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Mobile Devices and Car Accidents in Florida

Published on: August 16, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

While technology connects us, it can also disconnect us from the road, leading to devastating car accidents. As mobile devices have become ubiquitous, many drivers underestimate how distracting this tech can be, and this leads to devastating crashes on Miami, Homestead, Hollywood, and Florida roads.

If you’re injured by a driver who may have been distracted by their mobile device, you may have a claim. You may be able to seek financial recovery for your losses. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free, no obligation case consultation to discuss your specific situation.

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Things You Might Not Know about Distracted Driving Accidents

Published on: May 5, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in Florid and across the United States. But what exactly is distracted driving and how can you avoid it? Here are some things you might not know about distracted driving accidents.

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Common Florida Car Accident Causes

Published on: April 28, 2023 | By Flaxman Law Group

Unfortunately, no matter how careful you are behind the wheel, car collisions happen in Miami, Coral Springs, Homestead, and every corner of Florida. The Florida car accident attorneys at Flaxman Law Group have worked with thousands of survivors of Florida car crashes. Here, we look at some of the common causes of these collisions, so you know how you can avoid them.

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Preventing Distracted Driving in South Florida

Published on: May 11, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Whether you live in Aventura, Miami, or anywhere in Miami-Dade county, you’ve likely seen distracted drivers on the road. Any driver who is applying makeup, texting, talking on the phone, eating, or otherwise not fully focused on driving is a danger on the road.

Distracted driving can cause traffic accidents which lead to burn injuries, fractures, whiplash, spinal cord trauma, head injuries, and other catastrophic injuries. A few seconds of inattention is all it can take to affect a person’s life seriously and negatively.

Preventing Distraction on South Florida Roads

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Distracted Driving Coral Springs Collisions

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

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and it’s the ideal time to discuss the dangers of driving without having full focus on the road. Unfortunately, distracted driving is a key cause of car collisions and serious injury in Coral Springs and across South Florida.

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How Davie Texting Leads to Car Crashes

Published on: April 6, 2022 | By Flaxman Law Group

Over 600,000 drivers in America use their devices to text while driving, leading to over 400 car accidents per year. Many studies have shown that texting while driving is dangerous, increasing the risk of accident rates twentyfold.

Why Is Texting So Dangerous?

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How Do Mobile Devices Lead to Deerfield Beach Car Crashes?

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

Today’s mobile devices have become more important than our wallets as part of our everyday life. In some cases, they can replace our wallets. Cell phones, tablets, and other devices let us communicate with others, complete work tasks on the fly, call for emergency help, pay for purchases, find our way, take photos if we’re in a car crash, and more.

But mobile devices are also a danger in the car because they can and do lead to car collisions in Deerfield Beach and across the country. The main dangers of mobile devices include:

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Stopping Coral Gables Distracted Driving Saves Lives

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

Distracted driving has become a leading cause of car collisions in Coral Gables and across the country, and unfortunately the number of distractions in our lives is only increasing. When drivers are not focused on the road and on driving, even for a few seconds, they can easily cause a pedestrian accident, multiple car collision, or other tragedy.

There are plenty of distractions in our world today, from smart phones to endless to-do lists. We may be on call or get messages all day and we may even be wearing smart watches or other technology that beeps at us or demands our attention when we drive. Whenever our mind wanders behind the wheel or we remove our eyes from the road or our hands from the wheel—even for a second—a car collision can happen.

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Selfies and Car Accidents

Published on: June 26, 2019 | By Flaxman Law Group

Across South Florida and in Hollywood, car accidents can occur for many reasons. They can occur due to drunk driving, distracted driving, inexperience, mechanical problems, and other issues. In many cases, collisions are preventable. Authorities say one of the current causes of car accidents involves selfies.

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How Employers Can Reduce Distracted Driving at Work

Published on: August 3, 2017 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you are a business leader or entrepreneur with employees, you may be relying on employees to run errands, take a company car to pick up clients, or otherwise may be expecting your employees to drive as part of their work. If this is the case or if you have company cars, your liability may be considerably greater. Each time your employees are in an accident, your insurance costs and overhead costs may rise. Not properly training and not taking steps to reduce distracted driving at work can also mean some of your valued team members get injured.

Distracted driving in Hollywood and Florida is a special concern at work because drivers aren’t just trying to get to their destination. They’re also often multitasking or thinking of work as a drive. This can create a situation where they can get into a distracted driving accident. Fortunately, there are things you can do as a business leader to prevent distracted driving accidents among employees:

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