Item: Flaxman Law Group
Rating: 5
Author: Clara Barman

What to Do After a Car Accident in Miami-Dade County

Published on: February 5, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a traffic collision in any community in Miami-Dade County, it’s important to keep in mind that you have rights. If you have been in a collision, the first thing to do is to remain calm and to evaluate the situation. Is the accident serious? Could there be a fuel leak? Is anyone seriously injured and in need of help? If the accident is serious, you’ll want to contact emergency services immediately and follow their instruction to try to avoid further injury. Avoid moving anyone unless instructed to do so, since you may cause further injury.

If the accident was minor, you will want to pull over your car to get out of the way. In these cases, it may be safer to pull over and allow traffic to pass. You will want to exchange contact information and insurance information with the other driver. However, avoid discussing the accident or talking about what may have caused it. It is too early to tell what caused the accident and you don’t want to make a statement which can later affect your claim.

In the event of a hit-and-run, take down as many details as you remember and report the incident to police. Hit-and-run accidents are unfortunately common in Miami, but they are also illegal. Police can help you file a claim and your insurance company may be able to compensate you if you have coverage for uninsured or underinsured drivers.

Continue reading →

Should You Change Your Coral Gables Car Accident Attorney?

Published on: February 3, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been in a car collision in Coral Gables and have retained the services of an attorney, you are likely interested in pursuing fair compensation. Ideally, you have chosen well and you are happy with your legal representation. But what can you do if you’re not pleased with the attorney representing you in your Coral Gables claim?

In most cases, you do have the right to switch attorneys. Plaintiffs may take this step when they cannot get their attorney to return emails or calls or when they have a difference of opinion about the direction of the case. Some plaintiffs switch attorneys because they have concerns about the strategy an attorney is using or because they are not happy with where their claim is going (or isn’t going).

Continue reading →

Road Rage Accidents in Aventura

Published on: January 29, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car crashes in Aventura can happen for any number of reasons, but a common cause is road rage. Road rage incidents can happen in any community, and when they do occur they can be quite dangerous.

Road rage occurs when a driver loses their temper while driving. In some cases, they may leave their vehicle to confront or even assault other drivers. In other cases, they may drive aggressively and cause a collision or may even use their vehicle as a weapon, to hit others on the road.

Continue reading →

Types of Car Accidents in Parkland

Published on: January 22, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Parkland and across South Florida, car collisions can happen for any number of reasons. No matter why your collision has occurred, it can be an upsetting and life-altering experience. Knowing the most common types of accidents, however, can help you understand what you can do to prevent these collisions.

Common Car Collisions in Parkland

Continue reading →

The Financial Costs of a Car Accident in Oakland Park

Published on: January 1, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re in a car accident in Oakland Park—or any South Florida community, for that matter—your immediate concern may be your health. And you probably can predict that you will face some costs. You may know you may need to visit the doctor and get your car repaired, for example. However, many residents of the Oakland Park area underestimate the many expenses of a car collision in South Florida.

It’s important to keep costs in mind when you’ve been in a car collision. After all, when you submit a claim to your insurance company, you need to know how much you can expect to pay for your injuries and damages so you can be sure your insurance company pays you a fair amount. At Flaxman Law Group, we often work with traffic collision survivors who underestimate the following financial costs:

Continue reading →

Top Risks of Car Accidents in Fort Lauderdale

Published on: December 22, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re in a car collision in Fort Lauderdale, the immediate danger is of course, serious injury. Each year across Southern Florida, drivers and passengers are seriously injured or killed in traffic crashes.

Continue reading →

Paying for Medical Care After a Car Accident in Coral Springs

Published on: December 2, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many survivors of traffic collisions in Coral Springs and South Florida are shocked to find out how much their car accident costs. Whether a survivor has sustained head trauma, fractures, amputation, facial injuries, spinal cord trauma, or other injuries, there are often three main expenses which arise almost instantly:

Continue reading →

Proper Tire Care Can Reduce Your Risk of Car Collisions

Published on: November 27, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 8000 car accidents across the country each year are caused by tire problems. If you live in Homestead, Hollywood, or any South Florida community, you don’t have to deal with snow tires or the effects on ice on your tires. However, tire safety can still help you avoid some collisions.

You may have seen debris from tire blowouts on Hollywood and South Florida roads. These types of incidents can happen if a tire rolls over a sharp object on the road but can also happen if a tire becomes worn down or overheats. Tire blowouts can also happen due to tire defects.

Continue reading →

Safe Driving During Thanksgiving

Published on: November 11, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

With Thanksgiving coming up, many families are arranging their holiday travel and plans. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many families are choosing to drive to their destinations rather than fly, to limit exposure to people who may have the virus.

If you will be driving during the holiday weekend, there are several things you’ll want to do to reduce your risk of car collisions in Homestead and at your destination:

Continue reading →

How Mood Can Impact Your Risk of a Car Crash

Published on: November 6, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Most of us consider car collisions in Homestead and across Florida to be caused by driver error, mechanical failure, and other issues. While it is certainly true these are major contributors to and causes of traffic accidents, studies have also shown that our moods can have a significant impact on our risk of car accidents.

A bad mood, for example, can lead to road rage. Uncontrollable anger can lead to speeding, aggressive driving, weaving in and out of lanes, and other dangerous behaviors which can lead to a collision, especially if you’re driving on busy city streets. In addition, road rage can lead to confrontations with other drivers, which can lead to collisions.

Continue reading →

Florida Car Accident Lawyer Blog