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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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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 Elderly Drivers Can Help Prevent Injuries in Car Accidents in Hollywood and South Florida

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

Elderly drivers have some habits that can help them avoid injury and car accidents. According to statistics, older drivers have more experience behind the wheel and are less likely to drink and drive than many younger drivers. In addition, senior drivers are statistically more likely to obey the speed limit and wear their seat belts.

Unfortunately, senior drivers do face some challenges when driving. They can have a higher risk of car accidents when compared with other age groups. They are also more likely to be seriously or fatally injured in a car accident. Age-related conditions such as osteoporosis can mean more fractures and more serious fractures while other medical conditions can complicate car accident injuries.

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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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Keeping your Car Organized to Stay Safer on the Roads

Published on: March 25, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Keeping your car tidy can make your vehicle more inviting, but did you know it can also help you stay safer? It’s true: an untidy car creates distractions and in the event of an accident anything in your car can become a projectile, putting you at risk of serious injury.

Here’s how to make your car tidier and safer:

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Bankruptcy and Car Accident Cases in Hollywood

Published on: March 23, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Bankruptcy can happen at any time – but what happens when they occur while a car accident case in Hollywood is pending? It happens more often than you may think. The effects on your case will depend on whether you are the plaintiff or defendant in the case.

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The financial pressure of a traffic accident in Hollywood and other communities can be devastating. The costs of medical care are high and in many cases injured drivers must miss work time, which can affect income. Property damage also needs to be considered. While legal claims and insurance is meant to help offset these costs, settling a claim can take a long time – months or even years in some cases.

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Combatting Fatigued Driving in Hollywood and South Florida

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

Are you feeling a little more sluggish today? Were you maybe more fatigued yesterday? For some, getting used to Daylight Savings Time takes a day or two. That makes this week a perfect time to discuss fatigued driving—a key safety topic on Hollywood and South Florida streets.

Although it is difficult to determine how many collisions are caused by fatigue—few at-fault drivers admit to being sleepy or recklessly driving when dangerously tired—the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that 100,000 or more crashes each year may be caused by tired drivers.

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Internal Injuries Caused by Hollywood Car Accidents

Published on: February 17, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Hollywood and across South Florida, car accidents cause severe devastating injuries every year. One of the more serious injuries that can be sustained in a car crash is an internal injury. Internal injuries occur when blood vessels or organs inside the body are damaged, causing bleeding inside the body.

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Internal injuries can be caused by blunt force trauma or by penetrating injuries. In a car accident, if a person is thrown around with enough force, especially at high speeds, blood vessels or organs inside the body can be crushed or torn. Similarly, if an object is hurtled towards a passenger at high speeds, it can pierce the skin and layers of tissue to cause damage to the blood vessels and even major organs.

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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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Buying a Safe Used Car in Hollywood and South Florida

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

There are lots of ways to buy a safe used car in Hollywood and South Florida. You can visit a dealership or used car lot to get a car or you can buy direct from any number of online websites and newspapers. No matter how you buy, keep in mind the choices you make could affect your safety on the roads.

Used cars can be safe vehicles with many miles still left in them, but some have serious mechanical flaws or even compromised safety features that could put you at risk on the road. A safe car in good condition can help you avoid breakdowns, costly repairs, and even car accidents.

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