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Plastic Surgery Malpractice

Published on: July 8, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Plastic surgery has become a booming business. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons there were 15.6 million cosmetic procedures across the country in 2014 – an increase of 3% from the year before.

Most patients turn to cosmetic surgery to increase their confidence and to look better. Most don’t imagine that pursuing a better look could cause serious or event fatalities, but it does happen. In some cases, patients suffer from poor results. A brow lift may cause uneven brows or unusual puckering of the skin, for example. In other situations, the results may be more dire. Patients may suffer from serious complications or allergic reactions. In some cases, implements are left in the patients during surgery or anesthesiologists make errors that cause brain damage, loss of motor function, or other serious complications. In some cases, complications cause coma or even fatalities.

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Getting Organized After an Accident

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

After a roadway accident in Homestead or your South Florida community, you may find yourself facing a lot of stress and taking care of many details. You may have doctors’ appointments and treatments if you have been injured, for example. There may be a complex insurance process that you need to handle. In addition, you may need to fill out paperwork with your human resources department at work if you cannot return to work right away.

If you are tired, in pain, or otherwise unable to easily handle all of these tasks, everything you need to do after an accident can seem overwhelming. Staying organized is essential in helping you file all your claims correctly and in helping you get on the road to healing. There are several ways that you can get organized following an accident:

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Unexpected Medical Expenses are One of the Leading Causes of Personal Bankruptcy

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

Do you know how you would deal with an unexpected medical expense? In Hollywood and South Florida, an emergency hospital stay can cost you tens of thousands of dollars or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. A serious, permanent injury such as a back injury or head injury can cost $100,000 of medical expenses alone in the first year. Subsequent years can cost even more. And these costs do not take into consideration the at-home care, medications, outpatient care, and all the other care that you may need if you have suffered a severe injury.

Unexpected medical expenses are one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy in Hollywood, South Florida and across the country. This is because even with medical insurance, car insurance, and other forms of coverage many people are unprepared for the sheer cost of medical care and other expenses resulting from a serious injury. Unless you are independently wealthy, you may not be able to come up with the tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars needed to replace lost income and pay for all the expenses of a serious medical condition. This situation can be even more dire if you do not have medical coverage or if you have inadequate coverage.

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Avoiding Financial Disaster after a Truck Accident

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

Being in a truck accident in Hollywood or any South Florida community is terrifying. In addition to the pain and suffering you may face after your collision, you may also face financial disaster and panic because of the high cost associated with these types of traffic crashes.

People who are injured in truck accidents may lose time at work and therefore substantial amounts of income. In addition, they need to pay for medical care that may not be covered by their medical coverage. On top of that, many patients find that they have many incidental expenses. For example, they may need to pay for a mechanic to fix their car or may need to rent a car while their car is being repaired. All of this can easily add up to tens of thousands of dollars and for someone who has been permanently and seriously injured the costs can be catastrophic.

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Preventing Ear Injuries in Hollywood and Across South Florida

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

Ear injuries in Hollywood and Florida are a common occurrence, especially for children. Although most of us consider ear injuries to be fairly minor, they can cause serious complications. Ear injuries, left untreated, can lead to lifelong and permanent injury or can affect hearing for a lifetime. Serious trauma to the ear can also result in head trauma and permanent injury.

There many ways that ear injuries can occur. They can occur due to:

1) External injuries.

Even minor injuries to the external ear or to the ear canal can lead to infection that can spread to other parts of the ear and even to the brain. Frostbite, scrapes, burns, and cuts can all become infected. If you or your child has a minor injury to the ear area, be sure to keep the area clean. Seek medical attention at once if the injury does not heal or seems to get worse.

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Different Commercial Trucks Have Different Accident Risk Factors

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

Not all truck accidents in Hollywood and Florida are the same. Depending on the type of truck that was involved in your collision, you may have very different injuries or you may have a different risk for serious injuries:

1) Delivery trucks.

Delivery trucks tend to be light trucks, and one of the biggest dangers with these types of vehicles is that they make frequent, unexpected stops. They may also have to park in unusual spots to deliver their cargo, creating a risk of rear end accidents and other types of collisions.

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How Safe is Your Pool?

Published on: June 25, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that the summer is here, it’s a great time to own a pool. If your home in Homestead or South Florida has a pool, though, you have an obligation to make sure that your pool area is safe. It is especially important to keep your pool area safe from children who may be attracted by the pool and may wander onto your property. Even if a child trespasses on your property and is injured in your pool, you may be held liable because as a property owner you are considered to have a special obligation of care to children.

To keep your pool area safe, there are several things you will want to do:

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Delivery and Courier Trucks May be at Risk of Collisions in Miami Gardens or Your Community

Published on: June 25, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Courier trucks and delivery trucks in Miami Gardens and other South Florida communities are usually owned by private businesses and deliver a range of products to customers and companies. You may rely on delivery trucks if you buy furniture from a furniture warehouse, for example, or your business may depend on a courier truck to get new office supplies or new office equipment to your offices.

While these light trucks have an important role to play in business and in our lives, these vehicles can and do get into severe accidents in Miami Gardens and other communities. Drivers operating lighter courier trucks and delivery vans are often on a tight deadline and tend to drive in unfamiliar areas to make deliveries. This can be a disastrous combination, especially when combined with an inexperienced or undertrained driver.

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Summer Can Mean Fire Safety Hazards in Homestead and Florida: Here are Failsafe Tips to Keep Safe

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

Summer often means an increased risk of fires. Dry, hot conditions combined with more people taking time to grill or to set up an outdoor fire can all lead to dangerous conditions. Even overusing your air conditioner can pave the way for fires. To stay safe this summer, there are several things you’ll want to do:

1) Check your electrical system.

HVAC and air-conditioning systems can put a big strain on your electrical system. The last thing you want is your system producing sparks or flames because it is overworked or has not been updated in too long. If you notice flickering lights or other signs of wiring problems, consult with an electrician. When using your air conditioner, check to make sure that it does not overheat and keep flammables (such as curtains) away from the unit.

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How Truck Driver Fatigue Can Lead to Catastrophic Traffic Crashes

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

There are many federal rules in place designed to help truck drivers avoid fatigued driving. For example, there are rules limiting how long drivers can stay behind the wheel before they must take a break. Despite this, truck driver fatigue is still a cause of many trucking collisions in Hollywood and across Florida.

There many reasons why truck driver fatigue happens. In some cases, drivers are given a financial incentive to drive further. They have deadlines and may face serious financial or career consequences if they don’t make deliveries on time. In other cases, trucking companies may give bonuses or other perks to drivers who meet or exceed deadlines. In addition, some drivers want to drive as much as possible in order to make a good wage.

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

1) External injuries.

1) Delivery trucks.

1) Check your electrical system.