Item: Flaxman Law Group
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When Should I Call a South Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney?

Published on: June 26, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

The whole point of workers’ compensation in Florida is that it’s supposed to provide crucial benefits to you relatively easily if you’re injured at work. However, many employees find that they have trouble getting their benefits when they really need them. Many decide to work with workers’ compensation lawyers in South Florida.

If you’re not sure whether you can benefit from working with a workers’ compensation attorney, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation. Even if you think your situation is simple, there’s no harm in getting a second opinion and finding out how you can protect your rights to benefits.

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What is an LCL Injury?

Published on: June 21, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

A Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury is sometimes called an LCL tear or a torn LCL. Your LCL runs on the outside of your knees, and it’s a group of tissues that keeps your knee stable in movement by keeping the bones together.

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If you’ve suffered a torn LCL in a workplace accident, bicycle accident, or another incident where you might have a claim, contact Flaxman Law Group. We can explain whether you have the right to seek financial recovery under Florida law and we can talk about what we can do to pursue any compensation you may have a right to.

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What Can You Expect When Working With a South Florida Personal Injury Attorney?

Published on: June 19, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re injured in a car accident, workplace incident, slip and fall, or any other situation where you might wonder whether you qualify for compensation, you might think about calling a South Florida personal injury attorney. Many people, though, do not have a lot of experience working with injury lawyers and wonder what the experience will be like.

The legal team at Flaxman Law Group understands. Our family-based law team works closely with clients who have been injured and who don’t know what to do next. That’s why we work hard to take the mystery out of the process. Our compassionate team and plain-language explanations help you understand your situation and we make it a point to keep you updated about your case. If you’re injured, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with an accident attorney and we’d be happy to explain what working with us might be like.

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Women’s Health and Misdiagnosis: Do You Have a Claim?

Published on: June 14, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

About 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed every year, but some groups are especially likely to suffer dangerous diagnosis delays and incorrect diagnosis in the doctor’s office and ER. Women are among those groups, with studies showing that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed when they have cancer, heart disease, and other potentially-life threatening conditions.

If you’ve been affected by misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis in South Florida, contact Flaxman Law Group to find out how our boutique law firm may be able to help.

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South Florida Heat, Humidity, and Work Injury

Published on: June 12, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Workers in South Florida have to deal with many hazardous conditions on the job, but one of the conditions that are hard to avoid involve the climate. Florida is the most humid state and one of the hottest, and this can put workers in danger.

If you’re injured on the job, you can always reach the family-based legal team at Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney. Find out whether you are eligible for benefits and discuss with our team whether we may be able to help you claim your rightful benefits.

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Tourism Jobs and Work Injuries

Published on: June 7, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

With so many attractions and beautiful weather, Florida is able to welcome tourists year-round. This has led to a thriving tourism and hospitality industry, staffed by hard-working employees that include tour guides, restaurant servers, bartenders, hotel staff, and others. These employees have very demanding jobs—and, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dangerous jobs as well. BLS reports that tourism and hospitality jobs account for about 5% of all fatal on-the-job injuries each year.

If you’re a tourism and hospitality worker and have been injured on the job or have suffered a work-related injury, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation. We can talk about whether you might qualify for workers’ compensation or whether there may be other ways you may be able to seek compensation for lost wages, medical bills, and the other financial stresses you may be facing.

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Agricultural Workers and Florida Workers’ Compensation

Published on: June 5, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Agriculture is crucial to Florida’s economy, but it is also unfortunately one of the industries with the highest injury and fatality rate for workers. The hard-working laborers who help put food on our tables face challenging working conditions and many hazards on the job.

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If you work in agriculture and are injured at work or suffer an occupational illness, contact Flaxman Law Group to find out about any rights you may have for compensation. Depending on your situation, you may be able to secure workers’ compensation benefits or you may have a civil claim. Our boutique law firm has recovered more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements and our family-based team works hard to provide personalized attention to every client–with compassion and care. If you’re injured at work and don’t know where to turn, you can turn to us.

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Personal Injury: Can I Sue Polluters?

Published on: May 31, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), each year about 6.7 million people around the world suffer from premature deaths due to pollution. You may have noticed pollutants in your area, but can you sue? Can you seek compensation if you’ve suffered an illness caused by pollution?

In Florida, this is a complex situation, and two recent bills in Florida (SB 1252/HB 347 and HB 789/SB 738) would make it harder to sue polluters in the future for personal injury and economic damages. If you’ve been diagnosed with an illness or have suffered property damage because of pollution, contact Flaxman Law Group to find out whether you may have a claim.

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DIY Truck Accidents

Published on: May 31, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many residents in South Florida and in Colorado take on DIY projects. Homeowners, for example, decide to make changes to their property themselves. And anyone may decide to build a bookshelf or complete a project. In many cases, this involves renting a truck, and this can put DIYers at risk of truck accidents.

If you’re in a truck accident and suffer injuries or losses, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation. Our father-son attorney team and the entire team at our boutique law firm is here to help those who have been injured in Colorado and South Florida. Contact us today for a free consultation with an accident attorney.

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Fall Injuries on Vacation

Published on: May 29, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Both Florida and Colorado have stunning vistas for picture taking. In Florida, Hobe Mountain offers amazing views. And in Colorado, Mount Elbert and Mount Massive both have elevations of over 14,000 feet.

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You don’t have to climb a mountain to have a bad fall from a height during a vacation, though. And when these falls happen, travelers can suffer head injuries, spinal cord trauma, fractures, and other devastating injuries. If you’re injured by a fall during a trip, you can contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with an accident attorney. It’s your chance to talk to a Florida or Colorado lawyer to discuss whether you have a claim—and what you need to do next to protect your right to seek compensation.

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