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Getting Back on Your Feet After a Trucking Accident in Homestead

Published on: February 1, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being involved in a trucking accident in Homestead or any South Florida community is devastating. You may suffer serious injuries, such as head injuries, lacerations, fractures, spinal cord damage and more. In addition, the trauma and emotional upheaval of a truck accident can be substantial. Even the financial effects can be devastating and can have a long-term impact on your life.

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Are Your Teens Ready to Drive Around Trucks?

Published on: January 24, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have teen drivers in your home, of course you want to help them avoid traffic collisions in Hollywood or your community. You want to teach your children to be safe drivers and to avoid the dangers of the roads.

One issue which can especially affect safety on the roads where young drivers are concerned involves trucks. Large commercial trucks, such as big rigs and tankers, require different skills than passenger cars. Driving around these larger vehicles can be a challenge for new drivers, and you need to ensure your child is ready to share the road with larger vehicles before allowing them to drive by themselves.

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Multiple Vehicle Crashes Involving Tractor Trailers: What To Do

Published on: January 17, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Tractor-trailers, big rigs, tankers, and other commercial trucks all share the road with passenger vehicles. Unfortunately, these larger vehicles can cause chaos on the road when they’re involved in a crash. In fact, it’s not unusual for a tractor-trailer collision in Miami and other cities to become a multiple vehicle accidents.

Multiple vehicle accidents involving tractor trailers and trucks occur due to a number of reasons. One is the sheer size of the truck. If a truck loses control, the surface of the truck may come into contact with multiple smaller vehicles. Trucks also tend to travel on highways, meaning accidents involving them tend to involve higher speeds and more force, meaning a collision that is likely to involve multiple vehicles that are also on the highway.

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Recovering Financially After a Truck Collision

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

Being in a truck crash in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida can mean a lengthy recovery time. Whether you’ve suffered a fracture, amputation, back injury, lacerations, or head trauma, the healing process can take some time. In addition, you may need time to recover from the emotional trauma of being in a traffic crash.

There is one additional type of recovery you may need to consider after a trucking collision: financial recovery. The truth is, being in a truck accident can be very costly. You may lose time at work and you may face considerable medical bills if you have been injured. You may need to repair or replace your car as well as any damaged possessions inside of it. Even paying for taxis or rentals can add up.

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Preventing Pedestrian-Truck Accidents

Published on: August 4, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Large commercial trucks, such as big rigs and tractor trailers, pose a serious danger on the road – especially for smaller road users. If you’re involved in a car accident in Homestead or anywhere in southern Florida involving a large truck, you may suffer severe injuries.

If you’re a pedestrian, however, your chances of surviving any collision involving a commercial truck are small. With no barriers or systems of protections, pedestrians are very vulnerable and can easily be crushed by an eighteen wheeler or other large truck. There are, fortunately, ways you can prevent pedestrian accidents involving trucks when you’re walking outdoors:

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Should You Take Your Truck Accident Claim to Court?

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

Many trucking accident cases in Hollywood and across Florida are resolved out of court. The parties involved often reach a settlement rather than pursuing expensive litigation. Despite this, if you have a trucking collision claim in Hollywood or anywhere in southern Florida, it is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who has trial experience.

Some people contact a personal injury attorney because they’re not sure whether they want to file a claim. If this is the case for you, there are several things you’ll want to ask yourself before you make a final decision:

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The 5 Things You Must Look for in a Homestead or Hollywood Trucking Accident Attorney

Published on: June 28, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a trucking collision in Homestead or any southern Florida community, one of the best things you can do is to work with a personal injury attorney specializing in trucking collision cases. Trucking collisions are not like car accidents. Trucking crashes are likely to involve multiple potential defendants, serious injuries and damages, and a longer recovery time. You need to ensure you have fair compensation for your injuries so you can get the full medical treatment you need.

A personal injury attorney can represent you with your insurance company or can proceed with a legal claim to seek the fair compensation you need to get quality medical treatment and support during this difficult time. However, you don’t want any attorney handling your case. The wrong attorney may not be able to get you the results you want. When seeking an attorney, make you look for:

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Photo Tips After a Truck Accident in Homestead

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

If you’ve been in a trucking collision in Homestead or anywhere in Southern Florida, you’ll need to start documenting the evidence right away. Gathering evidence helps you prove your claim and can help you secure fair compensation for your damages and losses.

One of the basic pieces of evidence you’ll want to gather right away is photographic proof. You may want to carry an inexpensive camera in your car – just in case – or you can even take photos with your camera phone. When gathering pictures, you will want to:

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Jackknife Trucking Accidents in Homestead and South Florida

Published on: April 27, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Jackknife trucking accidents in Homestead and across South Florida cause devastation each year. These types of truck accidents occur when a truck driver loses control of their vehicle or stops suddenly. When this happens, the trailer behind the cab continues to move, sometimes swinging violently to the side. Cars in the way can be crushed, slammed, or pushed out of the way, causing serious injuries to passengers inside.

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Jackknife accidents get their name from the fact that the cab and trailer in these collisions often come to rest at a 90 degree angle – much like an opened pocketknife. Jackknife trucking accidents can be caused by a number of factors, including:

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Recovering from Trauma in Hollywood or South Florida: Getting Back on the Road After a Trucking Accident

Published on: April 13, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Trucking accidents in Hollywood and other South Florida communities can be traumatic. In fact, some people who walk away from these types of collisions suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other conditions due to the stress they have suffered during the crash.

You may be suffering from trauma following your Hollywood trucking accident if you experience the following symptoms:

Sleep disturbances
Difficulty with concentration or focus
Memory problems
Mood swings or personality changes
Changes to eating habits
Loss of interest in friends or regular activities
Difficulty completing work-related or daily tasks
Fears, especially related to getting back on the road
Anger, frustration, and general feelings of upset

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