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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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Helping a Child During A Legal Claim in Hollywood or Your South Florida Community

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

Hollywood residents of any age can suffer devastating injury, and serious injuries can be especially terrible when they happen to children. Children may struggle to understand why they have been injured and may not have the life experience and skills to deal with chronic pain, extended hospital stays, and every other facet of a serious injury. Worse, a serious injury can affect a child’s entire future. It can impact their ability to go to school and to pursue their dreams.

If a child has been injured due to someone’s negligence, a personal injury lawsuit may be possible. Usually, a parent will file the lawsuit on behalf of the child and will seek compensation for the child.

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Dental Costs After a Trucking Accident in Hollywood

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

If you have been in a truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you may suffer a number of injuries. One of the most common types of injuries sustained in traffic accidents involves the face. When the face is whipped around suddenly because of the impact or when a passenger’s head is thrown violently against the dashboard or even into an air bag, a number of injuries can occur, including:

Cracked teeth
Chipped teeth
Damage to dentures and crowns
Lost fillings
Lost teeth

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Why Nursing Home Abuse in Hollywood and Florida Often Goes Undetected

Published on: April 6, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, it happens in South Florida every year: nursing home residents in Miami, Hollywood, and other cities suffer abuse and neglect. Neglect can mean seniors are left alone and without proper care or medical attention for extended periods of time. Abuse can involve physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse.

This type of situation can create devastating effects. An elderly resident may not be able to seek out help and any physical injuries they suffer as a result of neglect or abuse can take longer to heal, especially if there are underlying conditions.

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Red-Flag Signs To Look Out for When Sharing the Road With Trucks

Published on: April 6, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truck accidents in Hollywood and South Florida may seem hard to predict, but in fact there are several risk factors that could help you spot potential danger on the road. When you share the road with big rigs, tractor trailers, and other vehicles, you need to be alert. Certain signs can indicate your risk of an accident is higher and you need to take action.

Risk factors can include:

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How Teens Can Avoid Truck Collisions in Hollywood and Florida

Published on: April 1, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re a young driver, you probably take your driving skills and freedoms very seriously. That’s great news. Here’s the problem: not everyone on the roads is as careful as you. If you’re a new driver and still working on your skills, one thing you may be a little nervous about sharing the road with big rigs, 18 wheelers, and other large trucks.

If you want to avoid car and truck accidents in Homestead or your city, we have some tips to help you avoid traffic collisions in Hollywood or your Florida city:

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What Steps Can You Take to Place Your Loved One in a Safe Hollywood Nursing Home?

Published on: April 1, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is always difficult. Your family in Hollywood may want to provide the best care for an elderly loved one, but their conditions or their needs may simply exceed the care you can offer. A Hollywood nursing home can promise to offer better medical care, professional attention, and the support your family member needs.

Unfortunately, a number of nursing home neglect and abuse cases in Hollywood and across the country over the years have shown that sometimes the places which claim to care for the vulnerable and elderly residents sometimes do not protect residents.

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Simple 10-minute Tasks to Prevent Injury in Your Homestead Home

Published on: March 31, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Do you have a few minutes to spare for your safety? Even if you have a very busy schedule, the following 10-minute steps can help you make your Homestead home safer and can help you prevent serious injury:

1) Take a walk through your home, looking at cords.

Electrical cords are everywhere, and they can pose a fire hazard if they’re run under rugs or get worn down. During your ten minute walk through your home, unplug any appliances that have worn cords and set them aside for replacement or repairs. If you notice any cords running under carpets, remove them immediately. Unplug any appliances hooked up to extension cords.

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Safe Travel Tips for Hollywood, Miami, and Florida

Published on: March 29, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

In the spring and summer, millions of people travel to Miami in Hollywood from outside the state to take part in our tourism opportunities. Hollywood and Miami have much to offer, including world-class restaurants, art galleries, beaches, and more.

If you’ll be traveling to the South Florida area this year, we at Flaxman Law Group want to ensure you have a terrific time. Part of that means staying safe. While millions of people travel to Hollywood and Miami without any issues each year, there are a few things you can do to avoid any potential hazards:

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Truck Accidents, Fraud, and Identity Theft

Published on: March 29, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

When you’re in a car or trucking accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you may have a lot of worries. You may worry how you’ll pay for repairs, whether your insurance rates will go up, and whether your injuries will be serious. One thing you may not be worried about is identity theft or fraud. However, these are also issues you should consider.

Unfortunately, a small number of people target individuals who have been involved in traffic accidents. In some cases, fraudsters will stage a minor accident and gather information at the scene of the accident in order to steal someone’s identity. In other cases, fraudsters will take advantage of drivers who have been an accident by overcharging for basic services or by defrauding them in other ways.

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

1) Take a walk through your home, looking at cords.