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What Will 2016 Bring for the Trucking Industry?

Published on: December 29, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

The trucking industry in Hollywood and South Florida is responsible for significant economic contributions and creates many jobs in the area. Large trucks bring consumer products to stores, haul raw materials and products from the port of Miami, and otherwise transport the goods we all rely on across the state and around the country.

While the trucking industry is important, there’s also no doubt it causes severe injuries each year. Truckers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country, and their rate of workplace injury is higher than that of most industries. In addition, more than 80,000 Americans are injured each year in trucking accidents and more than 4000 each year are killed in commercial truck collisions.

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Prevent Sports Injuries in the New Year

Published on: December 29, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many people in Hollywood and across South Florida are setting their New Year’s resolutions. One of most popular resolutions most years revolves around losing weight. Many people want to get thinner and more fit, so most gyms will see an increase in business during the first few weeks of the new year.

While a more active lifestyle is great – researchers have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of heart disease and a lower risk of some cancers and other serious life-threatening illnesses – going from a sedentary lifestyle to a very active one can increase your risk of a sports injury.

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How To Support A Friend Who Has Been In A Truck Accident

Published on: December 25, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car and truck accidents in Hollywood and across South Florida happen every year. You may hear about them on the news, or read about them on your social media feed. But what happens when those truck accidents hit closer to home? What can you do if someone you love has been involved in a truck accident and has suffered a severe or life-threatening injury?

In many cases, it can be difficult to know what to do. You may not have known anyone else who has been severely injured and you may worry about saying the wrong thing. You may care about the person who has been injured and you may want to support them, but how can you do that?

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What to Do if You Have Suffered a Products Injury

Published on: December 25, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, you may be buying new products for yourself, taking advantage of holiday sales. Or maybe you have been getting products – such as new appliances, household items, or gadgets – for holiday gifts.

Millions of Americans use new products every day with no incident. Unfortunately, some people are seriously injured or even killed by defective or falsely made products. Whether it is burn injuries caused by overheating appliances, facial injuries caused by exploding gadgets, electrocutions due to faulty power tools, or other injuries, there’s no excuse for manufacturers who do not take the time to properly test and develop their products.

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Amputations After Truck Accidents

Published on: December 23, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truck accidents are often devastating because of the size of vehicles involved. Fully loaded, tractor-trailers and big rigs can weigh 80,000 pounds. In a collision with a passenger vehicle, these larger trucks can easily crush smaller cars, causing devastating injuries.

One type of injury that can occur with truck accidents is an amputation. Losing a finger, arm, hand, foot, or leg to a truck accident is a life-changing injury. Amputation can happen in one of two ways. In some cases, a person becomes trapped underneath a truck or car and rescue workers have to amputate in order to free the passenger. In most cases, however, a part of the body is simply so crushed or injured that it cannot be saved and surgeons at a hospital perform an amputation in order to save a patient’s life.

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What to Do if You Are Injured this Holiday Season While Visiting a Property or Business

Published on: December 23, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

This holiday season, your errand list may be quite long. You may need to visit a number of businesses in order to get all your shopping done and in order to handle all the errands you have to complete. In addition, you may be treating yourself to a few dinners out or you may be attending special work dinners or holiday events at restaurants, art galleries, conference halls, or hotels.

What happens if you’re injured this holiday season, however, while visiting a place of business? Whether you slip on the floor in a store, trip over debris at a restaurant, or are attacked outside of an art gallery, you may have legal options you haven’t considered.

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Garbage Truck Accidents in Hollywood and South Florida

Published on: December 18, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Garbage trucks and waste disposal trucks have an important role to play in Hollywood and South Florida. Waste disposal keeps our streets clean and help us get rid of garbage from our homes, creating a more hygienic environment.

Each year, however, people across this country are injured and killed in waste disposal truck accidents. Waste disposal trucks are large vehicles that have to share the road with smaller cars and pedestrians – especially in residential areas. Garbage trucks are also very large, which can mean any collision involving these vehicles can be serious.

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Retail worker injury: A Common Problem at This Time of Year

Published on: December 18, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

The injury and illness rate of retail workers is disproportionately high. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2014 the injury and illness rate for retail workers was 3.6 per 100 workers (based on reported incidents). In comparison, the rate of injury and illnesses across all industries was 3.4 per 100 workers. Retail workers that year actually had the same rate of injury as workers in the construction industry.

Why are Retail Jobs Dangerous?

Many factors can lead to on-the-job injuries for Hollywood and South Florida retail workers:

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Employee Injuries in Restaurants: A Serious Hazard

Published on: December 16, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

When we think of workplace injuries in Hollywood and South Florida, we often think of construction workers and other workers whose jobs are “obviously” dangerous. But there are hidden dangers in most jobs, and some of the jobs considered among the most dangerous might surprise you.

The next time you’re dining at one of the restaurants in South Florida, look around the dining area. You are sitting in a potentially hazardous workplace. Worldwide, one out of twenty workplace injuries happen at restaurants and bars.

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Deciding to Seek Compensation After a Truck Accident

Published on: December 16, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been injured in a commercial truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, one of the questions you will need to address almost immediately is whether you want to pursue a legal claim or file an insurance report. In fact, before you have even handled all of the medical issues resulting from your injuries, the insurance company or the attorneys representing the driver or the trucking company may get in touch with you and may want you to make a statement or sign some documents.

It’s important not to do this without getting a legal consultation.

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Why are Retail Jobs Dangerous?