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How To Get Behind the Wheel After a Car Accident

Published on: January 12, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a car accident is one of the most traumatic events in many people’s lives. In fact, for people outside the military, car accidents are a leading cause of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

After a car collision, the first thing you’ll want to do is to take care of the medical and legal matters. Get checked out by a physician and get treatment for any injuries. Talk to a car accident attorney to seek fair compensation so you can replace lost income, pay for car repairs, pay your hospital bills, and more.

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New Year’s Eve: Staying Safe On the Roads

Published on: December 30, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

New Year’s Eve parties often involve alcohol, and this is the time of year when many drunk driving accidents happen. Unfortunately, people celebrating the new year sometimes make poor decisions. Since people stay up late, the effects of alcohol can also be amplified by fatigue.

There are a few things you’ll want to do make sure that you ring in the new year safely:

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Gifts to Give Drivers This Holiday Season

Published on: December 16, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

During the holiday season, there are gifts you can give that are not only thoughtful, but can actually keep friends and family safer throughout 2023. Here are our top picks for drivers:

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Avoiding Drunk Driving Accidents This Holiday Season

Published on: December 14, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, at this time of year Homestead, Hollywood, and many other communities see increased DUIs. In many years, there are more inebriated drivers on the road. There are more festivities at this time of year, and alcohol can be served. In addition, even people who don’t normally drink may raise a toast during the holidays. Added stress and fatigued caused by the holiday season in general can make the effects of alcohol hit harder.

To celebrate the holidays safely and avoid a car accident, there are a few things we can all do.

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Planning Thanksgiving Travel

Published on: November 18, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re traveling for the holidays, you need a plan to stay safe. Traveling long distances, especially after eating a heavy meal and when the roads are full of other motorists with their own holiday plans, can increase your risk of a car collision. Here’s how to stay safe:

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Why Call a Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Accident?

Published on: November 16, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Injuries happen in Southern Florida traffic accidents every day. From car crashes to truck and motorcycle collisions, Floridians face challenges all the time. After a serious injury, one option you have is to contact a personal injury attorney to determine whether you have a claim.

Under Florida law, you may have the right to seek compensation if your injuries were caused by someone’s negligence or wrongful action. For many people, the simplest way to file such a claim is to work with an experienced personal injury attorney, who can take care of the many steps of filing a legal claim.

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What You Do Before You Get in Your Car Can Help You Prevent Car Accidents

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

The split-second decisions we make when driving can help keep us safe and can keep those sharing the road with as safe as well. However, the things we do before we ever get in the car can also impact our safety on the road.

Here are some ways we can prevent car accidents before ever stepping into the car:

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Chain Reaction Accidents

Published on: November 4, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

You’ve probably passed them on the road: accidents involving multiple vehicles and multiple drivers. These accidents can happen on Florida streets for a number of reasons. Sometimes, heavy traffic can mean one accident creates a chain reaction because other drivers don’t have enough space or time to come to a complete stop or to maneuver out of the way.

Chain reaction accidents can also be caused by high speeds on highways, where there simply may not be enough time to respond to avoid an accident. Truck accidents can also lead to multiple vehicle crashes, because the size and force of a truck can crash through multiple vehicles before coming to a complete stop.

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Rear-End Shunt Accidents

Published on: November 2, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Rear end shunt accidents happen when one car stops and the car behind them crashes into that first vehicle. Rear end collisions can cause serious injuries, including head injuries, facial injuries, spinal cord and back injuries, whiplash, and even fatalities. This is because a car suddenly braking or being shoved forward can snap your neck, back, and head forward violently. You can crash into your steering wheel or an airbag with enough force to cause serious injury.

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Traffic Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles

Published on: October 28, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Emergency vehicles are an important part of our communities. Fire trucks race to burning buildings to save people. Police officers keep our streets safe, and paramedics rush to the scene of serious accidents or illnesses to get people lifesaving medical care.

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Unfortunately, the high speeds at which these vehicles travel can pose a danger to other motorists on the road. Each year, people in Florida are seriously injured or even killed because they are in crashes involving emergency vehicles.

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