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Garage Door Safety in Monroe County

Published on: August 6, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Garage doors are an important safety feature of many homes, allowing cars to be stored safely. Many homeowners in Monroe County with attached garages also use their garage doors as primary entrances to their homes. In condos and apartment buildings, garage doors allow entrance to the building and allow residents to safely enter and exit a property.

Unfortunately, in some cases, garage doors can pose a hazard. If they are poorly designed or maintained, they can collapse on someone and cause serious injury. In cases where negligence leads to an injury, you may have a premises liability claim in Monroe County or a personal injury claim.

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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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Miami Beach Condo and Apartment Claims

Published on: June 25, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

This week, the thoughts of the entire legal team at Flaxman Law Group are with the families and individuals affected by the condo collapse in Miami Beach. While at this time the cause of the collapse is unknown, engineers have spoken before about the challenges of building in areas with shifting sands, especially as climate change may be contributing to rising sea levels.

Over the past few days, the team at Flaxman Law Group has been asked whether Miami Beach condo and apartment claims are possible in cases where a building experiences structural integrity problems which lead to injury.

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Making Your Hallandale Beach Safe for the Holidays

Published on: December 22, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

The holiday season brings many opportunities for creating special memories and for following family traditions. Before this holiday is fully upon us, however, it’s time to think safety. Holiday decorations and plans bring with them their own risks, and you can reduce those risks by planning ahead:

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Planning for a Safe Thanksgiving in Homestead

Published on: November 6, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and this year it will be slightly different as many residents of Homestead and South Florida are deciding whether to reduce exposure by limiting get-togethers. To have a safe Thanksgiving, you may wish to use masks, practice social distancing, and reduce family circles or gatherings. Some Hollywood residents are choosing to host their celebrations outside, to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

In addition to avoiding the spread of COVID-19, there are other steps you will want to take to make sure your Thanksgiving is a safe one:

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Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July in Homestead

Published on: July 3, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you are celebrating the Fourth of July in Homestead, Miami, Hollywood, or any other community, the legal team the Flaxman Law Group would like to wish you a pleasant and safe holiday weekend.

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Preventing Pandemic Scams

Published on: April 17, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, as the world deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, scams and fraud are a concern for individuals and small businesses. More people are staying home and working virtually, which means some scammers are targeting online hacks. Since people are dealing with technology, they may be more at risk to identity theft and fraud in Hollywood and online.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from fraud:

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Stay Tech-Safe When Working from Home

Published on: April 10, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Now that many employees are working from home, it is more important than ever before to ensure you stay safe when working remotely. While you may not need to worry about parking lot accidents at work or poor security at your office, workplace accidents in Hollywood and Florida can still occur when your workplace is at home.

In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic can mean there are more risks. Your computer and other devices you use for work may not be made for commercial use and you may be at risk due to dangerous products and fraudsters who are using the coronavirus pandemic to attack workers. Here are few tips to stay safer:

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Working from Home Safely

Published on: April 1, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many people are working from home currently to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. While it can seem that working remotely can come with almost no risks of injury, this is not the case. In the workplace, there are safety protocols to keep workers safe and your employer is required to take reasonable steps to keep employees safe.

There are some unique dangers to working from home. If you are distracted by your home environment, you may suffer from slip and fall injuries or other injuries, for example. Your home set-up may not be designed for long-term use, leading to repetitive strain injuries.

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Staying Safe During the Pandemic in Florida and Hollywood

Published on: March 13, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

At Flaxman Law Group, we have the privilege of helping Florida residents who have been injured in car crashes, workplace accidents, and other situations. When speaking with our clients recently, we have noticed many are concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is not a practice area for us, we wanted to pass along some useful tips we have been instituting in our own law offices:

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