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What is Your Risk of Being in a Car Accident in Homestead and Florida?

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

Florida is known as being one of the worst states in the nation for pedestrian accidents, with 660 pedestrian fatalities in 2013 alone and many pedestrians injured in intersection accidents and other collisions in Homestead and across the state. These statistics make Florida one of the most deadly in the nation for pedestrians.

The risk of dying in a car collision in Florida is 1 in 8,123 while the risk of being in a car collision that leads to a fatality is 1 in 3,972. Compare this to the safest state, Washington, DC, where the risk of dying in a car accident is 1 in 32,322 and the risk of being involved in a fatal accident is 1 in 14,053.

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Been in a Car Accident on the Job? You May Have a Workers’ Compensation Claim

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

If you are in a car accident in Hollywood or anywhere in southern Florida, you will generally get compensation for your injuries and damages through your car accident insurance coverage. However, you may have other options available to you, depending on the circumstances of your case. For example, if you are injured while driving on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits as well as other benefits.

Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance paid for by employers. It protects most part-time and full-time employees in the event of a work-related accident or illness. If you drive cars for a living, for example, your company (or their insurance provider) may cover you for car accidents. If your job requires you to occasionally take your car to run errands for your employer or if you have access to the company car and were performing job duties at the time of your car accident, you may also have a workers’ compensation claim.

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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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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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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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Flooding and Car Accidents

Published on: March 2, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Flooding in South Florida is not uncommon, especially along coastal areas and after tropical storms and hurricanes. Unfortunately for drivers, flooding is a major danger on the roads and can lead to devastating car collisions in Hollywood and across the region.

Flooding can cause you to lose control of your car, can cause your brakes to fail, and can even carry your vehicle away in rapidly-moving waters. Flooding can also tear down street signs and power lines, causing confusion and charged water posing a risk of electrocution. Even after the waters recede, damage to the streets can mean added dangers for drivers.

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