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Hip Implant Injuries

Published on: July 24, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Hip joint damage can happen to people of all ages, but often affects those who are middle aged or elderly. When this type of damage happens, patients may experience pain and decreased mobility. Some are given medication or walking aids to help them reclaim their lives. Many doctors, however, recommend hip implants and hip replacement surgery as solutions. Arthroplasty, also known as hip replacement surgery, replaces diseased or damaged hip joints with prosthetics. The idea is that these replacement prosthetics will make it easier for the patient to move around without pain.

According to the CDC, hip replacement surgeries are a very popular procedure, with about 332,000 full replacements done each year across the country. While most result in good outcomes, however, some result in complications, permanent injury, and even class-action lawsuits. If you have had hip surgery in Hollywood or South Florida and find that your mobility and pain levels are worse rather than better, you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.

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Truck Accidents and Car Accidents are Very Different: What You Need to Know

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

Many drivers treat car accidents and truck accidents exactly the same. They see these as roadway accidents and simply file a claim with their insurance company if they have suffered an injury in this type of collision. Unfortunately, these types of accidents can be very different and simply contacting your insurance company may not be enough if you have been injured in a commercial truck accident in Hollywood or South Florida.

One of the biggest differences between truck accidents and car accidents is the severity. Truck accidents are more likely to lead to fatal injuries, permanent injuries, and devastating injuries. There is simply no match between your passenger car and a fully loaded tractor-trailer carrying tens of thousands of pounds of cargo. In a collision, you are very likely to be crushed by a larger vehicle or to suffer severe injuries.

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Social Security Disability Claims in Miami, Hollywood, and Other Florida Cities

Published on: July 22, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Have you suffered a disability or serious illness on the job in Miami, Hollywood, or your Florida community? You may be covered by benefit programs that are designed to help you. One of the most common sources of benefits in this type of situation is Social Security.

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Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance benefits are offered by the federal government to protect those who have been permanently disabled. These benefits are not “free.” Each year that you work, part of your income deductions are put towards this program. Your taxes also pay for these benefits so that if you are injured you can get monthly benefits for living expenses. Your children and spouse may also qualify for benefits under this program if you are disabled.

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Who is at Fault in Your Truck Accident?

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

If you have been injured in a truck accident in Tamarac or anywhere in South Florida, you will want to determine fault very quickly. Determining fault is important for a few reasons. First, it helps you determine who you can pursue for fair compensation. Secondly, it helps clear your name if you have been accused of causing the collision.

Often, it can be difficult to determine who exactly was at fault in a collision. In many crashes, the events take place within seconds or fractions of a second. You may not have enough time to notice exactly what chain of events occurred. In addition, some of the causes of an accident can be hidden from you. For example, you may not know that the truck driver in question has been on the road for 24 hours and was driving fatigued. Similarly, you have no way of knowing without a full investigation whether the truck was properly maintained or whether any of the truck parts suffered from a mechanical defect that caused your accident.

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Surviving Financially After a Truck Accident

Published on: July 17, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

After a truck accident in Miami, Hollywood, or your South Florida community, you may have many concerns. For example, you may have suffered a soft tissue injury, concussion, whiplash, fracture, or other serious injury. You may be traumatized by the accident may have to spend time recovering emotionally from the injury. You might not be able to return to work and you might face long and painful medical treatment for your injury.

For many people who have been seriously injured in a roadway accident, there is also financial pressure after a collision. After serious truck accident, you may be unable to work and you may lose income. In addition, you may have to pay for some medical costs, even if you have medical coverage. Even with car insurance coverage, not all of your incidental costs – such as the costs related to fixing your car or getting dental care – maybe covered. Losing a form of income and facing additional expenses can create a financial emergency.

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Environmental Injury in Hollywood and Other Florida Cities

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

There is a strong link between our environment and our health. When our environment is polluted – whether because of companies, contractors, or unsafe work environments – we can become very ill. Each year, for example, people are diagnosed cancer because they have been exposed to asbestos. Oil spills and other forms of pollution can also cause birth defects and illnesses, as can exposure to radon and lead.

If you have been injured by a toxin or environmental pollutant because of negligence, a wrongful act, or recklessness, you may have a legal case. You may also have a claim if your property has suffered environmental damage due to someone’s negligence or a wrongful act. To find out whether you qualify, you can contact Flaxman Law Group at any time to arrange a free accident consultation.

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Cruise Ship Injuries

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

Residents of Florida often enjoy great benefits by going on cruises, since the port of Miami is so close by. In addition, many visitors come to Miami and surrounding areas on their cruise ships. Cruises can be a great way to meet others, explore the world, and learn new things.

While Florida may be a popular destination for cruises, however, cruise ships themselves are not without their problems. Each year, thousands of people are injured and some are even killed on cruise ships and while embarking or disembarking from ships. If you have suffered an injury on board a cruise ship or while on a cruise, you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free case review.

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Seeking Medical Help after an Accident

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

If you have been in a trucking collision in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you will want to seek medical help. Accidents involving semitrailers, tractor-trailers, tankers, and other large commercial trucks are often devastating for the passengers inside the smaller vehicle. You may suffer severe, even debilitating injuries if you have been in this type of crash.

Seeking medical help is an important way to get the treatment you deserve and to make the fullest recovery possible from your injuries. If you have been permanently injured, seeking prompt and qualified medical help can help you improve the quality of your life and your range of mobility.

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Bed Sores Are More Serious Than You Might Think and May be the Basis for Legal Action

Published on: July 10, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Bed sores have many names, including pressure sores, pressure ulcers, and decubitus ulcers. These wounds occur when someone is bedridden and pressure is placed on parts of the body. Bed sores are most likely to affect the heels, back of the head, elbows, hips, backs, and shoulders, because these are the areas of the body that come into direct contact with a bed when someone is laying down.

Bed sores unfortunately affect the most vulnerable. Nursing home patients, residents of assisted living facilities, patients in comas, bedridden patients, quadriplegic individuals, and people with severe mobility issues are most likely to be affected. Any time that someone is bedridden for an extended period of time, the risk of pressure ulcers is there.

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Dealing with Chronic Pain After a Roadway Collision

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

Many people who have been seriously injured in a traffic collision in Hollywood or other South Florida cities find that they suffer from severe pain. In some cases, this pain can be debilitating and can be caused by head injuries, amputations, fractures, back injuries, and other serious injuries.

In some cases, medical treatment alone can help a patient eliminate severe pain. For example, bone fractures often eventually heal and the pain goes away. For some unfortunate patients, however, chronic pain becomes a lifelong sentence and can only be managed rather than treated.

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