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Medication Mistakes and Prescription Errors Are More Common Than You Might Think

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

When you head to the doctor to get a prescription for your medication, you expect that medical experts will make you better, not worse. Unfortunately, while most patients get the right medication in the right doses, medical mistakes in Hollywood and Florida occur every year, and some of these involve serious situations where a patient is injured or even killed because they have been given the wrong medication or the wrong dose.

If you have suffered a complication or injury because of a medical error, you deserve answers. If you would like to speak to a legal professional about your situation, you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.

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Chronic Pain is Common After Truck Accidents

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

Chronic pain can last for months or even longer and is a common condition after a trucking accident. Patients who are in trucking accidents in Hollywood and other Florida cities often sustain serious injuries, such as back injuries, head trauma, whiplash, herniated discs, crushing injuries, or fractures. For some, these injuries eventually get better. For others, however, these conditions lead to chronic, persistent pain.

If you have been injured in a truck accident anywhere in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group for a legal evaluation of your situation. If you cannot return to work or normal activities because of your injuries, you deserve to know what legal options you have for pursuing compensation.

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Avoiding Heart Attack Emergency Malpractice

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

Heart attacks and heart disease are the leading cause of fatalities in this country, with about 2,500 people, on average, dying of these problems every day. Even though this problem is so common, it is also often misdiagnosed, which increases fatalities. If you have gone to the emergency room or doctor with chest pains or other symptoms of heart disease, misdiagnosis can prove fatal.

If you have suffered injury or have lost a loved one due to heart attack misdiagnosis in Hollywood or South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group. You may have a legal claim that lets you seek compensation for the losses and damages you have suffered. You deserve answers and we can offer a consultation so that you can ask questions.

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Moving? Here’s what You Need to Know about Moving Trucks

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

At this time of year, many moving companies report a busy season. College students are moving into their dorm rooms and many families are taking advantage of the final few weekends to move before the start of the school season.

If you’re moving this year, you may be thinking about renting a moving truck or moving trailer. While this can be an economical way to move house, it also poses some dangers. Each year, families are seriously injured or even killed in moving truck accidents in Hollywood and Florida.

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Birth Trauma Injuries: Have they Affected You or Your Family?

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

Most births are a joyful if painful experience. Unfortunately, about 2% of live births in the United States result in birth trauma injuries. These are injuries that can happen to the baby during the labor and delivery process. In some cases, these injuries result in serious injuries to the baby or mother or even permanent injuries.

If you or your baby have suffered an injury during the labor, pregnancy, or delivery process, contact a personal injury attorney. The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group are always standing by to listen to your concerns and to help you review your rights.

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Back to School Sales Can Mean More Trucks on the Roads

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

Back-to-school sales are at all the stores, and this is great news for retailers. Many stores report a huge surge in shoppers around this time of year, which is great news for the economy and local businesses. If you are headed to back-to-school sales, however, you need to be aware that there may be an increased risk of truck accidents as well as an increased opportunity for bargains at this time of year.

Stores are ordering more products to fill the shelves, and this can mean more stores are having more goods delivered by truck. In addition, stores offering delivery may be relying on couriers and delivery trucks to get purchase items to their customers. All of this can mean more traffic, especially around stores. If you are injured in a truck accident in Hollywood or South Florida, do not hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation to talk about your options.

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What Contractors Need to Know About Unexpected Medical Expenses

Published on: July 31, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Freelancers and contract workers are a growing work force in this country. Many people take on freelance work in addition to their regular jobs to generate more income, and many people choose to seek out freelance work full-time. Some economists think independent contractors are the future of the workplace, because more workers are demanding the freedom and independence freelance work offers. Technology has also made it easier than ever before to work from anywhere as a contractor.

If you’re working as a freelancer, though, things like workers’ compensation laws and legal claims in Hollywood and Florida can become more complicated. If you’re injured on the job, for example, what are your rights? How will you replace lost income and pay your medical bills? If you find yourself in this situation, contact a Hollywood personal injury attorney for legal advice. Flaxman Law Group is always standing by to help you if you have been injured.

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Are You Feeling Financial Distress After a Trucking Collision?

Published on: July 30, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a trucking collision in South Florida can result in a lot of pain. Whether you have suffered a fracture, head injury, or a serious back injury, you could be facing weeks, months, or even a lifetime of serious pain, medical treatments, and more.

Physical pain may not be the only type of pain you’re feeling, though. Many people also experience financial distress and financial pain after a trucking collision. This is because in addition to the upset and physical suffering you may experience, being seriously injured in a roadway crash can also result in a number of unexpected medical expenses and other costs.

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Anesthesia Malpractice: Could You Be at Risk?

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

If you are having surgery or certain types of medical procedures, an anesthesiologist will be an important part of your medical team. The anesthesiologist is responsible for ensuring that the patient enters a medical state known as anesthesia, which means the patient will not be awake or aware of the pain of a medical procedure. Doctors, anesthesiologists, and nurses may all be responsible for ensuring that a patient is given the right sort of medication to induce anesthesia and is monitored carefully during the entire procedure.

A lot can go wrong when a patient is under anesthesia. In fact, many people consider the anesthesiologist’s job to be more dangerous than that of the surgeon. Many surgical mistakes and surgical malpractice lawsuits in Hollywood and Florida happens because of anesthesia malpractice. If you have suffered an injury while under anesthesia, do not hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group for a free case review.

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Avoiding Emergency Room Malpractice Action after Your Truck Accident

Published on: July 28, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a truck collision in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, the last thing you want to worry about is medical malpractice. You deserve and expect the best quality medical treatment to help you deal with head injuries, fractures, and any other serious injuries you may have suffered in your roadway collision. Unfortunately, the very nature of a serious truck accident can sometimes lead to mistakes and negligence in the emergency room.

After a serious truck accident or multiple vehicle crash in Hollywood or South Florida, multiple injured parties may be rushed to local emergency rooms. These emergency rooms are designed to swing into action immediately to help you and others who have been seriously injured. However, a serious truck accident or highway accident can stretch the resources available in an emergency department. This is especially the case if your truck accident occurred on the weekend or late in the evening, when hospital staff are at a minimum.

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