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Updating Safety Tips for the Workplace

Published on: March 19, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, workers in Hollywood, Miami, and other parts of Southern Florida now face more hazards on the job. In addition to worrying about falls, strains, fractures, and other injuries, employees may now also be concerned about exposure to the new COVID-19 virus.

At Flaxman Law Group, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to keep our staff and our clients and community safe. We are also aware the situation can impact all workers’ safety, a subject we are passionate about. In light of the new situation, there are new considerations for your safety:

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Staying Safe During the Pandemic in Florida and Hollywood

Published on: March 13, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

At Flaxman Law Group, we have the privilege of helping Florida residents who have been injured in car crashes, workplace accidents, and other situations. When speaking with our clients recently, we have noticed many are concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is not a practice area for us, we wanted to pass along some useful tips we have been instituting in our own law offices:

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Three Things You Must Do After a Serious Personal Injury in Hollywood

Published on: February 28, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you have suffered a back injury in a car accident, a workplace injury at the office, a slip and fall, or in any other way, a catastrophic injury can turn your life upside down. The situation can impact your relationships, your ability to work and complete everyday tasks, your mental health, your future prospects, and more.

What you do after an accident or injury can have a significant impact on how well you can cope with the situation. You may wish to take these steps to increase the chances of a positive outcome:

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Dealing with Hardship in Homestead After a Serious Injury

Published on: February 25, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Suffering a serious injury at your Homestead job, in a car accident, or in any way can create significant hardship. Health care and living costs in South Florida can be high and if you are losing time at work because you are injured, you could find yourself worried about paying the bills. Unfortunately, this is a serious concern many plaintiffs in legal claims face.

A serious sports injury, head injury, or even a broken bone can cost thousands of dollars in co-pays, medication, and doctor’s appointments, even if you have coverage. If you cannot go to work or do as much as you heal, you could be concerned about paying for rent, car payments, and other costs. Your bills don’t stop, even if you are too injured to work. In addition to financial worries, you may also find you face additional challenges with your relationships, emotions, career, and other parts of your life.

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Valentine’s Day Safety Tips for Hollywood

Published on: February 12, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

With Valentine’s Day coming up, many people have plans with loved ones. While this is a time of year to celebrate love, you will want to take steps to ensure the holiday is a safe one. Here’s how:

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Preventing Workplace Violence in Homestead

Published on: February 7, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Homestead and across South Florida, workplace violence and injury is a serious concern. While workplaces can create work-safe policies, install more lighting, and add security systems, workplace violence requires a more proactive approach.

Violence on the job can occur due to disgruntled employees or upset workers. It can happen in any place of work and can occur with little warning. The reasons are complex and can involve a combination of individual employee struggles as well as other factors. Preventing often centers around educating workplaces to spot warning signs so those at risk can get help. Some ideas for preventing violence at your office or workplace include:

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The Latest Viral Challenge Can Cause Burn Injuries or a Fire at Your Homestead Home

Published on: February 5, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Parents in Homestead and other South Florida communities need to be aware of a new viral challenge which poses a serious threat to children and teens. In fact, many fire fighting departments across the country are releasing alerts and warnings to inform the general public about the danger.

Unfortunately, the latest challenge, called the “outlet challenge,” is just the latest in a string of risky behaviors teens and children are pursuing for online likes. Following on the heels of the Tide Pod challenge, which saw social media users biting into detergent pods and challenges which saw people dancing alongside moving cars, this latest challenge is just as deadly.

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Violence in Miami and Florida Workplaces

Published on: January 29, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, one of the realities of workplaces today is that they can be the site of violence. Workplace violence and resulting injury can happen anywhere in Homestead and across South Florida.

Preventing Workplace Injuries in Homestead

There are several ways you can prevent injuries and violence in the workplace:

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Tips for Preventing Office Workplace Injuries in Homestead and Florida

Published on: January 15, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

When many of us picture workplace injuries and accidents in Homestead and other communities, we many picture manufacturing jobs, work enforcement, and other high-risk occupations. In reality, workplace injury can happen in any job site, including seemingly safe office jobs.

If you work in an office, there are several ways you can help prevent injuries in your workplace:

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Reduce Your Risk of Personal Injury in Hollywood and Florida in 2020

Published on: January 1, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

This New Year, the entire team at Flaxman Law Group want to wish you a healthy, happy, prosperous, and safe 2020. As part of our efforts to ensure that residents of Homestead, Hollywood, Miami and other Florida communities get to live their healthiest and safest lives, we have put together our best tips for staying safe all year long:

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