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Who is Liable for Florida Sports Injuries–Athletes or Organizations?

Published on: August 2, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Hollywood, Miami, and other Southern Florida communities, there are many recreational and sports activities. The population here tends to be active. While that is positive for health, it can also put athletes and weekend warriors at risk of sports injuries.

The Hollywood sports injury attorneys at Flaxman Law Group often hear from people who are injured. In many cases, these injured individuals are worried about how they will pay the bills and they’re often unsure about whether they have a claim. If you’re in this situation, contact the Hollywood sports injury lawyers at Flaxman Law Group for a completely free, no obligation case consultation to find answers.

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Sports Safety Tips for The Fall

Published on: August 24, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

For student athletes, back to school means back to practices, tryouts, and games. It can also mean an increased risk of head injuries, soft tissue injuries, fractures, and other sports injuries.

If you have a student heading back to classes and back to a school or private sports program, here’s what you need to know to keep them safer:

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Preventing Concussions in Youth Sports

Published on: June 10, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Weston, Miami, and other communities in Southern Florida, youth sports are an important and healthy part of childhood. Sports build discipline, encourage physical fitness, and provide many other physical, emotional, and even academic benefits.

Many sports also carry the risk of head injuries and concussions. While in the past many believed that concussions were less serious than traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), today there is growing evidence that all injuries to the head need to be treated seriously. It is now understood that repeated concussions, especially early in life, can have life-long effects.

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Cheerleaders in Miami and the Sports Injuries They Face

Published on: March 23, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Cheerleaders put in hours of grueling practice to perform amazing athletic feats and to compete in major events. As the sport has gotten more respect and recognition, we’re also recognizing that these athletes face serious injuries and deserve safety measures to protect them. March is National Cheerleading Safety Month and a perfect time to focus on these hard-working athletes.

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Injuries in Miami Gyms

Published on: January 21, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

We head to the gym to get healthier and stronger. We don’t expect to leave in worse health, but unfortunately Miami gym injuries do happen. Each year, people suffer sprains, fractures, soft tissue injuries, head injuries, spinal cord trauma, and other serious injuries in fitness facilities. Recovering from these injuries can be costly and time-consuming, disrupting income and lives. If your injuries were caused by the workout facility’s negligence, you may have a Miami premises liability claim.

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Outdoor Sports Injuries in Homestead and Florida

Published on: August 9, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

One of the pleasant things about living in Homestead or anywhere in South Florida is that the warm weather and beautiful climate allows for plenty of outdoor sports. Whether you enjoy playing beach volleyball, baseball, football, or any other sport, you can do so outside in green spaces, fields, and outdoor recreation areas across the state.

Outdoor spaces do provide their own dangers, however. In order to stay safe you will want to:

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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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Personal Trainers and Sports Injury

Published on: September 25, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

Personal trainers can help you reach your fitness goals and many people like the idea of having someone who will keep them on track and will help them train properly. Many celebrities work with personal trainers to get into their best shape, and there is now a large market for noncelebrity people who want to have great results, too.

Unfortunately, personal trainers can vary widely. Some are highly qualified and professional and help you reach your fitness goals. However, there have been instances where people were injured after following a personal trainer’s diet or have sustained serious injuries from incorrect training. If you want to avoid sports injury but want to work with a personal trainer, there are a few tips you may wish to consider:

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Sports Safety in Hollywood and South Florida

Published on: August 29, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

At this time of year, when many children in Hollywood and South Florida are heading back to school, many student athletes are also looking forward to a new season of their favorite sports. If you have a young athlete in your family, you may be concerned about sports injuries. Sports injuries in Hollywood schools and youth sports programs can include sprains, concussions, fractures, torn ligaments, dislocations, and other injuries.

No one wants to see a promising athletic career or love of a sport sidelined by injury. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your child athlete avoid injury:

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Safety at the Gym

Published on: July 20, 2018 | By Flaxman Law Group

The gym is a great place to work out, get in shape, and enjoy the health benefits of exercise. Many gyms in Hollywood and South Florida are very safe, but serious injuries can and do happen at these establishments. Gyms can result in Hollywood premises liability claims if a gym owner is negligent in maintaining a safe space and visitors slip and fall, get injured by faulty exercise equipment, or suffer other injuries.

If you want to get in shape, there are several things you can do to stay safe at the gym:

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