Author Archives: Manny Franco
How Fault is Determined in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident
When most people think of car accidents, they think of those involving just two vehicles, one colliding with one other. While this may be the scenario that occurs in the majority of car crashes, there are many more still that involve multiple vehicles, either as a pileup or as more than two vehicles colliding… Read More »
Will A Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Under normal circumstances, a person who has been injured in an automobile accident or other incident caused by the carelessness of another person is entitled to receive financial compensation from the other party. This is done through a personal injury claim and often goes to a courtroom to see the funds distributed to the… Read More »
4 Things That Can Get You Busted For Distracted Driving In Florida
While everyone recognizes driving while under the influence of drugs and alcohol as dangerous and illegal, there are a number of people that don’t fully understand the dangers of distracted driving. Distracted driving is defined as being any action that takes the driver’s attention away from the road. Texting or otherwise using a cell… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Receive Disability Benefits?
Many people across America rely on the Social Security program in order to be financially stable in the wake of a disability that inhibits them from working. Thankfully, the Social Security Disability (SSDI) was designed with exactly that purpose in mind. If you are considering applying for SSDI benefits, or if you have already… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Receive Workers Comp?
Any time that an employee is injured while in the workplace, he or she is eligible to receive financial compensation from the employer to cover the medical costs of that injury. This program, appropriately known as workers’ compensation, is a right extended to all employees and you should always file for it with your… Read More »
What is the Family Maximum for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security program was designed to provide financial benefits to individuals that are unable to work because they are disabled, either by birth or by injury. Due to the nature of Social Security Disability benefits, which are meant for these individuals, there are qualifying factors that determine who is eligible to receive benefits… Read More »
Will Passive Income Affect My Disability Benefits?
The Social Security program in America was created in order to provide disabled individuals with the money they need to be financially stable and secure. Most individuals on SSI are unable to work and therefore need the funding from the program, while some can work only a little bit or only in certain jobs…. Read More »
How to Prepare for your Social Security Hearing
Many people collect benefits from the Social Security program to help them be more financially stable. There are qualifications for this program, however, and an application that must be filled out in order to begin collecting benefits. If the initial application for Social Security benefits is denied, there is still hope and the individual… Read More »
Is a Structured Settlement Right for My Child?
When a lawsuit is won or the defense concedes in order to avoid a drawn-out legal battle, the financial compensation can be granted in two ways: as a lump sum given all at once or as many smaller payments over a period of time. This latter option is known as a structured settlement and… Read More »
What are Structured Settlements?
Any time that a lawsuit is filed by one party against another, the goal is to gain financial compensation for some wrong. Usually this is a personal injury, medical malpractice, or workers’ compensation suit, but there are other, unusual circumstances as well. Regardless of the reason, if the case is won or if the… Read More »
