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Amusement Park Ride Injuries in Miami and Florida: The Danger Doesn’t End with Summer

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

Florida is known for its many amusement and theme parks, and while many people think of these parks as being mostly about summer fun, the reality is that visitors come to Disneyworld, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and other amusement parks in the fall, too. In fact, many families take advantage of the lower prices and slightly smaller crowds as well as the warm Florida weather to visit during the first few weeks of September – before school picks up. While most will leave with nothing but selfies and great memories, unfortunately some may be injured.

Amusement park injuries and accidents do happen. When they do, the legal team at Flaxman Law Group is ready to get to work to fight on behalf of those who have been injured. If you have suffered an injury while visiting Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, or any amusement park or theme park in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.

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Finding Safe Summer Programs and Activities for Your Children

Published on: June 15, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that children will be home from school, you may want to send your child off to summer camp, science camp, or another type of summer program. These programs can be a great way for your child to learn, spend time with others, and have fun during the summer months. It can also be a good way to give you a break and let you get other things done.

Most summer programs and activities are very safe for children and most directors who run these programs take great care to provide a safe and healthy environment for your child. Nevertheless, injuries at camp and at summer programs can and do occur. Camp injuries in Hollywood and South Florida can result in head injuries, eye injuries, fractures, and other serious injuries.

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Prevent Boating Injuries and Accidents This Summer

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

Florida has a huge number of boaters, water enthusiasts, and waterways. While most boating enthusiasts stay safe on the water, the state is dedicated to helping prevent boating accidents. Even so, boating accidents cause far too many injuries and claim far too many lives each year across Florida. There many things that you can do to keep safe when heading out on the water this year:

1) Get training.

Take a boating safety course to find out how to avoid accidents and how to protect yourself if you are ever in a boating collision or go overboard. According to authorities, lack of skill is one of the leading contributors to boating collisions in Hollywood and across the state.

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Six Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Summertime Injuries in Hollywood and Across Florida

Published on: June 4, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that summer weather is back in Hollywood and across Florida, it’s time to look forward to the warmest months. It’s a time when many of us take vacations or relax a little bit more and it’s also time of year when there are many festivals and special events across South Florida.

Unfortunately, some hospitals also report an increase in the number of Hollywood emergency department visits that occur during this time of year. Now that children are home from school and many of us are celebrating, injuries can be more of a risk. Here’s how to keep you and your family safe and happy this summer:

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With Summer Headed our Way, Plan to Stay Safe in Miami or Your Community This Season

Published on: May 19, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Summertime is a wonderful time to live in Miami. There are concerts, beaches, and plenty of special events to explore. However, summer are also comes with its own range of hazards and risks. Each year, some local residents and visitors are rushed to the emergency room with serious injuries and some hospitals report increased instances of injuries during the summer months.

In order to stay safe in Miami this season, make sure that you:

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Spring Break Safety for Miami and Florida

Published on: March 19, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many colleges have their spring breaks, and this means that students from across the country head to Florida and Miami in order to take advantage of the beaches and spring break activities available. For most students, spring break is a fun time to get away from the books and to enjoy life. Unfortunately, spring break can also lead to serious injuries.

Students can find themselves in car accidents in Miami, far from home, or can find themselves affected by mugging, theft, or sexual assault. If you or someone you love is headed for spring break, consider these safety tips to create only good memories this year:

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Safety Tips for St. Patrick’s Day

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

For most people, St. Patrick’s Day is a lighthearted holiday filled with good cheer, parades, green T-shirts, and Irish pride. Unfortunately, due to the high alcohol content at many St. Patrick’s Day events, the holiday can end in injury or even tragedy. If you are planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year with a house party or at a public event in Hollywood or your ocmmunity, make sure that you have a plan to stay safe and avoid injury. Your plan should include:

1) A buddy system.

You will be safer if you consume alcohol with friends and family, especially if some of your friends are staying sober. Buddies can ensure that you are not at risk of getting mugged, falling over, or sustaining other injuries because you’ve been drinking.

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Don’t Let Stress Cause Injury

Published on: December 26, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Few times of the year are as stressful as the final two months of the year. At this time of year, you may have family obligations as well as holiday events, a busy work schedule, and traveling to take care of. All of this can lead to stress, which can easily lead to injury. When you feel stressed, you may have a harder time focusing and this can lead to car accidents, workplace injuries, and other injuries in Hollywood or your community.

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Getting Holiday Cooking Done Right: Avoiding Injury

Published on: December 18, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Cooking is a big part of the holiday season, whether you are trying out new recipes printed in glossy magazines or are making tried-and-true family favorites. While the smells of cookies and other goodies baking is wonderful, cooking for the holidays does pose hazards, including burn injury hazards in your Homestead home as well as fire and food-borne illness dangers.

To make your cooking delicious and safe, make sure to follow these safety tips:

1) Have working smoke detectors in your home.

Smoke detectors are essential to keep you and your family safe. Make sure the one in your kitchen works, so that if there is a fire you have the best chance of getting out safely.

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Safe Holiday Shopping for Everyone on Your List

Published on: December 16, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you are shopping for friends and family and checking off your holiday shopping list, you will of course want to make sure that every present you give brings joy. The last thing you want is for a purchase to cause harm or injury. Unfortunately, each year products liability cases in Hollywood and Florida are launched due to defective products. You don’t want to give a gift that could harm someone, but unfortunately some products sold in stores are designed or manufactured negligently and may cause harm. To prevent giving these items as gifts, you will want to ask yourself a few questions:

1) Is this item on a recall list?

Keep your receipts after shopping and be sure to check out official lists of recalls so that you will be warned if an item is recalled. Due to the risk of injury and recalls, avoid buying used toys, sports equipment, and child’s items (such as car seats), as used items may be damaged or may have been subject to recalls.

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