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E-cigarette Safety

Published on: November 6, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

In late October, a Florida man suffered serious injury after an e-cigarette exploded, leaving him with serious internal and external burn injuries. He is still in a coma and still in serious condition following the incident, and the situation is causing some to ask questions about e-cigarettes.

What are E-cigarettes?

E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are vaporizers that work on batteries. Users can insert different flavors of liquids into the device and the e-cigarette turns the liquid into vapor. E-cigarettes have become intensely popular over the past few years. Some users say the devices help them quit smoking, since it’s possible to control the amount of tobacco being used in the devices or even to use tobacco-free liquids in e-cigarettes. Others simply like the sensation of using e-cigarettes, especially since they don’t produce smoke.

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Carbon Monoxide Safety: What Your Family Needs to Know

Published on: November 4, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Carbon monoxide is a deadly, odorless, and clear gas. Carbon monoxide poisoning claims lives in this country each year. Most often, poisoning occurs when people use fuel-burning appliances in the home – especially when those appliances are poorly maintained or defective. Carbon monoxide poisoning can also occur in homes with attached garages if proper precautions aren’t taken to keep car exhaust out. As our homes become more airtight and energy-efficient, experts say that carbon monoxide leaks can become more deadly, because there are fewer ways for the carbon monoxide escape.

Carbon monoxide poisoning often leads to feelings of drowsiness, fatigue, or disorientation. People may not be able to escape before they succumb. In many cases, they lose consciousness and if evacuation and medical attention don’t occur rapidly, fatalities are the result. Proper precautions as well as carbon monoxide detectors could help prevent many tragedies each year.

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Defective Knee Implants

Published on: September 23, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Knee implants are often recommended by doctors to improve mobility and reduce pain. For patients with joint problems and knee problems, implants can be a long-term solution, since these medical devices are meant to last 15-20 years, but some patients are finding that knee implants are not lasting as long as promised. In some cases, the devices are causing serious complications for patients. In the past few years, a number of recalls have been issued for some types of knee plants and many patients have sought legal action after needing additional medical care or after suffering severe injury due to the devices.

Have you had surgery to get knee implants? You are not alone. Each year, over 1.1 million people across the country get hip and knee implants to improve the quality of their lives. Unfortunately, for some of these patients these implants will end up causing rather than solving problems. In some cases, the devices are defective in some way. Some manufacturers have issued recalls of their implants, while in other cases patients are injured by medical devices not yet recalled. In either case, if you have been injured by an unsafe medical device, you will want to think about your legal options and speak to an attorney about your situation.

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FDA Recalls

Published on: September 18, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Defective products and dangerous drugs in Hollywood and other South Florida communities injure many Florida residents and cost significant amounts of money in medical bills and lost productivity at work. Each year, dangerous products also claim lives.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one group in charge of ensuring that the products you find in your pharmacy, grocery store, and local store are safe for you. The FDA is in charge of enforcing the safety of food, medical devices, medication, vaccines, cosmetics, tobacco products, pet food, and more.

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Medical Device Injuries and Lawsuits

Published on: September 11, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Medical devices are often created by medical conglomerates and are tested heavily before patients are permitted access to these technologies. Medicine and all medical devices are created to help improve the lives of patients, but unfortunately in some cases defective design, poor testing, or other negligence creates unsafe products.

In some cases, patients in Hollywood and Florida have launched lawsuits in US district courts or state courts after suffering complications and serious injury caused by dangerous drugs or defective medical devices. If you have suffered an injury due to an unsafe product you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation. Whether the product or medicine has been recalled or not, our legal team would be pleased to offer legal advice and support.

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Defective Knee Implants

Published on: September 4, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

For people with serious knee problems, knee implants promise improved mobility and less pain. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), about 700,000 knee replacement surgeries were performed, with about 5% of Americans over the age of 50 having at least one knee implant.

While knee implants can make life easier, defective knee implants have been linked to serious complications. In the past few years, a number of knee implant recalls have affected many patients in Hollywood and across the country. Some patients have launched their own product liability claims in South Florida and Hollywood against manufacturers of the devices.

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Hip Implant Injuries

Published on: July 24, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Hip joint damage can happen to people of all ages, but often affects those who are middle aged or elderly. When this type of damage happens, patients may experience pain and decreased mobility. Some are given medication or walking aids to help them reclaim their lives. Many doctors, however, recommend hip implants and hip replacement surgery as solutions. Arthroplasty, also known as hip replacement surgery, replaces diseased or damaged hip joints with prosthetics. The idea is that these replacement prosthetics will make it easier for the patient to move around without pain.

According to the CDC, hip replacement surgeries are a very popular procedure, with about 332,000 full replacements done each year across the country. While most result in good outcomes, however, some result in complications, permanent injury, and even class-action lawsuits. If you have had hip surgery in Hollywood or South Florida and find that your mobility and pain levels are worse rather than better, you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation.

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Environmental Injury in Hollywood and Other Florida Cities

Published on: July 16, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

There is a strong link between our environment and our health. When our environment is polluted – whether because of companies, contractors, or unsafe work environments – we can become very ill. Each year, for example, people are diagnosed cancer because they have been exposed to asbestos. Oil spills and other forms of pollution can also cause birth defects and illnesses, as can exposure to radon and lead.

If you have been injured by a toxin or environmental pollutant because of negligence, a wrongful act, or recklessness, you may have a legal case. You may also have a claim if your property has suffered environmental damage due to someone’s negligence or a wrongful act. To find out whether you qualify, you can contact Flaxman Law Group at any time to arrange a free accident consultation.

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Celebrate Fireworks Safety Month By Learning How to Avoid Fourth of July Injuries

Published on: June 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Fireworks, although they can be a lot of fun for celebrating the Fourth of July, can be unpredictable. Each year, people are seriously injured or even killed while using fireworks at home. Fireworks injuries in Miami and Florida can include eye injuries, burns, and other potentially serious and permanent injury.

Many people are already planning their Fourth of July festivities and June is Fireworks Safety Month, so this is a good time to review fireworks safety. To have a fun Fourth of July, be sure to follow these fireworks safety tips:

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Avoiding Gym and Sports Injuries in Homestead and Florida

Published on: January 1, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many gym owners in Homestead and other Florida cities report seeing an increase in new memberships at this time of year, and sales of exercise and sports equipment also tend to surge during the first few weeks of January as many people set up resolutions to get in shape, lose weight, and get healthier.

These can be great resolutions, but getting in shape the wrong way or exercising with the wrong sports or exercise equipment can and does lead to injuries in Homestead and other communities. To make sure that your new health program leads to a fitter you and not an injured you, be sure that you:

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