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E-scooters and Injuries

Published on: July 19, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

E-scooter rentals have become very popular around Hollywood, Miami, and South Florida in general as a way to get around. Many companies, including Lyft, Bird, Lime, and Uber’s Jump now rent these small vehicles to tourists, who happily zip around the area.

Unfortunately, E-scooters are not without their dangers. They can easily topple over and when tourists use them incorrectly on sidewalks, roads, bike lanes, or in parks, injuries to pedestrians and other drivers can occur. When E-scooters are incorrectly returned and left on sidewalks, ramps, or even streets, they can also cause secondary accidents.

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Seemingly Innocent Habits that Could Lead to a Personal Injury

Published on: February 14, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Of course, many of us know that drunk driving or speeding can lead to a serious car accident in Hollywood or our communities. But many of us engage in simple habits that increase our risk of injury.

If you have any of these habits, for instance, they may well increase your risk of an injury:

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Simple Ways Fatigue Can Lead to Personal Injury

Published on: February 5, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Alcohol is known to cause car accidents in Homestead and across the country, but many people do not realize how dangerous fatigue can be. Most of us brush off tiredness as a fact of life. After all, many of us lead busy lives and sometimes not getting enough sleep is just a problem.

However, many types of personal injury, including injuries caused by car accidents, are linked to fatigue. There are many ways a few nights of lost sleep can translate to serious injury:

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Avoiding Gym Injuries in 2019

Published on: January 2, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, many people have resolved to get fit, and this can mean gyms in Homestead and South Florida are quite full. In addition, many people are resolving to work out at home, with gym equipment, videos, or just by themselves.

For those who want to get fit, a sudden focus on exercise can backfire if it leads to a gym or sports injury in Homestead or another community. Unfortunately, crowded gyms in January, poorly designed exercise equipment, and too-intense workouts can increase the risk of sprains, falls, and other injuries. To reduce your risk of injury as you focus on fitness, follow these tips:

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6 Ways to Have a Healthier, Safer Year in 2019

Published on: December 28, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

2019 is hopefully full of new adventures and prosperity for you and your loved ones. No matter what you have planned for the next twelve months, hopefully your new year will be filled with health. Fortunately, many injuries in Homestead and other communities can be prevented with a few proactive tips and ideas.

These simple tips can help you get your New Year off to a good start:

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Last Minute Safety Gift Ideas

Published on: December 21, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

Safety is one of the most important gifts you can give–and it is something you can gift. If you still have a few names on your holiday gift list and you’re wondering what to get loved ones in Homestead and Florida, here are some ideas to keep loved ones safer all year long:

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Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment in South Florida: Do You Have a Claim?

Published on: August 21, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

Misdiagnosis is a serious concern in Hollywood and across South Florida. When a medical professional misses the signs of a serious illness, patients may not get the treatment they need. Medical malpractice cases in South Florida can also occur when incorrect treatment is given. If the wrong site is operated on or if you are given treatment intended for another patient or another illness you don’t have, you may have a claim.

Overdiagnosis and overtreatment get far less attention, but they are also causes of concern. Overdiagnosis and overtreatment refer to exceedingly vigorous diagnosis and unneeded treatment, which can lead to injury and complications. For example, if a patient has a small thyroid tumor and they are subjected to radiation or chemo when the tumor is benign or unlikely to cause averse effects, the patient may suffer serious complications or injury as a result of the treatment, even though the treatment may not be needed.

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Staying Home After a Serious Injury: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Published on: July 24, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you have been in a traffic collision, have suffered a work injury at your Hollywood job, or have sustained any other serious injury which requires you to stay at your South Florida home to recover, keep in mind that the days and weeks following your injury are important. If you take risks during your recovery, you could end up facing complications and even re-injury.

To stay safe as you recover, make sure that you:

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Brain Injury Can Impact a Lifetime

Published on: March 7, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

Sustaining a brain injury can be a devastating experience, whether your injury is the result of a car accident, workplace accident or other situation in Hollywood or South Florida. Researchers have been learning more about brain injuries and over the past several years it is becoming apparent that brain trauma has more far-reaching outcomes than was previously realized.

New research from the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute at UT Southwestern, for example, has suggested traumatic brain injuries can increase the risk of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found a possible correlation between brain injury and early Alzheimer’s by conducting autopsies on patients. According to the more than 2,100 autopsies conducted, those patients who suffered traumatic brain injuries severe enough to lose consciousness for more than five minutes tended to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s about two and a half years earlier when compared with non-injured counterparts.

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Teaching Kids Safety Rules Can Prevent Truck Accidents

Published on: March 2, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

Children are at risk of pedestrian accidents when walking around, even when they are with parents. Kids are hard to truck drivers to see from a cab and since young children are still learning the ins and outs of traffic rules, they can make mistakes which can lead to traffic collisions in Hollywood and other communities.

If you want to keep your child safe from truck accidents, there are a few things you can do:

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