Item: Flaxman Law Group
Rating: 5
Author: Clara Barman

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.

Continue reading →

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.

Continue reading →

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.

Continue reading →

Calculate the Value of Your Personal Injury Claim in Florida

Published on: March 3, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

It’s hard to put a price tag on a serious injury. A catastrophic injury, such as brain trauma, spinal cord injury, an amputation, or any serious injury may cause severe trauma as well as physical pain and suffering. It’s hard to put monetary amount on that.

However, whether you file a legal claim or seek compensation through an insurer, determining the correct cost of your injuries is important. Knowing how much your claim is worth allows you to pursue fair compensation, so more of your injury is covered. This is important to help avoid high medical bills you can’t pay, lost income that leaves you unable to pay your living costs, and other financial disasters that unfortunately can happen to Florida plaintiffs.

Continue reading →

Florida Comparative Negligence and Personal Injury Cases: What You Need to Know

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

Florida follows a pure comparative negligence rule and you need to understand the basics of this rule to understand how negligence could impact your claim and the compensation you can seek. When you sit down with an attorney from Flaxman Law Group at our Miami, Homestead, or Hollywood offices, we’ll be looking at comparative negligence and how it could impact your potential case.

It doesn’t matter whether your injuries were caused by a workplace injury, car accident, slip and fall, or other situation. Comparative negligence needs to be considered.

Continue reading →

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.

Continue reading →

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.

Continue reading →

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.

Continue reading →

Understanding Roof Damage to Your Home

Published on: October 26, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Your roof is essential to your home’s structural integrity. It keeps out pests and rain, and helps protect your entire house from water damage and the weather. If there’s a problem with the roof, you might not notice right away, and this can cause extensive property damage to your home.

Free Selective Focus Photo of Brown Roof Shingles Stock Photo

In some cases, weather damage can blow a roof or shingles off the roof or cause structural damage to the roof itself. Some willful or neglectful actions on the part of neighbors or workers in your neighborhood can cause damage, too. If your neighbor is having their property fixed and a crane from the work crew crashes into your roof, for example, you may need extensive repairs.

Continue reading →

Understanding Trauma After a Catastrophic Injury

Published on: October 14, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

One of the leading causes of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the general population involves serious accidents and injuries. A head injury, swimming pool accident, car accident, and other incidents affect not only the body, but also the mind’s ability to recover.

PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that will affect approximately one in 11 Americans during their lifetimes. It can take time to diagnose correctly, but getting treatment can help survivors of a serious injury reclaim their lives.

Continue reading →