Many cars involve another driver, but every day some motorists crash into a railing, wall, building, tree, or other stationary object. Many people believe that if there’s no other driver, they’re at fault and they have no claim. This just isn’t true. Even if you think you may have contributed to your crash or aren’t sure you have a claim, get the facts about your rights. Contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation before you make any decisions.
Drunk driving is a concern on Hollywood and Florida streets, but it’s not the only impairment that’s a danger on our roads. Any substance, including over the counter and prescription medications and illegal substances, can impact your driving if they affect your reaction times. Marijuana is one such substance. While many people see it as “less dangerous” than “hard drugs,” new studies suggest marijuana can have a bigger impact than previously thought on the safety of our streets.
Have you been injured by a driver who was under the influence of marijuana? Find out whether you have a claim. Before you agree to a payout from your insurer and before even discussing your claim with anyone, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation with a Hollywood car accident claims attorney. We can help you explore your options and protect your rights.
It’s not uncommon for car accidents in Hollywood to happen because a driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake by accident. While this seems like an unlikely mistake—the pedals are in different positions—it does commonly happen and it causes serious injuries when it does.
If you’ve been injured because another driver negligently sped up instead of stopping at an intersection or anywhere else on the road, you may have a claim. Florida law may allow you to seek compensation to cover your lost wages, car repair bills, hospital and medical treatment costs, and more. However, you may not get the full amount you’re entitled to just by filing an insurance claim. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation with a Hollywood car accident claims lawyer.
Current research by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that new trends in car design could be contributing to an increase in pedestrian fatalities in car crashes, even with innovative new safety features rolled out by car manufacturers.
If you’re in a car collision and you suspect poor car design could have played a role in your crash or your injuries, you’ll want to get the facts. You can find out more by speaking with a Hollywood car accident attorney at Flaxman Law Group. Our offices in Miami, Hollywood, and Homestead offer a free accident consultation if you’ve been injured.
Florida has about 12,592 bridges, and while these help us get to and from Hollywood, Miami, and other communities, accidents on these structures have unique risks. There are fewer places to go on a bridge, for example and it can be harder to get out of the way to avoid a crash.
If you’ve been in a collision on one of Florida’s many bridges, chances are you’ve suffered serious injury, or your car has sustained significant damage. In these situations, we invite you to contact us at Flaxman Law Group. Our family-founded law firm would be pleased to offer you a free accident consultation with a Hollywood car accident attorney, so you can learn more about your rights.
Despite the efforts of communities and law enforcement, DUI accidents continue to be a challenge in Miami, Hollywood, and other Florida communities. These serious accidents are tragic at any time of year, but especially so during the holidays. Families are devastated when a loved one is seriously injured or killed by an impaired driver.
The family-based team at Flaxman Law Group has seen firsthand how devastating DUI accidents can be, because we’ve worked with many families and injured people over the years who have had their lives permanently changed because of an impaired driver. We’ve put together this list of myths that contribute to DUI accidents in our community, to help you avoid these crashes.
For most people, car accidents are complicated enough. There are insurance companies to deal with, other drivers who may be at fault, and injuries to cope with.
For people who are in an accident at work, though, the stakes can be even higher. An employee in a car crash may be worried about losing their job or getting into trouble at work. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group also hears from injured workers who worry that they won’t qualify for workers’ compensation benefits or that their benefits won’t cover their costs.
Anyone can be seriously injured in a car accident, but the stakes are much higher for pregnant women. If you’re a pregnant woman who has suffered a serious injury in a Hollywood car crash, you can contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation. Let our family-based legal team review your situation and explain whether you have a claim.
Students who are just learning to drive and using their driving permit don’t expect to be in a Hollywood car crash, but it does happen. When it does, it can cause additional complications for any claim. It can also affect a student driver’s future prospects if they’re seriously injured.
If your teen driver has been in a car accident, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation with a Hollywood car accident lawyer. Let’s talk about how much financial recovery you can seek and ways we may be able to protect your rights. As a family-based law firm with a father-son attorney team, Flaxman Law Group understands how a serious car accident can impact families and we work hard to help your family during life’s most challenging times.
A recent study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health established a link between adults with ADHD and car crashes. The study concluded that older adults with ADHD were 74% more likely to be in a collision and 102% more likely to get traffic tickets than non-neurodivergent drivers of the same age (65 to 79).
More research is needed to uncover the link between medical conditions such as ADHD and the risk of car accident. The more research is available, the more we can support drivers in staying safe and support injured plaintiffs in getting the financial recovery they need. The team at Flaxman Law Group has put together this guide to help you understand the latest research. If you find yourself injured in a car accident and need more help, contact our Miami, Hollywood, and Homestead offices for a free accident consultation with a Florida car accident attorney.
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