Being in a car accident in Homestead or any community is one of the most terrifying experiences you will ever face. After the initial squeal of brakes and the impact, you may be facing an angry motorist, serious injury, the sound of police sirens, and a trip to the hospital.…
At Flaxman Law Group, we hope you will never have to experience a car accident in Hollywood or any city. However, we also know that most drivers will at some point be in a collision. Even if you obey traffic laws scrupulously and are an excellent driver, you may still…
At this time of year, you may be setting resolutions to make 2014 your best year yet. Some resolutions, however, can help you lead not only a better life but a safer, longer one as well. There are many goals that you can create, for example, that can help you…
Car crashes in Homestead claim far too many lives each year. Many of traffic accidents also lead to serious injuries in Homestead; brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, amputations, and other serious injuries each year affect people’s lives for a lifetime, often due to distraction or some other preventable collision…
Florida drivers have some advantages when it comes to driving. They never have to deal with winter road conditions, for example, and some of the other dangerous conditions that drivers have to face in other states. If you will be driving out of state some time before the New Year…
At this time of year, law enforcement are concerned about DUI/DWI accidents in Homestead and other Florida cities. In December, not only are traffic accidents in Homestead more common overall – thanks to the pressure of this time of year as well as heavier traffic – but many holiday events…
If you are hosting a holiday party and will be serving alcohol, you have a role to play in preventing drunk driving accidents in Hollywood or your community. In fact, preventing DUI accidents not only makes you a good host – it can also help prevent legal hassles. In some…
After many years of trying to pass a texting ban, Florida finally signed a ban into law this year. Coming into effect on October 1, this law made texting while driving a secondary offense. This means that authorities can only pull over a motorist who is texting if they have…
If you are traveling for the holidays, you may have plans to take your pet with you. If you are traveling by car, however, bringing your dog or car could prove dangerous. Pets in the car can be a considerable distraction and according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration…
A study conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation by the Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of South Florida concluded that in 2011 Florida had twice the national rate when it came to pedestrian accident fatalities and triple the rate of fatal bicycle crashes. Obviously, more needs…