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The Financial Costs of a Car Accident in Oakland Park

Published on: January 1, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re in a car accident in Oakland Park—or any South Florida community, for that matter—your immediate concern may be your health. And you probably can predict that you will face some costs. You may know you may need to visit the doctor and get your car repaired, for example. However, many residents of the Oakland Park area underestimate the many expenses of a car collision in South Florida.

It’s important to keep costs in mind when you’ve been in a car collision. After all, when you submit a claim to your insurance company, you need to know how much you can expect to pay for your injuries and damages so you can be sure your insurance company pays you a fair amount. At Flaxman Law Group, we often work with traffic collision survivors who underestimate the following financial costs:

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Top Risks of Car Accidents in Fort Lauderdale

Published on: December 22, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re in a car collision in Fort Lauderdale, the immediate danger is of course, serious injury. Each year across Southern Florida, drivers and passengers are seriously injured or killed in traffic crashes.

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Paying for Medical Care After a Car Accident in Coral Springs

Published on: December 2, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many survivors of traffic collisions in Coral Springs and South Florida are shocked to find out how much their car accident costs. Whether a survivor has sustained head trauma, fractures, amputation, facial injuries, spinal cord trauma, or other injuries, there are often three main expenses which arise almost instantly:

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Proper Tire Care Can Reduce Your Risk of Car Collisions

Published on: November 27, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 8000 car accidents across the country each year are caused by tire problems. If you live in Homestead, Hollywood, or any South Florida community, you don’t have to deal with snow tires or the effects on ice on your tires. However, tire safety can still help you avoid some collisions.

You may have seen debris from tire blowouts on Hollywood and South Florida roads. These types of incidents can happen if a tire rolls over a sharp object on the road but can also happen if a tire becomes worn down or overheats. Tire blowouts can also happen due to tire defects.

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Safe Driving During Thanksgiving

Published on: November 11, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

With Thanksgiving coming up, many families are arranging their holiday travel and plans. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are choosing to drive to their destinations rather than fly, to limit exposure to people who may have the virus.

If you will be driving during the holiday weekend, there are several things you’ll want to do to reduce your risk of car collisions in Homestead and at your destination:

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How Mood Can Impact Your Risk of a Car Crash

Published on: November 6, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Most of us consider car collisions in Homestead and across Florida to be caused by driver error, mechanical failure, and other issues. While it is certainly true these are major contributors to and causes of traffic accidents, studies have also shown that our moods can have a significant impact on our risk of car accidents.

A bad mood, for example, can lead to road rage. Uncontrollable anger can lead to speeding, aggressive driving, weaving in and out of lanes, and other dangerous behaviors which can lead to a collision, especially if you’re driving on busy city streets. In addition, road rage can lead to confrontations with other drivers, which can lead to collisions.

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Avoiding Car Accidents

Published on: November 4, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car accidents in Homestead and across South Florida can occur for any number of reasons, including drunk driving, distraction, driver error, and more. These collisions can cause serious injuries, including spinal cord trauma, traumatic brain injuries, facial injuries, and even fatalities.

Fortunately, there are many ways you can avoid car accidents from happening in your community:

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Halloween Driving Tips for Hollywood Residents

Published on: October 30, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Halloween is a fun time for children and adults alike to dress up and enjoy some candy. Unfortunately, while trick-or-treating may be less common this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some children are still sick trick-or-treating. In addition, people may be heading out for parties and events. Many communities in South Florida are creating their own rules for having a spooky yet safe holiday.

In addition to the risk of the pandemic, Halloween does come with its risk of car collisions. To avoid them, you will want to:

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Avoiding a Car Accident On Election Day in Hollywood

Published on: October 28, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

A study published in 2008 in the Journal of the American Medical Association studied federal election days between 1976 and 2007 and found that car collisions are more common during the voting hours on election day. In fact, 800 more people sustain serious injury and 24 more people sustain fatal injuries during voting hours on election day when compared with any other Tuesday during the months of November and October.

There are many types of car accidents which can occur on election day in Hollywood and across South Florida:

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Five Ways To Help Your Teen Drive Safely in South Florida

Published on: October 9, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Young drivers are often safe drivers. Their training is still fresh in their minds and they are still learning so most drivers who are younger are taking driving seriously. That said, they also have less experience than more seasoned motorists and younger drivers may face more peer pressure from their similarly aged passengers. There are five ways you can help your teen avoid car accidents and traffic collisions in Hollywood and in surrounding areas:

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