hazard. Where possible, avoid decorating with candles, since they can pose a fire hazard. Even if you are using strings of lights, however, you will need to check for any damage to cords and connectors. Old, worn lights should be replaced. Never hang lights near flammable materials, such as drapes or paper. Lights can still overheat or cause sparks if they malfunction.

If you are throwing a party at home, keep in mind that you will need to use extra precautions if some of your guests will be pets or young children. In these situations, you will want to avoid any decorations that hang or drag near the floor. You will also want to avoid any plants that could be harmful if consumed or any decorations that have small removable parts that may pose a choking hazard. When in doubt, place any potentially hazardous decoration high up and out of reach.

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Safety-First Holiday Gift Guide

Published on: December 4, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Are you shopping for everyone on your holiday shopping list? You may want to come up with fun and innovative ways to show you care, but what shows that you care more than gifts that help loved ones stay safer and healthier all year long? Consider these gifts for your friends and family:

1) Carbon monoxide alarms and covers.

These safety devices can help loved ones stay safer in their homes and could even save their lives. While carbon monoxide detectors are not usually especially attractive, it is possible to buy special covers for them to disguise them. These covers make great stocking stuffers.

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Tornados are a Florida Danger in October and November – Here’s How to Keep Your Family Safe

Published on: November 27, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida sees an average of 55 tornadoes yearly, making it the third state in the nation when it comes to tornado activity. While most tornadoes in the state happen between January and April, many tornadoes also occur during October and November. Since tornadoes can occur at this time of year and since tornado season will be upon us soon after the holidays, this is a good time of year to get ready. You may be able to help your family avoid weather-related injury in Hollywood or your Florida home if you:

1) Create an emergency preparedness kit.

Your kit should include everything you need during and after a tornado. This should include water, food, medication, pet and child-care supplies, bedding, cash, a first aid kit, and anything else you need to weather out not only the tornado but also the time after the tornado when services may be suspended. The Florida Division of Emergency Management has a website with more information about getting an emergency kit ready.

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It’s Time to Consider Shopping Safety

Published on: November 19, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

This is the time of year when many Homestead and Florida residents go shopping for the holidays. Whether you are picking up gifts for family members and friends, decorations for your home, taking advantage of seasonable sales, or shopping for special holiday meals, you may be out and about more often at malls and stores. When shopping, you will want to keep the following tips in mind to stay safe this holiday season:

1) Plan ahead.

Before you head out shopping, plan your trip. Try shopping during less busy hours, when you won’t be as much at risk of being crushed by crowds or being in a parking lot accident because there simply too many other shoppers at your store or mall. Find out about store hours, the best route to get to your favorite stores, as well as any construction you will need to consider. Be sure to also check out store services, such as free shipping, valet parking, or special parking areas that can help you stay safer.

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Fun (and Safety) At Florida’s Theme Parks and Amusement Parks

Published on: November 14, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have friends and family visiting your Miami or Florida home for the holidays, it is likely that you will take your guests out to see the many visitor attractions that South Florida has to offer. If you have children visiting, you will want to visit one of the area’s many theme parks or amusement parks. To keep you visit safe as well as fun, be sure to follow these safety tips:

1) Check and follow all park rules. Read the individual rules for each ride as well as overall rules for the theme park. These rules exist to keep you safe.

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Common Questions After an Injury: The Answers You Need to Know

Published on: October 30, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

After the initial shock of a car accident, back injury, workplace accident, or other serious injury has worn off, it is common for anxiety and worries to creep in. In your situation, you may have many questions about your future. The most common questions personal injury attorneys in Hollywood and South Florida hear in injury cases include:

Will I get better? How will my injury affect my life?

One of the first questions that many injured people have is what will happen next. While no one can predict the future, new technology is available for patients who have sustained brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and other life-changing injury. These patients are now able to lead fuller lives than ever before. Prompt healing can help improve the chances of a fuller recovery, as can quality medical care and follow-up care with services such as rehabilitation.

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Does Your Home Have a Disaster Plan?

Published on: October 24, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Few people are prepared for an emergency. Whether it’s a car accident in Homestead or your community or a hurricane or power outage, the unexpected can strike at any time. When it does, you want to have the tools and resources you need to keep you and your family safe from harm and injury. In order to protect yourself, you will want to take a few steps before the worst happens:

1) Create a personalized plan for your family.

You can head over to the Florida Division of Emergency Management website to create a personalized plan for emergencies. Keep in mind that your plan will need to consider everyone you live with, including elderly family members, children, and pets.

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