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Student Injuries in Hollywood, Fla.

Published on: March 20, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida has 69 school districts and close to three million students, ranging from elementary schoolchildren to adult learners. Every day, they head to the classroom to grow and learn, never expecting to be injured. Yet, every year students are injured and even killed in school, on school grounds, and during school activities.

If you’re a student and you find yourself in this situation or if you’re a parent whose child is injured at school, don’t hesitate to contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with an accident lawyer. Our family-based team understands the devastation a serious injury can cause and we work tirelessly to help injured Florida residents in the Homestead, Hollywood, and Miami areas understand their rights.

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Bullying Claims in Hollywood Schools

Published on: March 6, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Nearly one in four students have reported being bullied. While some adults think of bullying as just harsh words, it can have a devastating and even life-long impact on children and families.

Hollywood schools (and all Florida schools) have an obligation to provide a safe environment for children. If they fail to address bullying or allow it to happen, they can be held liable. If you’re facing this situation and want to learn more, reach out to Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626. The family-based legal team at our Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood offices are happy to provide free accident consultations for you with a Hollywood childhood injury claims attorney so you can discuss your specific situation.

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Now That School is Back, Review Your Child’s Risks

Published on: September 23, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

School has been back in session for a bit, and it’s time to review how your child is doing. While we expect school to be safe, kids are injured each year when attending classes and taking part in school activities. Now that your child is settling in, here are some questions to ask:

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Cheerleaders in Miami and the Sports Injuries They Face

Published on: March 23, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Cheerleaders put in hours of grueling practice to perform amazing athletic feats and to compete in major events. As the sport has gotten more respect and recognition, we’re also recognizing that these athletes face serious injuries and deserve safety measures to protect them. March is National Cheerleading Safety Month and a perfect time to focus on these hard-working athletes.

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Campus Safety Tips for College Students in Miami and Florida

Published on: September 4, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, as college students in Miami and other areas of Florida head back to school, campus safety is at the forefront of many parents’ minds. While campuses have security and other features to keep students safe, serious injuries can and do occur on college campuses.

Each year, college students are injured or even killed in assaults, fires, pedestrian accidents, car accidents, and other incidents. In many cases, the fractures, head trauma, and other injuries suffered by college students are preventable.

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Safety Tips for First-Year College Students

Published on: September 7, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

First-year students at college in Miami and other cities in South Florida love the sense of freedom. With the responsibility of being an adult and living on your own, however, comes a greater awareness of personal safety. First-year students can be at risk of crime and personal injury, especially since some fraudsters and criminals may target college students.

While you are pursing a college education, there are a few tips you can follow to improve your safety, especially during your first year:

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Sports Safety in Hollywood and South Florida

Published on: August 29, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, when many children in Hollywood and South Florida are heading back to school, many student athletes are also looking forward to a new season of their favorite sports. If you have a young athlete in your family, you may be concerned about sports injuries. Sports injuries in Hollywood schools and youth sports programs can include sprains, concussions, fractures, torn ligaments, dislocations, and other injuries.

No one wants to see a promising athletic career or love of a sport sidelined by injury. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your child athlete avoid injury:

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Preventing Injuries in School

Published on: August 23, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many students and parents are excited about new school routines, new classrooms, and a whole new school year. While school is meant to be an education and safe space for children, however, children are seriously injured each year on school grounds and when walking to and from school.

This is a good time to review safety tips with your child and to introduce a few smart safety practices to your child’s routine to enjoy a whole year of safer classes:

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Start Talking About School Safety With Children Now

Published on: August 1, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that the new school year is upon us, many of us are thinking about back-to-school. While children look forward to spending time with their friends in classes and shopping for back-to-school items, this is also great time to talk about school safety.

While schools do much to keep children safe, children spend a lot of time in school and any type of negligence which can affect your child’s safety can lead to serious injuries. A few preventative measures today can help ensure your child stays safe:

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Campus Safety Tips for Miami and Florida Students

Published on: January 27, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Students in Miami and Florida campuses are generally safe. However, learning how to keep safe off-campus and on-campus is an important skill for all students to learn. Even though universities take steps to keep campuses safe, crime can and does occur on campus and off campus.

According to authorities, there many ways students can stay safe:

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