Author Archives: Manny Franco
5 Reasons T File a Personal Injury Claim, Even if It’s Not a “Big Deal”
Any time that a person is injured due to the carelessness of another person, you have a right to file a personal injury lawsuit against that person. The purpose of this is not out of malice for the injuring party, but to gain financial compensation to cover the medical costs of the injury. That… Read More »
Should I Talk to the Press After an Accident?
Automobile accidents happen every day and most people don’t even know where and with whom they happen. Every once in a while, however, there is a majorly severe accident that makes local headlines. If you are involved in such an accident, or are close to someone that was involved, you may be contacted by… Read More »
How to Handle a Personal Injury Claim Against a Friend or Family Member
If a person sustains any kind of medical injury due to the carelessness or negligence of another person, he or she has the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. Most of the time, such cases will be filed against strangers. For example, a claim might be filed against a… Read More »
What to Do When a Lawyer Declines Your Case
One of the very first steps in pursuing a lawsuit is to find a good attorney that will fight for and with you to see that your case ends in victory. This is especially true for personal injury claims, as the factors in them can be complicated and varied. The person looking to file… Read More »
What are Contingency Fees and How do They Work?
Different law firms operate according to how they best see fit, but one of the most common practices in billing clients is the usage of a contingency fee. This is common practice for attorneys to include in their arrangements with clients or potential clients, particularly when handling cases in which money is being sought… Read More »
Tips for Riding Motorcycles Safely at Night
During any time, motorcycle safety is key, but at night in particular, motorcycle riders are at risk to be involved in an accident. It may not surprise you to know that about 27% of all motorcycle accidents happen at nighttime. If you frequently ride a motorcycle at night, please practice safe riding and follow… Read More »
Can I Sue For Getting A Chemical Burn On The Job?
Different types of jobs have different kinds of injuries that are common to them, with some professions being more dangerous than others. Among them, jobs that deal with hazardous chemicals create conditions in which workers could sustain chemical burns if they come into contact with such chemicals. If an employee accidentally receives a chemical… Read More »
Can you Receive Worker’s Comp for Inherently Dangerous Jobs?
The worker’s compensation program in America was designed to provide financial assistance to individuals that have been injured while on the job. If you are in a job in which injuries are not too common, such as most office jobs, it is fully expected to make a worker’s compensation claim and usually, the process… Read More »
What to Do if you Think Your Pharmacist has Made a Mistake
Human error is to be expected at least sometimes in any field, but when it happens in certain settings, the results can be much more dramatic than usual. Receiving medication is one such area where mistakes should not be made, particularly because an incorrect prescription or the incorrect filling of a prescription at a… Read More »
Buckle Up: Setting an Example for your Kids to Drive Safe
Teenagers do not instinctively know how to drive; they must be taught to be good and safe drivers. While many young people go through a driver’s education course in school, the people who they look up to the most for driving is their parents and guardians. Learning the essentials of driving from a book… Read More »
