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What to Do After a Serious Injury in Florida

Published on: February 22, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Serious injuries in Southern Florida and across the country are more common than many people realize. According to the CDC, 24.8 million Americans visit their doctors each year due to an injury and another 24.2 million. Unintentional injuries result in 224,935 deaths each year.

Flaxman Law Group has represented many people in personal injury claims in Southern Florida through our offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood, and we’ve seen many types of injuries, from amputations to hip fractures to life-changing head injuries and other types of harm. In all cases, we advise people who have been injured to do the following to protect themselves and their finances.

Stay Calm

While the situation may be frightening, whether you’ve been in a boating accident or have suffered a workplace injury, try to stay calm so you can get the help you need. Evaluate the situation if you can so you can determine how seriously you’re injured and what your next steps should be.

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How Will Having a Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Personal Injury Case?

Published on: February 10, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many Americans live with a medical condition, whether it’s back aches, type 2 diabetes, migraines, or other conditions. If you’re injured in a workplace accident, traffic collision, other incident, your insurance may refuse to cover your injuries or may make a lowball offer.

According to Florida law, you may still have a claim if you’re injured and suffer an injury. For example, if you have osteoporosis and suffer a fracture in a slip and fall, you may still be eligible to file a claim against the property owner if they were negligent and their actions led to your injury. How much you may qualify for in such a case will depend on how much the injury worsened the existing medical condition.

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Things to Look for in a Personal Injury Lawyer

Published on: February 8, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, trucking collision, slip and fall incident, or any other situation, one of the first questions that’s worth asking is about your potential claim:

If you’ve been injured, do you have a claim to seek compensation?

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Personal Injury Claims?

Published on: January 25, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

At Flaxman Law Group, our legal team has more than 60 years of combined experience helping plaintiffs seek compensation for their injuries. We have seen many types of personal injury claims, and the following are the most common.

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Injuries on Vacation

Published on: January 20, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

People go on vacation to get away from it all and to unwind. They don’t expect to suffer an injury, yet each year thousands of people suffer serious harm while traveling. Common injuries include:

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7 New Year’s Resolutions to Reduce Your Risk of Personal Injury in 2023

Published on: December 21, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

As we look forward to the new year, many of us are making plans to help us live a better life over the next 12 months. The resolutions you make can also help you stay safer. Here are seven resolutions that can help you avoid personal injury:

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Decorating for the Holidays? Keep Your Home Safe

Published on: November 30, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re getting your home ready for the holidays with decorations, lights, and other items, you’ll want to do so safely. Here’s how to bring cheer into your home while reducing your risk of injuries, including fractures, lacerations, and other injuries.

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Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving

Published on: November 16, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration and, for many people, a time to spend time with others. While food and fun are part of the equation, we want to make sure everyone stays safe this year. Here are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of injury this holiday:

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Figuring Out Your Finances After a Serious Personal Injury

Published on: November 11, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

A serious personal injury can impact your finances for years to come. In fact, unexpected medical emergencies are one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy in this country. It’s no wonder. A serious, permanent spinal cord injury or brain injury can cost millions of dollars. A fracture can cost tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs and lost wages. For most Florida residents, this is enough to cause severe financial distress.

If you’ve been injured, though, there are things you can do to help you protect your finances.

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How to Document Your Personal Injuries

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

Whether you’ve been injured in a sports injury, workplace accident, bicycle accident, or any other incident in Hollywood, Homestead, Miami, or anywhere in South Florida, one of the first things you will want to do is to start documenting your injuries and costs. This is because if there is a third party who may have been responsible for your injuries, you may have a claim under Florida law. You may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. Doing so can help you pay for the many costs you may be facing.

So how do you document? Start right away. If you can, take photos of the scene where the injury happened as soon as it happens. Even photos with your phone are fine. Take photos of the surrounding area, too. For example, if you’ve been in a motorcycle accident or bicycle accident, take photos of the road conditions and any surrounding area.

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