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Staying Safe at Amusement Parks and Theme Parks this Halloween

Published on: October 21, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many people think of amusement and theme parks in Florida as a summer activity, but these attractions have special Halloween events that draw huge crowds. Universal Studios, for example, has Horror Nights, featuring scary movies, haunted houses, and scare zones. SeaWorld has its Halloween Spooktacular at this time of year. Tampa Busch Gardens also has special Halloween haunted displays, as do many of the other amusement parks and theme parks in the region.

While heading out to these events can be a lot of fun, amusement park injuries in Miami and the rest of South Florida never take a vacation. To have a fun and safe Halloween at your favorite theme park, you’ll want to:

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Squeeze Play Accidents in Hollywood and South Florida

Published on: October 21, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Hollywood and South Florida, squeeze play accidents are a serious type of trucking collision. This type of collision occurs because of the size and length of tractor-trailers. These vehicles are so large that when they are making a right turn they need to veer left first. To some motorists behind the truck, it may look as though the truck is just making a lane change. If the car tries to pass the truck on the right as the truck is making a turn, the truck will swing into the smaller vehicle, effectively crushing it or squeezing it into a curb, a wall, a barrier, or other cars.

Squeeze play accidents are terrifying. Passenger car drivers may be trapped in their vehicle with literally no place to go and a large tractor-trailer weighing tens of thousands of pounds careening towards them. If the truck crashes into the smaller vehicle, the impact and the crash may be enough to cause serious damage to the smaller vehicle and to the passengers inside.

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Mistakes That Can Hurt You After a South Florida Trucking Accident

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

Being injured in a truck accident in Hollywood, Miami, or any Florida community can be terrifying enough. But when you make mistakes after your accident, your situation can get even scarier. When you make mistakes in a traffic accident situation, you may end up hurting your case and this means you may end up with less compensation than you deserve, possibly not leaving you with enough for medical care and daily expenses.

Don’t let this happen to you. Here are the top mistakes attorneys see people make after a roadway accident:

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Fall Season Safety Tips

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

Now that fall is here, Florida residents will want to take steps to keep themselves safe. While South Florida is fortunate enough not to be affected by early snow or cold temperatures, safety is still important. The region’s tornado season doesn’t end for a few weeks yet and with cooler temperatures slowly but surely approaching, there are a few things you might want to do:

1) Take a look at your furnace, space heaters, and fireplaces.

It doesn’t usually get cooler in South Florida until later in the year, but if you like to stay cozy around the holidays, you’ll want to get service for your fireplaces, space heaters, and furnaces now. Since it’s not busy season yet, you’ll likely be able to get a technician fairly easily.

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What Happens When Weather Is Partly to Blame for Your Trucking Collision?

Published on: October 14, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida is known for having some severe weather systems. The state sees everything from torrential downpours to tornadoes, and while we don’t have to deal with harsh winter weather conditions the way parts of the country do, the weather in Hollywood and South Florida can still wreak havoc with driving. Poor visibility, slippery road conditions, and heavy winds on bridges can and do lead to trucking collisions in Hollywood and across South Florida.

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Inadequate Security: What Are Your Rights if You’ve Been Injured?

Published on: October 14, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

In some cases, it can be clear that a property owner was at fault in an injury case. If a property owner failed to put up signs abut renovations, for example, or failed to properly maintain their Hollywood or Florida property, plaintiffs can seek damages for injuries caused by that negligence. But what happens if your injury was caused by a third person or criminal? Do you have an inadequate security claim? How much security does a property owner have to have to show they aren’t negligent?

First, it’s important to understand what a negligent security claim is. This sort of legal action usually happens after someone is the victim of a crime, such as battery, assault, rape, mugging, or another violent crime that leads to injuries. In these cases, the injured party can pursue legal action against the perpetrator and can help police in criminal charges against the perpetrator. Plaintiffs may also have a claim against the property owner.

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Columbus Day Weekend Safety Tips

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

This Monday is Columbus Day and with the long weekend here, many South Florida residents are heading out on their boats. If you’re one of them, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Coast Guard, and local law enforcement have some tips for you:

1) Stay alert and sober.

Distracted boating and drunk boating can be just as deadly as distracted, fatigued, or drunk driving on Hollywood or Florida streets. In fact, drinking can be more dangerous on the water because the motion of a boat can exacerbate symptoms of drunkenness. According to the Coast Guard, alcohol is the sixth leading cause of boating accidents – and distraction and fatigue are also common issues. If you’re not sober or well enough to operate a boat, designate someone to operate the boat safely.

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Fall Season Is the Time to Brush Up on Tips to Avoid Truck Accidents

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

Fall is here, and that means harvest season for some crops. Harvesting season can mean more trucks, machinery, and seasonal workers on and near the road in rural areas, so drivers may want to stay more alert.

There are a few tips to keep you driving safely all season and into winter:

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Truck Rollovers

Published on: October 7, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truck rollover accidents in Hollywood are more common than rollovers involving passenger cars. Since tankers and commercial trucks have a higher center of gravity, they are more at risk of rollovers than even SUVs.

Several factors can contribute to these types of collisions:

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Six Things You Can Do Now for a Safer Halloween

Published on: October 7, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Halloween is still a few weeks away, but planning now is important if you want to have the safest Halloween possible. Leaving things until the last minute means buying any décor or costumes that may be left – and those may not be the best choices. Right now, early in the month, there are six things you can do to make sure your Florida Halloween is safe this year:

1) Make an appointment with an eye doctor.

If someone in your home wants to wear novelty contact lenses as part of a costume, don’t buy them online or at a costume store. First, visit your eye doctor and get a check-up and correct prescription. Make sure you order novelty contact lenses from a reputable online or bricks-and-mortar business that demands to see a prescription and gets excellent reviews. Contact lenses are medical devices, not accessories, and need to be treated as seriously as any medical device you buy. Defective or dangerous contact lenses can cause eye injury or even vision loss.

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1) Take a look at your furnace, space heaters, and fireplaces.

1) Stay alert and sober.

1) Make an appointment with an eye doctor.