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How to Buy a Safe Used Car

Published on: May 10, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you’re buying a used car for your teenager or are buying a previously-owned car to enjoy summer in Florida this year, you’ll need to use a few extra precautions to stay safe on the roads. Used cars can be quite safe, but they don’t always come with the same warranties and safety features as newer vehicles.

New vehicles sold by dealers generally have the latest safety equipment and are required to meet current guidelines for safety. In the event of a recall, dealers will contact their clients to tell them about the issue. If there ever is a mechanical problem with your car, you can generally bring it back to the dealership for assistance. With used cars, you simply may not have all these benefits.

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8 Red Flag Signs Suggesting You Are Not Healing from Your Florida Car Accident

Published on: April 15, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a car accident in Hollywood or Florida can be devastating, especially if you are seriously injured. In the days and weeks following your collision, you may feel upset, angry, frightened, or even anxious. In most cases, survivors of vehicle accidents get better.

However, if you have been in an accident, you need to stay alert for the signs that all is not right and that you may need added support. These signs may include:

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Will You Need Cosmetic Surgery After Your Car Collision?

Published on: April 9, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

A car accident in Hollywood or your South Florida community can result in many types of injuries, including brain trauma, fractures, whiplash, amputations, and other injuries. Some of the injuries you sustain may result in scarring or disfigurement, requiring you to seek cosmetic surgery or so-called cosmetic procedures.

This can create a difficult situation. On the one hand, you may need these elective procedures to regain confidence and to reclaim your appearance. If you work in a public setting, these procedures may be necessary for your career prospects. However, you may find insurance companies are reluctant to pay for these medical processes, no matter how much you feel you may need them.

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How to Stay Safe When Your Car Breaks Down

Published on: March 12, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

It can happen anywhere and at any time, even if your car is in good condition. One minute you’re driving along and the next minute your car is making a strange noise, grinding, or is coming to a complete stop. When this happens, your priority is to avoid a secondary car accident in Homestead or your location while also protecting your personal safety.

Here’s how you can do that:

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Car Accident Injuries

Published on: February 12, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car accidents in Hollywood and South Florida can lead to a number of injuries, including:

1) Head injuries

Head injuries are not only a common injury in car crashes, but they can also be one of the most deadly. Head injuries in road accidents can happen in several ways. The shaking and sharp movements of the vehicle during the crash can cause the brain to move violently inside the skull, leading to injuries, bruising, and bleeding of brain tissue. In some cases, passengers are thrown sharply against windows or the dashboard, and the bump can cause the brain to smash against the inside of the skull, causing severe injury. Sharp objects – such as metal rods or pieces of the vehicle – can also be thrown with enough force that they can penetrate the skull and cause direct trauma to the brain.

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Suffering from Chronic Pain After a Severe Car Crash

Published on: January 30, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Chronic pain is defined as any pain that lasts longer than six months. It can be mild or severe, dull or sharp, and it can affect any part of the body. Most people who have suffered this condition after a severe car crash in Hollywood or Florida find that their lives are forever changed with long-term pain.

Chronic pain takes a significant physical and emotional toll on victims. Because there is often no treatment available for the specific cause of the pain – in most cases, chronic pain after a traffic accident is caused by long-term injury and can’t necessarily be solved immediately – patients may feel a sense of helplessness. They may get angry or frustrated. It can take months for the pain to go away because it may take months for the injury to heal, and in the meantime patients may not be able to live fully due to the pain.

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Using a Car Seat Safely

Published on: December 18, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Buying a new car seat for your child is one of the first purchases you may make as you plan on a new addition to your family. While using a car seat is the law in Hollywood and across Florida and while parents understand the importance of having a car seat, having the safety device is not enough. To prevent infant and child injuries in a Hollywood car accident, you need to use the car seat correctly.

Statistics show a significant portion of families do not use car seats in a way that will offer the child maximum protection in a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for example, 75% of car seats are not installed properly. Using a car seat incorrectly can be as dangerous as not using one at all.

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Buying a Safe Baby Seat

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

A good safety restraint system for your child is the best way to protect your child in the event you are in an accident. While you are driving your child around to school, preschool, or doctor’s appointments, a baby seat or booster seat helps keep them safe. If you are ever in a car accident in Hollywood or any community, a safety restraint system will keep your child from being thrown from the vehicle or from being tossed around inside your car, preventing injury or reducing the severity of injury.

In Florida, baby seats are the law. They’re also just good parenting sense, but with so many options on the market today many parents are confused about which products to buy. The most important thing is to buy the best seat you can and to have it installed and used correctly every time your child is driven somewhere.

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Pregnant Women Face High Risk in Car Accidents

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

Being in a car accident is always frightening, but it can be even more devastating for a pregnant woman. A car accident involving a pregnant woman puts not only the woman’s health but also the very life of her unborn baby into danger.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car accidents are responsible for close to 5,000 fetal deaths and many more complications and fetal injuries each year.

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Why So-Called Minor Accidents Can Still Add Up

Published on: October 3, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Some insurance companies and liable parties try to downplay the extent of your injuries after a car accident in Hollywood or your community. If you have suffered a fracture, back injury, or other injury from which you’re expected to make a full recovery, your injury may be called “minor.” Don’t let the word fool you; so-called minor injuries can still be very costly, painful, and difficult. Don’t allow someone to minimize your pain and suffering after a roadway accident.

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