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Rideshare Injury Claims in Coral Gables

Published on: August 18, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Rideshare services are part of the gig economy, allowing virtually any driver to use their car to give paying passengers a lift to the airport, grocery store, or home. Rideshare services allow people to make extra money on the side and also allow passengers to get fast drives that sometimes cost less than a taxi.

Common Rideshare Injuries

While rideshare has many benefits, each year people are injured or killed in rideshare accidents. In fact, about 1000 collisions a day are linked to rideshare, according to some research.

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10 Things You Can Do Today to Prevent Car Accident Injuries in North Miami

Published on: July 28, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Driving is the most dangerous thing most of us do every day. Unfortunately, car collisions in North Miami cause many fatalities and serious injuries each year. While you cannot impact how other drivers behave, you can reduce your risk of injuries and collisions by the actions you take.

Here are ten things you can start doing today to stay safer when you get into your car:

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Quadriplegia and Paraplegia Can Be Outcomes of Kendall Car Collisions

Published on: July 23, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car collisions in Kendall, Florida result in a range of injuries, including quadriplegia and paraplegia. These injuries can happen if a passenger or driver is thrown from the car or sustains a crushing or traumatic injury which severely injures the spine or neck.

These forms of paralysis can be serious and can require a lifetime of additional medical management and care. If you have suffered either quadriplegia or paraplegia in a traffic collision, contact Flaxman Law Group to speak with a Kendall car accident claims attorney.

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Why Do Car Collision Survivors Pursue Claims When Fatalities Happen in Florida City Crashes?

Published on: July 21, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car collisions are a leading cause of fatalities in Florida City. Unfortunately, high-speed crashes, head-on collisions, rollovers, and T-bone crashes have an especially high risk of serious and fatal injury. When someone passes because of a car collision, their family may have the option of pursuing a wrongful death claim.

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Facing Amputation After a Coral Gables Traffic Collision

Published on: July 16, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

According to the National Limb Loss Information Center, close to two million Americans live with an amputation of a limb or finger. Car collisions are the leading cause of traumatic amputations, which are amputations not caused by genetic or medical conditions.

Most car accidents in Coral Gables do not lead to amputations, but when this injury happens, the effects can be far-reaching. In most cases, doctors and emergency responders will try to avoid amputation. However, in some cases it is not possible. A finger or toe may be severed in a crash and doctors may not be able to attach it. In some cases, a limb may need to be amputated to save a patient’s life.

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Sustaining Fractures in an Aventura Car Crash

Published on: July 14, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Our bodies have 206 bones, and during a car collision, many of those bones are at risk of fractures because of the significant force and impact of a crash.

Understanding Broken Bones

Fractures happen in an Aventura car collision when bones are subjected to great force. This can happen if a passenger is thrown against a solid surface during impact or even against an airbag with enough force. Fractures can also happen if projectiles hit a passenger or if a passenger is thrown from the vehicle and crashes onto the road, another car, or another solid object.

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Oakland Park Car Crashes Can Lead to Scarring and Lacerations

Published on: July 7, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Oakland Park car collisions can lead to scarring and many other injuries. Scars and lacerations can affect your appearance and sometimes your mobility, but unfortunately some car insurance companies may label scars and lacerations as “cosmetic” and may be unwilling to cover all needed medical treatment. Working with an Oakland Park car collision attorney at Flaxman Law Group can allow injured passengers and drivers in this type of situation seek compensation for their injuries and related costs.

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Back Injuries After a Car Crash in Pembroke Pines?

Published on: July 2, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Car accidents are a common cause of back injuries in Pembroke Pines. During a collision, passengers can be violently thrown around inside the car and can collide with objects inside the vehicle. They can also be thrown from the car and fall onto a hard surface, jolting the back.

Back injury claims in Pembroke Pines can occur due to spinal cord injuries, where parts of the spinal cord are crushed or severely injured, sometimes leading to paralysis or quadriplegia. However, claims also arise when a passenger sustains seemingly less serious back injuries.

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Fort Lauderdale Car Crashes Can Cause Spinal Cord Injuries

Published on: June 25, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Fort Lauderdale, car collisions cause a range of injuries, including spinal cord trauma. This injury is one which affects life expectancy and mobility the most, and the legal team at Flaxman Law Group understand those who have been injured need to seek fair compensation to pay for medical treatment and other supports.

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Personal Safety for Hollywood Drivers

Published on: October 9, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

When driving in Hollywood and Florida, rear-end shunt collisions and T-bone accidents are not the only things you need to worry about. While you may feel safe inside your car, instances of carjacking, attacks in parking lots, and other criminal activity in and around cars are not unheard of.

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You need to consider personal safety when driving in Hollywood and South Florida, especially if you often travel alone and at night. These tips can help:

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