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Holiday Safety Hazards: Crime and Property Owners

Published on: December 11, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

The holiday season can mean a spike of criminal activity. In fact, between Thanksgiving and the end of the year retail crime jumps 30%, and muggings as well as thefts and burglaries also increase.

If you are shopping, ticking errands off of your holiday list, or just enjoying the season, it’s important to stay alert to your surroundings and to use common sense to stay safe. It’s also important to remember that property owners have an obligation to ensure that lawful visitors to their property stay safe.

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Teaching Your Teens To Share the Road with Trucks

Published on: December 11, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

New drivers and young drivers face a number of obstacles in the first few years of driving. They may still be developing their skills and in some cases they may face peer pressure from friends to take risks behind the wheel. In addition, some teen drivers haven’t yet found their confidence in driving.

Teen drivers may not yet be familiar with driving around other types of vehicles, such as commercial trucks. Sharing the road with larger vehicles is a crucial skill to learn. Truck accidents in Hollywood and Florida claim far too many lives each year and these accidents can lead to devastating, permanent injuries as well.

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Why Asylum Seekers in Florida Need Legal Support

Published on: December 9, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

The asylum and refugee process in the United States is meant to protect those who have faced or may face torture and prosecution back home. Often, refugees and Asylees are able to rebuild their lives in the United States and are able to escape the prosecution they may face due to political unrest or due to their race, ethnicity, religion, politics, or community.

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Even though the system is designed to assist those who are most vulnerable around the world, each year legitimate claimants are denied asylum or refugee status and are forced to return home, often to very dangerous situations. The reality is that asylum seekers need legal support during the application process for a few reasons:

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Preventing DUI Truck Accidents

Published on: December 9, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, with many holiday parties taking place, DUI accidents in Hollywood and the rest of Southern Florida become a real concern for authorities. Each year, drunk driving accidents happen in the region because passenger car drivers make bad decisions after drinking.

However, it’s not just a passenger car drivers who take risks. Commercial truck drivers have stricter rules about drinking and driving. They are subject to random drug and alcohol tests in many cases and there is less tolerance if they cause an accident while under the influence. Despite this, DUI accidents involving trucks can and do take place.

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Injuries in Restaurants: How They Happen and What You Can Do

Published on: December 4, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Hollywood and South Florida, residents and visitors have a range of restaurants to choose from when they want to dine out. From casual, quick meals to elaborate and luxurious dining experiences, South Florida offers a range of options from all world cuisines.

When heading to a restaurant to dine out, of course you expect good service and food as well as a safe environment. The last thing you may expect is a serious injury. Unfortunately, each year people are seriously injured in restaurants due to poor hygiene, insufficient food safety measures, inadequate maintenance, and other issues.

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How to Find the Best Truck Accident Attorney for You After a Trucking Accident in Miami or Your Community

Published on: December 4, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been injured in a truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you may want to speak to an attorney. Even if you have excellent vehicle accident coverage, you may need legal help if you want to pursue a fair settlement or if you decide to launch a legal claim. The right attorney can build a strong case, can represent you, and can handle the details of your claim.

The best Hollywood truck accident attorney for you may not be the right attorney for another case. That’s because every case and plaintiff is different. What works in one situation may not work in another, so to find the best solution for you, look for:

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Delivery Truck Safety During The Holidays

Published on: December 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, there may be more truck traffic at your home. You may be getting home décor items delivered, getting new furniture for entertaining, or getting someone to help with outdoor decorations. Many delivery drivers are busier than ever at this time of year and many service trucks are also on the road for longer hours as more of us get ready for the season.

Increased delivery truck traffic is not all bad; it can actually be safer for you. Getting someone to hang your holiday lights for you, for example, can help you avoid the risk of a serious fall injury. Having a store deliver large items (such as furniture) is also much safer than trying to squeeze large items in your car until your visibility is compromised.

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Avoiding Toy Injuries This Holiday Season

Published on: December 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that December is here, many Florida residents are busy consulting their holiday gift lists. If you are taking care of holiday shopping and have a few children on your list, however, you have to look beyond just fun toys and think safety, too. In 2013 alone, there were more than 256,000 ER visits due to toy injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

If you want to embrace holiday gift-giving but want to keep the children on your gift list safe, here are a few safety tips from the experts:

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Staying Safe Online – Cyber Monday and Beyond

Published on: November 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

With Cyber Monday just around the corner, many shoppers in Hollywood and South Florida are going online to cash in on the best online deals. While online shopping can be a fun, budget-friendly, and safe experience, however, many customers do worry about identity theft and online scams – and with reason. Identity theft can cost you money and months of hassle. Correcting the problem can take months or even years.

Identity theft happens when someone assumes your identity, using identification information they have scoured from private documents or other sources, and uses your identity to steal money from you, open accounts in your name, or to commit other fraudulent identities. Victims of identity theft may find their credit cards charged without their permission, may find money withdrawn from their accounts, or may find their good credit ratings ruined.

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Waste Truck Accidents Are a Serious Concern for Hollywood and South Florida Residents

Published on: November 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

When most of us hear about commercial truck accidents, these collisions involve tractor trailers, big rigs, and other large transport trucks. But other trucks can also cause crashes on the road. Waste trucks, for example, can easily be involved in accidents. In fact, there are several reasons why waste truck accidents in Hollywood and South Florida can especially be a hazard:

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