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Products Liability Claims in Hollywood Involving Health Products

Published on: January 26, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many Hollywood residents are recommitting to their health by investing in their fitness goals. Gym memberships as well as sales of health supplements and exercise equipment are usually pretty robust during the first few weeks of the year.

When you buy products intended to improve your health—whether they are gadgets or supplements—you expect them to enhance your wellness, not hurt you. Unfortunately, not all products designed to make you healthier are safe and tested. Some are sold with little or no oversight and some are made by negligent manufacturers who create unsafe products.

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Cooper City Childhood Injuries on Bouncy Castles

Published on: January 12, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Inflatable bounce houses, also known as bouncy castles, are very popular at outdoor festivals and events. They can also be rented for private parties and are often featured at birthday events at home. The companies that offer these rentals or who set up bouncy castles at events have a duty of care to make sure children stay safe.

Unfortunately, while colorful and fun, inflatable bounce houses do pose a hazard and there has been an increase in the number of Cooper City childhood injuries and U.S. injuries from these attractions.

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Toy Safety in Hollywood

Published on: January 5, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that the holidays are over, many children are spending time with the new toys and games they have gotten as gifts over the last few weeks. It’s a joyous time, but unfortunately not every toy which is available for sale today is safe and parents need to continue to be vigilant about toy safety in their Hollywood homes.

Unsafe toys cause injuries to children in Hollywood each year. Sharp edges can cause lacerations while small parts can pose a choking hazard. Any toys with long strings can be an asphyxiation danger and some toys over the past few years have posed a burn, electrocution, or toxic substance hazard.

If you have children in your life, there are several things you can do to keep them safe:

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Avoiding Unsafe Toys in Hollywood This Holiday Season

Published on: December 10, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many Hollywood and Florida residents are checking off the final items on their holiday lists. If you have any children on your list, however, it’s important to keep in mind that unsafe toys can and do cause serious injury each year. Just because something is available online or in stores, it does not ensure it is safe.

World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) has released a list of top unsafe toys in 2021 and this is a good list to start with to ensure you are not purchasing unsafe products. There are also other ways to help avoid childhood injury in Hollywood related to unsafe toys:

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Time to Check Your Weston Halloween Costumes for Injury Risks

Published on: October 22, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Weston and across South Florida, many children are looking forward to Halloween this year. The holiday often means dressing up in costumes for parties, school events, and trick-or-treating, but while this should be a fun experience, unsafe costumes can have tragic consequences.

Each year, children are at serious risk of injury because of their Halloween costumes, which can cause tripping hazards, contribute to pedestrian accidents, or can pose choking dangers. Before Halloween, make sure you check your children’s costumes for safety, whether you’re using store-bought costumes or home-made.

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Contractor Liability in North Miami Beach

Published on: August 4, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you’re renovating your home in North Miami Beach or buying a newly-built home from a developer, you’re likely dealing with contractors and maybe the subcontractors they hire.

While many contractors in North Miami Beach are skilled and stand by their work, the legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with far too many homeowners who have been injured or have been forced to live in an unsafe home due to contractor negligence. If a contractor completes shoddy work on your home and refuses to make it right, you do have legal options and you may be able to file a claim to seek compensation for your damages.

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Safe Halloween Costumes For Trick-Or-Treating in Hollywood This Year

Published on: October 9, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many children in Hollywood and across South Florida look forward to trick-or-treating on Halloween. At this time, many parents are looking for costumes. Unfortunately, each year children are injured by unsafe costumes. Costumes can lead to burn injuries, skin breakouts, eye injuries, trip and fall injuries, and more.

There are ways to create fun and enjoyable costumes while keeping your kids safe from injuries:

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Online School Safety in Homestead

Published on: August 28, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

This year, some parents are choosing to homeschool their children to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. While this can mean a lowered risk of sports injury and at-school injuries, it doesn’t mean that virtual school is without risks. Homestead students still face:

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Zantac Lawsuit Update

Published on: August 12, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Zantac is a popular antacid medicine, which for years was used both as an over-the-counter and prescription option for heartburn, acid reflux, ulcer pain, and other gastrointestinal issues. However, studies have shown that when stored incorrectly and exposed to heat, Zantac’s main ingredient can become cancerous.

Unfortunately, some patients who have taken Zantac for years to deal with gastrointestinal discomfort have now developed cancer or have even passed away from cancer. The medication may be linked to stomach cancer, liver cancer, testicular cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and other cancers.

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Unsafe Products in Hollywood and the Current Pandemic

Published on: May 5, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Right now, many people are working to make money and with customers needing a range of products to stay at home, there are many products which may be cropping up in stores which are less than safe. More customers are also shopping online and this can mean they cannot always carefully check for the safety of products when they shop.

Unfortunately, this can mean a rise in unsafe products and even dangerous or defective items which can lead to burns, facial injuries, and other injuries:

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