Author Archives: Manny Franco
Common Instances of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a common kind of personal injury lawsuit in which the negligence or intentional oversight of a doctor or medical professional actually hurts rather than heals a patient. Although this might not seem like it would happen too often, medical malpractice is a very common occurrence in the medical community and manifests… Read More »
The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits
For most people, the term “personal injury” is vague and could encompass many different acts and situations. This is certainly true; personal injury law covers a variety of circumstances that all have one thing in common. In any personal injury lawsuit, it is the negligence or carelessness of another person that led to damages… Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Automobile accidents are an unfortunate reality for anyone that operates a vehicle, but can be an even more dangerous kind of incident for those that drive commercial trucks and vans. These vehicles are larger than most and therefore accidents involving them can be more damaging for drivers and passengers involved in them. Knowing what… Read More »
Common Chemical Exposure Injuries
Workers that deal with dangerous materials or work in a dangerous environment should always be extra careful to follow safety guidelines and protocols. Hazardous chemicals, and the mishandling of them, can cause serious injuries that may severely impact the health of the worker. Remember that if you are injured while on the job, in… Read More »
Healthcare Worker Injuries
Workers in any profession have their own specific risks and commons kinds of injuries that may occur to them. Among the various fields, healthcare workers are at a particular risk for injury and illness due to the nature of the kind of work they do and the patients that they support. Although the below… Read More »
Common Risks for Healthcare Workers
Every profession has risks in it that pose a threat to the health and safety of employees if they are not properly mitigated. Workers in the healthcare field are no exception and there are a number of different risks that can lead to injury an illness to them. To prevent them, it is always… Read More »
Can you Receive Workers’ Comp after You Retire?
The workers’ compensation program was designed to assist those who have been injured while on the job. While this right obviously extends to any individual that is working that has been injured, what happens in situations where the person cannot work any more? In the case of retired people, or recently retired people, is… Read More »
Most Common Occupational Illnesses
Missing time from work due to an illness is not an uncommon occurrence, however it is also fairly common for illnesses to be contracted while at work. Although workers in certain fields are more at risk than others, becoming afflicted with an occupational illness is a harmful part of work that can have serious… Read More »
Can a 1099 Employee Receive Workers’ Comp?
The workers’ compensation program in America was designed to provide financial coverage for employees that are injured while on the job by paying for their medical expenses. While it is widely known that this is a right given to employees of a company, does it apply as well to employees that receive a 1099… Read More »
Can Telecommuters Receive Workers’ Comp?
In a world in which technology is rapidly increasing the ability for employees to work from their homes or from another remote location, the normal rules of employment can become gray areas. Once such area that many people need clarification on is in regards to the workers’ compensation program, a system designed to grant… Read More »
