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Avoiding Medical Mistakes after a Truck Collision

Published on: February 9, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a truck collision in Homestead or your community is already terrifying. In just a few seconds, your entire life can change. Not only is the experienced traumatic in and of itself, but it can affect your life permanently or for many years to come.

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Unfortunately, the situation immediately following a trucking crash can compound the problem. You may be rushed to an emergency room and you may require immediate or emergency treatment for your injuries. Due to the rush to get you medical help, medical mistakes can occur. Often, you don’t have a lot of choice about which hospital you’re rushed to and which doctors take on your case. You will simply be taken to the hospital prepared to take you on as a patient and your case will be handled by the attending physician in the emergency room. Due to the rush to help and due to the circumstances surrounding the accident, medical mistakes can occur.

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Why You Need a Truck Crash Attorney If You’ve Been Injured

Published on: February 7, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being involved in a truck accident in Homestead or any South Florida community is a serious legal, financial and health concern. A truck accident, due to the size and force of the tanker, tractor-trailer, big rig or other commercial vehicle, can affect every part of your life for years to come.

This is not a situation you want to handle by yourself. In fact, one of the first calls you will want to make as soon as you’re able to get to a phone is to a truck accident attorney in Homestead or your community. There many reasons why these types of accidents are simply too complex to take on yourself:

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Returning to Sports and Everyday Activity After a Trucking Collision

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

Being in a trucking collision in Hollywood or South Florida can leave you with serious injuries which make exercise, work, and everyday activities impossible. Whether you have sustained a fracture, amputation, back injury, head trauma, or other serious injury, there is a period of healing required.

Getting ready to return to exercise and everyday activities can be daunting. Even if you are excited by your recover and progress, you may still feel some pain or may worry about re-injury. If you are getting ready to dive back into your life after a serious injury, you will want to:

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Seeking So-Called Cosmetic Treatments After a Trucking Crash in South Florida

Published on: December 22, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

There are many devastating injuries which can occur after a trucking accident in Homestead or anywhere in South Florida. When people suffer severe burns, facial injuries, dental injuries, or other injuries which affect their appearance, however, these injuries can affect their self-esteem, their confidence, and even their willingness to leave the house. These injuries are not only painful and sometimes medically challenging, but they can also impact many areas of a patient’s life.

Unfortunately, people who have these very real medical injuries often struggle to get compensation for their injuries. Insurance companies may dismiss dental injuries, burns, and facial injuries as purely “cosmetic” and may not reimburse the policyholder for necessary treatment.

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Preventing Secondary Illness and Injury After a Trucking Collision

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

Being in a trucking collision in Homestead or anywhere in southern Florida is devastating. Suffering severe injury on its own is enough of a problem, but for many patients secondary illness or injury can happen due to the injuries they sustained in a trucking collision.

Secondary illness and injury can occur as a complication of an initial injury. For example, someone who has suffered a severe injury which requires them to use a wheelchair may develop secondary infections, pneumonia, and other complications because they are immobilized in a wheelchair. Someone who has suffered a back injury may sustain a secondary injury or illness if they fall down due to their back injury and re-injure themselves. Head trauma patients may also be more prone to dizziness and may fall down again, which can be devastating since secondary traumatic brain injury can be more dangerous than the first.

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The Challenges with Back Injuries After a Trucking Collision in South Florida

Published on: December 15, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a trucking crash in southern Florida, you may have suffered a back injury. T-bone collisions, rear end crashes, front-end collisions, and any sort of crash can result in a back injury. The force of being thrown back and forth in your seat or the sudden impact of your body being thrown against the dashboard can cause slipped discs, soft tissue injuries, and other serious injuries. If you’re thrown from the vehicle, the impact of hitting the ground can cause spinal cord trauma and even paralysis.

Back injuries can be an especially troubling injury sustained in a trucking collision. There are a number of factors that make back injuries especially difficult:

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What You Need to Know if You’re Permanently Injured After a Trucking Accident

Published on: December 8, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Trucking accidents in Homestead and the rest of Florida often lead to serious injuries, including fractures, back injuries, and other serious injuries. In some cases, those who have been injured in trucking collisions find their lives forever changed because their injuries prove permanent.

Amputations, head trauma, back injuries and other injuries can all result in a lifetime of pain and medical treatment. They can also permanently affect your career prospects, earning potential and outlook. If you have been permanently injured, you need to keep in mind that:

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Do You Qualify for Workers’ Compensation After a Truck Accident in Homestead?

Published on: November 16, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being involved in a truck crash in Homestead or your community can be terrifying. It can cause serious injuries, including back injuries, whiplash, fractures, head trauma and other injuries. In many cases, the serious nature of truck collisions can also threaten your livelihood if your injuries prevent you from working.

What rights do you have after a truck crash in Homestead or your community? If you are a truck driver who works for a company, you may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim. This is the case if you are a part-time or full-time employee of a company and are injured in a crash while performing job duties. You may also have a third-party personal injury claim if mechanical failure was the cause of your crash. Contact a workers’ compensation attorney—like the team at Flaxman Law Group—to discuss your options at no charge.

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Four Myths That Could Hurt Your Recovery after a Truck Crash

Published on: November 9, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a trucking accident in Hollywood, Homestead, or any South Florida community, there may be a few myths which could hurt your recovery. Some of these myths could harm you financially or could harm your health, so knowing the facts is important:

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Sneaky Health Problems after Your Truck Crash

Published on: October 18, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a truck crash in Homestead or South Florida, you may know you’re injured right away. Broken bones and many serious injuries result in obvious physical trauma and considerable pain. You may be rushed to the hospital right away.

Sometimes, however, you may think you have been lucky to walk away from a truck collision uninjured—only to learn later that’s not the case. Some injuries can be subtle and sneaky, only appearing hours, days, or even weeks after the crash. These injuries include:

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