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Medical Records Can be Crucial in Florida Personal Injury Cases

Published on: April 7, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re injured in a car accident, bike collision, workplace injury, or any kind of incident in Florida, you will need to visit a medical professional or hospital to get treatment. This means that almost immediately there will be documentation of your injuries.

In Florida, if you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses. To succeed in your case, you need to provide evidence of your injuries and the treatment you received. This is where medical records come in. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group routinely works with injured claimants in Florida, and we’ve put together this guide to help you understand the role of your medical records in your personal injury claim.

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Social Media Can Affect Your Florida Personal Injury Case

Published on: April 5, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Social media is a big part of our lives. Most people spend time every day posting updates and sharing pictures, Most of us use social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other services to connect with friends, family, and work.

However, if you’re involved in a car accident, workplace injury, or any potential personal injury case in Florida, you need to be careful about what you post. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with thousands of clients and we advise our clients to pause online activities or to abide by a few rules because the reality is that social media use can impact or even harm your case.

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Workers’ Compensation Protects Workers, But You May Still Need an Attorney

Published on: March 30, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to provide benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses on the job. The system is designed to provide financial support quickly to workers while also protecting employers from lawsuits. In Florida, the workers’ compensation system is governed by the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act.

If you’re an employee in Florida, your employer in most cases is required to pay for workers’ comp coverage for you so you have benefits in case you’re injured. In theory, this system is supposed to make sure you get income support and medical bill coverage if you’re injured on the job.

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Workplace Injuries in Florida

Published on: March 29, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Workplace injuries are a concern for employees and employers. Nobody wants to see a worker injured. For employees, an on-the-job injury can mean serious pain and suffering as well as loss of income. Employers can lose valuable talent and may worry about legal consequences.

Flaxman Law Group has worked on claims where workers have suffered serious injury, disability, and even fatalities. We have represented workers in workers’ comp claims and in lawsuits against third parties, so if you’ve been injured you can always call us for a free consultation.

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Landlord-Tenant Disputes in Florida

Published on: March 24, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Landlord-tenant disputes are common in Florida, even with the leases and agreements landlords and tenants sign, which should prevent disagreements. The legal team at Flaxman Law Group has represented many tenants and landlords who have needed mediation and in some cases have taken their claims all the way to court. In these cases, our goal is to protect our client and to bring about the most advantageous solution possible.

Seeking advice in these cases is important, because the laws and statutes protecting both landlords and tenants are complex.

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Ozempic and Medication Side Effects in Florida: What You Need to Know

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

Ozempic has been in the news lately. This injectable medication is used to manage type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels. More recently, however, people without diabetes have been using Ozempic to lose weight, sometimes for short-term loss. This is because one of the possible side effects of Ozempic is weight loss.

With more people using Ozempic, there have been many reported side effects, including:

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How Can You Negotiate with Insurance Companies in Your Florida Personal Injury Case?

Published on: March 17, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

In most injury cases, you’ll be dealing with insurance companies. For example, if you’ve been in a boating or car accident, you’ll be dealing with the insurance company covering your vehicle or boat.

If your home has suffered damage, you’ll be working with your homeowner’s policy provider. Even if you’re injured by a faulty appliance in your home, you’ll probably be dealing with your medical insurance provider as you seek medical treatment.

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What are the Benefits of Hiring a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case?

Published on: March 15, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

There’s no law requiring you to hire a Florida personal injury attorney if you’ve been injured in Hollywood, Miami, or any other Florida community. You can simply absorb the costs of your injury or submit a claim with your insurance company yourself.

Despite this, many injured people call the attorneys at Flaxman Law Group if they’re injured in a workplace accident, car collision, or other situation. Our clients tell us that working with an attorney is important to them.

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Your Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Florida

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

No one, except maybe emergency responders and Florida personal injury lawyers, is taught what to do after a serious injury. If you’re ever in a serious accident or suffer an injury anywhere in Florida, knowing what to do can help protect your rights. It can even save your life.

Here’s what you need to do.

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Florida’s Statute of Limitations and Your Personal Injury Case

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

In Florida, many personal injury cases have a four-year statute of limitations. This means that you must file your legal claim within four years of the date of your injury, usually by working with a Florida personal injury lawyer, like the team at Flaxman Law Group. However, there are several things you need to know about the statute of limitations and how it could impact your case:

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