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South Florida Heat, Humidity, and Work Injury

Published on: June 12, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Workers in South Florida have to deal with many hazardous conditions on the job, but one of the conditions that are hard to avoid involve the climate. Florida is the most humid state and one of the hottest, and this can put workers in danger.

If you’re injured on the job, you can always reach the family-based legal team at Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney. Find out whether you are eligible for benefits and discuss with our team whether we may be able to help you claim your rightful benefits.

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Heat Related Illnesses and Accidents in Florida and Workers’ Comp Claims

Published on: July 14, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida’s hot and humid climate poses unique challenges for workers, especially during the summer months. Heat-related workplace illnesses and accidents can have severe consequences. If you have to work in agriculture, construction, or other sectors where you may need to work outside for long hours, it’s important to protect yourself.

If you are injured due to heat in the workplace and your injuries prevent you from working or result in medical bills, you may be eligible for a workers’ compensation claim in Florida.

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Summer Workers and Workers’ Compensation in Florida

Published on: July 5, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

As the summer season approaches, many students seek employment to gain experience and some extra income. While summer jobs are an important step towards independence, it’s important to be aware of the risk of work injury and workers’ compensation.

The reality is that many students are injured at their Florida summer jobs every year. Some are even killed. Injuries range from traumatic brain injuries to broken bones and other serious injuries. If you’ve suffered this sort of injury and would like to speak to a workers’ comp attorney, contact the Hollywood, Miami, or Homestead offices of Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.

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Preventing Personal Injury at Home After Severe Weather

Published on: September 9, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida is no stranger to extreme weather, including hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. While news services keep residents of Hollywood, Homestead, and other communities aware of when bad weather is coming, we don’t just need to worry about safety during a storm. The hours and days after a natural disaster can be just as dangerous and can lead to personal injury.

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Do I Have a Claim for My Child’s Heat-Related Injury?

Published on: July 27, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Recently, much of the country has experienced record-setting heatwaves and certainly Miami Beach ad South Florida in general are no stranger to dangerous temperatures. The sun and heat can cause serious harm, especially to children, who may not know about sun safety.

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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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Labor Day Safety Tips for Your Homestead Celebrations

Published on: August 16, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Labor Day is around the corner and the final official days of summer are usually greeted with barbecues, grilling, fireworks, and festivities. Homestead, Miami, and other city police forces, however, point out that Labor Day weekend traditionally mean more DUI accidents and can mean more injuries.

Here’s how to stay safer during this holiday weekend:

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Festival Injuries in Miami and Florida

Published on: August 2, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Music festivals and other big, public events are a popular feature of summertime in Hollywood, Miami, and across Southern Florida. While most of these events simply result in plenty of memories, festival injuries are surprisingly common. The combination of high heat, large crowds, alcohol, and sometimes drugs can result in disaster.

Each year, people are severely injured at festivals due to assault, slip and fall and trip and fall injuries, alcohol consumption, heat related injuries, and other types of situations. Injuries range from fractures to severe and permanent injuries.

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Summer House Maintenance Safety

Published on: July 12, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Having a summer house in Hollywood, Homestead, or anywhere in South Florida is a wonderful way to enjoy the beaches and sunshine. To really enjoy your time in your second home or vacation property, however, you may want to take safety precautions to keep safe:

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Inflatable Pool Safety in Hollywood and Florida

Published on: July 11, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Inflatable pools are a popular choice for many families. They are small enough to fit into many yards and do not come with the larger installation costs of in-ground pools. Inflatable pools range from large pools which are closer to in-ground versions to shallow kiddie pools.

While these swimming options can be a fun way to swim in your Hollywood home, however, they are not without risks. Many pool drownings and injuries in Hollywood and across Florida are linked to inflatable swimming pools. In fact, across the country, one child sustains a fatal injury in an inflatable pool on average every five days during the summer season.

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