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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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Preventing RV Accidents in Hollywood and South Florida

Published on: February 3, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

RVs are a great way to travel and to see Southern Florida. These vehicles are very popular in the state, since the warm weather makes Hollywood and the rest of Florida a great place to visit by RV. Although RVs can be a safe way to travel, each year people are injured and killed in camper and RV accidents in Hollywood and across the country.

You can RV safely if you:

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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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Talking to At-Risk elderly Loved Ones About Driving and Accidents

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

Elderly drivers can be safe behind the wheel, but senior drivers statistically have more accidents per mile driven than younger adult drivers. In fact, only teen drivers have more accidents per mile driven – and their accidents are less likely to be fatal when compared with crashes involving the elderly.

If you have a loved one, you may worry that they’ll be in a car accident in Hollywood or their home community. You may realize that any health conditions they have may make it harder for them to recover quickly, and you may genuinely be worried about their welfare. But how can you have a conversation about driving skills and safety with a parent or other senior?

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Uber Accidents in Hollywood, Miami, and Other South Florida Cities

Published on: January 16, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

This past week, a Florida family announced it had filed a lawsuit against Uber and one of its drivers after a college student was killed in an Uber car accident in Miami in the final days of 2015. This case, as well as a string of other claims from injured passengers across the country, has shone a spotlight on Uber and its drivers.

Uber is a ride sharing service, much life Lyft and Sidecar. You can use your phone app to call for a car when you need one, and the service costs a fraction of what taxis cost because the drivers are not professionals – they’re simply car owners. Uber drivers and other ride-share drivers are contractors, not employees the way taxi drivers are.

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I’ve Been in a Car Accident – Now What?

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

It’s something no one wants to think about: the possibility of being in a serious roadway accident. Many of us think it won’t happen to us, but the reality is that most drivers will be in at least one accident at some point in their lives.

Of course, there are many things you can do to reduce your risk of a car crash in Hollywood or your South Florida community. You can take good care of your car, drive defensively, and take additional courses or training to develop stronger driving skills. You can also make a commitment to never drive distracted, fatigued, or drunk.

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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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Do You Love Craft Beer? Be Careful About Drunk Driving

Published on: December 29, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Craft beer has become extremely popular over the past few years. These beers are crafted by small, independent breweries and for beer lovers they offer a distinctive tasting experience. Craft beers often include unique flavor combinations and tastes that can be very appealing for anyone who is looking for something a little different than usual beer.

Unfortunately, craft beers also have another distinction – they are often more likely than traditional beers to have a high alcohol content. One of the things that independent breweries can experiment with is the alcohol content of their beer, and some craft beers have higher alcohol by volume (ABV) when compared with traditional, mass-produced beers. In fact, some craft beers have an ABV of 8% or more.

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Rain and Florida Car Accidents

Published on: November 6, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many Florida residents think that they escape some of the worst weather-related risks of driving. After all, Florida residents don’t have to worry about blizzard conditions, winter driving, or ice most winters. Despite that, statistics show Florida drivers are in fact at risk of one of the most dangerous weather conditions out there: rain.

That’s right: while many of us think of extreme weather conditions as causing the most weather-related accidents, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has identified rain as one of the most dangerous weather conditions out there. According to their statistics, 23% of the estimated 5,870,000 vehicle accidents that take place in this country each year are weather-related. Of these weather-related crashes, 74% occur on wet pavement and 46% happen during a rain. Both winter-related and fog-related weather cause fewer crashes.

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Clocks Have been Turned Back: Are You Driving Fatigued?

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

Clocks have been turned back within the past week, but does that mean you’re more at risk of a car accident caused by fatigued driving? The reality is that switching clocks back even one hour can wreak havoc with your internal clock, cause insomnia, and can increase the likelihood of some types of accidents.

One problem is that internal clocks are not as easy to adjust as the clock on your mobile devices. Even though you may feel like you have adjusted well, you may be more fatigued than usual. You may especially be more fatigued in the mornings and in the evenings, since it gets darker sooner. If you do feel affected by the time change, consider giving yourself extra time to get work or leave the driving to someone else if you feel too fatigued to operate your car safely.

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