Author Archives: Manny Franco
Common Medical Mistakes that Lead to Birth Injuries
Although medical technology has advanced enough to prevent most complications with the birth of a child, problems still do arise sometimes. There are many things that the mother can do in advance to prevent birth defects and other horrible diseases, however there is a burden on the doctors and health care professionals as well… Read More »
An Unsupervised Dog Bit my Child: What Do I Do?
Dog bites account for a surprisingly high number of child emergency room visits every year. Some dogs, if left unsupervised, and children do not play well together and the children can sustain serious injuries if the bite is bad enough. The first thing you should always do is call 911 or rush the child… Read More »
What To Know About Workers Comp for Temporary Employees
Many companies hire temporary employees over permanent ones because of the types of projects that they do warrants times of peak work and less work. For the most part, temporary employees are treated as regular employees, save for the fact that they technically work for an agency and that agency has a deal with… Read More »
Summer is Coming: Preventing Heat-Related Illness on the Job
In Florida, the worst time to work outside is doubtlessly summer where the heat and long days can lead many employees to be at risk from heat-related illnesses. Heat stroke and exhaustion are very real problems that can happen if you aren’t careful when working outside. Additionally, even if you aren’t afflicted completely by… Read More »
Finding the Culprit of a Hit-and-Run
When an auto accident happens, people react in different ways. People who are not responsible can be angry, those that are can be apologetic or indignant. No matter the emotions, standard protocol dictates that both parties pull aside and go through the normal proceedings of sharing insurance information and calling the police, if need… Read More »
The Risks Of Elective Surgery, And What To Do If One Goes Wrong
Elective surgery is defined as any kind of surgery that is not medically mandatory, or even advised, but is performed anyways, usually for cosmetic purposes. Any sort of plastic surgery or other kinds of enhancement fall under this category and they are separated from other kinds of surgery not only in the medical sense,… Read More »
What To Do If Your Doctors Discover a Retained Surgical Item
Surgery is never an easy thing to deal with, but for most people, when it’s completed, recovery can begin. Sometimes, however, recovery is unable to begin for those who have just undergone surgery because materials from the surgery were left inside of them. It’s a terrifying thought for many, but it is an unfortunate… Read More »
Preparing Your Teen For Their First Time Driving Alone
Learning how to drive is one of many challenges teenagers face as they grow older. Thankfully, you as a parent can make this time easier and, more importantly, safer for them by preparing them correctly and fully. If your teen feels comfortable driving, he or she will be much less likely to be involved… Read More »
Was Your Child’s Premature Birth Caused By Medical Malpractice?
The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyous occasion, and is for many people. Sometimes however, there are complications that lead to a child being born prematurely, often at great risk to both mother and child. While the circumstances of a premature birth can be natural, there are some cases where… Read More »
Keeping Track Of Recalls On Children’s Products
It is an unfortunate reality that products get recalled, usually more often than most people think. Most of the time, product recalls don’t affect us or do so in such minor ways that are easily repaired, such as cleaning potentially tainted produce more carefully. Most of the time as well, people are readily notified… Read More »
