Author Archives: Manny Franco
Natural Disasters and Workers’ Rights
Though thankfully not frequent, natural disasters, when they do strike, can affect one’s ability to work to get to work. Hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, wildfires, and more can all either cause enough damages to prevent one from doing one’s job, such as if the power is out or if part of the building is… Read More »
Is Overexertion the Most Common Work Injury?
While there are many different kinds of workplace injuries, there are some that are more common than others, particularly in different professions. Though the statistics various by state and region, the most common form of workplace injury is caused by overexertion. This is particularly a risk in Florida, where the warm climate creates a… Read More »
Medical Records Authorization and Workers’ Compensation Claims
It is a fairly common practice for employers and their insurance companies to request medical history records when investigating a workers’ compensation claim. The rationale behind this request is that the insurance company will want to know exactly what medical treatment is being undergone in an effort to make its best assessment of how… Read More »
Do Weather Conditions Affect an Auto Injury Case?
Determining fault and compensation in automobile accident cases are not always easy to do. There are many factors that can play into how much an at-fault driver should be held responsible for if the other driver sustains injuries in the automobile case. One such factor that plays into auto injury cases is weather. How… Read More »
Can Technology Be Blamed for an Auto Accident?
Automobile accidents can be caused by many different factors and occur in many different ways. With the recent trends in automobile design, technology is being implemented more fully into the workings of vehicles. Due to this trend, could it be possible for faulty technology to be blamed for an accident? Is there a possible… Read More »
Fatigue and Construction Accidents
Workplace accidents are caused by many different factors and happen in many different ways. Fatigue is one of the most common reasons for workplace accidents, especially in Florida where the hot and humid weather can more easily lead to heat stroke and exhaustion. For indoor workers, this isn’t usually too much of a problem,… Read More »
Can I Choose Any Doctor After a Workplace Injury?
When beginning the process of treating any injury, one of the first questions pertains to who will do the treatment. For most injuries and medical needs, most people prefer to go to their normal doctor. Workplace injuries that are a part of a workers’ compensation claim are a little different however. The company’s human… Read More »
Dangers of Brain Injuries
Injuries that are inflicted during a car accident are as varied as the accident themselves. Most of the time, physical damage is apparent right away, such as broken bones, strained muscles, or lacerations. Some injuries, on the other hand, don’t manifest themselves until days, weeks, or even months after the initial accident. Neck injuries,… Read More »
My Parked Car Was Hit
Automobile accidents unfortunately happen sometimes when you are on the road, but they can also occur if you are not in motion at all. Even though your car may be parked and not going anywhere, it can still be hit by other drivers that are being careless. What should you do if your parked… Read More »
Hidden Costs of Car Accidents
When someone is involved in a car accident, there are some expenses that are obvious immediately. For example, unless it was a very minor crash, there are likely going to need to be repairs to the vehicle or cosmetic repairs done to the body of the car. For the person at fault in the… Read More »
