Car accidents are one of the leading causes of brain injuries in Florida. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common types of injuries sustained in Miami, Hollywood, and other Florida communities. TBI can have devastating and lasting effects on patients and their families. At Flaxman Law Group,…
After a car accident, it’s important to seek medical attention. Even if you may have been fortunate enough to walk away from a traffic collision with no injuries, the only way to know for sure is by getting a medical evaluation. A doctor can determine whether you have sustained injuries,…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident in Florida usually occurs because your head crashes against a solid surface or is violently shaken. This can cause the brain to crash against the inside of your skull, causing bruising, bleeding, swelling, and tissue damage. It is always important to…
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. No matter what kind of precautions…
Head trauma after a car accident in Homestead or your community can be devastating. A head injury can affect your ability to take care of yourself, go to work and just about every other element in your life. Serious head trauma can cause significant symptoms, such as memory loss, cognitive…
Car accidents in Hollywood and South Florida can lead to a number of injuries, including: 1) Head injuries Head injuries are not only a common injury in car crashes, but they can also be one of the most deadly. Head injuries in road accidents can happen in several ways. The…
If you have been in a car accident, you need to get a full medical evaluation. Unfortunately, some people choose not to seek the help of a doctor or an emergency room department following a car accident in Hollywood or South Florida because they mistakenly believe that they have not…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of fatal motorcycle crashes doubled between 1999 and 2008. In 2008, the agency reported that fatal truck and car accidents had declined while the number of fatal motorcycle accidents continued to rise. Between 2001 and 2008, over 1.2…
Head-on car crashes in Homestead and other cities have a high rate of injury and fatalities. There are a number of reasons for this: 1) The front of the car is where passengers most often are. Passengers in the front of the vehicle are likely to sustain serious or fatal…
For brain injury patients in Hollywood, fear and anxiety are common after an initial diagnosis. Whether you have sustained a traumatic brain injury in a workplace accident in Hollywood, through a sports injury, in a Hollywood traffic accident, or through some other way, it can be a devastating injury. You…