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Driver Rehabilitation After a Car Accident in Hollywood or Florida

Published on: April 13, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Driver rehabilitation professionals in Hollywood and across Florida help people with different abilities drive a car safely. If you have suffered a serious injury after a car accident in Hollywood or your community and now face a permanent injury such as an amputation, head injury, spinal cord injury, or any injury, driver rehabilitation can help you determine how you can get safely back to driving.

Driver rehabilitation professionals are also essential in helping senior drivers drive safely, even as their physical condition changes. Senior drivers and other drivers who suffer from physical conditions such as arthritis, vision problems, and other mobility problems can work with rehabilitation professionals to find solutions to help them maintain independence.

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Classes You Can Take to Stay Safer on Miami Roads

Published on: April 1, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

When you first got your license, you probably took driver’s education classes. If it was some time ago, you may not have needed to go through the graduated licensing process and you may only have gotten a few hours of instruction. Even if you received your license more recently, you likely only had about 10 hours of in-car instruction with a professional.

Luckily, you aren’t limited to driver’s education classes. There are in fact many types of courses you can take to improve your driving skills and become a safer motorist.

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8 Ways to Become a Safer Driver in Hollywood This Month

Published on: February 5, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

There’s not much you can do about drunk driving in Hollywood, aggressive drivers, distractions on the roads, or poor road maintenance. However, if you want to avoid a car accident in South Florida, there is one thing you can control: you.

By becoming a safer driver, you can become more confident behind the wheel and slash your risk of an accident – no matter what other drivers are doing on the road. Unfortunately, many drivers think they drive wonderfully and there’s no room for improvement. Most driving instructors and safety experts disagree: many of us have bad habits or areas where we can improve.

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5 New Driving Habits to Make 2016 Your Safest Year on the Roads

Published on: January 6, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Every year, tens of thousands of Americans lose their lives in roadway accidents and tens of thousands of Hollywood and Florida drivers are injured in the state. While you might not be able to do much about the driving habits of those around you, there are things you can do to make 2016 the safest year ever for you as a driver.

Building new habits and setting new intentions for your driving can make you a stronger driver and can reduce your risk of an accident. Here are ten habits that can make you more confident and safer on the road:

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Making 2016 Your Safest Year Yet

Published on: December 31, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

With 2016 just around the corner, the attorneys at Flaxman Law Group would like to wish you and your family a safe, happy new year. However, we’d also like to remind you that the New Year is a great time to make resolutions and changes. We hope you take this time to make resolutions that will make 2016 not only your most successful, but also your safest year yet.

One of the big areas where you can make changes involves your car. With tens of thousands of people injured or killed in car accidents across the country each year, few things affect your safety as much as driving. Simply making yourself a safer driver and reducing your chances of an accident can dramatically improve your chances of avoiding injury this year.

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Safety Gifts That Keep Giving

Published on: December 9, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re busy checking off people on your holiday gift list, you may be looking for gifts that can help your loved ones stay safe. Practical and thoughtful gifts that can save a life or can help prevent an accident or injury are always appreciated. If you have any drivers or car owners on your list, you can help them stay safe by giving the following gifts:

1) Gift certificates for tune-ups and other car services.

Cars that are in good mechanical condition are more likely to be able to stop suddenly and to be able to handle a range of weather conditions. A properly maintained car may help a driver avoid an accident. If you know someone who has a used car, especially, giving them gift certificates for tune-ups and other maintenance services can help them keep their car at its safest.

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Driving Safe This Thanksgiving Weekend

Published on: November 20, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to get serious about safe driving. With more people on the roads heading to friends and family and more parties in full swing in Hollywood and South Florida, it’s important to stay safe and to drive safely.

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If You’re Planning on Traveling to See Family This Thanksgiving, Plan for Safety Now

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

Many Florida and Hollywood residents will be traveling in the next week to see family and friends for Thanksgiving. If you’re one of them, make sure you take these steps to stay safe:

1) Plan your route carefully.

Driving around lost can mean frustrations, which can lead to driving mistakes. Encountering bad traffic can also lead to aggressive driving or just upset and avoidable driving errors. Take a look at traffic conditions, roadwork, weather, and any other possible obstructions on your route. Print out alternative routes in case you need them and print out a map or program your route into your GPS so you can get to your destination safely.

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Staying Safe on the Morning School Run: It Starts with Preparation

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

If you have children, you’re probably very familiar with the school run. Getting your children to school may be a big part of your mornings. However, lots of other parents in Hollywood and South Florida are doing the same thing – and that can mean a lot of traffic as well as the risk of traffic accidents. Luckily, there are things you can do to make mornings easier.

The Night Before

You can save a lot of distraction and hurry on your morning drive with a few things you can do before each school night:

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Planning Safe Road Trips in Hollywood and Across Florida

Published on: June 9, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

During the summer months, many people plan road trips to see friends and family or to explore the country. If you are taking a road trip this summer, you will want to take a few steps now to make sure that your trip only offers great memories:

Take care of your car.

Before going on an extended road trip, make sure that your car is in good enough condition to handle the drive. Take your car to a trusted mechanic for a thorough look over and take care of any issues before you go. Have your oil changed, fluids topped up, and make sure that your windshield wipers are in good repair. Mechanical failure causes many Hollywood and Florida car crashes; taking good care of your car can help you avoid some of these common causes of collisions.

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