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Keeping Homestead Kids Safe: Preventing Injury in Youth Sports

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

Research has shown that youth participation in sports can help build confidence, good fitness levels, discipline, leadership skills, social skills, and more. Student athletes also qualify for scholarships and other awards. While there are certainly many benefits to taking part in sports during high school and college, athletes are at risk for certain types of injuries.

This month is National Youth Sports Safety Month, and it’s a good time to make sure that you and your child’s school are doing everything possible to keep your child safe. This month, you will want to:

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Highway and Freeway Truck Crashes

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

Truck drivers transport their cargo on tight deadlines, and they often rely on highways and freeways in order to get their cargo to their destination faster. While freeways may be filled with trucks every day, freeways pose a special danger for trucking collisions in Homestead and other communities.

Freeways in Hollywood, Miami, and surrounding areas tend to be busy, especially during rush hour. They also tend to have higher speed limits than city streets. Together, this can create a dangerous combination in the event of a trucking accident. When a tracking accident occurs on a freeway, it is more likely that there will be other cars around the vehicle. This can easily lead to a pileup or multiple vehicle crash. In addition, the high speeds on these roadways can mean that the force of the impact is much greater, potentially leading to rollovers and other serious accidents that can crush smaller vehicles or cause serious injuries and even fatalities.

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A Focus on Eye Injuries in Hollywood and Florida

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

Are your eyes in good shape? Do you take the precautions needed to avoid eye injuries? Many of us take our sight for granted, but facial injuries and eye injuries in Hollywood in Florida are devastating for thousands of people each year. A serious eye injury can deprive you of your sight, can end your career, and can be extremely painful.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has declared April to be Sports Eye Safety Month. If you or your children play any sports or take part in any recreational activity, this is a good time of year to review safety equipment and best practices to prevent facial injuries.

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Multiple Vehicle Accidents Involving Trucks

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

Many trucking collisions in Hollywood and other Florida communities end up being multiple vehicle accidents. Due to the size and force of a truck, when a truck driver loses control of a big rig, tractor-trailer, or other commercial vehicle, the truck can slide or veer out of control for some time before coming to a complete stop. Before the vehicle comes to a full stop, it can crash into other cars, vehicles, and bystanders, causing multiple points of impact and a very serious accident.

Commercial trucks may also be at risk of multiple vehicle collisions because of the routes they travel. Trucks tend to travel on highways and other busy roadways. When a large truck veers out of control on one of these roads, there are potentially many other motorists close by and this higher congestion of traffic can mean that vehicles can get crushed by the larger commercial truck.

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Take These Simple Steps to Improve Your Family’s Safety During Injury Prevention Month

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

April has been declared injury prevention month by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The next few weeks are a good time to protect yourself against serious injuries that could affect your mobility and your health and safety. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, there are several things that you can do to prevent injury in your home and workplace:

1) Reduce your risk of falls.

Falls are one of the most serious workplace injuries and also one of the most common injuries in the home. Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and even life-threatening injuries, especially for the elderly. Unfortunately, falls can happen anywhere. To avoid them, wear sturdy shoes, check your medication for side effects such as dizziness, and report any faintness or dizziness to your doctor so that you can treat these symptoms. Always use the proper stepladder or stepstool when trying to reach high shelves or cupboards.

2) Do an injury assessment.

Walk through your home or workplace, looking for potential hazards. If you find any dangers – such as frayed electrical cords, extension cords tucked under rugs, overworked space heaters, and other dangers – take action immediately to remove these issues from the workplace or your home. Your workplace should also have a formal injury assessment as well as a safety program to keep you safe.

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Truck Rollover Collisions in Homestead and Other Florida Cities

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

Truck rollovers are one of the most common types of truck accidents in Homestead and Florida. These types of collisions occur most often at high speeds, and because of the speeding involved they can be catastrophic. However, rollovers can also occur on uneven surfaces, even when a truck driver is traveling slowly.

Rollovers happen when a truck loses control or drives over an uneven surface, in many cases. If a passenger car loses control, it will generally slide or crash into a solid object. Unless a passenger car drives into a ditch or reaches very high speeds, the risk of rollovers is smaller. Since trucks have a higher center of gravity, however, they can flip on their side or even their roof.

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Technology and the Trucking Industry

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

The trucking industry uses more technology than ever before. Technology helps truckers avoid traffic collisions in Homestead and other cities and helps save money on fuel. There are many types of technology that truckers and truck carriers rely on, including:

1) GPS.

Ubiquitous in regular cars and trucks, GPS allows truck drivers and delivery drivers to find their destinations, even in unfamiliar areas. The technology also means less time spent looking at maps and more time focusing on the road.

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March is Save Your Vision Month

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

This month is Save Your Vision Month. Whether you wear glasses or have perfect 20/20 vision, there are several things you can do this month to take care of your eyes:

1) Get an eye exam.

Even if your eyes are healthy, keep in mind that some diseases have no symptoms. Regular check-ups can catch and address any problems. If you do wear contacts or glasses, regular eye exams ensure that you have the right prescription.

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Jackknife Truck Accidents in Hollywood and Florida

Published on: March 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Big rigs and tractor trailers have trailers attached to the cabs where drivers sit. The trailers can be removed or attached as needed. Jackknife accidents happen when the trailers swing outwards during a crash, causing the trailers to be at a 90-angle from the rest of the vehicle.

The danger with jackknife accidents in Hollywood and the rest of Florida is that the trailer can hit other vehicles or objects before it stops moving, potentially causing a lot of damage. It is not uncommon for considerable property damage or crushing injuries to happen because of jackknife collisions. If a truck is speeding when it jackknifes, a rollover accident is very likely. Jackknifing exerts a lot of force, which can lead to serious injuries and even multiple-vehicle accidents.

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What are You Doing this Sleep Awareness Month to stay Healthier and Safer?

Published on: March 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

March is Sleep Awareness Month. Promoted by the National Sleep Foundation, Sleep Awareness Month is meant to raise awareness about the importance of sleep for health and safety. Experts and researchers have long maintained that quality sleep is important because inadequate sleep can lead to:

Longer healing times
Distracted and fatigued driving
Injuries caused by fatigue
Loss of consciousness
Decreased cognitive ability
High blood pressure and other ailments

The problem is that even when we think we are getting enough sleep, our quality of sleep can still leave a lot to be desired and can leave us feeling tired or unwell. This month, there are several things that you can do to ensure a good quality sleep in your Hollywood or Florida home:

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Florida Injury Lawyer Blog

1) Reduce your risk of falls.

2) Do an injury assessment.

1) GPS.

1) Get an eye exam.