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How To Get Behind the Wheel After a Car Accident

Published on: January 12, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Being in a car accident is one of the most traumatic events in many people’s lives. In fact, for people outside the military, car accidents are a leading cause of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

After a car collision, the first thing you’ll want to do is to take care of the medical and legal matters. Get checked out by a physician and get treatment for any injuries. Talk to a car accident attorney to seek fair compensation so you can replace lost income, pay for car repairs, pay your hospital bills, and more.

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How Taking Care of Your Health Can Reduce the Risk of Car Accidents

Published on: January 4, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Driving a car requires mental sharpness and physical agility. Motorists need to be able to turn around to check their blind spots and they need to be able to make good decisions. Their brains must be able to manage multiple tasks at once.

Given the complexity of being on the road, it’s no surprise that some car collisions are caused by pre-existing medical conditions.

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Ways You Can Harm Your Car Accident Claim, Without Knowing It

Published on: December 27, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident, you want to make sure that you maximize the compensation you can get. Anything that’s not covered, including medical bills and lost wages, will come out of your pocket. This can add up to thousands, tens of thousands of dollars, or even more.

Unfortunately, there are simple and seemingly innocuous things you can do that can harm your chances of getting fair compensation for your injuries. Let’s look closer at some of them.

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Four Reasons to Call a Car Accident Attorney, Even if You Have Insurance

Published on: December 23, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Even if you have been paying car insurance premiums, if you’re ever in a traffic accident, there are four reasons you might want to call a car accident attorney:

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What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

Published on: December 21, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident, the actions you take immediately following the crash can help determine how well you can heal from your injuries and even how successfully you can recover compensation for your losses.

Immediately following an accident of any size, whether it’s a fender bender or a large multi vehicle crash, try to stay calm. Evaluate what has happened. If there is any chance you have significantly hit your head or you may need emergency medical assistance, call 911. You will also want to call for emergency services if someone else at the scene is seriously injured.

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Gifts to Give Drivers This Holiday Season

Published on: December 16, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

During the holiday season, there are gifts you can give that are not only thoughtful, but can actually keep friends and family safer throughout 2023. Here are our top picks for drivers:

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Avoiding Drunk Driving Accidents This Holiday Season

Published on: December 14, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, at this time of year Homestead, Hollywood, and many other communities see increased DUIs. In many years, there are more inebriated drivers on the road. There are more festivities at this time of year, and alcohol can be served. In addition, even people who don’t normally drink may raise a toast during the holidays. Added stress and fatigued caused by the holiday season in general can make the effects of alcohol hit harder.

To celebrate the holidays safely and avoid a car accident, there are a few things we can all do.

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Why Call a Personal Injury Attorney After a Car Accident?

Published on: November 16, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Injuries happen in Southern Florida traffic accidents every day. From car crashes to truck and motorcycle collisions, Floridians face challenges all the time. After a serious injury, one option you have is to contact a personal injury attorney to determine whether you have a claim.

Under Florida law, you may have the right to seek compensation if your injuries were caused by someone’s negligence or wrongful action. For many people, the simplest way to file such a claim is to work with an experienced personal injury attorney, who can take care of the many steps of filing a legal claim.

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What You Do Before You Get in Your Car Can Help You Prevent Car Accidents

Published on: November 9, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

The split-second decisions we make when driving can help keep us safe and can keep those sharing the road with as safe as well. However, the things we do before we ever get in the car can also impact our safety on the road.

Here are some ways we can prevent car accidents before ever stepping into the car:

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Rear-End Shunt Accidents

Published on: November 2, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 forward can snap your neck, back, and head forward violently. You can crash into your steering wheel or an airbag with enough force to cause serious injury.

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