Author Archives: Manny Franco
Claiming Long-Term Disability
Long-term disability is designed to allocate income if you are no longer able to work or perform normal work duties. The purpose of long-term disability is to protect the employee and/or their family from any loss of income due to an extended absence from an injury (FloridaBlue). Unlike short-term disability, long-term covers disabilities or… Read More »
Claiming Short-Term Disability
For those who may be unaware, there are two main types of disability policies, short-term and long-term. Both types of disability coverage come with their own rules and regulations and it is valuable to understand the difference between the two. In our next couple of blog posts, we will help you to understand the… Read More »
5 Common Workplace Injuries
Whether you love your job, or your working to pay the bills, accidents can happen, and sometimes these accidents or mishaps can cause a worker to be injured. Although workplace injuries are completely preventable, they still happen due to negligence, rushing, or lack of safety measures. With an abundance of companies starting to return… Read More »
Claiming an Injury from an Amusement Park
As Florida and many other states slowly reopen, so are amusement and theme parks! Some of our most well-known parks like Busch Gardens, Universal, and Disney World are already starting to re-welcome their guests! Although we are excited to see our city return to somewhat normalcy and eager to ride some of our favorite… Read More »
Social Security: Explained
Dealing with Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be anything but an effortless process. Unfortunately, the current social security system is constructed in a way that is not consistently cooperative and considerate, which regularly causes an ongoing battle for families all over to simply receive the benefits that they deserve. In some cases, it can be difficult to even recognize what you qualify for, or how exactly social security is calculated in the first place. So what are SSDI benefits?
Self Driving Car Accidents
The twenty-first century never ceases to amaze us with the new technologies it creates. We don’t quite have flying cars like many predicted that we would, but, self-driving cars? Who saw that coming? Cars like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes are iconic for their chic and luxurious designs, and now they have another common denominator… Read More »
Claiming A Dog Bite Injury
When thinking of a personal injury, we probably initially think about a car accident or job-related injury. But we often forget how common and dangerous dog bite injuries can be. It’s hard to believe that our furry friends are capable of something so scary, yet every year over 800,00 Americans get medically treated for… Read More »
Carpal Tunnel & Worker’s Compensation
Having a hands-on job can definitely have its ups and downs. Maybe you work as a mechanic, assembly line worker, or work on a computer all day. Either way, any job that makes your hands tired, could make you one of the millions of workers suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Especially now with more… Read More »
Electric Scooter Accidents
The time has come where the weather starts to warm up and outdoor events start to pop-up all over. Fortunately, there’s a (semi) new way to travel around town. SCOOTERS! Yes, those annoying little machines that are parked all over Ybor, Channelside, and downtown, are here to stay. Although some may see them as… Read More »
Working From Home + Workers Compensation
With a ridiculous amount of businesses shutting down their offices this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, working remotely has become the reality for many. We get it, working in your pajamas all day with no commute to work sounds amazing right? Trust us, it is, but it’s also important to understand what can happen if you… Read More »
