Author Archives: Manny Franco
Tips for Safe Driving on the Interstate
Driving on an interstate or major highway has somewhat of a dangerous stigma attached to it. Many people consider it to be more dangerous than driving on other roads and there is some evidence to support this belief. That is why practicing safe driving techniques is even more important on an interstate than on… Read More »
Stay Safe While Travelling this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time when families from all around the country gather together to celebrate with each other’s company. As such, it is also a major season for travel as those separated by large distances attempt to be together for the holidays. If you or your loved ones are travelling this holiday… Read More »
Unsafe Lane Change Accidents are More Common than You Think
Car accidents unfortunately happen every day, but the leading cause of car accidents may come as a surprise. The most common reason for a car accident to occur is due to an unsafe lane change. While many of these accidents are avoidable, it is important to exercise the correct safe driving practices in order… Read More »
Different Fee Structures for a Personal Injury Case
When you are pursuing a personal injury lawsuit, the best thing you can do to help yourself and your case is to hire an attorney. A skilled and experienced attorney will be able to guide you through the process, making it much smoother and drastically increase your chance of victory. When it comes to… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Tipped Employees
Different types of workers rely on tips for the majority of their income, including servers, bartenders, busing staff, and many other professions. All employees, no matter how many tips they get, are entitled to receive workers’ compensation if they are injured while on the job. While medical expenses are paid out to a certain… Read More »
Signs of Elder Abuse in the Nursing Home
Nursing homes are meant to be places of generous care where the elderly are looked after on a daily basis. But sometimes, it’s not care that is administered, but abuse. This occurs more often than many want to believe and so it is important to know the warning signs. Elder abuse is defined as… Read More »
What is the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine in Florida?
Laws and legal precedents sometimes vary from state to state and Florida have a few that are worth noting and being aware of. One of these is the dangerous instrumentality doctrine, which is relevant in a number of personal injury cases. The basis of this law is to help protect those who are injured… Read More »
What are Duties Under Duress?
Work and the burdens of life are sometimes a difficult process for anyone, but there are certain factors that make it that much more difficult to manage. If an individual has sustained an injury recently, due to an automobile accident or other circumstance, they may find normal tasks much more difficult to do. In… Read More »
Can You File for Workers’ Comp and a Personal Injury Claim?
If a person is injured in the workplace or while on the job, they are always entitled to receive financial compensation to help pay for their medical expenses. Under certain circumstances, however, the nature of the injury may lead some to wonder if a personal injury claim can be filed in conjunction with a… Read More »
What to Do if You’re in an Accident with Uber or Lyft
Many people today use the taxi-like services of Uber and Lyft to patron rides from others. While typically users of these services experience smooth rides, sometimes they are not as successful and an accident occurs and an injury is the result. If this has happened to you or someone you know, you may be… Read More »
