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How To Choose a Personal Injury Attorney

Published on: May 17, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’ve suffered a life-changing injury, you may decide to work with a personal injury attorney to make sure you can pursue the financial recovery you need to pay for property damage, medical bills, lost income, and more. With unexpected medical emergencies a leading cause of personal bankruptcy in Florida and Colorado and with permanent, serious injuries sometimes costing millions of dollars in medical care alone, taking care of your financial position is crucial.

At Flaxman Law Group, we’ve put together this guide to help you choose a personal injury lawyer. It’s one of the most important decisions you may make in your claim, because your attorney’s experience and ability to advocate for you can make the difference between fair compensation and additional financial stress.

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Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury

Published on: May 15, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you’re injured in a workplace slip and fall, machinery accident, or any other incident, you may need to take some time off work to heal and recover. When you are ready to return to work, you need to do so in a way that supports your financial life and your health.

At Flaxman Law Group, our father-son attorney team has seen far too many cases where an injured worker returned to a job too early because of financial or workplace pressure. In many cases, such situations result in re-injury, health complications, and even greater financial losses. If you don’t feel you’re getting the benefits you should after a work injury or are worried about your financial future following an on-the-job injury or occupation illness, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation. Let’s talk about what can be possible in your situation.

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Head Injuries Have Long-Term Impact

Published on: May 10, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Head injuries can have a long-term impact on a person’s memories, cognitive function, and personality. In some cases, people who have sustained a traumatic head injury need to re-learn speech or need to learn to adjust to life with short-term memory loss. New research about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, though, suggests that the effects of head injuries may be even more wide-spread than previously thought.

When you sustain a head injury, it can affect many areas of your life, including your ability to return to your job, earn an income, and care for yourself. Getting fair compensation, if you qualify, is crucial to getting the medical help, wage loss support, and personal support you need to lead a quality life. To find out whether you may qualify for compensation, contact Flaxman Law Group today to speak with a head injury claims lawyer in our South Florida or Colorado offices about your potential claim.

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Fall Injury Risks in the Emergency Room

Published on: May 8, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

In Colorado, Florida, and many other states, emergency rooms are common sites of slip and fall injuries. While there haven’t many studies about ER falls specifically, research shows that in inpatient hospital units in general falls happen at a rate of 1.3 to 8.9 per 1,000 patient days. These falls can lead to additional injuries or serious complications for already very ill patients.

If you’ve suffered an injury in a Colorado or South Florida emergency room or have lost a loved one due to a fall in an ER, contact the compassionate, family-based legal team at Flaxman Law Group. Our boutique law firm has medical malpractice attorneys who can review your rights and explain whether you might be able to seek compensation in your case, so you and your family can focus on healing.

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Do I Have a Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim Due to Workplace Bullying or Assault?

Published on: May 3, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

According to the National Safety Council, over 50,000 injuries and over 500 fatalities happen each year, on average, due to workplace violence. The Civil Mediation Council further reports that 35% of employees polled said they were targets of workplace violence or abuse.

No-one expects a colleague or co-worker to harm them at work, but unfortunately it does happen. If it happens to you in South Florida or in Colorado, you can contact Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626 to schedule a consultation with workers’ compensation attorney. Your consultation gives you a chance to meet a member of our team and find out whether you have a claim. It’s also your chance to get answers, so you can understand what your options might be.

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Older Adults and Falls: A Serious Problem

Published on: May 1, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Older adults are at risk of falls as they age, because of conditions which can affect balance and strength. They’re also more vulnerable to many injuries, including broken bones, broken hips, and spinal cord trauma, and these injuries tend to be more complicated than those sustained by younger adults.

If you’re a senior who has sustained a fall and is now facing a long road to recovery, it can be worthwhile to find out if you have a legal claim. If your injury was caused by negligence, you may be able to seek financial recovery to pay for extra care so you can have the best chances of healing. To find out more, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation with an elder abuse and neglect claims attorney.

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Hollywood Utility Bucket Truck Accidents

Published on: April 26, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Utility workers rely on bucket trucks to access overhead wires and workplaces. As the name implies, this truck has a container or bucket where workers can climb in with their tools and equipment so they can be lifted up to an otherwise inaccessible area.

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The challenge is that bucket trucks are top-heavy and accidents involving these trucks can cause injuries not only to workers, but also to passersby below. If you’ve been injured by a bucket truck used by a utility company or any other business, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with a Hollywood truck accident lawyer. We can review whether you might have a claim—and how much your potential claim may be worth.

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Rides and Childhood Injuries

Published on: April 26, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Mechanical bulls and other mechanical rides can be found at shopping centers, amusement parks, and even at private parties, since they can easily be rented. While kids love them, they lead to severe childhood injuries and injuries to teens, too.

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If your child has been injured by this type of ride or by any other incident that may have been caused by an unsafe product, contact Flaxman Law Group. Under Florida and Colorado law, you may have a legal claim and you may be able to recover for your child’s pain and suffering and medical costs. At Flaxman Law Group, our boutique, family-focused law firm is pleased to serve Colorado and South Florida and we’re happy to offer free consultations with injury attorneys so you can talk to a lawyer about your situation.

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Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Claims

Published on: April 24, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

Healthcare workers face some of the toughest job conditions out there, with high rates of burnout and injury. If you work in a clinic, hospital, or any health setting and have suffered an injury, get the workers’ compensation benefits you’re entitled to. If you’re having trouble with your claim or simply don’t have the time or energy to deal with insurers, contact Flaxman Law Group for a consultation. Our boutique, family-first law firm can review your situation and answer your questions.

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Unsafe Lithium-Ion Batteries Cause Devastating Injuries

Published on: April 19, 2024 | By Flaxman Law Group

According to the Consumer Safety Product Commission, more than 25,000 lithium battery incidents were reported between 2012-2017, where customers reported fires, overheating, and other hazards. As lithium-ion batteries are so common in everything from laptops and phones to electric scooters, experts forecast that battery-related injuries may increase.

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If you suffer burns, facial injuries, or any other serious injury as a result of a faulty lithium battery, contact Flaxman Law Group for a free consultation with a South Florida or Colorado injury lawyer. Our family-based team is here for you when you’re facing a devastating injury and in a free consultation we can answer your questions so you understand any legal options you may have.

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