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Injuries in Restaurants: How They Happen and What You Can Do

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

In Hollywood and South Florida, residents and visitors have a range of restaurants to choose from when they want to dine out. From casual, quick meals to elaborate and luxurious dining experiences, South Florida offers a range of options from all world cuisines.

When heading to a restaurant to dine out, of course you expect good service and food as well as a safe environment. The last thing you may expect is a serious injury. Unfortunately, each year people are seriously injured in restaurants due to poor hygiene, insufficient food safety measures, inadequate maintenance, and other issues.

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How to Find the Best Truck Accident Attorney for You After a Trucking Accident in Miami or Your Community

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

If you have been injured in a truck accident in Hollywood or anywhere in South Florida, you may want to speak to an attorney. Even if you have excellent vehicle accident coverage, you may need legal help if you want to pursue a fair settlement or if you decide to launch a legal claim. The right attorney can build a strong case, can represent you, and can handle the details of your claim.

The best Hollywood truck accident attorney for you may not be the right attorney for another case. That’s because every case and plaintiff is different. What works in one situation may not work in another, so to find the best solution for you, look for:

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Staying Safe Online – Cyber Monday and Beyond

Published on: November 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

With Cyber Monday just around the corner, many shoppers in Hollywood and South Florida are going online to cash in on the best online deals. While online shopping can be a fun, budget-friendly, and safe experience, however, many customers do worry about identity theft and online scams – and with reason. Identity theft can cost you money and months of hassle. Correcting the problem can take months or even years.

Identity theft happens when someone assumes your identity, using identification information they have scoured from private documents or other sources, and uses your identity to steal money from you, open accounts in your name, or to commit other fraudulent identities. Victims of identity theft may find their credit cards charged without their permission, may find money withdrawn from their accounts, or may find their good credit ratings ruined.

Florida and Identity Theft Laws

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Can You Pursue a Legal Claim for a Haunted House?

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

When your house in haunted, who’re you going to call? Ghostbusters…and maybe an attorney? In the spirit of Halloween, we’d like to take a look at the legal implications of haunted houses. Many homebuyers are not aware of the fact that while the existence of ghosts is hotly debated, homeowners may be able to pursue legal action against previous homeowners in the case of hauntings.

In the famous case Stambovsky v. Ackley, in what is known as the “Ghostbusters ruling,” courts determined that owners have a duty to tell buyers if a home is considered haunted. The laws don’t just extend to ghosts, either. This year, a couple in Westfield, New Jersey filed a $1.3 million lawsuit against the previous owners of their home, alleging that the previous owners failed to disclose that a disturbed neighbor was fixated with the house. The lawsuit alleges that when the couple moved into their home, they started to receive disturbing messages from a man identified as the “Watcher.”

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What Attorneys Do To Win Trucking Accident Cases

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

In commercial truck accidents, plaintiffs are strongly advised to contact a personal injury attorney in Hollywood or their community. Commercial trucking accidents in South Florida tend to be more complicated then car accidents involving another passenger car driver. But what is it that attorneys can do in these cases in order to win settlements? Personal injury attorneys in Hollywood and other South Florida communities take several steps to help you get the best chance of getting compensation:

1) Take steps to preserve the evidence.

Attorneys will usually send a formal letter to the trucking company to ensure companies preserve relevant evidence. It is important to do this promptly, since evidence can quickly become misplaced or erased.

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Should You Call a Personal Injury Attorney in Hollywood or South Florida?

Published on: October 23, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many people aren’t sure when to contact a personal injury attorney if they’ve been injured in Hollywood or South Florida. They may wonder about the costs of hiring an attorney or they may assume that insurance companies will help them. Unfortunately, by the time many people determine they need the help of a legal professional, they may already have harmed their case or signed away some of their rights.

Don’t let this happen to you.

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Mistakes That Can Hurt You After a South Florida Trucking Accident

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

Being injured in a truck accident in Hollywood, Miami, or any Florida community can be terrifying enough. But when you make mistakes after your accident, your situation can get even scarier. When you make mistakes in a traffic accident situation, you may end up hurting your case and this means you may end up with less compensation than you deserve, possibly not leaving you with enough for medical care and daily expenses.

Don’t let this happen to you. Here are the top mistakes attorneys see people make after a roadway accident:

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What Happens When Weather Is Partly to Blame for Your Trucking Collision?

Published on: October 14, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida is known for having some severe weather systems. The state sees everything from torrential downpours to tornadoes, and while we don’t have to deal with harsh winter weather conditions the way parts of the country do, the weather in Hollywood and South Florida can still wreak havoc with driving. Poor visibility, slippery road conditions, and heavy winds on bridges can and do lead to trucking collisions in Hollywood and across South Florida.

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Condominium Accidents

Published on: September 25, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many people in Miami and other South Florida communities decide to purchase a condo rather than a detached house. In many cases, the more attractive prices, amenities, and the maintenance of common areas make these properties very attractive for busy homeowners. Many elderly persons and people living alone enjoy the extra security features many condo associations offer.

Each month, condo residents pay a fee to their condo association to maintain common property and to pay for amenities. Despite the added protection, however, some condo residents find themselves injured in their buildings. When this happens, who is responsible? What legal choices do residents have?

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Automatic Emergency Braking Saves Lives in Trucking Crashes

Published on: September 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Advanced Automatic Braking, Automatic Emergency Braking, Autonomous Braking: these devices have many names, but no matter what you call them they are designed to save lives. These brakes work by engaging when a driver does not or cannot. If a driver cannot brake for some reason or does not notice a threat in time, these brakes are meant to engage to help them a truck accident.

Truck accident experts in Hollywood and South Florida have a great deal to say about these brakes. Some insist that the latest versions of automatic brakes – now being developed by almost every commercial truck maker – make a big impact in preventing tanker accidents, big rig collisions, and other crashes involving commercial vehicles. Others insist that more work needs to be done to prevent trucking crashes.

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