Author Archives: Manny Franco
What Evidence You Need for a Slip and Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents may be difficult to prove in a way that allows you to file a claim with your insurance company or against the store or persons responsible. After all, anybody can say that their local grocery failed to clean up the ground and are responsible for you falling in a puddle…. Read More »
Receiving Compensation for No Fault Injuries
No-fault injuries usually occur when in some kind of accident or other, you are unable to place the blame on (in a car accident) the other driver. Even if you are able to place the blame on the other driver, sometimes the insurance company won’t accept the claim anyway. Many states still base their… Read More »
Why You Shouldn’t Sign an Employer Agreement in a Worker’s Compensation Case
An employer agreement in a worker’s compensation case is called many things. Besides an “employer’s agreement” it can also be called a “clincher agreement” or a “settlement.” Such settlements involve paying the employee a lump sum of money in exchange for releasing liability against the employer. It’s a very tempting offer for this reason:… Read More »
The 4 Most Dangerous Jobs in Tampa
Sometimes lucrative employment can be accompanied with a higher level of risk to one’s safety. In Florida and the Tampa Bay area, specifically, there are four occupations that stand out as potentially dangerous to employees, meaning they have a higher risk of injury for employees. Before accepting a higher risk job, be sure to… Read More »
What to Do About Careless Coworkers Who Put You in Danger
Personal safety and well-being on the job site are critical in making sure you feel safe and capable of doing your best work at your job. If a coworker is not following protocol or is putting you in dangerous situations through their behavior, it’s your right as an employee to inform your supervisor and… Read More »
Can I Sue Someone for Exposure to Secondhand Smoke?
Secondhand smoke can cause disease and injury, particularly after prolonged exposure. The effects of secondhand smoke are widely publicized but sometimes difficult to prove. If you decide to sue someone for your exposure to secondhand smoke, you have a few options in your lawsuit. For example, you can sue the tobacco companies for damages… Read More »
Workers Compensation for Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos-related diseases caused by prolonged asbestos exposure can affect thousands of workers in the United States each year. Workers compensation for asbestos exposure is possible in many cases. There are also attorneys who specialize in compensation cases for asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma. If you work in a field where asbestos exposure is possible,… Read More »
How to Protect Yourself from Recalled Products
Product recalls are a common and unavoidable part of the consumer landscape. Problems with products, strange side effects, malfunctioning equipment, or newly-discovered issues with a product can cause manufacturers to issue a recall in the hopes of preventing further damage and getting dangerous products off the market. Thousands of products are recalled each year,… Read More »
What Are The Different Types of SSDI Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two types of disability benefits. First, there’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and secondly, there’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs are used to supplement the income of those who are unable to work due to disability, but the two programs assist different audiences. SSDI differs from SSI… Read More »
Can I Receive Partial Disability Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers disability benefits in the form of SSDI and SSI programs. These programs can be tricky to navigate, and two-thirds of applications for disability benefits tend to be rejected. With representation and careful attention paid to the application or appeals process, however, you may be able to get your… Read More »
