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Lead Exposure in Hollywood and Florida

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

Lead poisoning is a serious concern for children and adults. In young children under the age of six, lead exposure can lead to developmental delays and other problems. In adults, it can also lead to complications and health concerns. In most cases, lead poisoning happens gradually over time, but even small amounts of lead can cause serious health concerns.

Each year in Florida, children and adults in Miami, Hollywood, and other cities are exposed to potentially harmful levels of lead. In children, this can lead to headaches, behavioral problems, learning problems, hearing difficulties, brain damage, slowed growth, damage to the nervous system, and other issues.

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Could Cab Cams Help Prevent Trucking Crashes?

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

Cab cams record traffic and activity inside commercial trucks, and according to The National Transportation Safety Board these devices should be used more widely to help prevent trucking collisions. Specifically, the NTSB has recommended both traffic-facing and driver-facing cams that would either record non-stop or in response to a trigger (such as accelerated speed or sudden engagement of brakes). These recommendations are not laws, however, and not all truck carriers may want to implement cab cams.

The NTSB has recommended that the NHTSA use video recordings to gather more information as part of its accident databases. The NTSB has recommended that trucking associations encourage their members to use cams that capture video in low light and adequately capture the entire cab (including all passengers). For cab cam makers, the NTSB has recommended that manufacturers provide more information for users of web cams – including information about the correct installation, maintenance, and use of the devices.

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Could Better Design Help Prevent Semi Fuel Tank Crashes?

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

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 10% of fuel truck fires caused 10% of truck accident fatalities in 2012. Considering how rare fuel truck fires are, that is a high number.

Part of the reason why so many fatalities happen with fuel tank fires is because of the nature of truck fuel. A semi can have up to 100 gallons of fuel, so if that ignites there is enough fuel for a huge fire or explosion. Secondly, fuel tank design on trucks means that the tank is placed outside the truck, under the driver’s cab. In the event of an explosion or fire, the passenger and driver are greatly endangered. Finally, experts have stated that the walls of the tank themselves are too thin and are not reinforced. In a serious collision, the fuel tank can puncture, creating a danger of fires and explosions.

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Medical Device Injuries and Lawsuits

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

Medical devices are often created by medical conglomerates and are tested heavily before patients are permitted access to these technologies. Medicine and all medical devices are created to help improve the lives of patients, but unfortunately in some cases defective design, poor testing, or other negligence creates unsafe products.

In some cases, patients in Hollywood and Florida have launched lawsuits in US district courts or state courts after suffering complications and serious injury caused by dangerous drugs or defective medical devices. If you have suffered an injury due to an unsafe product you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation. Whether the product or medicine has been recalled or not, our legal team would be pleased to offer legal advice and support.

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Truck Fuel Fires in Miami and Other Florida Cities

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

In most cases, truck accident injuries in Miami and other Florida cities are caused by a direct collision between a big rig and a smaller car. In some cases, however, it is a fuel fire that causes serious injuries or even an accident. In some cases, fuel fires happen after a crash, leading to burn injuries and potentially fatalities. In rarer cases, explosions or fuel fires can lead to a crash.

If you have suffered burn injuries or other serious injuries in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida due to a traffic crash, don’t hesitate in contacting Flaxman Law Group. Our full-service law firm would be pleased to offer a free accident consultation so you can discuss your situation.

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Amusement Park Ride Injuries in Miami and Florida: The Danger Doesn’t End with Summer

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

Florida is known for its many amusement and theme parks, and while many people think of these parks as being mostly about summer fun, the reality is that visitors come to Disneyworld, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and other amusement parks in the fall, too. In fact, many families take advantage of the lower prices and slightly smaller crowds as well as the warm Florida weather to visit during the first few weeks of September – before school picks up. While most will leave with nothing but selfies and great memories, unfortunately some may be injured.

Amusement park injuries and accidents do happen. When they do, the legal team at Flaxman Law Group is ready to get to work to fight on behalf of those who have been injured. If you have suffered an injury while visiting Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, or any amusement park or theme park in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.

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Dealing with a Permanent Injury After a Truck Crash

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

Truck accidents in Hollywood and other South Florida communities often lead to devastating injuries. A smaller car has little chance against a tanker, big rig, or other commercial truck loaded down with heavy cargo. In some unfortunate cases, passengers in the smaller vehicle walk away not only with serious injuries, but also with injuries that will change their lives forever.

Permanent injuries such as amputations, head trauma, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and others are considered permanent because they will affect a patient’s life long term. While some improvement is possible, the patient is not expected to regain the full mobility, cognitive ability, or other abilities they had before the injury.

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Defective Knee Implants

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

For people with serious knee problems, knee implants promise improved mobility and less pain. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), about 700,000 knee replacement surgeries were performed, with about 5% of Americans over the age of 50 having at least one knee implant.

While knee implants can make life easier, defective knee implants have been linked to serious complications. In the past few years, a number of knee implant recalls have affected many patients in Hollywood and across the country. Some patients have launched their own product liability claims in South Florida and Hollywood against manufacturers of the devices.

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Automatic Emergency Braking Saves Lives in Trucking Crashes

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

Advanced Automatic Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Autonomous Braking: these devices have many names, but no matter what you call them they are designed to save lives. These brakes work by engaging when a driver does not or cannot. If a driver cannot brake for some reason or does not notice a threat in time, these brakes are meant to engage to help them a truck accident.

Truck accident experts in Hollywood and South Florida have a great deal to say about these brakes. Some insist that the latest versions of automatic brakes – now being developed by almost every commercial truck maker – make a big impact in preventing tanker accidents, big rig collisions, and other crashes involving commercial vehicles. Others insist that more work needs to be done to prevent trucking crashes.

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Roof and Scaffolding Accidents

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

Construction site accidents in Hollywood and South Florida cause many injuries, and one of the most common injuries on building sites include scaffolding and roof accidents. When workers are on roofs or scaffolding, they require extra supports and care to keep them safe. When employers, contractors, subcontractors and other parties do not provide a safe environment, they can be held liable when employees fall and suffer serious injury.

If you have been injured in a fall from a roof or scaffolding, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation to find out whether you qualify for workers’ compensation, Social Security benefits, or a legal claim that lets you pursue damages for wage losses, medical costs, pain and suffering, and more.

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