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Choosing the Right Car Accident Attorney

Published on: January 18, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve been in a car accident anywhere in South Florida, you may want to speak to a car accident attorney before making any decisions about your situation.

While one of the first calls you will make is likely to insurance company, it’s valuable to keep in mind that your insurance company works for their shareholders, not for you. Even though you have been faithfully paying premiums on your insurance, insurance companies are owned by shareholders, who demand the highest profitability. And companies can be more profitable by resolving claims quickly and inexpensively.

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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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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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Chain Reaction Accidents

Published on: November 4, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

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 complete stop or to maneuver out of the way.

Chain reaction accidents can also be caused by high speeds on highways, where there simply may not be enough time to respond to avoid an accident. Truck accidents can also lead to multiple vehicle crashes, because the size and force of a truck can crash through multiple vehicles before coming to a complete stop.

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Managing a Traumatic Head Injury After a Car Accident

Published on: October 26, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident in Florida usually occurs because your head crashes against a solid surface or is violently shaken. This can cause the brain to crash against the inside of your skull, causing bruising, bleeding, swelling, and tissue damage.

It is always important to get any TBI checked out. Even if your symptoms are mild, you may have a serious injury that requires immediate medical intervention.

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What Can I Do If Another Driver Accuses Me of Causing a Car Accident?

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

If you’re in an accident and have suffered an injury or any car damage, that can be stressful enough. A crash can affect your life for years and even a minor fender-bender can spoil your day. The situation can be even worse if the other driver accuses you of causing the accident.

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Back Injuries and Car Accidents: What You Need to Know

Published on: October 5, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Back and spinal cord injuries are among the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. When you’re in a crash, the car comes to a stop abruptly, and the force can be absorbed by your back or neck.

Another common way back injuries happen when you’re thrown around inside the vehicle. The sudden, sharp movements can cause serious trauma. So can hitting solid surfaces, such as the dashboard or the roof. Think of it this way: however fast the vehicle is travelling when you’re in the accident, your body can continue to move until it’s snapped back by your seatbelt or until you crash into a surface. That fast acceleration and sudden stop can create enough force to cause serious harm.

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