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Protecting Yourself from Florida Road Rage Incidents

Published on: September 1, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

South Florida traffic can sometimes lead to frustration, which can manifest as road rage—a dangerous situation that poses risks to drivers and to passengers, pedestrians, and other road users. Being in a car accident or being assaulted by an enraged driver can be terrifying, but in this situation you may have legal recourse.

If you’ve been injured by an aggressive driver, talk to a Florida car accident claims attorney at the Miami, Homestead, and Hollywood offices of Flaxman Law Group. Your first consultation with our family law firm and father-son attorney team is always free and comes with no obligation so there is no risk in finding out more about your potential case.

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Combating Aggressive Driving on Florida’s Roads

Published on: July 19, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

The rising prevalence of aggressive driving in Florida has become a concerning issue. Aggressive driving poses significant risks to both drivers and pedestrians, leading to a surge in accidents, injuries, and even fatalities.

At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve worked with many Florida residents who have suffered devastating injuries due to road rage and unsafe driving. If this has happened to you, contact our law firm for a free consultation. In your free consultation with a Florida car accident lawyer, we can discuss the dangers of aggressive driving, the legal consequences, and how we can work together to get you fair compensation for your losses.

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How Mass Transit Could Help Prevent Car Accidents in South Florida

Published on: August 19, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Public transportation has several benefits. It can reduce pollution, provide transportation options for more people, and create more walkable cities. In Florida, many towns were developed with cars in mind, but now experts are looking for ways to encourage more sustainable options, too.

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Preventing Road Rage on Fort Lauderdale Streets

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

Road rage happens when drivers lose control of their emotions and either attack other drivers or start driving dangerously. Road rage can lead to serious accidents or even intentional assaults and while we can’t control what other motorists do, there are several ways we can prevent road rage:

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Aggressive Driving in Coral Springs is Dangerous for Everyone

Published on: January 12, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Our state of mind when we drive is an important element in staying safe on the road. Drivers who are aggressive and lose their temper pose a real threat and do cause injuries and fatalities each year. While it’s normal to get frustrated if someone cuts you off, aggressive driving is defined by the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA as a situation where “an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses to endanger other persons or property.”

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Crimes, Cars, and Collisions in Miami

Published on: November 26, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

Most car collisions in Miami are complex and frightening, especially if you have been seriously injured. These crashes can become more frightening and more complex if a criminal element is involved. There are several ways criminal activity could lead to a collision and serious injuries:

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Willful Car Collisions in Miami-Dade County

Published on: November 24, 2021 | By Flaxman Law Group

The news over the past few years has been filled with stories from across the country of people who intentionally have driven into groups of people or who have intentionally hit others with their car. Most recently, such an event took place at a holiday parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin and tragically some victims of the attack are still losing their lives due to their injuries.

When we think of car crashes, we usually think of “accidents,” where someone was reckless but did not truly consider harming anyone. Collisions where someone drives into pedestrians on purpose are frightening and cause severe trauma.

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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.

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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.

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On-Purpose Car Accidents in Hollywood

Published on: June 5, 2020 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many car crashes in Hollywood are due to human error and are caused by issues such as distracted driving, fatigue, and other issues. While there are liable parties, these crashes are not caused intentionally but rather by reckless or negligent behavior.

However, in recent days with protests we have seen on-purpose crashes involving drivers who have purposely driven into a crowd in order to hurt people. Unfortunately, on purpose car accidents are not as rare as they should be. In some cases, drivers cause collisions not through negligence but through wrongful, deliberate acts.

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