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Reduce Your Risk of Year-End Fires and Burn Injuries

Published on: December 27, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

During the holiday season and into the New Year, the risk of fire increases. While Hollywood residents and residents across Florida in general may not be using as much heat or lighting as many fireplaces as friends to the North, there is still a risk of fire.

If you’ve suffered burn injuries or property damage from a blaze, don’t assume you don’t have a claim. Contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with an attorney on our team. We can review your situation and explain whether you have any avenues for compensation. We can even explain how much your claim could be worth.

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Understanding Catastrophic Injuries in Florida

Published on: August 4, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Every injury can feel catastrophic, especially if you face medical bills, pain, and time away from work. In Homestead and Florida, however, catastrophic injuries refer specifically to life-altering events that can have devastating consequences for victims and their families.

Unlike minor injuries that heal over time, catastrophic injuries leave a lasting impact, which is why it’s important to consult with a Homestead catastrophic injury claims attorney if you’ve suffered this injury. You can schedule a free accident consultation at any time by contacting Flaxman Law Group.

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Preventing Personal Injury at Home After Severe Weather

Published on: September 9, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Florida is no stranger to extreme weather, including hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. While news services keep residents of Hollywood, Homestead, and other communities aware of when bad weather is coming, we don’t just need to worry about safety during a storm. The hours and days after a natural disaster can be just as dangerous and can lead to personal injury.

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Barbecue Safety at Home

Published on: June 24, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Summer is an excellent time for grilling outdoors, but there are dangers with any cookout. Whether you are preparing meals outside for your family, planning a Fourth of July or other holidays, you may be at risk. Each year at cookouts, people suffer burn injuries, food-borne illness, falls, and other injuries.

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Prevent Burn Injuries in Your Hollywood Home

Published on: November 27, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

This time of year is one of the riskiest in Hollywood, Miami, and across South Florida when it comes to fires and burn injuries. During the holidays, more people are cooking at home, trying new recipes, and trying to cook multiple dishes at once. This can increase the risk of cooking fires and serious burns.

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The Latest Viral Challenge Can Cause Burn Injuries or a Fire at Your Homestead Home

Published on: February 5, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Parents in Homestead and other South Florida communities need to be aware of a new viral challenge which poses a serious threat to children and teens. In fact, many fire fighting departments across the country are releasing alerts and warnings to inform the general public about the danger.

Unfortunately, the latest challenge, called the “outlet challenge,” is just the latest in a string of risky behaviors teens and children are pursuing for online likes. Following on the heels of the Tide Pod challenge, which saw social media users biting into detergent pods and challenges which saw people dancing alongside moving cars, this latest challenge is just as deadly.

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Stay Safe During a Power Outage in Homestead

Published on: August 27, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

We take electricity for granted, but when the power goes out during a storm, planned outage, mechanical failure, or for some other reason, being plunged into the dark is inconvenient. Ideally, that’s all it is. However, power outages can also be dangerous and can lead to injuries or fires in Homestead or your community.

Here’s how you can stay safe during a power outage:

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Avoiding Battery Injuries in Hollywood and Florida

Published on: April 3, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

You use batteries every day in your mobile devices, electronics, and maybe even your car. Disposable and rechargeable batteries supply the energy for many of the items you use every day and when these devices work correctly, you probably never think about them.

Unfortunately, battery-related injuries occur more often than you may think and they can be devastating. Each year, people are injured or even killed by exploding or otherwise malfunctioning batteries. Batteries that overheat or catch fire can cause serious burns and facial injuries if the batteries are in your phone or e-cigarette. Incorrectly functioning batteries in your car can cause you to crash. In your home, poorly designed or flawed batteries can cause fires and serious injury to you and others.

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This is a Great Time to Review Fire Safety

Published on: November 9, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

The fall and winter months are a great time to review fire safety. A number of issues around the holidays can affect fire safety in your home, so take the time to sit down with your family and discuss ways to prevent fire and burn injury.

Specifically, you will want to:

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Keep Your College-Age Children Safe from Fire Injuries and Burns

Published on: August 4, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

If your children are off to college this year, do they have everything they need to have not only a perfect school year but also safe one? Many students and parents aren’t thinking about fire safety when they pack up the car for the dorm or for off-campus housing. However, dorms and student housing units can be especially vulnerable to fire because there are so many students sharing the spaces.

There are a few ways to keep your children safe:

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