According to Scientific American, research studies from Iran, the U.S., France, China, and Spain have all concluded that heat can put drivers more at risk of a fatal collision. This study is especially worrying, with so many record-breaking summers in recent years. If you’re been injured in a car crash…
In Florida, floods, severe wind, storms, and other natural disasters can happen in an instant. Unfortunately, these events can cause traffic accidents and car damage and it can be challenging to get the money you need from your insurer, who may be dealing with many claims at once. Don’t tackle…
In Hollywood, between 7:00-9:30 in the morning and 3:30-6:00 in the evening, there are more drivers on the roads. Rush hour brings with it an increased risk of crashes as more people are heading to and from school, work, and other obligations. If you’re in a rush hour crash or…
On average, there are almost 40,000 cars stolen in Florida every year. While some are stripped for parts, sold, or even shipped overseas, others are raced on city streets. If you find yourself in a car crash with a stolen car, you’ll want to contact an attorney to protect your…
When drivers get a license in Florida, they need to pass a vision test and prove they have at least 20/70 vision. Drivers who do not meet this minimum standard have restriction code A on their licenses, meaning they must wear corrective lenses whenever they’re driving. Drives who cannot meet…
One of the primary contributors to car accidents in Hollywood and across Florida is speeding. When other drivers speed, they increase the risk of collisions and the seriousness of crashes. If you’re in a crash with this kind of negligent driver, seek fair compensation with the support of Flaxman Law…
Snowbirds come to Miami and Southern Florida for the wonderful weather every winter. Some even have permanent addresses in the area so they can escape the snow in the Northern States, Canada, and even Europe. If you’re a snowbird and get into a car accident in Miami, however, your case…
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), about 1,109 of the nation’s car accident fatalities in 2021 were caused by drivers running red lights. Florida law makes it clear that continuing to drive when you have a red light is a criminal offence. If you’re injured by a…
More fatal car accidents happen at night than at any other time of the day, even though there are far fewer cars on the road during the night. Nighttime car collisions bring extra risks and can make it harder for you to make a claim. If you’ve been in this…
It’s not uncommon for car accidents in Hollywood to happen because a driver pressed the accelerator instead of the brake by accident. While this seems like an unlikely mistake—the pedals are in different positions—it does commonly happen and it causes serious injuries when it does. If you’ve been injured because…