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Premises Liability Claims After a Fire

Published on: March 1, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

There are over a million fires across the United States each year, affecting homes, businesses, and forested or wild areas. Fires can cause very serious injuries and harm, and when these fires happen in a place of business such as a store or hotel, you may wonder if you have a claim.

If you’re injured in a fire that happens in a public place or business, it’s not always clear whether you have a claim. That’s why the family-based team at Flaxman Law Group makes it easy to get answers. When you’re injured, call us at 866-352-9626 or contact us online and we’ll set up a free accident consultation with a Hollywood premises liability attorney so you can find out more about your situation.

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Do I Have a Claim If I’m Injured in a Fire in My Rental?

Published on: February 2, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

About two-thirds of Florida households rent their homes, and this usually means they expect their landlords to properly maintain the premises. When a property owner fails to do this and a fire breaks out, the consequences can be devastating.

If this has happened to you, you should know that you may have a claim against the property owner, landlord, and any other parties whose negligence led to your injuries. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a Miami burn injury claims attorney.

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Fires at Nursing Homes and Assisted Care Facilities: Do You Have a Claim?

Published on: January 12, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Fires in any home or facility can be deadly, exposing occupants to burn injuries, smoke inhalation, and life-threatening injury. In nursing homes and assisted care facilities, the stakes are even higher. Residents may not be able to easily escape a fire on their own and may need assistance to be evacuated correctly. They may also be more vulnerable to fire-related injuries because of their advanced age and any pre-existing conditions.

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Reduce Your Risk of Year-End Fires and Burn Injuries

Published on: December 27, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

During the holiday season and into the New Year, the risk of fire increases. While Hollywood residents and residents across Florida in general may not be using as much heat or lighting as many fireplaces as friends to the North, there is still a risk of fire.

If you’ve suffered burn injuries or property damage from a blaze, don’t assume you don’t have a claim. Contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with an attorney on our team. We can review your situation and explain whether you have any avenues for compensation. We can even explain how much your claim could be worth.

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Preventing Personal Injury at Home After Severe Weather

Published on: September 9, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida is no stranger to extreme weather, including hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. While news services keep residents of Hollywood, Homestead, and other communities aware of when bad weather is coming, we don’t just need to worry about safety during a storm. The hours and days after a natural disaster can be just as dangerous and can lead to personal injury.

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The Latest Viral Challenge Can Cause Burn Injuries or a Fire at Your Homestead Home

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

Parents in Homestead and other South Florida communities need to be aware of a new viral challenge which poses a serious threat to children and teens. In fact, many fire fighting departments across the country are releasing alerts and warnings to inform the general public about the danger.

Unfortunately, the latest challenge, called the “outlet challenge,” is just the latest in a string of risky behaviors teens and children are pursuing for online likes. Following on the heels of the Tide Pod challenge, which saw social media users biting into detergent pods and challenges which saw people dancing alongside moving cars, this latest challenge is just as deadly.

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Stay Safe During a Power Outage in Homestead

Published on: August 27, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

We take electricity for granted, but when the power goes out during a storm, planned outage, mechanical failure, or for some other reason, being plunged into the dark is inconvenient. Ideally, that’s all it is. However, power outages can also be dangerous and can lead to injuries or fires in Homestead or your community.

Here’s how you can stay safe during a power outage:

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Wildfire Prevention Tips

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

Significant amounts of wildlife and forest in southern Florida as well as dry and hot weather can mean parts of this region are vulnerable to wildfires and out-of-control fire. Everyone has an obligation to help protect not only the wildlife but our communities from severe fire. Often, conflagrations are preventable and can be prevented with a few simple tips.

These tips will help protect you in your household from injuries and fire:

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Test Your Fire Alarms to Prevent Burn Injuries and Fire Injuries

Published on: February 15, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

Smoke detectors in your home are your front-line defense in the event of a fire. They can alert you in time so you can get out safely—before you suffer burns or serious injury. Yet, millions of homes across the country do not have working fire alarms.

Even if you have fire alarms in your Homestead home, you need to test them to make sure they are really keeping you and your family safe. Here’s how:

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Fireplace and Stove Safety

Published on: January 10, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Hollywood and across South Florida, homeowners may not choose to have a fireplace because it gets too cold, but fireplaces and wood stoves are still an option for homeowners who want to add light and an attractive feature to their homes. There’s few things as cozy as curling up in front of a stove or fireplace.

However, fireplaces and stoves, while beautiful, do pose a burn and fire hazard. To stay safe and cozy, you will want to:

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