Florida has about 12,592 bridges, and while these help us get to and from Hollywood, Miami, and other communities, accidents on these structures have unique risks. There are fewer places to go on a bridge, for example and it can be harder to get out of the way to avoid…
Highways and interstates are vital arteries in Miami and across Southern Florida, connecting cities, states, and people. While these roadways provide convenience, they also pose significant risks. Highway and interstate accidents can be devastating, especially because of the high speed and traffic involved. At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with…
No two car accidents are the same, and in Florida there are several types of crashes that can lead to serious injuries. Here, we take a closer look at the six most common accident types and what you need to know to stay safe. Rear-end collisions These crashes happen when…
You’ve probably passed them on the road: accidents involving multiple vehicles and multiple drivers. These accidents can happen on Florida streets for a number of reasons. Sometimes, heavy traffic can mean one accident creates a chain reaction because other drivers don’t have enough space or time to come to a…
Rear end shunt accidents happen when one car stops and the car behind them crashes into that first vehicle. Rear end collisions can cause serious injuries, including head injuries, facial injuries, spinal cord and back injuries, whiplash, and even fatalities. This is because a car suddenly braking or being shoved…
Emergency vehicles are an important part of our communities. Fire trucks race to burning buildings to save people. Police officers keep our streets safe, and paramedics rush to the scene of serious accidents or illnesses to get people lifesaving medical care. Unfortunately, the high speeds at which these vehicles travel…
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…
Work zones include road work sites, construction job sites, and other temporary project areas where construction workers, contractors, and other professionals are building infrastructure or structures or are fixing them. Work zones are a considerable risk for workers. In 2020 alone, 117 workers sustained fatal injuries on highway work sites.…
Whenever you are in a traffic crash, it can be a frightening and upsetting situation. Getting the insurance settlement you need can be a journey and it can take time to recover from your injuries. However, if you have been injured on a highway, whether in a rear-end shunt collision,…
In Broward County, trucks are essential for commerce. They deliver goods to stores and businesses across the region and make deliveries to customers, too. Moving trucks, tanker trucks headed for construction sites, and large big rigs delivering shipments to stores are on the roads every day. While most trucks make…