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Truck Accidents, Fraud, and Identity Theft

Published on: March 29, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

When you’re in a car or trucking accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you may have a lot of worries. You may worry how you’ll pay for repairs, whether your insurance rates will go up, and whether your injuries will be serious. One thing you may not be worried about is identity theft or fraud. However, these are also issues you should consider.

Unfortunately, a small number of people target individuals who have been involved in traffic accidents. In some cases, fraudsters will stage a minor accident and gather information at the scene of the accident in order to steal someone’s identity. In other cases, fraudsters will take advantage of drivers who have been an accident by overcharging for basic services or by defrauding them in other ways.

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How to Protect Your Finances After a Truck Accident in Hollywood

Published on: March 23, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Last week, we looked at preventative measures you can take to protect your finances before a truck accident affects your life in Hollywood or South Florida. But what happens if you didn’t have the time to implement that advice and now find yourself injured because of a traffic accident?

The injuries sustained in an accident involving a big rig, tractor trailer, or other commercial vehicle can be very serious. If your finances aren’t ready for the medical bills, lost wages, property damages, car repair costs, and other expenses, you will need to be proactive. Here are a few things you can do:

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Could Your Finances Withstand a Trucking Accident?

Published on: February 27, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a trucking accident in Hollywood or South Florida is extremely expensive. Medical costs are quite high here, and in many cases insurance caps mean some of your costs may not be covered. It’s not unusual for a trucking accident to cause devastating injuries, such as brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and more. These types of injuries can cost in excess of one million dollars if they are permanent and severe. Even fractures and facial injuries that don’t require years of medical treatment, however, can end up costing tens of thousands of dollars.

What makes trucking accident so expensive? Let’s take a closer look at some of those costs:

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Getting Tow Trucks to Prevent Drunk Driving

Published on: February 23, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Tampa, Florida, the South Howard district is the heart of the city’s nightlife. Here, steakhouses, bars, pubs, and clubs draw people from all over the city. Of course, when alcohol is served there is always a concern about drunk driving.

Unfortunately, an investigative report found that the area saw more cars towed than any other region of the city – and the majority of towed vehicles were towed in the early hours of the morning, after 5 a.m. This is despite the fact that Tampa has a law allowing cars to remain parked overnight near alcohol-serving establishments.

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Recovering From the Trauma of a Truck Accident

Published on: January 16, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

A truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida is likely to result in serious physical injuries. Each year, accidents involving tankers, 18 wheelers, and other large commercial vehicles result in amputations, brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, fatalities, and other losses. While many of the physical injuries of trucking accidents can be visually obvious, however, many people who survive these crashes also suffer other, less obvious injuries.

Emotional trauma is a serious potential consequence of any serious roadway accident in Hollywood or South Florida. Unfortunately, this type of injury is often overlooked because the symptoms may not be obvious and because it can take weeks or months for the signs of trauma to become obvious.

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Deciding to Seek Compensation After a Truck Accident

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

If you have been injured in a commercial truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, one of the questions you will need to address almost immediately is whether you want to pursue a legal claim or file an insurance report. In fact, before you have even handled all of the medical issues resulting from your injuries, the insurance company or the attorneys representing the driver or the trucking company may get in touch with you and may want you to make a statement or sign some documents.

It’s important not to do this without getting a legal consultation.

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Truck Accidents are Someone’s Workplace Accident

Published on: November 20, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

When you see a commercial truck on the side of the road involved in an accident, you’re seeing someone who has had a workplace accident. For truck drivers, trucks are much more than just a way to get from point A to point B; they are their workplace.

If you are truck driver and have been involved in a car accident or truck accident in Hollywood or South Florida, it’s important to get a qualified workplace injury attorney on your side. Unfortunately, you may be accused of causing the accident or you may find you have a hard time seeking compensation for your injuries. Many truck drivers work as independent contractors, meaning they may not qualify for workers’ compensation or the many other benefits and protections that traditional employees enjoy. Potentially, this may make it harder to secure fair insurance and compensation in the event of a collision.

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Truck Fuel Fires in Miami and Other Florida Cities

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

In most cases, truck accident injuries in Miami and other Florida cities are caused by a direct collision between a big rig and a smaller car. In some cases, however, it is a fuel fire that causes serious injuries or even an accident. In some cases, fuel fires happen after a crash, leading to burn injuries and potentially fatalities. In rarer cases, explosions or fuel fires can lead to a crash.

If you have suffered burn injuries or other serious injuries in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida due to a traffic crash, don’t hesitate in contacting Flaxman Law Group. Our full-service law firm would be pleased to offer a free accident consultation so you can discuss your situation.

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Are You Worried About Your Finances After Your Trucking Collision?

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

Trucking collisions in Hollywood, Miami, and other South Florida cities can be extremely expensive. That’s why you might be relying on your insurance to help cover your costs after a collision. Even with excellent coverage, though, you might find yourself worried about money. For many people in this situation, financial distress is just as much of an issue as physical pain stemming from injuries.

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Healing After Your Trucking Collision: Options Available for You

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

If you’ve been injured in a trucking collision in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you have lots of options available to you. It’s important to realize that you have many resources to choose from, because the healing process can be a difficult one. Whether you’ve suffered head trauma, fractures, amputation, whiplash, or another serious injury, it can take months or a lifetime of healing to move forward.

You don’t have to go through this alone. If you have suffered an injury, there are people and organizations that can help you financially, emotionally, and physically. Getting your like back on track is priority one and you may be surprised at how many helping hands you can count on.

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