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Keeping Your Florida Family Safe from Fire, Smoke Inhalation, and Burns

Published on: March 9, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Across the country, every 60 seconds or so there is a fire serious enough to require a call to the emergency services. Fires cause devastating injury and damage in Hollywood and across South Florida each year. They can cause smoke inhalation—serious enough to cause life-long injury, burns, property damage, and even fatalities.

Fires can be caused by defective appliances and electronics, and in fact each year products liability claims in South Florida and Hollywood are filed for this reason. Fires can also be caused by arson or intentional acts or by improper use or storage of fuels, barbecues, and other household items.

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Protecting Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Published on: February 25, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, colorless, odorless, and virtually undetectable poisonous gas. It is produced when fuel-burning appliances and devices are in use. Outdoors and in well-ventilated areas, carbon monoxide does not produce much of a risk. Inside, however, it can quickly turn deadly. Hundreds of people across the United States die each year due to unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon monoxide poisoning works fairly quickly. Victims may suddenly feel faint retired and may simply fall asleep, only to never wake up. Because it is difficult to detect carbon monoxide, the victims may not be aware that they are in danger. Since homes have become more air-tight to reduce energy costs and to help air conditioners run more efficiently, there may be an even greater risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, since there are fewer areas for the gas to escape.

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How to Prepare a Disaster Preparedness Kit for Your Hollywood or Florida Home

Published on: February 5, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

In many cases, after a fire, natural disaster, serious storm, or other catastrophe, personal injuries can occur if homeowners are not prepared. According to the Florida Department of Health, every homeowner and tenant needs a disaster preparedness kit. This kit should contain everything you need to keep you and your family safe after a fire or other disaster.

When preparing your kit, consider what you will need. Write down everything you may require for 72 hours or so – the typical amount of time you may need to survive without basic services before they are reestablished. Write down everyone who may be in your family or who may be visiting your home at the time of the disaster and ensure you have enough provisions or everyone on your list.

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