While technology connects us, it can also disconnect us from the road, leading to devastating car accidents. As mobile devices have become ubiquitous, many drivers underestimate how distracting this tech can be, and this leads to devastating crashes on Miami, Homestead, Hollywood, and Florida roads. If you’re injured by a…
We’ve all experienced moments when we’re lost in our thoughts as we’re driving. However, what seems like harmless distraction can quickly turn into a dangerous situation, leading to car accidents with severe consequences. At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with many car accident survivors who have suffered devastating injuries because…
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Miami and across Florida. It’s also unfortunately difficult to address because it’s often invisible. At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with many Miami car accident survivors who have faced serious pain and suffering after a car crash. Often,…
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Florid and across the United States. But what exactly is distracted driving and how can you avoid it? Here are some things you might not know about distracted driving accidents. Distracted driving isn’t just texting. While texting and…
Wrong way accidents are less common than rear-end shunt accidents and sideswipe accidents in Coral Gables and other Southern Florida communities, but they can often involve high speeds, multiple vehicles, and serious injuries. Hewlett-Packard Why Do Wrong Way Accidents Happen? FDOT installs “wrong way” signs, “one way street” signs, “do…
Whether you live in Aventura, Miami, or anywhere in Miami-Dade county, you’ve likely seen distracted drivers on the road. Any driver who is applying makeup, texting, talking on the phone, eating, or otherwise not fully focused on driving is a danger on the road. Distracted driving can cause traffic accidents…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s the ideal time to discuss the dangers of driving without having full focus on the road. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a key cause of car collisions and serious injury in Coral Springs and across South Florida. Redefining Distracted Driving While many people…
Florida is known as the Sunshine State, but our beautiful weather and the many days of bright sunshine can make driving hazardous. We understand we need to slow down during a terrible storm because of the weather, but some drivers are negligent in accounting for bright sunlight, too. When they…
Over 600,000 drivers in America use their devices to text while driving, leading to over 400 car accidents per year. Many studies have shown that texting while driving is dangerous, increasing the risk of accident rates twentyfold. Why Is Texting So Dangerous? Texting is dangerous because it takes a driver’s…
Today’s mobile devices have become more important than our wallets as part of our everyday life. In some cases, they can replace our wallets. Cell phones, tablets, and other devices let us communicate with others, complete work tasks on the fly, call for emergency help, pay for purchases, find our…