You might see it in the news: a report of a driver crashing their car into a restaurant, office, or other building. It may seem rare, but each year over 500 people are killed across the United States due to these types of accidents. This means that car-into-building crashes are…
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…
As the holiday season approaches, there’s a surge in holiday shopping. As drivers head to malls and shops in Miami, Hollywood, and other communities to score the perfect presents and deals, the increased traffic, fuller parking lots, and increased distractions can contribute to a higher risk of car crashes. If…
Even though parking lots may seem like low-risk areas, accidents can happen in these spaces due to distracted driving, unclear signage, and reckless behavior. At Flaxman Law Group, we understand the complexities of parking lot accidents and the importance of seeking legal guidance when navigating the aftermath. If you’ve been…
In Tamarac and other communities, car accidents can happen anywhere motorists drive. While Tamarac intersection collisions are more likely to be fatal, crashes in parking lots do cause devastating and even fatal injury and are quite common. Parking lot injuries can occur in public parking areas, in retail store parking…
Thanksgiving and Black Friday start the busiest retail season of the year. While this can mean positive forward momentum for the local economy and while most Hollywood residents love the excitement of Thanksgiving, the extra busyness can mean an increased risk of traffic accidents, especially in parking lots. As more…
As a driver, you may park in an indoor garage often, often without thinking twice about it. You may park in a lot owned by a private company, or your building may have an indoor garage for your apartment or condo. What happens if you are attacked in a garage,…
Parking lot accidents in Homestead and across Florida do cause serious injury, even though they usually do not involve high speeds. Even slowed down to slip into a parking spot, multiple directions of traffic, close quarters, and a combination of pedestrian, car, and truck traffic can all spell danger for…
If you’re heading to an amusement park in Miami or to any big festival or event anywhere in southern Florida, you may be at a higher risk of car accidents. The heavy traffic to and from the event as well as chaotic parking can conspire to create a higher-than-average crash…
With holiday shopping in full swing, you need to be aware that if you’re taking your car to Hollywood and South Florida retail areas, you need to use added caution. According to insurers, up to a quarter of car accidents during the holiday season are parking lot accidents. Although parking…