Florida has 69 school districts and close to three million students, ranging from elementary schoolchildren to adult learners. Every day, they head to the classroom to grow and learn, never expecting to be injured. Yet, every year students are injured and even killed in school, on school grounds, and during…
Nearly one in four students have reported being bullied. While some adults think of bullying as just harsh words, it can have a devastating and even life-long impact on children and families. Hollywood schools (and all Florida schools) have an obligation to provide a safe environment for children. If they…
Now that children are settling into the new academic year, ensuring the safety of your children becomes a top priority. Flaxman Law Group has worked with many families who have turned to our childhood injury claims attorneys in our Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood offices after an accident or injury at…
Educators are the heroes who shape future generations. Their dedication to fostering knowledge and growth is invaluable, but it often comes with its own set of hazards because education workers face various risks in their line of duty. In fact, education workers face one of the higher risks of workplace…
Children and minors spend a lot of time learning, and sometimes that learning includes minor injuries. Children may fall from their bikes or get scrapes and scratches from playing in the yard. However, many early injuries are serious—and entirely preventable. According to the CDC, about 20 children and teens die,…
School has been back in session for a bit, and it’s time to review how your child is doing. While we expect school to be safe, kids are injured each year when attending classes and taking part in school activities. Now that your child is settling in, here are some…
College is a time for growth and freedom, and students are often excited about being on their own. Unfortunately, each year college students are seriously injured and even killed on campus. Sports injuries, slip and fall injuries, and traffic injuries tend to be most common. However, violence caused by hazing…
For student athletes, back to school means back to practices, tryouts, and games. It can also mean an increased risk of head injuries, soft tissue injuries, fractures, and other sports injuries. If you have a student heading back to classes and back to a school or private sports program, here’s…
With another school year about to begin for many students, it’s a good time to remember that tens of thousands of students are injured at school. And in fact, the first two months of school are the time when most injuries happen. Fortunately, there is something parents can do. There…
In Weston, Miami, and other communities in Southern Florida, youth sports are an important and healthy part of childhood. Sports build discipline, encourage physical fitness, and provide many other physical, emotional, and even academic benefits. Many sports also carry the risk of head injuries and concussions. While in the past…