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Truck Fuel Fires in Miami and Other Florida Cities

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

In most cases, truck accident injuries in Miami and other Florida cities are caused by a direct collision between a big rig and a smaller car. In some cases, however, it is a fuel fire that causes serious injuries or even an accident. In some cases, fuel fires happen after a crash, leading to burn injuries and potentially fatalities. In rarer cases, explosions or fuel fires can lead to a crash.

If you have suffered burn injuries or other serious injuries in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida due to a traffic crash, don’t hesitate in contacting Flaxman Law Group. Our full-service law firm would be pleased to offer a free accident consultation so you can discuss your situation.

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Dealing with a Permanent Injury After a Truck Crash

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

Truck accidents in Hollywood and other South Florida communities often lead to devastating injuries. A smaller car has little chance against a tanker, big rig, or other commercial truck loaded down with heavy cargo. In some unfortunate cases, passengers in the smaller vehicle walk away not only with serious injuries, but also with injuries that will change their lives forever.

Permanent injuries such as amputations, head trauma, paralysis, spinal cord injuries, and others are considered permanent because they will affect a patient’s life long term. While some improvement is possible, the patient is not expected to regain the full mobility, cognitive ability, or other abilities they had before the injury.

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Are You Worried About Your Finances After Your Trucking Collision?

Published on: August 28, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Trucking collisions in Hollywood, Miami, and other South Florida cities can be extremely expensive. That’s why you might be relying on your insurance to help cover your costs after a collision. Even with excellent coverage, though, you might find yourself worried about money. For many people in this situation, financial distress is just as much of an issue as physical pain stemming from injuries.

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What You Need to Know About Head Injuries After Your Truck Crash

Published on: August 26, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the more common injuries sustained in trucking accidents. In fact, of the estimated 1.7 million Americans who will suffer a TBI this year, about 17.1% of them will sustain their injuries in a traffic accident. Only falls cause more brain injuries.

Suffering a serious brain injury can be frightening. It can cause headaches, memory loss, loss of motor control, personality changes, and other frightening symptoms. If you have been in a truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida and may have hit your head, get immediate medical help. Even if you have no symptoms right away, you may have suffered a serious brain injury.

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Dealing With Broken Bones and Fractures after a Trucking Collision

Published on: August 21, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Fractures and broken bones are very common injuries after trucking crashes in Hollywood and South Florida. The force of being hit by a much larger vehicle may cause you to crash against the dashboard or other hard surfaces in the car, which can lead to broken bones. Unfortunately, while many insurance companies dismiss these injuries are relatively minor, fractures can be a serious injury that can be very painful and can take a long time to heal.

The only way to determine whether you have a broken bone is to get a proper medical evaluation. Potential fractures should be treated as a medical emergency. If you heard a snap during the crash or if the impacted area is very painful to move or looks crooked, you may have a broken bone. If the affected bone is in the spinal, neck, or head area, avoid moving the patient. Call 911 and get help.

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Chronic Pain is Common After Truck Accidents

Published on: August 11, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Chronic pain can last for months or even longer and is a common condition after a trucking accident. Patients who are in trucking accidents in Hollywood and other Florida cities often sustain serious injuries, such as back injuries, head trauma, whiplash, herniated discs, crushing injuries, or fractures. For some, these injuries eventually get better. For others, however, these conditions lead to chronic, persistent pain.

If you have been injured in a truck accident anywhere in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group for a legal evaluation of your situation. If you cannot return to work or normal activities because of your injuries, you deserve to know what legal options you have for pursuing compensation.

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Are You Feeling Financial Distress After a Trucking Collision?

Published on: July 30, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a trucking collision in South Florida can result in a lot of pain. Whether you have suffered a fracture, head injury, or a serious back injury, you could be facing weeks, months, or even a lifetime of serious pain, medical treatments, and more.

Physical pain may not be the only type of pain you’re feeling, though. Many people also experience financial distress and financial pain after a trucking collision. This is because in addition to the upset and physical suffering you may experience, being seriously injured in a roadway crash can also result in a number of unexpected medical expenses and other costs.

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Avoiding Emergency Room Malpractice Action after Your Truck Accident

Published on: July 28, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a truck collision in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, the last thing you want to worry about is medical malpractice. You deserve and expect the best quality medical treatment to help you deal with head injuries, fractures, and any other serious injuries you may have suffered in your roadway collision. Unfortunately, the very nature of a serious truck accident can sometimes lead to mistakes and negligence in the emergency room.

After a serious truck accident or multiple vehicle crash in Hollywood or South Florida, multiple injured parties may be rushed to local emergency rooms. These emergency rooms are designed to swing into action immediately to help you and others who have been seriously injured. However, a serious truck accident or highway accident can stretch the resources available in an emergency department. This is especially the case if your truck accident occurred on the weekend or late in the evening, when hospital staff are at a minimum.

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Social Security Disability Claims in Miami, Hollywood, and Other Florida Cities

Published on: July 22, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Have you suffered a disability or serious illness on the job in Miami, Hollywood, or your Florida community? You may be covered by benefit programs that are designed to help you. One of the most common sources of benefits in this type of situation is Social Security.

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Social Security Disability (SSD) insurance benefits are offered by the federal government to protect those who have been permanently disabled. These benefits are not “free.” Each year that you work, part of your income deductions are put towards this program. Your taxes also pay for these benefits so that if you are injured you can get monthly benefits for living expenses. Your children and spouse may also qualify for benefits under this program if you are disabled.

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Surviving Financially After a Truck Accident

Published on: July 17, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

After a truck accident in Miami, Hollywood, or your South Florida community, you may have many concerns. For example, you may have suffered a soft tissue injury, concussion, whiplash, fracture, or other serious injury. You may be traumatized by the accident may have to spend time recovering emotionally from the injury. You might not be able to return to work and you might face long and painful medical treatment for your injury.

For many people who have been seriously injured in a roadway accident, there is also financial pressure after a collision. After serious truck accident, you may be unable to work and you may lose income. In addition, you may have to pay for some medical costs, even if you have medical coverage. Even with car insurance coverage, not all of your incidental costs – such as the costs related to fixing your car or getting dental care – maybe covered. Losing a form of income and facing additional expenses can create a financial emergency.

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