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The Risk Factors for Being in a Car Accident

Published on: May 21, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Are you at risk of a car accident in Homestead or your community? Many of us don’t think that we will ever be in a car crash, but statistics show that the majority of drivers will be in at least one collision in their life.

How likely a collision is – and how likely you are to be injured — will depend on a few risk factors:

1) How long you drive.

Young drivers who don’t have extensive experience behind the wheel are more likely to be in a Florida or Homestead car accident. However, the longer you drive, the more statistically likely you are to be in a car accident, simply because you’re spending more time on the road and it’s only a matter of time before you encounter a negligent driver who may end up sideswiping you or rear-ending your car.

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5 Steps to Make Your Hollywood or Florida Car Claim Stronger

Published on: April 30, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a car crash in Hollywood or anywhere in Florida, you will want to make your car claim as strong as possible. Even if you’re not sure whether you want to pursue a legal claim or civil claim, keep in mind that there are steps you need to take now to ensure that if you do decide to file a claim your case will be strong.

To improve your chances of getting fair compensation, make sure that you:

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How to Recover Your Health after a Serious Car Crash in Hialeah or Your Community

Published on: April 28, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Recovering from a serious car accident in Hialeah or any Florida community can be devastating. You may need to take time away from work and you may be having trouble doing even the simplest of tasks if you’ve been seriously injured. In addition, you may suffer from chronic pain or even depression because of the trauma you have suffered.

How can you recover as fully as possible from your injuries?

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Police Focus on Car Accidents Involving Uninsured Motorists in Hialeah

Published on: March 24, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Drivers without insurance have been a problem in Florida for some time, and Hialeah police announced recently that they would be cracking down on motorists who do not obey insurance coverage laws. Experts say that the average Florida driver pays about $400 extra a year due to drivers who fail to get any insurance at all, and police point out that drivers without insurance or valid licenses are often behind hit and run accidents in Hialeah and other communities.

Last month, police in the community checked the validity of insurance cards when pulling people over for traffic violations. It’s not something that police often do, since it requires calling insurance companies to verify whether a driver’s insurance policy is valid and up-to-date. The checks revealed a number of drivers without insurance and some without valid licenses. One man handed police fake insurance information and admitted that he purchased his insurance card in a parking lot.

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DUI Checkpoints: How They Are Used to Keep Drunk Drivers off the Roads

Published on: March 12, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

DUI checkpoints are meant to help protect drivers from inebriated drivers in Miami and other cities. And there is reason to be concerned: According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in 2014 there were 40,677 arrests for DUI in the state. Drunk drivers cause many more serious injuries, including career-ending head injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other serious injuries that are permanent and affect a person’s quality of life for the rest of their life.

The idea behind DUI checkpoints is that police randomly stop drivers to see whether they should be further tested for inebriation. If a police officer stops a driver at a DUI checkpoint and the driver exhibits poor motor control or there is an odor of alcohol, the police can further investigate and administer field sobriety test to determine whether the driver is indeed under the influence.

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Florida Highway Patrol Targets Hit-And-Run Collisions

Published on: March 10, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Between 2013 and 2014, the number of hit and run accidents in Florida increased from approximately 77,000 to about 84,000. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, hit and run collisions in Miami and other cities is increasing, and the numbers are already dangerously high. The department had made a commitment to addressing the problem by raising awareness around the issue and stepping up enforcement.

The Florida Highway Patrol reports that many hit and run drivers leave the scene of the accident because:

They are not licensed to drive
They are driving with a suspended license
They have no insurance
They are not eligible for insurance or a license
They are driving drunk or drugged
They have outstanding warrants
They do not want to pay for insurance increases

No matter what the reason, leaving the scene of an accident is against the law, and authorities are working to find drivers who are involved in hit and run collisions. Details of these cases is published online and in the media so that the public can come forward with information. In addition, body shops are also sometimes able to provide clues that can help police catch these drivers.

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How Public Transit Can Reduce Car Accident Rates

Published on: January 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Could public transportation help reduce car accidents in Hollywood and other communities? Many city planners and safety experts think so. While public transit accidents in Hollywood and other communities can still occur, they are far less common than car accidents. In addition, studies have found that better transit systems in cities can reduce the risks of traffic accidents overall.

Public transit may reduce car accident rates by:

1) Offering an alternative to drunk driving.

When trying to reduce drunk driving accidents in Florida and other parts of the country, it is important to give drivers an alternative to getting behind the wheel after drinking. When motorists can easily hop on an affordable bus or train after drinking, it may be easier to make the right decision. If drivers have no access to transportation and need to wait for a friend or need to pay a lot for a taxi, they may be more tempted to simply drive themselves home.

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Personal Injury Cases Drop in South Florida

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

According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, car-related personal injury claims have declined across parts of Florida over the past four years, but South Florida has seen the largest declines in the number of claims. In the first three months of 2020, personal injury claims amounted to 3.5 per 100 vehicles but declined to 2.5 per 100 vehicles for the first few months of 2014.

Part of the reason may be due to efforts to curb car insurance fraud. However, part of it may also have to do with reduced payments for plaintiffs. According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the average amount paid per bill for medical costs declined by 14 percent in Florida between 2011 and 2014. In South Florida, that amount declined 28.7 percent.

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Top 6 Resolutions to Become a Safer Driver In 2015

Published on: December 30, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many of us make New Year’s resolutions that focus on getting healthier or wealthier. While these can improve the quality of our lives, keep in mind that the way you drive can make just as significant an impact on what 2015 is like for you. If you are a motorist, driving is likely the most dangerous thing you do every day. By becoming a safer driver, you can dramatically improve your chances of having a healthy and safe 2015. Here are six resolutions you can make today that could help you drive more safely:

1) Pledge to avoid drunk driving.

Drunk driving in Hollywood and other cities remains a leading cause of collisions, especially around the holiday season. If you have any New Year’s Eve plans, make sure you have a good plan for getting home safely. Better yet, create a plan for getting home safely every day of the year. Agree with friends to offer each other drives home when needed and sign no drinking and driving pledges. Avoiding driving if you have been drinking is one of the simplest ways to lower your risk of collisions.

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Professional Tips for Driving in Bad Weather

Published on: November 27, 2014 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida is fortunate in that it does not have to deal with the heavy snows, ice, and other winter weather so common in many parts of the country. Despite that, Florida drivers can’t get too complacent about winter driving. Bad weather can happen anywhere and at any time . In Florida in the winter, rainy ways, fog, and other weather conditions can still lead to car accidents in Aventura, Miami, Hollywood, and other Florida cities.

Experts recommend a few things for drivers who need to drive in bad weather:

1) Give yourself more room.

Drivers in good weather need to leave about 3 seconds space in front of them when driving behind a vehicle. This means that when passing a sign or other marker, you should be able to count 3 seconds after the vehicle in front of you passes before you pass the same marker. In bad weather, you need to increase your following distance to at least for seconds or more. If you hydroplane or lose control of your car in a slick surface, this extra time allows you to brake in order to avoid an accident. Leave even more time if you are driving when the rain first starts. According to experts, when rain first starts the roads are even slicker because oil may combine with the rain before it is washed away.

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