Articles Tagged with child injuries

Children are ferried about by car from a young age. In Hollywood and across Florida, it’s how most children get to school, doctor’s appointments, activities, and everywhere else. Being a passenger in a car is also the most dangerous part of a child’s typical day.

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Each year, some children in Florida find their futures permanently changed by a serious crash. Even with airbags and other safety features, cars still pose a serious risk for children. Children can crash into the back seat, can be thrown around, and can be seriously injured in any car accident. Young children may not know to cover their heads or to brace themselves in a collision, which can cause serious damage.

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Anyone can be seriously injured in a car accident, but the stakes are much higher for pregnant women. If you’re a pregnant woman who has suffered a serious injury in a Hollywood car crash, you can contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation. Let our family-based legal team review your situation and explain whether you have a claim.

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Child safety is paramount, especially when it comes to car travel. Safety restraint systems are crucial to ensuring children are protected in the event of a car accident. These systems are also the law in Florida.

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At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with many families who have been devastated because their child has been injured in a traffic accident. In some cases, poorly fitted or faulty safety systems can lead to serious injuries, which is why we’ve put together this guide to help you find the right solution for your child. If at any time your child is injured in a car accident, we also invite you to contact us for a free accident consultation with a Florida car accident claims attorney. Our offices in Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood are here for you.

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For parents, ensuring the safety and well-being of children is the utmost priority, especially when they are riding as passengers in a vehicle. Unfortunately, car accidents can happen unexpectedly, and they are among the top causes of childhood injury and fatalities.

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At Flaxman Law Group, we work closely with families who have been affected by Florida car accident childhood injuries. If your child has been injured in a car accident, you can always contact us for a free, no obligation consultation to find out what Florida laws can help you protect your child’s future.

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Every parent’s worst nightmare is their child being injured, and unfortunately this can happen at any time in a car accident. This fear becomes a reality for far too many families in Florida each year. Child injuries can be especially devastating because they can lead to permanent injuries which affect a child’s entire future.

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At Flaxman Law Group, we advocate for families who have been injured in traffic accidents in Miami, Homestead, Hollywood, and across South Florida. If your child has been injured, contact our law firm for a free accident consultation with a Florida childhood injury lawyer.

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Car accidents are distressing events, but they can be especially so when they involve children or unborn babies. Unfortunately, grieving families are often unsure about how Florida laws could impact their car accident claim when a child or unborn child is involved.

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If your child is injured in a car accident, you can always contact Flaxman Law Group for a free accident consultation. Our attorneys can discuss whether you can seek compensation to offer quality care and support for your child and yourself.

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Car accidents can be especially devastating for children. Childhood injuries sustained in car accidents can have long-lasting effects.

The legal team at Flaxman Law Group has worked with many families whose children have suffered serious injuries in car collisions. We’ve seen first-hand the anguish this can cause for parents and the effect it can have on children. We have seen children struggle or fall behind in school because of a collision. We’ve also seen kids with serious trauma and life-changing injuries expected to affect their entire lives.

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Pedestrian accidents are a leading cause of injury in Plantation and other South Florida communities. Whether you live in Miami, Homestead, Plantation, or any other city or town, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of pedestrian accidents—especially if you’re a parent.

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Children are unfortunately especially at risk of pedestrian accidents. They may walk to school, for example, and may be less visible to drivers because they are smaller. Kids can also forget about the rules of road safety when they’re excited about getting somewhere and may accidentally dart into the street.

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When driving in a car with children, it’s important children ride in the back and are securely placed in an age-appropriate child safety system, whether that’s an infant car seat, booster, or other device. These devices can help reduce the risk of serious injuries.

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No matter what kind of precautions you take, however, there is no doubt car accidents in Hollywood pose a huge risk to children. In fact, they are among the leading causes of accidental injury to children and minors in Hollywood and Florida.

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In Coral Gables and across South Florida, parents and caretakers routinely take children to doctor’s appointments, school, after-school events, and on trips. Many drivers don’t consider that being a passenger is one of the riskiest moments of a child’s life, with car collisions being a leading cause of childhood injury in Coral Gables and Florida.

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Unfortunately, child passengers are especially vulnerable in car collisions. Their smaller size can mean they are risk of serious injury and cars are created for adult passengers, so children can sustain serious injuries if they don’t have child-appropriate safety seats. A serious injury can also impact a child’s entire life and even affect future career and personal opportunities, so the losses of child injuries can be very high.

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