Author Archives: Manny Franco
Workers’ Compensation For Recreational And Social Activities
Employers throughout the Tampa area often arrange social or recreational activities outside normal working hours. Employees are often invited or required to attend events like holiday parties, picnics, retreats, kickball games, and similar activities. If an employee gets hurt at a work-related recreational event or social activity, can that employee seek workers’ compensation benefits?… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation In Florida For Mental Injuries
Some workplace accidents in the Tampa area can be so traumatic that they result in psychological or mental injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In some circumstances at work, an employee might also experience significant stress or anxiety as a result of the workplace conditions and may be wondering if they are eligible… Read More »
Can I Seek Workers’ Compensation Benefits For Heat Illness?
Workplace injuries rise when the temperatures increase, according to a study reported in The New York Times. To be sure, regardless of whether work injuries involve heat illness or not, accidents and injuries are more likely to occur when the temperatures are rising. As that article notes, when outdoor temperatures are between 85 and… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation And Restaurant Employees: 5 Things To Know
Restaurant workers are frequently injured on the job in the Tampa area, and it is important for restaurant workers to know how injuries happen in restaurant jobs and what steps can be taken to avoid a serious injury. In addition, it is important for any restaurant worker to know how they can obtain compensation… Read More »
Steps In A Tampa Workers’ Compensation Claim
Getting injured on the job in Tampa can be devastating. Whether your injury can heal relatively quickly with medical treatment or you are likely to have suffered a permanently disabling injury, it will be important to seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills and to provide you with a partial payment for… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, or Personal Injury—Which Representation Is Right For You?
If you’ve been involved in an accident and it has caused you to suffer (financially, medically, and/or emotionally) you might be able to claim compensation. Franco Law Firm, our areas of expertise cover a broad range of legal issues. Learn the differences between these three kinds of legal representation to determine which is right… Read More »
Glosario de términos de compensación de trabajadores para trabajadores lesionados
A veces parece que las leyes de compensación de trabajadores estén escritas en otro idioma. Así que para ayudarle durante su proceso de reclamación, hemos definido algunos de los términos de compensación y de seguro más utilizados. Si ha sufrido una lesión personal en el trabajo, comuníquese con Franco Law Firm para obtener representación… Read More »
Glossary Of Workers’ Compensation Terms For Injured Workers
Workers’ compensation laws sometimes seem like they’re written in another language. We’ve defined the most commonly used workers’ comp and insurance terms to help you navigate during your claim. If you have suffered from a personal injury at work, contact Franco Law Firm for representation and to receive the benefits you deserve! Accepted Claim… Read More »
Top 10 Reasons To Hire A Personal Injury Lawyer
Best Care If you are injured due to another’s negligence, you must seek medical care as soon as possible. As experienced personal injury attorneys, we’ll offer the best legal care while simultaneously recommending the best medical care in our professional network. Cost-Effective (Plus Higher Settlements!) There are always lots of other expenses to deal… Read More »
The 5 Most Famous Personal Injury Cases
Anderson v. Pacific Gas and Electric Otherwise Known As: The Erin Brockovich Case. The Anderson v. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) case was spearheaded in the 1990s by the now-infamous Erin Brockovich. From 1952 to 1966, PG&E dumped about 370 million gallons of chromium-tainted wastewater around Hinkley, California, and failed to inform the local… Read More »
